The Jersey Life - March issue by The Jersey Life

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INSIDE OUT 9 Exhibition at The Harbour Gallery

Spring Recipe

Inspiration

Food for thought

feature includes: Beautiful Brides, wearing Beautiful Rings need Beautiful Places and Beautiful Things Budget for the Big Day Wedding Drinks Wedding Clashers Lynsey at your service Wedding Belles Make your Dream Wedding a reality The Best Man

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Publisher Fish Media Ltd Head Office Chamber House, 25 Pier Road, St Helier, Jersey, JE1 4HF. Telephone: 01534 619882 Email: thejerseylife@fishmedia.biz Website: www.life-mags.com Editor Juanita Shield-Laignel Art Director Alexis Smith Travel Writer Rebecca Underwood underwoodrebecca@hotmail.com Photography Simon Finch simon@fishmedia.biz Production Sarah le Marquand Sales Executive Juanita Shield-Laignel juanita@fishmedia.biz Accounts and Administration Sarah Donati-Ford accounts@fishmedia.biz Directors Jamie Fisher Peter Smith Contributors Stephen Cohu Penny Downes Martin Flageul Rebecca Underwood Mark Shields Lorraine Pannetier

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I love March; it signals the beginning of the warmer months to come and with the Spring Equinox on 20th March, we really are out of the gloom and into the glow of earlier sunrises. By the time we get to Mother’s Day, we will be positively galloping towards summer. Meanwhile, let’s pull back the reins and canter gently through March, enjoying all it has to offer. Being our March issue we just had to include our Weddinglife insert for beautiful Brides to be, to enjoy. Bridal Boutique have provided lots of sound advice to anyone in the throes of donning that once in a life time gown. Not to be taken lightly, your wedding garb is pivotal to your big day, so take a deep breath and let yourself be guided by someone in the know…Caroline will look after you on page 35. Martin Flageul DipWSET, Wine Consultant, is raising his glass to the happy couple in his article on suitable Wedding Wines and Penny Downs of Penny Feathers is also in the swing of all things Bridal. Weddings can be tricky and proposing to that one you love, can be even trickier; with butterflies in your tummy, it could be easy to let the fear hold you back, luckily, Mark Shields has lots of helpful advice on overcoming our fears.

February edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 1 Intolerance; 9 Ill; 10 Elevation; 11 Title; 13 Plodder; 14 Roamer; 16 Period; 18 Aseptic; 19 Steal; 20 Calculate; 21 Yet; 22 Brutishness. Down: 2 Nil; 3 Obese; 4 Exempt; 5 A la mode; 6 Childlike; 7 Disturbance; 8 Incredulity; 12 Traveller; 15 Entrust; 17 Scraps; 19 Stern; 21 Yes.

Spring Recipes and spring fashion really set the mood, as does Rebecca Underwood’s travel to La Cinque Terre. And if the fresh feeling in the air isn’t quite enough, our garden article is full of colour to lift your spirits as is, Artist, Lucy Blackmore’s, stunning article on page 10. Well…that’s it for yet another month…enjoy all it has to offer!

Juanita Shield-Laignel If you have an interesting story to share or would like your business reviewed, please feel free to call me on 619882. I’d love to hear from you.

March 2017

3 WELCOME and The Jersey Life contact information

8 UP AND COMING Events and walks around Jersey

74 MARCH IS... Flavour of the month, cocktail and crossword

ARTS, CULTURE AND ANTIQUES 10 INSIDE OUT 9 Exhibition at The Harbour Gallery

12 THE INTEGRITY OF A MUSEUM By Stephen Cohu

FOOD AND DRINK 14 EAT REAL FOOD

The sensible solution to short term diets by Lorraine Pannetier

71 SPRING RECIPE INSPIRATION Food for thought

28 TRADITIONAL WEDDING WINE Helpful tips by Martin Flageul DipWset

TRAVEL 62 LA BELLA VISTA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LA CINQUE TERRE by Rebecca Underwood

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WEDDING LIFE 22 BEAUTIFUL BRIDES, WEARING BEAUTIFUL RINGS By Juanita Shield-Laignel

24 BUDGET FOR THE BIG DAY By Vicky Shaw

27 PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS – HAPPY LAW! By Advocate Barbara Corbett

30 WEDDING CLASHERS How to tastefully break the rules by Katie Wright

34 CIVIL CELEBRATIONS By Lynsey Mallinson

36 WEDDING BELLES Walk down the aisle in your dream dress

39 MAKE YOUR DREAM WEDDING A REALITY By Sarah O’Meara

42 THE BEST MAN What are your responsibilities

HOME AND GARDEN 44 TEMPTING TRENDS Be adventurous and go a little wild

48 TIPS FOR SMALL ROOMS By Julian Gray

50 WORK IT

Creating your home office

52 HOW TO COLOUR YOUR MOOD Add a spiral of colour to your garden

FASHION 56 CELEBRATE THE CHANGE OF THE FASHION SEASONS WITH A NEW WATCH 58 IN WITH THE NEW Get ready for Spring/Summer

HEALTH AN BEAUTY 16 BRIDAL BEAUTY By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers

66 IS FEAR HOLDING YOU BACK Mark Shields takes a closer look

MOTORING 68 MINI COUNTRYMAN 2017 The latest set of wheels taken for a spin

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what’s on...

Our selection of events to enjoy in Jersey this month sponsored by JT

Arts & Culture If Walls Could Talk: A Talk on the History of the Domestic Home Home is where the heart is, but how much do you actually know about yours? Each room provides an insight into ever-shifting attitudes to privacy, class, cleanliness and technology. In his second talk at 16 New Street, Peter Le Rossignol guides you through the family home room by room to discover what people actually did in bed, in the bath, at the table and at the stove – and why did it take two centuries for the flushing toilet to catch on? Thursday 9 March Venue: 16 New Street Time 7.00 p.m. Duration 1.5 hours Price: £10 Members; £12 Non-Members to include a glass of wine 483193 to book Sketch it! Drawing Workshop at 16 New Street Learn to sketch from direct observation, taking inspiration from the magnificent architectural details and artefacts at 16 New Street. This two-hour workshop with Ann Morgan is aimed at budding artists of all ages and abilities. Saturday 11 March - Time – 2.00 p.m. Duration 2 hours Venue: 16 New Street Price: £16 Members; £20 Non-Members to include refreshments 483193 to book Please bring your own sketchbook The Art and Life of Santa Fe, New Mexico JEDFAS Presents: An illustrated talk by James Russell based on 20 years personal experience of a unique and still thriving art colony which offers an intimate picture of Santa Fe; inspiring, funny and occasionally scandalous. 21st March ~ 6.30pm for 6.45 start The Royal Yacht, St Helier Members free, NADFAS members £10 and guests £12.50 Optional Buffet £19.50 per head For tickets contact carolyn@jedfas.or or call 601195

Let us know the month before your event is due to take place, and we shall do our best to include it in our listings. Contact: thejerseylife@fishmedia.biz

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Arts & Culture The Importance of Being Earnest at 16 New Street Following the success of last year’s sell-out production at 16 New Street, Butterfly Theatre Company is returning to Jersey in 2017 to perform Oscar Wilde’s hilarious comedy drama, The Importance of Being Earnest. Be transported to a world of handbags and cucumber sandwiches and relish in the misbehaviour of the young aristocracy as they endeavour to add a little excitement to their burdensome lives. Watch the drama unfold in the unique setting of 16 New Street. Monday 27 March – Sunday 2 April, Venue: 16 New Street Time 1.00, 6.00 and 8.00 p.m. Duration Lunchtime performances 45 minutes and evening performances – 1.15 hour Price: £15 evening performances; £12 lunchtime performances (+ booking fee) Book online: www.jerseybutterfly.brownpapertickets.com

The Artist’s Journey ~ spir-art.com Juanita at Spir-Art presents ‘The Artist’s Journey’. Writer, Artist and Holistic Therapist, Juanita Shield-Laignel MFHT is delighted to showcase her life’s work in this Exhibition titled ‘The Artist’s Journey’. This Exhibition aims to chronicle the Artist’s life through her work, but also to highlight the changes / development and growing processes we all undertake through this thing we call life. Fortuitously, Juanita’s designated exhibiting month of April, is also Autism Awareness month. As Autism Jersey has been Juanita’s charity of choice for some time, she will be donating £1 for every item sold during this Exhibition. For the month of April 2017 Link Gallery, Jersey Museum Free Entry to Link Gallery Facebook: Juanita at Spir-Art E-mail: juanita@spir-art.com

Food, Fairs & Festivals Annual Dinner at St Brelade’s Bay Hotel The National Trust for Jersey Annual Dinner for members and their guests will follow the Annual General Meeting. Our guest speaker for the evening will be to Beccy Speight, Chief Executive of the Woodland Trust. Friday 7 April – Time – 7.00 p.m. Duration – 3 hours Meeting Point – St Brelade’s Bay Hotel Price £30

Sports & Out and About Autism Jersey’s ‘awesome’ month of Awareness April is coming! And that means Autism Jersey’s ‘awesome’ month of fundraising and awareness. Different shoes: Throughout the month, we are asking offices, workplaces and schools to hold fundraising events to raise money and awareness for Autism Jersey. A simple way to support us is to have dress-down Fridays. Encourage a theme – this year we would love you to wear different shoes. Whether it’s a croc and a stiletto, a Wellington boot and a flip-flop, or just a trainer and a brogue, we hope to see some wonderful combinations. This will draw attention to sensory issues and how wearing two different shoes can make you feel a bit awkward as you go about your daily life. Details of events will be put on our website www.autismjersey.org. You can download a sponsor form for any event under the section ‘Do Something Awesome’. Tuesday 21 March ~ 7-9 pm: Autism awareness at Cooper’s coffee shop, Castle Quay. £12 includes main, dessert and a drink. No need to book. Friday 31 March ~ Come and see us at our information stand in town, outside Jack Wills, from 1 to 3 pm. Tickets for the Duck Race will be on sale. Friday 31 March ~ Quiz night at the Mayfair Hotel. £14 a head, includes food. To book in a team, please email c.moody@autismjersey.org. Saturday 1 April ~ April Fools at Anne Port… Dip at dawn, to launch Autism Awareness month. Meet on the beach from 6.15 am to see the sun rise (if the weather is kind!) at 6.45 am. Lots of parking on the road towards Archirondel. (High water is at 10.12 am.)

Sports & Out and About St Martin’s Meander Join Bob Tompkins on a walk through green country lanes, ancient footpaths and woodlands around the beautiful parish of St Martin including Rozel Manor and Fliquet before joining the cliff paths above St Catherine and returning via footpaths and lanes to the car park. Saturday 25 March – Time - 2.00 pm Duration 2.5 hours Meeting Point Car Park opposite St Martin’s Public Hall Price - Free for Trust Members £5.00 Non Members 483193 – Booking essential

The Two Towers - A Unique Low Tide Seabed Exploration A rare opportunity to walk – on the seabed – between Icho and Seymour Towers on one of the lowest tides of the year. Explore Europe's largest rocky intertidal zone accompanied by guides who have lived on this coast for many years. Weave your way between rocks, sandbanks and huge rock pools and perhaps meet the locals fishing for lobster and shellfish. Expect to get your feet wet to just below your knees. Wellington boots/water shoes hire, £1. This walk is only recommended for people with a good walking speed. Book online. Thursday, March 30, 2017 13:30 to 17:30 Thursday, April 27, 2017 12:30 to 16:30 Contact: +44 (0) 7797 853033 info@jerseywalkadventures.co.uk

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Saturday 1 April ~ Rumble on the Rock – Jersey’s first White Collar Mixed Martial Arts event. Tickets from 07700 329788 or Fort Regent box office. Sunday 2 April ~ 11 am: Autism-friendly screening at Cineworld. *Maybe you have your own fundraising ideas. Do let us know what you’re doing and send us photos of what you get up to so we can share on Facebook. Please email Caroline at c.moody@autismjersey.org.

