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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2011

Stripped bare

Fashion for the tantalising temptress

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Cosy cashmere, nearly nudes and Glasgow style

Sorting out the men from the boys

Ferraris, steam trains and rugged clothes

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18 FASHION 08 Style File visits the Bon Accord Centre 14 Cosy up with Cameron Taylor Cashmere 16 Fashionista – Stylish Scandinavian fashion 18 Go undercover with our boudoir shoot 24 Win a versatile evening dress courtesy of Belmont Bridal Boutique 42 Win an outfit from Damsel in a Dress, thanks to John Lewis 46 Nearly nude – barely there clothes for a natural look 55 Time gentlemen please. Win a watch from Finnies 72 Real men win the style wars FOOD AND DRINK 28 Trend goes to dinner at Bosalino...

29 ...and get’s a bit spicy at Shabaaz Tandoori 32 Chef Paula Ewan shares her secrets 49 Good times at Bad Apple FEATURES 50 Gill gets her hands on a Ferrari

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64 56 Fundraising for Juvenile Diabetes research 64 Great for shopping, curry and culture – Glasgow’s a great weekend break. Win a stay at the city’s newest penthouse hotel.

68 Courtney leaves the boys to it at Transitions Extreme...

70 ...while Kate plays with a giant train set near Brechin 74 And the winner is...Find out who carried off a Trend Life with Style Award 86 Last Word. Peter Mitchell meets Angela Rippon ART, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 57 Win a membership package for the Belmont Picturehouse 59 Aberdeen Art fair 60 Smooth as Silk - Lindsay Johnston has designs of a great future 76 Our pick of what’s on 79 Drumroll, please... it’s David’s music page 80 Trend’s seen in all the best places.

It’s the society pages.

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Editor’s welcome I’m hoping that August and September turn into an Indian summer, because so far I seem to have spent most of the past month in wellies rather than wearing any of the skyscraper sandals I needed to buy. Some of my summer clothes will be treasured vintage pieces before they ever make it out of the wardrobe.

Even if the weather does turn out a bit of a disappointment, there are still plenty of things for you to enjoy in this issue of Trend. Raise the temperature with our boudoir fashion shoot, try your hand at a cookery class or head to the city’s first Art Fair. Win some spectacular prizes in our competitions, or check out the best products for a barely there approach to clothing and cosmetics.

We haven’t forgotten the gentlemen either, with a fashion spread on clothes for real men, some ideas for where to go for a meal and both Ferraris and steam trains making it into this issue.

As for me, I’m taking a fashion forward approach, wondering how autumn’s sixties and forties catwalk looks will translate to my own dog walking look and I’m seriously coveting both Lisa Taylor’s cosy cashmere range and one of Lindsay Johnston’s brilliant silk scarves.

Have a great time, Alison

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Contributors Laura Thomson Photographer Laura Thomson did her professional training firstly in Edinburgh and completed it in Glasgow, where she is now based as a freelance photographer building her strong client base for local and national businesses. She is recognised and respected for her fashion and commercial work through out the UK, and is known for her fresh and original style. www.ltphotography.co.uk OTHER CONTRIBUTORS IN THIS ISSUE Newsline Scotland, David Nicholson, Alison Shaw, Peter Mitchell, Courtney O’Grady, Kate Gray, Leigh Mathieson, Stylist: Charlotte Stroud Hair: Michelle Reid of Michelle Reid Hairdressing

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The style file EMILY HUNTER, age 22, RETAIL MANAGER

Q: How much do you spend on fashion each season?

A: Because I work in fashion I spend a lot....probably too much.

Bag: ebay Jacket: All Saints Sandals: All Saints Dress: All Saints

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> WORDS BY CHARLOTTE STROUD

LORRAINE BUCHAN,

ALAN THOMSON,

JESSICA MACKENZIE,

age 54, HAIRDRESSER

age 29, LAWYER

age 15, STUDENT

Q: What piece of clothing would you never wear?

A: I would never wear shorts!

Jacket: Topshop Scarf: Zara Jeans: New Look Shoes: New Look Bag: Debenhams

Q: If you could buy from any designer what would you buy?

A: I would probably buy a Paul Smith shirt.

Q: What or who inspires your fashion choices?

A: My older sister influences what I wear and I also read a lot of magazines.

Suit: Marks and Spencer Tie: Marks and Spencer Bag: Monsoon Man Shoes: Jones Glasses: Jasper Conran

Top: New Look Necklace: Dorothy Perkins Trousers: New Look Belt: Topshop Shoes: Primark

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> WORDS BY ALISON DANIELS

Cashmere comfort from

If you’re already planning your Autumn/Winter wardrobe, then you won’t want to miss out on Cameron Taylor’s latest range of superbly cosy cashmere cardigans, dresses, coats, knitwear and accessories. They’re available in sizes 8-14/16 and with accessories from £70, fine knits from £185 and outerwear from £400, this is investment dressing that will still look and feel great a decade from now.

The luxe label is owned by local girl Lisa Taylor and stocked in Kafka on Rosemount Viaduct, with the whole collection being available online. Lisa’s eye for quality and great design is exceptional and the range’s key pieces will form the foundation of your wardrobe for seasons to come. We’re just a little bit in love 14

with her trumpet sleeved bow cardigan and her heavyweight hooded parkas. They’re ideal for the North East’s chillier seasons and Lisa has skilfully put together a collection that has something to flatter every shape.

Lisa trained at The Royal College of Art, before spending time at knitwear gurus Missoni, freelancing at Nicole Farhi and moving to the refined luxury of Italian design house Mila Schön before launching her own label, Cameron Taylor.

As you might expect from a designer with such a heritage, Lisa insists on working with the best cashmere yarns and manufactures solely in Scotland, to ensure her modern design aesthetic is matched in terms of quality.

This season, Lisa’s designs feature unusual sleeve shapes, natural horn and mother of pearl details and a palette which offers muted autumnal and natural tones, augmented with neutrals, black and shots of colour from violets and winter whites. It’s not often something so stylish is also so cosy and comfortable.

They’ll take you from the school run to weekends in the country, from work to wherever you’re going in consummate style and comfort.

Cameron Taylor Tel: 0131 556 1636 www.cameron-taylor.com

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Fabulous Fashions

new mother of the bride collections now in for autumn up to 50% off selected outfits from august 1st

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Oldmeldrum’s Fashionista is wardrobe heaven

Oldmeldrum’s Fashionista boutique comes as a wonderful surprise. So many places offer the same brands that it’s difficult to find something different.

Fashionista, co-owned by Elaine Penny and Anne Brand, is one of the few retail stockists of the Danish GreenHouse clothing range, which is normally sold exclusively through private consultants.

The design-led range offers both casual and dressier pieces that combine well to form a great capsule wardrobe that can be added to over the seasons. Fashionista stocks ageless and timeless clothes in sizes 8-24. We loved the informal basics, cute tops and their well-cut jeans that somehow make you look taller and slimmer. We were also pleasantly surprised by the prices, which are surprisingly good value.

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other accessories that the Fashionistas have sourced personally. It’s rather like walking into your ideal wardrobe.

Elaine and Anne offer a relaxed, no-pressure approach to clothes’ shopping. There’s a large, well appointed private area at the back of the shop for trying on different looks. The girls are happy to offer expert advice on dressing to suit your shape.

seeing women walk out feeling that little bit more confident and stylish!”

7 Urquhart Road Olmeldrum AB51 0EX T: 01651 873434 E: enquires@fashionista-uk.com www.fashionista-uk.com

“Our customers tell us that shopping here has made such a difference. Instead of opening their wardrobes and discovering that although they have plenty of clothes, but absolutely nothing to wear, they now have the perfect outfit for every day,” explained Elaine.