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ART AND CULTURE

INSIDE OUT 9 23rd March - 2nd April 2017

THE HARBOUR GALLERY The exhibition is a welcome opportunity for us to display work from the inside to the outside. We are delighted to announce the exhibition will be opened by Lieutenant Governor Sir Stephen Dalton and Lady Dalton, on 23rd March and will be open to the public 7 days a week at the Harbour Gallery until 2nd April.

This March the Harbour Gallery will be hosting the ninth annual exhibition of Prisoners’ art and craft work. For rehabilitation schemes to be successful it is vital to educate the person as a whole, not just in terms of the qualifications for employment. This offers skill and knowledge development that can have a real impact on the willingness of the individual to embrace change as a person: it can stimulate a sense of personal well-being and improve self-esteem, so increasing the likelihood of a successful reintegration into the community. The exhibitions so far have been a resounding success with excellent support from families, friends and the general public. The prisoners at HMP La Moye are working towards producing between 60 to 100 items of art and craftwork to exhibit. They are working on paintings, drawings, ceramics and woodwork. At HMP La Moye we have a team of teachers, one of whom is Lucy Blackmore, a qualified art teacher. Lucy has been working across the whole Prison offering painting and drawing classes for nine years. She says ‘The enthusiasm and talent amongst the Prison population is considerable and continues to grow every year’. The chance to showcase prisoner work is a motivating way of engaging prisoners in creative activity. This raises individual self-esteem and opens minds to engage in other educational opportunities and behaviour management programmes: all geared towards helping prisoners to make life improving decisions. 10 | www.life-mags.com

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THE INTEGRITY OF A MUSEUM

By Stephen Cohu

When you visit a living museum what do you expect to see? Maybe you have never really thought about whether the items on display are correct for the period they are set in or maybe you scrutinise every item to see whether it really belongs.

THE MUSEUM PARADOX The museum paradox is a simple one- if you have a museum set in for example the year 1730 then the items on display that supposedly date from 1730 would be new in that setting. However, people visiting the museum will expect the furnishings to reflect the fact that it is now 2017 therefore the items in the museum will now be nearly 300 years old. So when discussing and considering what should be accurately on display from the period depicted do you furnish with new items from the style of the period or furnish with items actually from the period. You may ask does it really matter if the items on show have integrity? To many people probably not because they are more interested in the whole experience of life as it might have been on a reasonably well-to-do farm in the seventeenth and eighteenth

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century and they probably have no knowledge of the actual styles and products of the period. To someone with a bit more knowledge or expertise of furnishings of a particular period, they like nothing more than to pick holes and identify things that should not be there. I know this is true because I do it myself! When I am watching a period drama on the television I am constantly on the lookout for things that are â&#x20AC;&#x153;out of periodâ&#x20AC;?. Researchers and props buyers will usually be very careful to ensure that the pieces used in a film or television program are accurate to the period but very often styles of decoration or the material used is wrong. For example bone china cups were used in the series Poldark, recently shown on television. Set in the 18th century, this could not happen as bone china was not developed until the 1820s! There are always the urban myths as well surrounding errors made in movies, like the El Cid extra wearing a wristwatch and a Ford Mustang being driven along the road in the background to the chariot race in Ben Hur!

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given by Charles to the family including items of clothing and a pair of silver spurs. With the turmoil of the English Civil War following the execution of King Charles I, to show support for the old Royal family was to risk everything if Jersey too had been overrun and condemned for its Royalist leanings.

HOW WAS HAMPTONNE FURNISHED IN THE 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY? The simple answer is we don’t actually know! None of the original furnishings were in the property when it passed into the ownership of the Jersey National Trust in a very dilapidated state. A major restoration project was undertaken in the early 1990s in order to prevent the whole range of buildings being ruined and lost forever as has happened to so many historic Jersey properties. At the time it was furnished with pieces in the style of and of the period represented and some items were made especially for the property like beds and trunks. By the nature of the museum, where people are free to wander about largely unsupervised, it is unwise to have items of high value left in unsecure locations as they are likely to disappear and subsequently the objects on display are a little sparse. There is little evidence in Jersey about what furnishings would have been in such a house in this period other to know that they would have more than likely followed English rather than French style at the time. The island would have developed its own vernacular with a possibly a mix of styles from both countries. There is currently research being undertaken to see if there are any old wills in the Jersey Archive or elsewhere to see exactly what was left by individuals on their deaths. In England there are many wills that have been registered giving details of special personal possessions including furniture, clothing, pottery, silver, paintings and chattels. In Jersey, details such as these are virtually unheard of so if anyone has an old will dating from this period it may provide very valuable information.

By far the most important of the mementos was the document proclaiming Charles II as King on news of the execution of his father. In his position as Viscount, Laurent Hamptonne announced the new King at the cross in the market place of St Helier. Despite this great honour, the main house at Hamptonne remained a relatively humble dwelling of basically two rooms, a kitchen on the ground floor and a living room above. This modest dwelling was extended in the early 18th century to the east with the addition of a hall with a granite fireplace and a room above. Further additions were made in the 19th century but there is no display of great wealth in evidence. There is certainly no evidence that any of the Hamptonne family went on the Grand Tour of Europe, a must do rites of passage trip made to educate the male heirs of the well to do in the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries. Was this a journey made by any Jersey aristocracy at the time? Before the trade triangle between Jersey, the cod fisheries of Newfoundland and the colonies really got going in the mid 18th century, the Jersey economy was based on knitting, cider production, farming and a fair bit of piracy or privateering as it is more politely known. Wealth didn’t really come to the island until the 18th century and then certainly not to the farming community. We have to assume that the interior decoration of Hamptonne would reflect modest wealth and success rather than opulence. HOW CAN WE INTERPRET THE ABOVE FACTS? We have little physical evidence of what was in a dwelling such as Hamptonne in its early period of occupation. However we do have plenty of examples of items that would have been in use in the 17th and 18th century and these may be used as a guide to furnish and equip the house as accurately as possible given the knowledge available. We can assume the Hamptonne complex of buildings were important in the context of Jersey dwellings of the period especially given that it owned a rather fine Colombier and fortunately survived the ravages of “progress” that claimed many fine Jersey houses.

HOW WEALTHY WERE THE OWNERS OF HAMPTONNE? How wealthy do we think the occupants of Hamptonne were? The de Hamptonne family were established in the house by the early 17th century, their ancestors having previously held the position of Warden and Lieutenant- Bailly of the island. Louis de Hamptonne was responsible for the building of a new chapel at St Lawrence Parish Church so we can assume this other branch of the family, now died out, were wealthy. In the 1640s, Laurent Hamptonne and his son Edouard entertained the future King Charles II, then Prince of Wales, in his position as Viscount of Jersey. Payne’s Armorial lists a whole selection of items that were

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HEALTH AND WELL BEING

Eat Real Food The sensible solution to short term diets, detoxes and deprivation Seventy five years ago there wasn’t the need for an article like this. Everyone just ate local, seasonal produce, cooked simply at home. There was no overwhelm or confusion. There weren’t thirty different cereal boxes to choose from. Packets weren’t labelled with fat grams, calories or traffic light systems. A weekly diet didn’t include meals out in restaurants, take away home deliveries or juice detoxes. Of course, we’ve come a really long way since then in so many areas from transport to technology, medicine to education and women’s rights to minimum wage. As a species we’ve evolved and developed way beyond the wildest dreams of our famous historians and sci-fi movie directors. And yet, despite all the progress we are quite simply stuck. Regular people like you and I get confused by conflicting dietary advice from the media, books and medical professionals. Celebrities promote their latest video or protein shake while personal trainers might suggest high protein diets or cutting carbs. So, I’m calling time out! All we need to do to redress the balance is to follow these three simple steps: • Accept personal responsibility for our health • Exercise some common sense • Eat real food Accepting personal responsibility and exercising common sense really do work hand in hand. No one is forcing you to eat anything. We live in a democracy and we all have the same 1,440 minutes in every day in which to work, sleep, play, love, eat, drink and laugh. How do some people manage to have their act together and lead healthy, happy, fulfilled lives while others don’t? It’s a choice. It’s a choice backed up with personal responsibility and action. If you choose to be healthy and active, then you make those things happen every day. You choose to walk to work instead of driving. You choose to run for 30 minutes at 6am. You choose to buy, prepare and cook fresh vegetables every evening with dinner. You choose all these things because you want the results they give you and you are committed to taking that action. Repeatedly. 14 | www.life-mags.com

Eating real food means using fresh ingredients that are still in the form in which nature made them. Vegetables and fruit, whole grains, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds and, if you choose to, small portions of organic meat, non-farmed fish and plain dairy produce. There is a perception that cooking from scratch will take time, effort and skill. As someone who is not chef-trained but who runs a business based on homecooking skills, I can assure you that skill is minimal; practice is everything. The more you cook, the better you’ll get. If you hardly cook at all at the moment, start with some really simply dishes: vegetable curry, bean chilli, roasted vegetables and fresh tomato sauce or start with fresh fruit smoothies, salads and crunchy salad filled wraps. My top tip is to use local, organic and seasonal vegetables as these have the most flavour. Be generous with fresh herbs; it’s not essential to use a certain herb with a particular dish, simply choose the ones you like the most. Fresh herbs are packed with vitamins and minerals. Adding lemon zest, lemon juice and fresh parsley or coriander to cooked rice takes the flavour to a whole new level. While many people claim they have no time or can’t afford to eat well, I believe that most of the problem lies within our mindset. We can’t really be bothered to take the slightly more difficult option when faced with an easier alternative. But what would happen if we all gave up throughout life? No one would ever train in a new skill or learn a new language. No one would compete in the Olympics or sail vast oceans. No one would train to be a doctor or travel abroad to give aid to refugees. If we take it right back, what would happen if babies gave up trying to walk every time they fell over? The benefits of eating home cooked, whole food, plant-rich meals include: • Increased energy levels • Improved skin, hair, nails and brighter eyes • Enhanced digestion and more favourable gut bacteria levels

• Weight loss (if needed) or healthy weight stabilisation • Reduced risk of developing obesity, heart disease, cancer or diabetes • Money saved on your weekly shopping bill • Less time off work due to illness (and less money spent on non-prescription medicines) • Less food wastage So before you jump straight on to the next fad diet in a bid to lose weight or reduce health symptoms, first make the decision to focus on eating real food for most of the time and commit to preparing and cooking more meals from scratch each week. Sometimes it’s the most simple changes that are the most effective. Lorraine Pannetier Lorraine Pannetier is a Transformational Food & Lifestyle Coach who teaches the art of simple, abundant, plant-based home cooking and coaches groups and individuals on their journey to optimum health and vitality. For more information about Lorraine’s classes, courses and lots of tasty free recipes, join her Eat More Plants Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ EatMorePlants/ or visit her website www.beetrootbrownie.com