Anne added, “We focus on offering a complete service. We take the time to help our customers find the perfect outfit. It’s great that people trust us to suggest a colour or style that they might not have considered before, and we love

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Boudoir Chic

John Lewis Freya Arabella black briefs: £14. 50 John Lewis Freya Arabella black bra: £30 Lace suspender belt: La Senza: £12 Dream Legs plain top stockings: La Senza: £8 Kurt Geiger Elizabeth Black suede shoes: £140

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John Lewis Elle Macpherson Artistry nude/bright rose bra: ÂŁ36

Kurt Geiger Gracious nude fabric shoes: ÂŁ130 Pearls: models own

Dezire white bridal lingerie: Aubade Paris Abrazo Tango NIGHTIE: ÂŁ130 Aubade paris Abrazo Tango briefs: ÂŁ58

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KG by Kurt Geiger Kiki beige satin shoes: ÂŁ100 Dressing Gown: Stylists own

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Thanks to: Our model Claire Louise Roe. Make-up: Rae Mathieson.

Hair: Michelle Reid of Michelle Reid Hairdressing.

Stylist: Charlotte Stroud.

Photographer: Laura Thomson Malmaison, John Lewis & De-zire.

Necklace: Models own John Lewis lace chemise: ÂŁ25

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> WORDS BY ALISON DANIELS

BELMONT BRIDAL BOUTIQUE BEST FOR BRIDESMAIDS Traditionally, bridesmaids’ dresses have been seen as the dresses that taste forgot. Sugared pastel flounced taffeta has had its day and bridesmaids deserve something better, but for many brides trying to find something that suits everyone is almost impossible.

Belmont Bridal Boutique has come up with the perfect stress-free solution.

They are the exclusive stockists of new dresses from 'twobirds' which can be worn in more than fifteen different

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ways, thanks to the ingenious design and fluid jersey fabrics. Better yet, they’re available in nineteen different colours, four different lengths and will flatter everyone from a size eight to a size thirty, so all your bridesmaids will look co-ordinated and truly stylish on your big day. The dresses are just perfect for the modern bridesmaid and at under £250, they are also ideal for the stylish woman with a diary full of formal events who needs to ring the changes. It may be the only formal dress you ever need.

For your chance to win a 'twobirds' dress, go to www.trendmagazine.co.uk click on the competition tab and answer this question: How many different lengths is the twobirds dress available in?

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> REVIEWS BY GILL BUYERS & LEIGH MATHIESON

Borsalino Borsalino have been serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1976 and they are still going strong today. Situated on the outskirts of Peterculter the quaint white building is perched high overlooking the beautiful Culter Burn.

As soon as you step inside you get an instant Italian feel with the traditional decor and beautiful murals on the wall painted by local artist David Newbatt. We were greeted at the bar and shown to the restaurant where our waiter sat us down and recited the daily specials in his Italian accent. As well as their daily specials the menu offers a good selection of Italian classics along with some of their own signature dishes. We ordered a bottle of Frascati while we browsed the menu, a 28

refreshing, light and dry white wine perfect for a summers evening.

To start I chose the soup of the day which was a smooth and creamy broccoli soup topped with goats cheese and served with freshly baked bread. My sister ordered the Fritturali Calamari, a generous portion of light and crispy calamari rings served with a sweet chili dip.

For our main course I went for the pork meatballs on the specials menu, these were served on a bed of spaghetti and topped with a fresh tomato sauce. My sister decided to go with a classic and ordered the Lasagne al Forno.

Half way through our main course the restaurant went noticeably quiet and in true Italian style our waiter began serenading each table with traditional Italian songs which really set the atmosphere in the restaurant.

Neither of us could manage dessert but couldn’t resist sharing a portion of the delightful homemade rich and creamy tiramisu.

If it’s a true Italian experience you are looking for then check out Borsalino. Bellissimo!

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Shahbaaz Tandoori Restaurant A long standing Aberdeen institution is the Shahbaaz Tandoori on Rose Street.

Now far more modern in decor, having been revamped in the last few years, the Shahbaaz remains for many, the best and only Indian restaurant in Aberdeen to visit.

The established staff welcome you each time with a nod and smile. The food is consistently good, the ingredients are fresh, and the food is cooked to order so sometimes a wait is inevitable but for those of us who appreciate that this it is not a problem. After being shown to your seat they present you with the comprehensive menus and ask if you would like popadums. These come served with spicy onions, mango chutney and yoghurt dips,

it can be nice to add to these by adding a portion of cucumber raita or mango pickle. The popadums and beer, traditional with Curry, are great to nibble as you peruse the menu.

There is a wide-ranging selection of appetisers, many of which often can be quite filling, but if you’re ambitious and keen to try the whole experience opt for the Samosas, either vegetable or mince, the Shami Kebab or the Chicken Pakora all equally delicious.

Main courses are plentiful and the menu boasts a large vegetarian selection. The Shahbaaz has many in-house specialities; a few of my favourites are their Chicken Jalfrezi, the Shahbaaz special Karahi dishes, the name is derived from the dish in which it is prepared,

the Quandari dishes and Masaledar ones all are equally tasty.

To accompany these dishes I would always choose the traditional Pulao rice, a Peshwari Nan or Tandoori Chapatti and add a portion of Bombay Potatoes and Turka Dall.

I have never managed to have a desert here but I keep returning so that one day perhaps I will.

Shahbaaz Tandoori Restaurant 19 Rose Street Aberdeen AB10 1TX T: 01224 641786

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Q & A's Why did you decide to become a chef?

Were you interested in cooking when you were a child? My grandma was a cook when I was little and I would often spend Sundays baking with her for my Grandad and the rest of the family. She inspired me to go on to do more in the kitchen.

Tell us how you came to be in your current job? It was always my goal to have my own restaurant. I’m originally from Aberdeen and wanted to open in my home town with the support of my family and friends.

How would you describe the food you offer at Paula McEwen? At Paula McEwen I like to keep things simple while often adding an unusual twist. Our motto is ‘simple food served well’.

Paula McEwen

Head Chef, Paula McEwen Restaurant

What Ingredients do you feel are underrated? Salt has a bad name these days, however I feel that it is an important part of the cooking process as it enhances the flavour of the dish. Too often, salt is neglected and the food ends up tasting bland and underseasoned.

What’s your own favourite food?

And where did you have your most memorable meal? My favourite food is a Roast dinner with all the trimmings. My most memorable meal Le Gavroche as it was my first Michelin experience and I was amazed by the professionalism of the waiting staff and the amazing food.

What do you love about cooking and your job? I love learning new techniques and creating new menus. I also really enjoy training younger chefs and seeing them progress.

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Chocolate Pave with Honeycomb For the Pave: 70g dark chocolate 130g unsalted butter 125g caster sugar 50g honey 80g cocoa powder 6 egg yolks 225ml double cream Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Place the butter and sugar into the bowl of a food mixer and beat until pale and fluffy.

Add the honey, cocoa powder and egg yolks and continue to beat for approximately 5 minutes. Whisk the cream in a separate bowl until it forms soft peaks. Remove the chocolate from the heat and whisk in the whipped cream. Quickly fold the chocolate cream into the butter mix until it is evenly mixed but still light and fluffy. Pour the mixture into a terrine mould or cake tin and place in the fridge for about 4 hours until set firm. Use a warmed knife to cut into portions before serving.

SERVES 6

For the Honeycomb: 75g runny honey 140g liquid glucose 5 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda 400g caster sugar Put all ingredients bar the bicarbonate of soda in a pan Heat gently until the mixture starts to caramelise. When the mixture turns a golden brown, stir in the bicarbonate of soda. The mixture will puff up, this is ok. Take off the heat and pour into a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. Allow to cool. Crack the honeycomb when it is fully set.

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LESS IS MORE > WORDS BY ALISON SHAW

They say it’s the little things in life that make all the difference and aesthetic professional Louise Mackintosh would definitely agree.

Especially if the change is so subtle you just can’t put your finger on it.

For that’s exactly what she achieves using a range of injectable fillers and facial line-softening treatments – a transformation so discreet it’s understated yet beautifying and can remain your secret.

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A trained beauty therapist and former theatre nurse with more than 20 years’ experience, based at The Aesthetic Room, she believes less is more, particularly for clients trying injectable treatments for the first time.

“There are little techniques you can use to make your face look fresher and I always spend a lot of time ensuring people are comfortable with treatments.

I also discourage them from having too much – the most important thing is to get the balance right and have a happy client.”

SPA-RTY TIME! Clients of The House can now enjoy bespoke spa parties in the luxury of a prestigious private spa lounge.

youngsters from six right up to teenagers are also catered for with fun spa parties.