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Bridal Beauty By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers With wedding season nearing I get asked a lot what the best advice is for the bridal party to look their best on the lead up too the big day. This month I wanted to cover the best of my advice for the bride, groom and their party We all want too look our best and starting early will help. Skincare for the face and body should be your first step and cleansing is the best way to kickstart a healthy skin. By washing twice daily your skin will detox itself leading to clearer, brighter and tighter skin. All skin types should cleanse daily and it can be quick. Choose a cleanser to fit your lifestyle. Mornings can be a light cleanse with water to freshen the skin and In the evening use a specific skin type led cleanser to remove dirt and debris. For Gents steer towards a foaming cleanser which doubles as a shaving cream. These multi tasking products are the best way to introduce a hassle free routine to newbies. Ensure you massage the cleanser in gently to increase circulation to the skin and stimulate the new cells that are growing. Take in the neck and chest area as these are often exposed at event. Exfoliation should also be considered for a pre bridal routine. By aiding cellular turnover your skin will look brighter and clearer, blackheads will reduce and break outs will be eliminated. If scarring is an issue from previous skin problems use a fruit enzyme exfoliation for a deeper treatment. Everyone should exfoliate once a week and for gents the use of an exfoliant pre shave will lift In growing hairs out, give a closer shave and help to reduce skin damage caused by the blade. Skin will look less dull and over time younger. Once dead skin is removed feed the skin for a flawless look with a serum and moisturiser. Choose one for your skin type and think about providing a good base for your make up. Our skin is a living and breathing organ which only gets a small percentage of the water we consume therefore we need feed and hydrate it externally with a cream or lotion. Gents should also use a moisturiser to calm and restore the skin post shave. The healing ingredients will reduce burn and redness. As for our body's concentrate on keeping the skin smooth and soft with exfoliation and hydration through body creams or oils. Lock in moisture by applying cream to damp skin after washing. Look after areas that get sun damaged easily like arms and chests. Theses can look dry and dull so will need a little extra hydration if exposed. www.penny-feathers.co.uk

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Men-‘O’- Pause…!

PART 1. What a shock to the system…lf you haven’t reached this highly distinguished time in your life yet…I’d like to tell you it’s a breeze, but I’d be lying. And if you are already perimenopausal, you may be one of the small percentage of women, who experience little or no symptoms…. lucky you. Or, you are more likely to be one of the many women, who fit into the category of menopausal raving banshee…by Juanita Shield-Laignel Headaches, dizzy spells, memory loss, breast soreness, restless legs, intermittent waves of all consuming heat (hot flushes), bladder weakness, weight gain, loss of libido, hair thinning or loss, cold sores, overwhelming fatigue, and on it goes. In fact, were you living in a bubble and experiencing this long list of symptoms, you would be forgiven for thinking there was something seriously wrong with you. Google ‘radiation sickness’, if you will… and note there are several symptoms that cross over!

invention and thank goodness all the millions of ladies who’ve gone before, have created a necessity for help that gives us hope.

Fortunately, I can’t lay claim to all the above (or below) symptoms, but am certainly undergoing some. And it’s not just us ladies that suffer; our nearest and dearest get dragged into it all as well! My poor long suffering husband is having to cope with me tossing and turning at night as my feet are burning hot and my legs are itchy and restless. He is constantly disturbed with me throwing off the duvet one minute and pulling it back across the bed the next and when these particular symptoms are in full throttle, I can’t bare for his legs or feet to be anywhere near me…hence urging ‘men to pause’ in my title. Then there’s the day time fatigue, perhaps due to the broken sleep at night and dizzy spells can be dangerous when you find yourself veering like a crab on the pavement of a busy road! Luckily on the day this happened to me, my husband had a tight grip of my hand and saved me from stepping into the path of a passing car.

Being a long-term Aromatherapy advocate and practitioner I was delighted to note that an old friend of mine, Clinical Aromatherapist, Natalie Fisher (nee Divine) was hosting an evening workshop called ‘Essential Oils for the Menopause’, to help fellow ladies undergoing the joys of this stage in their lives, at her beauty room at St Aubin. I decided to go along as I’m a great believer that no matter what you think you know, you can always learn more…and it was an excuse to hang out with like minded ladies.

Then there’s the breast soreness…which along with interruptions in your previously normal cycle, could be misinterpreted as pregnancy, which when you’re heading for fifty and done with nappies, winding and projectile baby vomit, can be rather disconcerting. Then there’s the mood swings. You know you’re not as well-adjusted as you normally are, when you overhear your husband advising your eight year to ‘not push Mummy…it might get ugly’. Thank goodness for the arbour at the end of the garden, where lots of deep breathing can occur in private and when it all gets too much. But it’s not all bad. There is of course the golden glow on the horizon of no more menstrual symptoms and the knowledge that this ‘phase’ or ‘pause’ will definitely end. And there is so much we can do to help ourselves... necessity is ever the mother of 18 | www.life-mags.com

Naturally my first point of call was to my GP, who I’m very glad to report, is forward thinking and open minded and appreciates my personal need to do as much as I possibly can without pharmaceuticals. She did however explain exactly how HRT works and handed me lots of notes on both HRT and alternatives, to read at my leisure. I was pleased to receive this well-rounded information and left in the comforting knowledge, that my GP was happy to support my quest for natural help, but urged me to return if I found I needed further help or came unstuck. As is the norm, it’s only when you are in the thick of a phase, you realise there is so much support out there. I suddenly became aware of documentaries, newspaper and magazine articles and lots of books on the subject. There are also support groups and social media groups of ladies all going through the same things…thank goodness; makes one feel less maladjusted.

…next month, in part 2. - learn which natural products can help you through this time of your life!

Some symptoms of e Menopause: Hot Flushes Night Sweats Irregular Periods Loss of Libido Vaginal Dryness Mood Swings Dry flaky Skin Fatigue Hair Loss Sleep Disorders Impaired immunity Cold Sores Difficulty

Concentrating Memory Lapses Dizziness Weight Gain Incontinence Bloating Allergies Brittle Nails Changes in Odour Palpitations Depression Anxiety Irritability

Panic Disorder Breast Pain Headaches Joint Pain Burning Tongue Digestive Problems Gum Problems Muscle Tension Itchy Skin Tingling Extremities Osteoporosis

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Beautiful Brides, wearing Beautiful Rings

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Two family Weddings loom our on 2017 Calendar…one over Easter weekend in the Isle of Man and one here in Jersey; the most perfect holiday destination for locals and visitors alike. Wherever the ceremony is to be held….the Bride and Groom to be, always have hours of planning and organising before the proverbial knot is tied….. by Juanita Shield-Laignel From the very moment a couple decide to make the commitment of marriage, there is an absolute endless list of things to do. Often it starts with the buying of rings. Luckily we have some amazing local jewellers interlaced into the fabric of our town, most with many years of experience and who will be more than willing to help. Don’t forget they can also help with gifts for the wedding party. Bridesmaids always love little packages tied neatly with a satin ribbon and containing little diamond delights and what about a gorgeous high-end watch for the best man! Then it’s time to send out those invitations and somewhere along the line, table placements, napkins and all sorts of other emblazoned paraphernalia are required. It’s important to purchase the right printed or embroidered material, to set the tone for your big day.

Long gone are the days when a venue choice was limited to the Parish Church or the Registry office. With its award winning golden beaches, an abundance of well-appointed hotels, Jersey is such a bountiful and beautiful place to get married. Weddings can be held almost anywhere the happy couple desire, including their own garden. Erecting a Marquee for the reception is a very popular choice. Marrying during the summer months is extremely popular for obvious reasons but one still has to take into consideration the possibility of inclement weather, even in the height of summer. Dancing through muddy fields, clad in wellingtons and wedding garb is not a particularly good look, so a Marquee helps cater for every eventuality ensuring your special day runs smoothly. And then there’s the question of transport. Should it be horse and cart or classic car

or vintage coach? There are many options and hiring a beautiful wedding car is one of them. And not forgetting taking care of your guest’s needs there is always well-established local coach service companies that have a reputation for reliability. Then there are the flowers. Button holes for the gentlemen, big blousy bouquets or modest bunches of wild flowers for the Bride and her Maids and also importantly, table and room decorations; it’s an absolute horticultural minefield! Again life is made so much easier with the expertise of our local florists. Mother-in–laws, Champagne, discos, photographs, canapés, menus, nut allergies, vegetarians and on it goes. And then there are the superstitions to think of such as not seeing the bride the night before, something new, borrowed and blue, to name a few. No wonder some people just slip away quietly and get married elsewhere or elope and return having done the deed. Others prefer to fly to sunnier climes or participate in extreme sports and troth themselves whilst dangling over a cliff on a rope or some such dare devil escapade. If living on the wild side is your thing but closer to home is preferred, there are plenty of options for the extraordinary dotted around our nature imbued Island. With all this frenetic activity it’s not unusual for brides to be, to drop a dress size or two. As a result, off the peg or handmade, that perfect dress is bound to require alterations. The bride has to stand still as a statue waiting for the seamstress to finish pinning the hem or adjusting the bodice. Thousands of pounds later the

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blushing bride emerges in the dress of her dreams; not that everybody gets married in the traditional long white dress anymore but whatever your dream dress, local boutiques and seamstresses are bound to be able to look after you. Of course the bride will want to look her personal best for the day and for the Honeymoon so seemingly endless sessions of waxing, plucking, self-tanning, hair-straightening and nail polishing are all required and if something a little more permanent is need there is always Botox! Luckily, we here on the island of Jersey, not only have the most beautiful venues imaginable to choose from, but also have a whole host of help on hand. Florists, Caterers, Coach Drivers, Dress Makers and if you would rather not have to worry about anything at all; there are a good selection of local Wedding Planners, all keen to make your day run smoothly. A definition of marriage is ‘it’s a method for two people who love each other, to make their relationship official, public and permanent, a joining in a bond.’ On your wedding day, months, maybe even years, of organising, culminate in a very special occasion that you have chosen to share with your friends and family. Your wedding day signifies the beginning of the rest of your lives together as a couple and as such needs to be treated with great deference, so make the most of the wonderful expertise at your fingertips and then sit back, relax and enjoy!

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Big Day

Many of us will attend a wedding this summer - but you could find yourself saying, "I do" to a big bill.…by Vicky Shaw

The cost of the big day can soon add up. Guests can expect to pay nearly £500, while bridesmaids and ushers can find themselves spending more than £1,000, according to research amongst 2,000 people.

In a bid to fund the cost of attending a wedding, 44% of guests plan to dip into their monthly salary, 26% will use their savings, while a further 22% expect to put their wedding costs on a credit card.

For many guests, the outgoings can start way before the big day itself, with the typical cost of attending a stag or a hen do coming to £58, according to a survey from American Express.

So if you're planning to attend a wedding this summer, how can you keep the costs down and enjoy the big day without worrying about how it will affect your bank balance?

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A new outfit will come to £75, while topping it off with hair and beauty treatments costs another £28. Guests typically spend £94 travelling to a wedding and £74 on a hotel, while a further £48 is spent on average toasting the bride and groom. This brings the total cost for a wedding guest to £479 on average, according to the findings. If you're lucky enough to be asked to be a bridesmaid, you can expect to spend £1,267, while an usher can expect to pay £1,127.

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Personal touch. If your gift budget is limited, consider giving a present that has a personal touch. Video compilations or framed photo montages can be very meaningful. If you're creative, offer to make or design the wedding stationery for the happy couple as your gift to them. Plan ahead. When gift lists are sent to guests, ensure you're one of the earlier purchasers. For those using registers, getting in early can mean picking and choosing reasonable gifts that suit your budget, as opposed to being left at the end of the queue with only the higher budget items to choose from. Don't forget points make presents - check how many rewards points you have on your credit, charge or store card. You may have enough to get a wedding gift with your points, which means you can give a gift without spending a penny. continues overleaf...