Partygoers can relax in the smart new facility and take advantage of the exclusivity it offers at the popular Great Western Road beauty salon and spa.

They won’t be able to crack open the bubbly but they will enjoy a nonalcoholic cocktail, mini banquet with cupcakes, time in the hot tub, and music and dancing as well having their hair and nails done. What a spa-rty!

A range of pamper packages can be devised to suit any celebration and it’s not just the grown-ups who are indulging in the relaxing surroundings –

The House, 34 Great Western Road, Aberdeen AB10 6PY T: 01224 586699

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GRANITE CITY COUPLES SET TO SPARKLE AT SHOWBIZ CHARITY EVENT

Scotland's biggest children’s charity is set to launch a night of glitz, glamour and live entertainment in Aberdeen.

Aberlour Child Care Trust, will hold Strictly Come Prancing at The Marcliffe Hotel on November 5.

Guests will enjoy a champagne reception, three-course meal and a live floorshow from the great and good of the Granite City.

A string of local couples will take to the floor to each perform a tango before being judged by a celebrity panel, and then the audience itself.

All money raised will go to Aberlour, the largest solely Scottish children’s charity with more than 40 services across the country.

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In Aberdeen these include ADAPT which provides outreach support and respite care for children with disabilities and their families, and the Primrosehill Family Centre which supports parents with a learning difficulty and their children.

Aberlour fundraising executive MarieClaire Jones said “We are delighted to bring such a fun and memorable event to the prestigious Marcliffe Hotel.

Tickets cost £50. To book, or to offer your services as one of the event’s dancers, please call 0845 099 0959.

All couples will receive free ballroom dancing lessons in the run up to the event.

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The team at independent financial management company Russell Gibson may be more familiar with SIPPS than spades or growing financial portfolios than flowers, but that didn’t stop them lending a hand to local social care charity VSA recently.

The financial gurus turned gardeners for the day to help rebuild a turf-roofed trellis pavilion and decking area that was the centrepiece of the ‘People grow better in gardens’ charity show garden at this year’s Gardening Scotland event. In addition, they also constructed two raised plant beds to allow residents to sit and garden at an accessible height and at their own pace.

Russell Gibson director Tom Hyslop explained, “This is the second time that Russell Gibson has completed this type of project for VSA. Last year we helped to renovate the garden of one of VSA’s other care homes”. Staff from Low Services and the HGL Group also pitched in to complete the work. Tom continued, “VSA does fantastic work providing a range of services to support people of all ages and we are pleased to be able to support them by donating some of our time to complete these projects.” www.russellgibson.co.uk T: 01224 264999

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WIN THIS DRESS Launched in February 2010, Damsel in a Dress is the mastermind of partners Marshall Doctors, Amanda Seabourne and Alison Mansell – the designer behind the famous Marks and Spencer grey spotted dress as worn by Samantha Cameron.

Confident, youthful and stylish, Damsel in a Dress is a luxurious yet affordable label showcasing a collection of stylish coats, jackets, tops, and of course dresses, the label spares no attention to detail, with all of the garments being handmade.

Through its beautiful collection of perfectly cut designs, Damsel in a Dress aims to inspire, excite and make every woman feel her very best. There is something for everyone in the collection...and for every occasion. See the full collection at John Lewis.

If you would like the chance to win the dress pictured and have a day of pampering at John Lewis Fashion and Beauty departments, including a champagne lunch for two, just got to our website www.trendmagazine.co.uk click on the competitions tab, and answer this question: When was Damsel in a Dress launched?

JL T&C’s: Prize is for this dress only. No cash alternative will be offered.

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> WORDS BY ALISON DANIELS

The Trend Readers’ Award is precious to Platinum Hair’s team The team at Platinum Hair, the West End Salon without West End prices, are still bubbling over with excitement following their triumph in the Readers’ Award Category at this year’s Trend Life with Style Awards. Salon owner Jamie Tait missed the awards because she was on her honeymoon, but her team texted the news straight away, as Jamie explained, “It was a wonderful wedding gift to receive while I was on honeymoon! Being chosen for the Trend Readers Award is such an honour to myself and my team, especially as this is the first ever Readers Award. The whole team is tremendously proud of this and I think it proves that you do

not have to be a large business to have a loyal clientele who will take time out to show their support. Our customers are fantastic and we really appreciate all their votes. Winning has meant so much to us all.”