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Get renting. It's always fun to have something new to wear for a wedding, but this can get expensive. Consider hiring a dress or suit for the weekend. Plenty of companies now offer designer dresses and suits that can be rented at a fraction of the price. Use your tech. If you only need a ride from the station to the reception, consider using taxi apps instead of hiring a car. Don't forget to cut costs by car sharing with other wedding guests. If you do spend, do it wisely. Take advantage of vouchers and discounts.

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Pre-Nuptial Agreements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Happy Law! Pre-nuptial agreements are increasingly a part of the preparations for a wedding and as such should be approached in a way that is inclusive and forward looking, not divisive and suspicious.

In such cases the other party can provide that reassurance and show their love by talking about the future and reaching an agreement about what will happen if it all goes wrong.

Divorce lawyers come across a great deal of sadness and emotional turmoil in their working lives, so it is a pleasant change when an area of our work involves people planning something nice for once.

There are different terms that can be included in a pre-nuptial agreement. Some couples agree that all pre-owned assets remain in separate ownership but that everything acquired after marriage is shared. Some maintain separate assets after marriage and some make specific provision for the financially less advantaged spouse, specifying the provision to be made on divorce.

There are many specific reasons why couples enter into pre-nuptial agreements, but the main reason is reassurance. Each party wants to reassure the other that they love them for themselves and want to spend their lives together, not to take away their assets. The young couple may want a pre-nup to reassure their respective parents that family money and inherited wealth will not leave the family after a marriage breakdown. Second time around families use pre-nups to secure assets for their children from a previous marriage, especially if those assets include the family home gained through a prior divorce settlement or inherited from a spouse who has died. These reasons show the concern of the couple for other people; their wish to protect their parents or their children. Other couples enter into pre-nuptial agreements out of love for each other. A future spouse may have had an unhappy relationship in the past and be afraid that they may lose property that they have had to rebuild after a former split. Some people about to walk down the aisle have worked hard to achieve success and assets through their own considerable endeavours. They may need reassurance that they will not lose what they have worked so hard for over the years.

A bit like taking an umbrella out on a sunny day to keep the rain at bay, a properly formulated pre-nuptial agreement prepared with the best of motives, will enable a couple to move into married life secure in the knowledge of how assets will be dealt with if their marriage ends. Such security can result in a more relaxed relationship with a better chance of success. Knowing there is an agreement in a drawer may be just what it takes to ensure that it stays there and is not called upon in the future. Each agreement is tailored to the needs of the couple and frequently the wider family. Most agreements have separate arrangements if the couple go on to have children and some have details relating to businesses, future assets and contingencies. Each agreement is just that. An agreement. Specific and personal. Just like the wedding cake, the flowers and the honeymoon. Special and planned, all part of the fun of starting a new life together. Happy law! Advocate Barbara Corbett, Benest Corbett Renouf

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Wedding Drinks Over the years wedding traditions around the world have changed. In particular the consumption of drinks has seen some unusual customs relating to the serving of beverages on the wedding day; oddly enough some are still followed despite their peculiarities. The Wedding Breakfast The meal that follows the wedding ceremony in the UK is known as the “wedding breakfast” because traditionally the wedding ceremony was held after mass attended by all of the invited guests. The bride and groom would have fasted and so would the guests, so the first meal that the newlyweds would enjoy together was called the wedding break-fast. 50 years ago it was customary to offer your guests sherry on arrival at the reception with white and red wine being served during the course of the meal. This was followed by champagne to toast the bride and groom once they had cut the cake. Today a much more informal approach tends to be taken regarding the wedding reception with a variety of drinks often offered before the meal depending on the personal choice of the couple. La Soupe en Pot de Chambre One tradition in France is that after the wedding ceremony is finished and at the end of the meal the newlyweds are gifted a brand new chamber pot (pot du chambre). Just before they go off to bed the bride and groom will be forced to drink a concoction of remnants of food and wine from the pot and expected to drink the entire contents to give them energy and strength for the night ahead. An alternative to the above “recipe” consists of placing chocolate covered bananas in the chamber pot and pouring champagne on top. Apparently all done in good spirits and for a laugh! Tears of the Bride A liqueur made of various herbs including cloves, cinnamon, ginger, cardamoms, anise and citrus fruits and then flecked with gold leaf is served in the Netherlands to guests on the wedding day. Bruidstranen is the name of the drink and translates from Dutch to “tears of the bride” with the gold leaves representing tears of happiness since the bride has found herself a husband and also tears of sadness as she is going to leave her parent’s home. Bunratty Meade In Ireland’s County Clare, in the shadow of Bunratty Castle, medieval meade is still made by infusing honey, herbs and white wine. Meade’s fame as a drink “fit for kings” soon became the traditional tipple at Irish weddings. On their wedding day special meade goblets were often presented to the bride and groom from which to toast each other. It was also customary to present the couple with enough meade to last for a month or one moon’s cycle – hence the term honey-moon. 28 | www.life-mags.com

According to custom meade has powers of fertility and virility and should a baby be born nine months after the wedding this would be attributed to the honey wine. Today it is still tradition to signal the end of the wedding ceremony by raising glasses of meade to toast the newlyweds. Other Wedding Traditions Many other traditions from around the world include the Japanese couple taking nine sips of sake, becoming husband and wife after the first sip then sharing the rice wine with their parents to form a family bond. In China, wine and honey are mixed in goblets tied together with red string, which denotes love and joy as the couple sips the sweet liquid from them. In Peru a common feature at the wedding ceremony might include the serving of Pisco Sour –grape brandy mixed with egg white, sugar syrup and lime which is the Peruvian national drink. One superstition held in Germany is that if you break eye contact with your partner during the toast that you will suffer “seven years of bad sex”. In Spain toasting the bride and groom with water or a soft drink will carry the same consequences. Somehow, despite the name, I feel that the British wedding breakfast is the most appealing. Martin Flageul DipWSET Wine Consultant

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Wedding clashers

When it comes to getting dressed up for a wedding, there are so many 'rules' to follow that most end up being a sea of men in boring grey suits and women in humdrum floral frocks. But unless you're at an ultra-conservative church do, most of this so-called protocol is outdated, and actually, pushing the boundaries can pay off style-wise, helping you stand out from the play-it-safe crowd. Here's how to (tastefully) break the rules this wedding season...by Katie Wright BE THE BLACK SHEEP The rule: Don't wear black If your everyday wardrobe consists of black, black and more black, don't think you have to abandon your go-to hue for someone else's big day but remember that wearing it head-to-toe in a church is going to look decidedly funereal. Instead, look for a dress that breaks up the expanse of black with a print or texture - lace is ideal - and add intensely coloured accessories to lift the look.

FLASH A LITTLE FLESH The rule: Never wear a crop top The crucial word here is LITTLE: a V-neck halter crop top and mini skirt are going to attract stares for all the wrong reasons, but a tiny sliver of midriff is acceptable. That sliver shouldn't include your belly button, however - pair high-waisted trousers, a pencil or full prom skirt (no shorter than knee-length) with a crop top in a structured fabric, like jacquard. There are lots of matching co-ords in the shops at the moment that are the perfect proportions, thereby taking out the suitability guesswork. continues overleaf...

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BE RED-Y FOR ANYTHING

WAVE THE WHITE FLAG

The rule: Don't wear red

The rule: Don't wear white

Red used to signify vampish and vulgar, but as long as you don't turn up in a thigh-slit Jessica Rabbit-esque number, you needn't worry.

It's the most contentious etiquette question of all: is it ever OK for a guest to wear white to a wedding?

A pretty red lace or modern minimalist dress is totally wedding-appropriate, especially when teamed with more traditional floral footwear. It's all about balance.

Modern manners dictate that you can, but with caution. The key is that it can't look bridal in any way, so steer well clear of frothy all-white looks, in favour of sharp modern cuts and prints. Use the 50/50 rule (no more than half of the outfit should be white), and make sure you include a bright jacket or scarf in the mix.

PLAY YOUR STRONG SUIT The rule: It has to be a dress 'I've got to get a dress for a wedding', we so often whine, but why not use the occasion to step out of your comfort zone and try a suit? Tailoring is having a huge fashion moment, so the shops are full of gorgeous floral and pastel two-pieces that you can jazz up with jewellery and heels. The other advantage of a suit is that you'll get more postwedding wear out of the separates, unlike the glitzy gowns that mostly hang unworn in our wardrobes for months (years, even) after the big day.

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Lynsey... At Your Service Marking a union of love should be something personal, unique and special to you – and a civil celebration ensures this. Civil celebrations are driven by clients’ wishes, beliefs and values, not by the beliefs or ideology of the person conducting the ceremony. Every couple is different, and not everyone wants the same type of wedding or partnership commitment. The choice may be influenced by religious and cultural traditions, by cost and individual wishes and an increasing number of couples are finding their personal preferences are best accommodated within a civil celebration ceremony. A wedding, civil partnership celebration or commitment ceremony (a public declaration of life-long commitment, love and dedication between two people) can all provide an opportunity to create, with the help and support of a professional civil celebrant, the most appropriate and meaningful ceremony for this special act of love. Civil ceremonies don't replace your legal formalities - you officially still need to be wed at the registry office before a celebration ceremony, or to have a registrar alongside a civil celebrant to do the legally binding bit as part of the proceedings) but they’re designed to be a perfect solution to many dilemmas. You might want your ceremony outside, or in your family home, at a place of special meaning or in a particular venue that isn't licensed for marriages or civil partnership for example. You might want to get married abroad, but to share your wedding celebration with friends and family when you return; you might want your evening guests to be able to attend a ceremony as well; you might want to make a longer service around the vows, which actually only take a few minutes; you might want to include family and friends within the service or you might want to invite more guests than can be accommodated in a registry office, or to include religious or cultural elements which aren't allowed at a register office, or a church service, for example. A civil ceremony can be made up of as many different components as you’d like and the content can be as varied and personal as you want. It also gives you the opportunity to create your own personal vows and ceremony wording;

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it’s your chance to make the ceremony as unique as possible and the more personal and different, the better! The emphasis is on the personal story of how the couple met and poetry and prose can be included; read by family members or friends, or the civil celebrant. A civil ceremony can incorporate elements from any religion or culture and there are no boundaries on music either – as much, or as little as you want, and what you want, is all possible. You also have the option to include spiritual, religious or symbolic elements with special meaning to you; exchanging or re-dedicate your rings, lighting candles, releasing balloons, or doves, watching fireworks, blowing bubbles, handfasting (where a couple’s hands are tied together to symbolise spiritual and physical unity) or pouring sand or water (symbolising the coming together of two people or two families into one new family) for example. A civil celebrant is a cross between a master of ceremonies and a minister in terms of how the service is conducted and a civil ceremony gives you more scope, while making for a more memorable day, particularly as civil ceremonies are still quite new in Jersey. Lynsey will meet you before the service to find out more about you and to plan the content of your day with you. She’ll liaise with you in the lead up to the wedding and after the service, you will be given a copy of the script as a keepsake. Lynsey can also help on the day with the planning and co-ordination as needed.