“Lots of our clients take home the Trend magazine from our salon. I think our clients felt it was the perfect opportunity to reward us for our hard work, value, customer care, loyalty and professionalism. We know a good salon needs to offer more than just a nice hair do and I think our clients appreciate the extra mile we go to provide an enjoyable experience.”

“We would like to say a huge THANK YOU SO MUCH to our clients who took the time to vote for us, we are so grateful for their support and custom since we opened in 2006. We will continue to provide a high standard of hairdressing and we have some exciting plans for the future. New clients are always welcome in our salon and we hope our first award won’t be our last one!”

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Now under the same ownership as The Milton, the refurbished and two AA rosette Raemoir House Hotel is re-emerging as one of the most attractive and relaxing Country House Hotels in Aberdeenshire. Set in 11 acres of secluded parkland providing complete privacy, the hotel lends itself perfectly to everything from sumptuous Afternoon Teas to Exclusive Use. The AA rosetted Milton Restaurant continues to offer one of the best dining venues on Deeside, with anything from a quick Coffee in the Conservatory to a more grand dining experience in the restaurant. Both venues are available for private use - call Carolyn or Jan on 01330 824884 who will be able to tell you more about what we can now offer.

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nearly > WORDS BY CHARLOTTE STROUD

nude

Dress, Phase Eight

Using a pale palette from nail polish to shoes make sure yours is nude!

Wipe the slate clean this summer with neutral creamy tones. Whether for a big event or everyday this trend is perfect for everyone. Opt out of the white shirt gang at work and slip into something nude from dresses, shirts or cardigans. Maybe you feel more comfortable just using accents of these natural shades. Accessories in nude are big news this season and are perfect for complimenting a colourful outfit. Belts to bags and scarves to shoes from high end to high street.Make sure this summer you are looking good in nude.

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Make Up: BM beauty lip gloss Madara tinted moisturiser Green People Concealer Chanel Nail Polish in Allegoria

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Falls of Feugh Restaurant There is. . .

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New for 2011 - Speciality High Teas.

Booking advisable.

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Sometimes you just want to have a good time, grab a few drinks after work, have a laugh, hit the dance floor and forget about dressing up.

The trio behind uber-chic cocktail bar Amicus Apple have brought the American Dive Bar to Aberdeen and it’s a concept that travels well. Owners Chris Cusiter, Jason White - both Scottish Rugby Internationals - and Calum McKinnon know just about everything about having a good time!

Bad Apple is refreshingly unpretentious, starting the evening as a great place for after work drinks and transforming to a hedonistic club with live DJs. It’s the kind of place where everyone will feel at home, so it’s ideal for office nights out, hen or stag parties or just having a really, really, good night out.

The vibe is relaxed: you can feel free to dance on the seats if the classic rock soundtrack moves you, or collapse in a heap on one of Bad Apple’s giant lounging sofas. Groups in need of their own space can book for one of the bar’s private cabins and take advantage of the table service.

You can hang out by the jukebox, impress the finance department with your pinball wizardry or show off your skills as a pool shark.

Alternatively, you can cement your reputation as the office superstar by hiring out the karaoke room for a couple of hours.

Good times guaranteed > WORDS BY ALISON DANIELS

There’s a great selection of draught and bottled beers, spirits and, as you’d expect from the boys behind Amicus Apple, a menu of cocktails and sharing pitchers.

Even the food is laid back with a menu offering eight types of hotdogs and crunchy nachos and as the evening hots up, you can head upstairs to the dance floor and really let your hair down.

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> WORDS BY GILL BUYERS For the men who read Trend I thought you might appreciate what a woman thinks of a real boy’s toy. I was recently challenged with what to get as a present for my partner’s ‘special’ birthday…the Ferrari 430 Spider has always been his dream car and as much as I’d have loved to be able to buy one for him unfortunately I could only stretch to hiring it for a weekend.