“Thank you for the most amazing ceremony, it was brilliant that you were able to be a part of our day. The service was exactly how we'd wanted it to be.” “Just a heartfelt thank you for being so wonderful in delivering the wedding of my daughter and son in law’s dreams. It was "the loveliest day" and you were an integral part in making that happen.” Lynsey Mallinson, Civil Celebrant NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Celebrancy: Naming and Couples (RQF) Lynsey is also qualified to conduct renewal of marriage vow and naming (an alternative or non-religious option to a traditional christening) ceremonies, as well as civil funeral ceremonies. For more information email lynsey.beahan@hotmail.com or call 07797 779190.

A note to all Brides to Be... From the first time you walk into the Bridal Boutique you will be struck by the sheer size and elegance of the space. Being the largest wedding boutique in the Channel Islands, I can offer you a large amount of diverse wedding gowns across all categories together with an abundance of wedding accessories from veils to shoes to wedding lingerie and umbrellas! You will be hard pushed not to find the gown of your dreams inside these pretty walls! I want everyone to immediately feel special, from the moment they come through my doors until the moment they leave. You will always be treated with the upmost respect and special touches will remain throughout your search of your perfect wedding attire... after all, it is one of the most special times of your life and so you should be treated accordingly. Bridesmaids and Bridegrooms are equally well catered for! My precious brides will have an experience they will never forget and I will look after you and be a part of that wedding experience all they way through until you walk down the aisle. Contact me via email, phone, or for a quicker response, FaceBook messenger to arrange your free consultation.

Caroline xx

Looking forward to meeting you soon. Much love,

Bridal Boutique Do’s and Dont’s... DO have an idea of what you want but don’t just focus on this style. You will almost certainly end up with a gown that is totally different to what you originally expected. Caroline will help you find the style that suits not just your body shape, but also one that will match your personality and also the wedding setting DO pick the right underwear. There are many varieties of bodyshaping products that will perfect your silhouette no matter how slinky the gown DO be prepared to be emotionally challenged, especially during your first appointment DO come in with an open mind and heart. Caroline has a range of gowns to suit all shapes, sizes and budgets. Caroline will be with you throughout your journey to the altar!

DON'T rule anything out until after you have tried it on. You’ll never know how they’ll fit if you don’t take them off the hangar DON'T be afraid to speak your mind during the consultation. You will make Caroline’s job easier by being truthful about what you want or perhaps what you don’t want DON’T be tempted to buy a gown online. It may look like a bargain and it may look beautiful on a model on a webpage, but what you see in the image may not be what actually arrives on your doorstep DON’T be pressured into buying your gown on your first appointment in any boutique. Always sleep on it. We so often have brides to be visiting us having made a rash decision and regretting that spur of the moment choice

The boutique is open from 10:30am til 5.00pm on Tuesday to Saturday, however, I can often arrange appointments outside of these hours. Your day should be as special as you are with no additional stress or worries.

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Wedding Belles Walk down the aisle in your dream dress with Lisa Haynes’ big day style guide. Just like meeting the man you’re exchanging your vows with, they say when you’ve found The dress, you ‘just know’. But you still might have to kiss a whole bunch of frogs first and wriggle your way into gown after gown until you find your perfect match. Sometimes even hardened anti-meringue brides may be swayed once they first step into a flowing voluminous dress, and similarly those seeking gigantic trains can fall head-over-heels with a sleek fishtail frock. The big day might be all about you and your husband-to-be but the stylish search for your dress is a love affair you’ll never forget. Traditionalist, modernist or bling-fiend bride, your gorgeous gown awaits...

MRS TRADITIONALIST If you’ve always dreamed of the big white princess wedding, now is your chance to wow your very own Prince Charming with a modern-day fairytale gown. Think tumbling cascades of tulle, beaded bodice and never-ending train. Styling tip: Floral corsages, oversized bows or crystal sparkle, make sure any extravagant detailing is focused on your best feature.

MRS MODERN Those seeking something different to avoid being a cookie-cutter bride don’t have to opt for a daring black gown a la Sarah Jessica Parker to stand out. Opt for clean lines, simple shapes, and futuristic detailing for a cutting-edge look to echo the catwalks. Quirky detailing and embroidery can also make you stand out from the traditional bridal brigade. continues overleaf...

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In the sea of white dresses there is definitely a yearning for individuality. Embroidery lends itself to this perfectly, from personal embellishments, the name of your betrothed embroidered on the dress, through to an alternative to a veil, it’s all about the detail. Styling tip: Body-hugging sleek dress? Invest in comfortable but silhouette-enhancing underwear to flaunt your figure to the max.

MRS MAGPIE Your big day focus doesn’t have to be all about the dress. If you’re a self-confessed accessories addict, keep your gown pared-down and sparkle with jewels, pearls and diamonds. Splash out on statement shoes, jewellery or a head piece to make a decadent impact. If the dress is very ornate, you need a simple style of accessory, but if you’re wearing a sleeker style, go to town with more elaborate jewellery. It’s important not to over-complicate the look. Either wear earrings and a bracelet, or a necklace - if you have too much going on you lose the effect. Styling tip: Long chandelier earrings will really set off an asymmetric neckline. 38 | www.life-mags.com

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Dream Wedding In our day-dreams, the romantic proposal of marriage is effortlessly followed by a Cinderella-style wedding day, and the planning process is carefully edited out as Sarah O’Meara discovers As lovely as these fantasies are, they’re hardly a blueprint for organising the big day. Whether you’re planning a modest yet elegant affair or a week’s worth of wild hedonism, every dream wedding needs a strong plan to transform it from an idea into reality. Don’t panic, just make sure you’re asking the right questions at the right time. There’s no point in worrying about the details of the day until you’ve made five key decisions. Your big five are... how, where, when, who and budget. Do you want a religious or civil ceremony, in which geographic location, at what time of year, who will you invite and how much can you spend? The Big Five are your road map and until they’ve been agreed upon you can’t get down to the details. Follow these tips to make sure your wedding day is a success... JUST GOT ENGAGED At this stage you could be three years or three months away and should be fizzing with excitement about the big day. Announcing your engagement is an incredibly special moment for a newly-engaged couple, so it’s important to enjoy the moment, while treating the occasion with care.

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Think carefully about who needs to know. If you’ve got children from a past relationship, or relatives you rarely see, you don’t want them to find out in the wrong way. The etiquette is, ‘They should hear it from you’. Then work on your Big Five. When do you want your ideal wedding to be? Bear in mind that off-season weddings in January and February can be more affordable. The ‘Just Got Engaged’ period is also for thinking about the tone and style of your wedding and you may want to start a mood board. This will get you on the right road and mean everything starts to fall into place. Cut out pictures from magazines, from the internet and stick them on a piece of card. As you stick pictures in, you’ll see themes appear. It’s very helpful for key suppliers. Take it with you, and that’ll inspire the people you’re hiring. It’s like furniture shopping. This is definitely the time to go and look at a variety of wedding venues for inspiration, to try on dresses on a whim and have fun looking at different ideas. But also remember that if you’ve decided to have a religious ceremony, your church ideally shouldn’t be more than 30 minutes from the venue. continues overleaf...

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TWELVE TO NINE MONTHS TO GO Having enjoyed the luxury of travelling to venues, perhaps trying on a few gowns and looking at pretty pictures in magazines, now’s the time to firm up those plans. Imagine that this phase is called ‘Ideas and Decisions’ and that now you’ve got a sense of the key elements which will define the look and style of day, it’s important to hire suppliers who can make sure those are all in place. You don’t yet know exactly what they have to do but decide what florist you want to use.

DON’T FORGET: • Set the date, book the ceremony and venue(s) • Book key suppliers (catering, florist, photography, transport, stationer) • Compile guest list • Book entertainment (band, DJ etc.) • Reserve suits, purchase bridesmaids’ outfits and select wedding gown • Send out ‘Save the Date’ cards/email NINE TO THREE MONTHS Having sketched the outline of your wedding and hired the key players, it’s now the fun part - filling in the details of the day and designing your perfect wedding! Think about what it’s going to look like -and if you’re not sure, get help. It’s important for all the elements to be co-ordinated, otherwise you’ll end up with something random, like a cake that doesn’t work with the venue. You need a design overview. Imagine that you’ve renovated your house and now you’re dressing it with delightful ornaments, curtains and pictures which reflect your own fabulous taste.

DON’T FORGET: • Menu tasting • Choose cake, flowers, readings and music • Purchase wedding ring(s) • Register for gift list • Choose stationer and agree invitations • Book honeymoon THREE TO ONE MONTHS TO GO At this point, you’ll hopefully be tying everything together, confirming all your plans and adding those final details. For those who feel that there’s simply too much left to do, or are worried about being stressed on the day, you might consider bringing someone in to bring it all together. Planning a wedding isn’t hard - but there is a lot to do. Our wedding day schedules are 30 pages long and every 15 minutes is accounted for.

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DON’T FORGET: • Confirm menu • Mail invitations 12 to 8 weeks before wedding • Confirm order of service with officiant • One month to go, chase outstanding RSVPs TEN DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING If you’ve done it right, there shouldn’t be much left to do - apart from keep staying rested, and going on that last minute diet. A key point to remember is that if everyone involved has the same expectations of the day, then the day should run smoothly. If you’ve talked through the Big Five at the beginning, then any last minute controversies should be avoided. Listen to suggestions from friends and family throughout the process. Some people just want to be heard and by hearing them out, you know they’ll be supportive on the day - even if you’ve ignored what they said!.

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Well, it’s finally happened - you’ve been asked to be a best man! So, what does being a best man involve? What are your responsibilities and what about the speech? This article will answer these and other questions about being a best man. Here are your other duties: Meet the groom at least a couple of hours before you need to leave for the ceremony venue. Help the groom dress and ensure he looks his best. Make sure you have the ring(s) and take possession of the money for the church fees. Transport the groom to the ceremony venue making sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before the ceremony is due to begin. A telephone call to the bride’s father telling him that you are leaving will provide welcomed comfort! Pay the church fees, on behalf of the groom. Historically, a bridegroom’s best man was chosen for being strong and a good fighter who assisted his friend when he captured his bride. A best man’s support was also needed on the wedding day to protect the bride from any rival who might try to carry her away for his own. When the practice of capturing brides ceased, the best man’s role of supporting the groom and protecting the bride altered to the best man becoming exclusively the groom’s escort while the bride was supported by her bridesmaids.

Take your seat with the groom on the front right-hand pew while waiting for the bride. Shortly before the bride arrives, you will be prompted to stand in position at the head of the aisle (standing to the groom’s right). Hand over the ring(s) at the required moment. Accompany the chief bridesmaid (or matron of honour) to the vestry for the signing of the register. You may also be asked by the groom to sign the register as a witness.

Today, the role of best man (or best woman) is offered to the groom’s closest adult relative or friend but is not one that should be accepted lightly. You will be a main player not only on the day itself, but your advice and practical help will be sought in the preparations beforehand. Your tasks are many and varied but essentially during the run up to the wedding you will be relied upon as a supporter and organiser.

Join the recessional down the aisle following in line after the bride and groom, the bride’s father and groom’s mother and the groom’s father and the bride’s mother. You will escort the chief bridesmaid on your left arm.

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Collect any greetings messages from the bride’s father and check to see if any messages have been delivered direct to the reception venue.

Before The Wedding It is important at the outset of being asked to be a best man to establish from the groom the level of input he would like you to have. Some grooms require as much help as you are able to offer, while others are happy for you to have a minimum amount of input during the pre wedding period but require your help and support on the wedding day alone. Listed below are the traditional responsibilities of a best man: Become involved in discussions and decisions in the planning stage with the groom, acting as a sounding board for his ideas. Help the groom choose the ushers, who are usually picked from both the bride and groom’s families and friends. You need to make sure the ushers are aware of their responsibilities (see over), attend fittings of outfits and ensure they are available to attend the rehearsal (if required). Together with the groom, decide on the outfits for both yourselves, and the ushers (if the outfits are hired the cost is usually the responsibility of the groom - if his finances permit). Arrange the stag night - at least a few days before the wedding to give everyone a chance to recover. Attend the wedding rehearsal and check car-parking facilities and access, particularly if there will be disabled guests. On the day A best man’s role on the wedding day is of the utmost importance. The groom will no doubt be very nervous and the calming support of his escort is vital. 42 | www.life-mags.com

Upon arrival at the reception venue, your duties are as follows but some will depend upon whether you have agreed to take on the role of toastmaster.

When everyone is seated and before the meal/buffet is served, call for silence and either invite the minister to say grace or, if one is not present, say it yourself. When the meal is finished, introduce the speeches inviting the bride’s father to speak first. After the bride’s father has delivered his speech and toasted the bride and groom, introduce the groom for his much awaited words! The groom’s speech ends with a toast to the bridesmaids. You will reply to this toast on behalf of the bridesmaids and deliver your speech, read the congratulatory messages from absent family and friends, and close by toasting the bride and groom. Once the speeches have concluded, you will announce the traditional cutting of the cake ceremony.

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URBAN JUNGLE Exploring the world through our homes is all the rage this year. Africa's currently the favourite decor destination, and its signature palette of warm earthy shades works so well with pared-back contemporary interiors. "This is a modern style inspired by a global tradition. Our Tribe collection draws inspiration from key elements of modern African design, from bold prints to intricate embroidery and ornate carvings," says Sue Roberts, design director at House of Fraser. "This enduring trend celebrates a nomadic spirit in design, reinterpreting traditional making methods and pattern with a contemporary crafted mood. Combine tribal influences, such as intricate basket weaves and hand-embroidered cushions, with handcrafted ceramics, tactile finishes and native geo prints." DECOR TIP: Go wild with bold jungle prints, or tame it down with a subtle approach to a colour scheme and choose a palette of dusky browns, luscious greens and rusty oranges reminiscent of an African savannah.

MOODY BLUES Blues still rule in interiors, despite competition from green, the hot newcomer making its name on the decor block. "Blues are making another comeback this season, with the resurgence of beautiful cobalt and azure shades, paired with glamorous metallic accents for a bold luxe look," says Paula Taylor, colour and trends specialist at Graham & Brown. "They're so versatile and easy on the eye and suit any look, from traditional to ultra modern. For a more subtle refresh, mix with bright whites and hints of red or green for a spring update. Designer Kelly Hoppen's Ikat wallpaper, in a vivid Prussian blue, is perfect for a classic style statement and works with both neutral shades as well as a richer colour palette." DECOR TIP: Dulux's Colour of the Year is a greeny ocean blue, Denim continues overleaf...

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5 TIPS FOR SMALL ROOMS By Julian Gray

In small bedrooms, storage is all-important. Fitted wardrobes provide floor-to-ceiling storage and are most useful if built in what might otherwise be wasted space, such as the alcoves next to a chimney breast. Fitted wardrobes aren't expensive if you make them out of MDF (or get a carpenter to), and can be customised for your storage needs. A bed with built-in storage may also be a good investment.

To make a small bathroom work well, think about re-jigging the layout - would there be more space with a corner toilet, shower cubicle or basin, for example? Also consider the depth of the toilet some are a lot shorter than others, giving you more useable floor space. If you don't use the bath, could you save space by replacing it with a shower cubicle? This may put off some buyers when you come to sell, but may be worth it if it improves the bathroom for you. If you want to keep the bath, there may be a better bath for the room, such as a shorter, narrower or tapered one.

Fitting everything in a small kitchen can be a challenge. Consider moving the washing machine to the bathroom or under-stairs cupboard, for example, and fitting smaller appliances, such as a two-burner hob. Clever kitchen designs make more of limited space - try a pullout worktop and wall-hung table that folds down. Tall wall units, if the ceiling's high enough, give you more storage by using otherwise wasted space.

A small boiler will free up space. Dated properties often have a big, floor-standing boiler with a hot-water cylinder, plus tanks in the loft. In smaller properties, this takes up valuable space and is unnecessary because a combi boiler (no cylinder or tank needed) will usually suffice (ask a heating engineer if in doubt), some combis are especially compact. In some rooms, it's hard to find wall space for a radiator without putting furniture in front of it, which is pointless. Solve the problem with slimline vertical radiators - they're ideal when wall space is limited and are handy for drying big things like sheets. Most vertical radiators are only one or two columns deep, which limits the heat output. As well as being a practical solution for small rooms, these radiators are the perfect combination of period elegance and contemporary style, and a nice feature in their own right.

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group interior design manager at Redrow Homes. "But when the balance is right, the results can be profound. There's less stress, no difficult colleagues to contend with, and you can tailor your environment to perfectly fit your needs. "You should aim for a setting which inspires you, appeals to your taste and, if necessary, is also suitable for hosting meetings," she adds. "Often we find these areas may be multipurpose and used as a library or study for children in the family, somewhere to deal with household admin, or a place to enjoy a hobby." Follow our guide to three winning styles for home offices...

That work space can be anything, from a designated room to a small corner on a landing, or even a garden shed. Whatever your base, it will need to be well-equipped and functional to ensure you're able to be productive, organised and efficient - but also stylishly designed and comfortable, so you enjoy the experience when you join the estimated four million people who've already made home their work base. "The average person requires a lot of discipline and motivation to successfully work from home, often because of the lack of separation from the distractions of home," says Emma Brindley,

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SERENE STUDY Your work space can be a haven of calm if you choose a soft pastel colour scheme and avoid clutter. "It can be difficult disciplining yourself if you're working from home, as there are often so many distractions around you. The right decor's key when creating a motivational environment, and a simple colour scheme with pastel shades can really make a difference," says David Roebuck, managing director at online blinds retailer, Direct Blinds.

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"Use a window blind which tones with the rest of the colours used for the walls or furniture, and add a rug in complementing shades. That will give the space an identity and you can conjure an informal style enlivened by colourful touches, which will be a brilliant contrast to the grey uniformity of a standard office."

TIP: Personalise a space with a small wall gallery of family and friends, or consider a shelf for personal momentos.

TIP: If your desk is in a living area, it can be hard to distance yourself from work at the end of the day - consider disguising it with a folding screen. STREAMLINE STYLE A monochrome scheme, a compact desk and slim storage will integrate easily into an open-plan living area. "We've noticed a rising trend on Houzz for flexible work stations in kitchens, living rooms and even hallways," says Victoria Harrison, editor of online home design destination, Houzz.co.uk. "The kitchen's undoubtedly one of the most popular areas to site a home office, as our research found around a third of homeowners used that area, while seven per cent were specifically renovating that area so they incorporate a work or study space into it." TIP: Transform a wall with chalkboard paint, which will not only 'zone' the office area but help you stay organised if you use it to display lists, plans, notes and dates. TRADITIONAL TAKE "With many more people opting to work from home to achieve a more positive work-life balance, the office is starting to become a staple part of our personal space," says Brindley. "A substantial office at the back of the home, hidden from the hustle and bustle, is fast becoming an essential feature in our show homes. It's about making it as inspirational as possible, and in a style which suits your taste and needs. "If you're creative, you'll probably want to display work, so consider cork boards and chalk boards and frame in copper for a contemporary effect. A bookcase filling an entire wall is a classic addition to an office, whether you opt for a traditional dark oak, a more modern pale wood open shelf feel or luxurious gold finish. Wire baskets and weathered wooden crates will conjure an on-trend industrial look."

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A spiral of colour is the theme top designer Tom Massey has taken on in his latest show garden which displays the way gardens can enhance your mood and help your wellbeing. Research shows the therapeutic value and feeling of wellbeing that people get from gardening, according to Thrive, the charity that uses gardening to help people living with disabilities or ill health, or are vulnerable or isolated. But colour can also make an impact.

Massey, 31, was inspired by zen gardens and Japanese designs to come up with his Perennial Sanctuary Garden - to be shown at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show in July - and has done much research on how the colour and form of plants can change your mood. At the outer edge of his showpiece, the vibrant red colours represent the inner chaos that can come from being at crisis point. As the visitor takes the journey into the garden following a winding gravel path, sounds from outside the garden fade. The planting becomes taller and more immersive and the colour scheme moves through stimulating yellows and oranges to more restful purples, blues and finally, pure green. Towards the middle of the design the planting is simplified, leading to a calm sanctuary at the centre of the garden. Here the planting changes to a single species of towering bamboo that screens the outside world, creating a safe haven and place for peaceful reflection, hidden from view.

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But you don't have to create a show garden to generate a positive atmosphere in your outside space. The use of a particular palette to generate a mood can be replicated in many gardens, Massey explains. "Red is a very stimulating colour - it's eye-catching, it can mean passion, danger and warning, but ultimately it's an exciting colour," says Massey, who uses Sanguisorba 'Tanna', Crocosmia 'Hellfire' and Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' to energise and uplift in his own show garden. "Red comes to the fore if you want a vibrant bed." Orange hues spark enthusiasm, fascination, happiness and creativity, combining the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. If you prefer an orange palette, you might try Achillea millefolium 'Terracotta' and Kniphofia uvaria 'Nobilis'. Yellow is the colour of sunshine, associated with joy, happiness and intellect and produces a warming effect, arousing cheerfulness and stimulating mental activity, says Massey. It's an optimistic, positive colour and plants in this band include Helianthus annuus and Inula helenium. Purple is associated with wisdom and dignity. Plants in this band include Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination' and Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'. Lilac and lavender shades also have a restful quality. Blue is often associated with depth and stability, symbolising trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence and calm. Plants in this band include Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' and Phlox 'Blue Paradise'.

At the centre of Massey's garden, is the screen of towering bamboo. The colour palette is pure green, the colour of nature, representing growth, harmony, freshness, stability and endurance. Green has healing power, it is the most restful colour for the human eye and it has strong emotional correspondence with safety and sanctuary. "Different forms and textures can be visually exciting and stimulating, but if you have one single species it can create a calming, restful environment." The Perennial Sanctuary Garden will be shown at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show from July 3-9.

Bright colours tend to look more vibrant in sunny settings, while blue and green palettes can flourish in semi-shaded areas, creating a cool, calm atmosphere.

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BEST OF THE BUNCH - Dwarf iris The miniature rockery iris, I. reticulata, grows to just 10cm and brightens up scree beds and containers, its flowers in shades of blue with yellow inner markings or orange splashes, emerging before the grassy tufts of leaves around 30cm high. Plant the bulbs at twice their own depth in late autumn in a well-drained, sunny spot, adding grit to the soil to help drainage. Good varieties include I. 'Harmony', which bears deep velvety blue flowers with yellow lines, and 'Blue Note', which is violet blue with feather white markings. I. 'Katharine Hodgkin' is another to look out for, with its light blue flowers with rich yellow tongues and a maroon fleck.

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT - Early veg in the greenhouse If you want to steal a march on summer, start sowing some delicious crops in your soil border in your greenhouse now and you should be harvesting them long before some of your neighbours. You shouldn't go far wrong if you sow produce which is going to remain under cover thoughout its life. Vegetables such as French beans, carrots and baby beetroot are great for this and you'll be harvesting them much earlier than you would outside. Check on the seed packet that you have a greenhouse variety. With climbing beans, sow two bean seeds per pot and place them on greenhouse staging in a frost-free greenhouse. When they have filled their pots with roots, plant them 20cm apart in the greenhouse border enriched with organic matter and put in a stake between each plant. Make sure you save space for later crops such as tomatoes, which can be planted in late April or May. Baby root vegetables and salad crops including radishes, spinach and lettuce, can also be sown thinly in the greenhouse border.

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK • Harden off autumn-sown cauliflowers which have been overwintered in frames • Regularly check late potatoes you have in store. As sprouts appear, rub them out • In mild, dry conditions, plant out polyanthus • Tidy up pansies and violas in hanging baskets and containers as they come into life for spring • Top dress permanent plantings in tubs • Clean watering cans, seed trays and pots for the season ahead • Prick out seedlings in the greenhouse and transfer to larger pots • Continue to order plug plants or pick them up at garden centres • Protect strawberries with horticultural fleece • Keep an eye on blackberries, taking care to tie in new growth as it occurs • Prune hydrangeas, removing the old flowering heads which protected the plant against frost over the winter • Sow summer spinach, which should be ready to harvest in May

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IN WITH THE Sometimes, the spring collections offer us a fashion overhaul; a tectonic shift in sartorial landscape. SS17 is, as it happens, not one of those seasons - but that's actually a very good thing. Why? Because we're seeing a beautiful, slow evolution of trends, and we've time to assimilate them into our wardrobe before the next major upheaval. Whisper it: spring is all about subtle twists, not sweeping statements. Here's how to welcome in fashion's gentle new wave...

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From Chloe's powder pink babydoll frocks to Balmain's floor-sweeping raspberry suede overcoat and everything in-between, the rosy hue was inescapable on the catwalks, offering a multitude of ways to style it.

Prada and Lanvin served up Wall Street-worthy pinstripes; Stella McCartney patchworked hers; while at Fendi and Nina Ricci, it seemed Beetlejuice was the inspiration for wide black and white bands. However you choose to wear them, stripes feel so right for spring.

Even those who've previously sworn off the shade, thinking it too 'girly girl', will find it hard to resist the grungy allure of fuchsia lace, or blush pink velvet paired with black leather.

HAVANA BALL Flamenco flounce has been making waves on the catwalks for a couple of seasons now, but this summer the trend really comes into its own on the high street, with an injection of steamy Cuban style. Ruffled dresses and blouses have been rendered in sunset shades and tropical prints, ready for balmy nights on the beach (or the dance floor).

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Hemlines usually grab the fashion week headlines, but now it's all about the size of your sleeves, and the edict is: go big or go home.

The classic white button-down takes a back seat for spring, as deconstructed shirts come to the fore, with workmanlike blue playing up the mannish associations.

Puffed up a la Stella McCartney and J.W. Anderson, or long and languid like Monse and Loewe, the choice is yours.

Styled simply, these remixed staples elevate an ensemble with minimal effort.

TIE THE KNOT Another case of remixing rather than reinventing, a profusion of ties, knots, belts and bows was seen everywhere, from Alexander Wang (sporty drawstrings) to Proenza Schouler (loose obi belts). The high street has honed in on this trend in a big way, from sweatshirts to skirts, meaning it's a look that works with everything from leisure to evening wear.

TILT SHIFT As for hemlines, designers are making a strong case for the neither-here-nor-there hanky hem skirt, as part of an overall move towards asymmetry. The most extreme example came at Saint Laurent, with a 'one shoulder' dress that required a nipple cover to preserve the model's modesty - for everyday asymmetry, a wrap skirt is a safer bet.

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La Cinque Terre by Rebecca Underwood

Vernazza credit - Agenzia Regionale In Liguria Monterosso Giant credit - Agenzia Regionale In Liguria For those seeking that elusive peaceful spot in which to unwind, a tranquil and charming place to escape the constant demands of life in the fast lane, the Cinque Terre, located on the glorious Italian Riviera on a rugged section of the Liguria region is the ideal destination.

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La Cinque Terre, (which translates to five lands), dates back to the 11th century and consists of the five small Medieval villages of Monterosso al Mare, Manarola, Vernazza, Riomaggiore and Corniglia. Recognised as a ‘cultural landscape’ and awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1997, the Cinque Terre is a protected national park, linked by a series of meandering paths and the railway line, which was built in the 1870’s, cuts through a series of coastal tunnels. The area, known for its lush vineyards, citrus orchards and olive groves, is partly inaccessible by car and the best way to travel is by train from Rome, Genoa or Pisa or drive to La Spezia and then board the local train. An area of outstanding natural beauty, the Cinque Terre attracts hardy souls keen to hike the seven mile coastal trail linking all five villages. Water babes seeking solitude will find a surprising number of coves and bays

dotted along the coastline and a leisurely dip in the glittering waters of the Mediterranean is sure to soothe those aching limbs at the end of a day’s arduous explorations. Riomaggiore is the Cinque Terre’s most famous village due to its prolific production of Sciacchetrà, a delicious sweet dessert wine with aromas of honey and white blossoms and hints of citrus. It is said that the origins of Riomaggiore date back to the 8th century when the inhabitants of La Spezia’s Vara valley relocated to the coastal regions in order to escape marauding pirates and to benefit from the milder climate in their cultivation of grapevines and olive trees. The town reflects its history and is characterized with typical pastel coloured houses perched along a vertical axe and a number of very steep staircases are the only means by which to move around the interior. Riomaggiore is also the main embarkation point for the Cinque Terre hike and the first leg along the Via dell ‘Amore (the ‘love walk’), which leads to Manarola, is easy, due to the width of the path, and as it is level with the seaside promenade the panoramic ocean views are simply breath-taking.

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Corniglia credit - Agenzia Regionale In Liguria Manarola, the oldest village in the Cinque Terre is the ideal place to stay. Located only 200 metres from the town’s main square and a short distance from the train station, the Hotel Porto Roca holds a prominent position with the beautiful bay spread out below. The property offers a selection of suites measuring 44 sqm with double balconies furnished with comfortable sun loungers, and of course that is the perfect place for an afternoon snooze. Contemporary furnishings include walk-in wardrobes, spacious bathrooms featuring Jacuzzis, double washbasins and all the amenities expected including WI-FI. The hotel also features a sea view infinity pool (open from June to September), which faces a small secluded bay and it’s the ideal spot for an early morning dip prior to embarking on the next leg of a hike. The hiking trail from Manarola to Corniglia is not for the faint hearted and although it takes only an hour the trail crosses a promontory and dips down to the original railway line. Those who embark on this path will be richly rewarded with a view of the little houses perched on a ridge

around 100 metres above sea level and surrounded by tumbling vineyards. To reach the town, visitors must negotiate the Lardarina; which consists of 33 flights of steps. Local attractions include St Peter’s church, which was built in 1334 and reflects the dramatic intensity of the Baroque style with Gothic and Ligurian elements. The 14th century façade is adorned with a white marble rose window and the interior features a christening font dating back to the 12th century. The three mile hike from Corniglia to Vernazza and the section from there to Monterosso offers the most challenging paths with uneven terrain, meandering and narrow walk ways through vineyards and lemon and olive groves and of course the most spectacular views which demand attention at strategic vantage points along the way. During the Middle Ages, Vernazza, which has a natural harbour, prospered greatly as a fishing and trading centre and records show that the town was fortified prior to 1080 and was thought to be a departure point for naval forces defending the area from buccaneers. Local places of interest include the Doria Castle, the oldest surviving fortification in the Cinque Terre. Built in the 15th century, it was used as a lookout tower to alert the village to foreign invaders. The Church of St Margherita d’Antiochia, which dates back to 1318, is located on Piazza Marconi, the main square. The small church, which was built in the Gothic-Ligurian style, features an octagonal belfry soaring 40 metres into the sky. It is said that a casket containing the remains of St Margaret was washed

ashore nearby and the church was built in her honour. Monterosso al Mare, is only a 90 minute hike away, located in the province of La Spezia and it covers an area of 11.25 kilometres. Considered by locals to be the unofficial capital of the Cinque Terre, it is divided into two areas; the old town and the new town of Fegina. Local attractions include the Cappuccini Abbey and the Church of Saint Francesco, which occupy a site on the hill of Cristoforo. The church, which dates back to 1632, features an aisle encircled by wooden altars and treasures include one of Anthony van Dyck’s masterpieces, ‘the crucifixion’, painted around 1630. Fegina also features the largest sandy beach in the Cinque Terre and the pedestrian tunnel which links the old and new towns can become very crowded in the summer months. Near to Fegina’s beach, lies another local attraction, which garners much interest; the Monterosso Giant is an impressive sculpture of Neptune, looking out over the ocean. The imposing statue, sculpted by Arrigo Minerbi in 1910, stands 14 metres high on a promontory and although it was severely damaged during WWII and subsequently by the unrelenting elements, it is clearly a masterpiece. Should the sea air awaken your appetite, an outstanding dining experience awaits at L’Ancora della Tortuga located on Salita Cappuccini. Dine ‘al fresco’ and sample some local specialities such as focaccia bread, served with anchovies and olives and order a glass of Sciacchetrà. And as you admire the ocean view make a toast to ‘la bella vista’ of La Cinque Terre and reflect on the words of one of Italy’s most famous sons; Leonardo da Vinci; who once said ‘Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication’. Top Tip: For access to the hiking paths purchase a Cinque Terre Pass prior to arrival. Local bus and train travel is also included. For more information visit parconazionale5terre.it/Ecinque-terrecard.php Top Tip: During high season (Easter and mid-June to mid-September) the majority of hotels accept bookings on a half board basis only.

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Is fear holding you back from achieving something in your life? Mark Shields Takes a Closer Look… We all face fear at some point in our life and quite often it is more than once. It might be a fear of changing your job or maybe moving on from an old relationship or starting a new one? It might be the fear of being alone or the fear of not meeting your own expectations. In 2006 I faced my own fear of stepping out of my comfort zone and saying goodbye to my comfortable corporate baking career in Jersey and choosing to re-train in a completely new career. Thankfully now, I can say that I have successfully been working as a Life and Business strategist and during this time I have had the privilege of working with thousands of clients, helping them to change aspects of their life and learn the many lessons about human behaviour in order to help them achieve their goals. My work has shown me why certain people are successful and why others never seem to make the grade, get off the ground or have the confidence to even attempt what they want in life. One of the reasons that people don’t take action and move forward is fear. Fear is the biggest obstacle standing in the way of people and preventing them from achieving their goals and unlocking their full potential. I would like to share with you five steps to conquer fear and move towards what you want in life. I would like to explain how to understand the impact fear can have on our every day lives and share with you what I call a “rapid change solution” or 66 | www.life-mags.com

“breakthrough” strategy to give you the tools to overcome your fear immediately and allow you to experience significant and meaningful change in your life. 1. Be willing to feel pain and take responsibility for your feelings, actions and results Step one is to mindfully understanding your feelings and understanding how they influence your thought and subsequent behavior. Taking full responsibility for your feelings and accepting that your feelings will directly influence your behavior is the first step in the change cycle. You are what you think and pay attention to. Your reality is what you focus on. All feelings are informational, letting us know sending us unconscious signals when we think, feel and take action. The biggest feeling we experience when trying something new which takes us outside of our comfort zone is fear. Of course it makes sense doesn’t it most of us are afraid of stepping out into the unknown. We are all afraid of what we don’t know. 90% of people don’t take action because fear stops them. Embracing all feelings. It's about moving toward your feelings rather than away from them with various forms of selfabandonment, such as staying focused in your head, judging yourself, turning to addictions to numb out, or making someone else responsible for your feelings.

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2. Move into the intent to learn. Accept you want and need to change As human beings we have two automatic strategies that are pre-programmed deep into our psyche. We move away from pain and towards pleasure. This again happens on a very deep subconscious level. By definition this means we feel uneasy when we find ourselves in situations where we feel naturally uncomfortable and subsequently find it difficult to move forward. Step 2 is where we make our decision to change and find the appropriate learning arena that will give us the knowledge to facilitate that change. This may be a course, a job interview, a new hobby a new relationship etc 3. Learn about your false beliefs A belief can be defined as something one accepts as true or real; a firmly held opinion. Beliefs are convictions that certain things are true or real. Beliefs are our on/off switches for our ability to do anything. If you don’t believe you can do something you probably won’t give yourself an opportunity to find out whether you can or you can’t. Step three is a deep and compassionate process of exploration of learning about your beliefs and behavior that may be driving the fear. Ask your subconscious mind the part of you driving the feelings and creating the thoughts - "What am I thinking or doing that's causing the painful feelings of anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, jealousy, anger, loneliness or emptiness?" Allow the answer to come from inside - from your feelings. List your 5 top beliefs one at a time. It is common for us to inherit other people’s beliefs such as our parents. Examine each of your 5 listed beliefs and identify the ones that you feel truly belong to you. This is important as if we inherit someone else’s beliefs and they contradict our own values this can create inner turmoil and conflict. An exercise I sometimes use with clients is once they have established their true beliefs (sometimes these beliefs can be limiting) I then ask the client to apply a set of empowering beliefs to their own and then note down the differences. Empowering beliefs I often use are as follows: • I am responsible for my life (Cause & Effect.) • To have maximum power over all situations you encounter in life, you need to take responsibility for everything that happens in your universe. • There are no un-resourceful people, only un-resourceful states. • There is ONLY feedback! (There is no failure, only feedback.) • The resources an individual needs to effect change are already within them. • The Map is not the Territory. We all process and filter information differently. It doesn’t mean we are right or wrong, just different.

of procrastination and directly stops people taking action. If you can accept and understand that it is perfectly normal to experience fear and anxiety when doing things differently and it is perfectly ok to feel overwhelming emotion, anxiety, sometimes even panic you will build the courage and confidence to move forward through the fear. At this stage in the change process it is common for people to educate themselves in mind strategies such as mindfulness, meditation or hypnosis to help them overcome the fear they are experiencing. Again it is OK to get help, remember the overall objective is to break the habit and move past the fear. Another valuable statistic that supports this learning strategy is 95% of the learning of any human given is found when making mistakes. Therefore if we never find the confidence to try something new the learning process could be elongated by month’s even years. It is worth mentioning at this stage that it is common for some people to make certain assumptions about their state of mind and mental health when experiencing the fear of coming out of your comfort zone. Many clients and students of mine have often got it confused with deep routed long term anxiety, depression, obsessive behavior even panic disorder. 5. Take the action learned in step four and adopt a robust evaluation process You've opened up to your pain, moved into learning, started a dialogue with your feelings, and tapped into your spiritual guidance. In step five; you take the loving action that, over time, heals the shame, anxiety and depression that have been the result of your lack of motivation and action. Sometimes people think of "loving yourself" as a feeling you have to conjure up. A good way to look at loving yourself is by emphasizing the action, "What can I DO to love myself?" rather than "How can I FEEL love for myself?" Evaluate your action. Once you take the action, you check in to see if your new way of winning the battle against fear has worked. If not, you go back through the steps until you discover the truth and actions that bring you the results you desire. Over time, you will discover that taking on your fear and feeling the pain will improve everything in your life — your relationships, your health and well being, your ability to manifest your goals, and your self-esteem. Understanding and connecting with yourself removing all blockages and conflicts is the key to being able to connect with others and create positive relationships. And create a passionate, fulfilled and joyful life. For more information on our Change Programmes visit: www.lifepractice.co.uk Written by Mark Shields - Author, Life and Business Coach Tel: 07957192406

• The more flexible you can be in any given situation means more opportunities and options will always be available 4. Be prepared to feel the pain of change Once you have the intent to learn and made the decision to change the next step is to understand the emotions and feelings you are going to experience associated with that change. By coming out of your comfort zone and forging new outcomes and achievements in your life you have to accept you are going to feel an element of fear and anxiety. After all fear is the main cause MARCH ISSUE | 67

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MINI COUNTRYMAN 2017 By Andrew Evans WHAT'S NEW?: Despite looking similar to its predecessor, the 2017 Mini Countryman is an all-new vehicle. It's based on the BMW 'UKL' platform underpinning the BMW X1 and 2 Series Active Tourer, which Mini already uses on its newest-generation Clubman estate. This does mean that the Countryman is dramatically larger than its predecessor, packing in an extra 20cm of length - 7.5cm of it between the wheels - and 3cm of width. It's a significant increase, because it moves the Countryman up into the C-segment, which is the broadest and most competitive market sector in the UK.

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Facts at a glance Model: Mini Countryman Cooper S All4 Auto Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol (192bhp, 280Nm)

a history and as broad an appeal as Mini, and if there's one brand that attracts people from all walks of life evenly, this is it.

Transmission: Eight-speed automatic

A significant part of that appeal is the way the cars drive - which Mini somewhat chintzily refers to as 'maximum go-kart feel' - and despite the fact the Countryman is the largest Mini ever, it seems to translate pretty well to the big crossover. The chunky steering wheel offers a precise and well-controlled action and the size of the car means that some of the fidgety nature of the smaller hatches is removed.

Economy: 44.1mpg

On the Cooper S model we tested, the interior was a pretty highquality environment, with backlit surfaces, leather upholstery and suede on the door panels. Mini is aiming for a luxury feel to what is ultimately its flagship vehicle.

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Performance: 0-60mph in 7.0 seconds, 138mph top speed

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SPACE AND PRACTICALITY: The extra length in the wheelbase liberates a huge amount of interior room and, as such, the Countryman is now no less practical than any other C-segment vehicle, whether hatchback or crossover, making it an ideal family car. Wherever you look, there's more space, with significantly more legroom in the rear and more than 100 litres of additional load space in the boot too, which can be improved further by sliding the rear seats forwards. Any middle-seat passengers in the rear will be grateful for the car's extra width too. The rear doors in particular are much larger for easier access and a hands-free boot opening operation is available.

BEHIND THE WHEEL: Our test car was equipped with the 192bhp, 2.0-litre petrol engine. Fitted with the eight-speed Steptronic automatic and All4 four-wheel drive, this propels the Countryman to 60mph in seven seconds, although it doesn't feel anywhere near as quick as that even with the vehicle set to sport mode. On paper, Mini cites a 44.1mpg fuel economy figure, but even in mixed use and with Green mode selected as often as possible, we didn't see much over 30mpg. The car can also be specified with a lower output 1.5-litre, which with 136bhp sacrifices 2-2.5 seconds for the 60mph sprint

depending on gearbox options, for around a 10% gain in fuel economy. A pair of 2.0-litre diesel engines is available, with 150bhp and 190bhp, the latter of which rivals the Cooper S for pace, but has up to 61.4mpg on paper. A hot Cooper JCW model is to follow, with a plug-in hybrid Cooper S E coming later in 2017. The Countryman proves a good steer on country roads, whatever the drive mode selected. While undeniably a much larger car than before, it doesn't feel like a particularly big vehicle when you get it on enjoyable roads. The steering is well weighted and reasonably communicative, and without the fidgeting of the smaller models, it's not as tiring to drive either. It's also pretty solid on the motorway, although there is a fair amount of road noise at higher speeds. With park distance control as standard on all Countryman models, it's an easy vehicle to manoeuvre too.

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In this Cooper S trim too, it's not an inexpensive car to run 44mpg on paper isn't terrific and real-world economy will likely be lower still. Nevertheless, if you stick to a more frugal model, it should prove decent value for money. All cars come with Mini Connected infotainment, satellite navigation as well as Mini Visual Boost Radio with a 6.5-inch colour display and Bluetooth connectivity.

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Mini's Countryman is bigger than before and that puts it into some hard-fought territory, but it's a talented car that has enough appeal to pull it off. It's enough fun to drive to deserve being part of the Mini range, but adds some more genuine family-friendly abilities than its predecessor thanks to the new, larger platform.

n o i t a r i p s n I e p i c Spring Re As the days last that little bit longer, and the weather heats up (just slightly), we start to think of lighter meals and the odd excuse to enjoy a drink al fresco. Here’s some recipe inspiration to see you through the joyous spring months. STICKY CHICKEN WINGS WITH A SPRING ONION & CELERY BLUE CHEESE DIP Make this classic fast food starter healthier at home. Make sure you have plenty of celery and little gem lettuce wedges to hand to scoop up the last drops of the delicious dip. Serves: 3-4 as a starter Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes You’ll need: For the chicken 4 tbsp tomato purée 4 tbsp honey 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp mustard ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional) 10 chicken wings For the dip 5 spring onions, roughly chopped 3 celery stalks, roughly chopped 100g sour cream 100g crème fraîche 75g mild blue cheese 1tsp Worcestershire sauce To serve Extra celery sticks and little gem leaves cut in half vertically

RADISH & GRAPEFRUIT ICE CUBES FOR GIN & TONIC Adding radishes and grapefruit to ice cubes helps bring out the botanicals in the gin, they look really pretty too! Makes: 12 cubes Preparation time: 10 mins plus 3-4 hours freezing time You’ll need: 4 radishes, sliced thinly 1 grapefruit, ¼ cut into tiny wedges and the rest squeezed What to do: Divide the radish and grapefruit between a 12 hole ice cube tray.

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AMERICAN RANCH SALAD Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 You’ll need: 2tsp oil 320g sweetcorn (Frozen is fine) 400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 red pepper, cut into 1cm dice 75g mature Cheddar cheese, grated 1 Little Gem Lettuce, roughly torn (85g) 110g bag Baby Leaf Herb Salad 2tbsp garlic and herbs soft cheese 3 tbsp white wine vinegar What to do: Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the sweetcorn until slightly charred. Mix with kidney beans, pepper and cheese in a large bowl. Mix in the lettuce leaves. Combine the soft cheese, vinegar and 3 tbsp water and gently toss into the salad. Serve immediately. Cook Tips This salad can also be served with 225g/ 8oz cooked and sliced new potatoes and 1oz/ 25g of walnuts if you want to serve a couple more people or if you’re just hungry. Salad Used: Little Gem, Baby leaf herb salad

BERRYWORLD RASPBERRY FRO-YO A healthier alternative to ice cream, this raspberry Fro-Yo is great for all occasions. Serve immediately or freeze in an air tight container. For the best results sprinkle with frozen raspberries to add another tasty texture. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 10 minutes plus freezing time You’ll need: 350g raspberries, washed and dried 500g Greek yogurt 200g condensed milk What to do: Put the washed raspberries in a lidded container and freeze until solid. Once solid put them in the food processor and blitz until finely chopped. Take out 3-4 tbsp and keep in the freezer until you serve. Add the Greek yogurt and condensed milk to the processor and whiz until everything is combined. The raspberries will have frozen the other ingredients so to serve ‘soft scoop’ straight away or tip into a freezer container to firm up. Serve scoops with the raspberry bits sprinkled over the top. www.berryworld.com

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