The car was really eye-catching; all shiny and polished and as a girl the first thing I noticed was, it was the correct colour… the only colour I think a Ferrari should be, red and teamed with beige leather interior finished it off perfectly.

I thought it was quite basic inside and

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still has the gated metal gear shift and nowhere really to put my handbag, but I was told that this is because it’s a sports car and really for men! The noise when it started was loud and deafening, but very sexy. We got underway and I really felt we were going incredibly fast but that’s because of the seating position, it is so close to the ground you really felt that you were going far faster than you actually were. We zipped along the country roads taking each corner smoothly but when there were bumps in the road we really did feel them, the suspension being extremely hard.

For you petrol heads, the 430 is Ferrari’s 21st road going convertible with a 4.3-L

490 horsepower, V8 engine. Its output specifications are; 490 PS (360 kW; 483 hp) at 8500 rpm and 465 N·m (343 lb·ft) of torque at 5250 rpm, 80% of which is available below 3500rpm. The car’s acceleration time is 4.1 seconds from 0 to 62 mph and has a top speed of more than 193 mph. The car’s convertible canvas roof is automatically powered by seven electro hydraulic motors and takes 20 seconds to fold away.

All in all I give this experience thumbs up and boy does it turn heads, so girls if you’re looking for brownie points go to www.northernferrairhire.com and tell them we sent you.

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Ringing In A 3D Revolution If there are any communications Luddites left out there, look away now – the revolution is coming...

And you won’t believe what mobile phones can do now.

For the fever for all things 3D has spilled over into telecoms technology and led to the creation of the world’s first full 3D Smartphone.

The LG Optimus 3D (P920) lets you record, view and share 3D content – without glasses.

And for the techie-minded, its generously-sized display screen provides bright images allowing users to view 2D multi-media content up to1080p@30fps (2D), 720p@30fps (3D).

You can also share content on YouTube’s dedicated 3D channel directly from your smartphone – so, those on a big night out, you have been warned, anything you get up to can go global in seconds!

If it’s a different kind of entertainment you’re after, customers will also have access to a range of 3D apps and games with Nova, Asphalt Origin 4 and Lets Golf 2 available free to everyone.

And you can experience the joy of fast multitasking with – this is for the geeks – dual core, dual channel and dual memory, giving significantly improved performance and runtime compared to other Smartphones.

The LG Optimus 3D, on sale now, is just one of the wide range of standard mobiles, BlackBerry`s and iPhones available on contract, via Vodafone and O2, from DF Communications, the Aberdeen-based telecoms experts.

COMPETITION If you would like to be the lucky reader who wins one of these LG Optimus 3D Smartphone’s answer the following question: What item do you not need to view 3D content with the LG Optimus3D Smartphone?

Go to our website www.trendmagazine.co.uk and select the competitions tab to enter.

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With more than 30 stunning models on display, the UK’s biggest and newest Crosby Kitchens showroom has opened its doors in Aberdeen’s Bridge of Don, bringing a sumptuous range of high-quality, superb value kitchens to the city.

All showcased in the beautiful, airy surroundings of the glass-fronted property in Broadfold Road, the sleek, spacious room sets feature some of the latest hi-tech gadgets and prestige appliances, such as Smeg, Siemens and Neff.

Crosby Cooking Up A Storm If a new kitchen is on the horizon then there’s a new must-see destination on the doorstep to check out. > WORDS BY ALISON SHAW

With a range of styles, from contemporary gloss kitchens in black, aubergine or cream to solid timber or painted finishes in sage and eau de nil with pretty glass handles, there is something to suit all tastes.

There are corbels, columns and Belfast sinks, even a built-in window seat, but not a tile in sight, with granite, quartz, Corian or even periwinkle blue glass replacing the traditional splashback.

For those who like their appliances integrated there is an impressive downdraught extractor, ingeniously hidden in an island unit; boiling hot water taps; refrigerated drawers and built-in steam ovens and coffee machines.

Clearly priced examples of each model, designed in a classic L-shape, are featured in each room set and three expert kitchen designers are on hand to help create the room of your dreams.

“If you’re looking for a kitchen in the Northeast, you must pay us a visit,” says managing director Hugh Craigie, “In fact, if you’re thinking kitchens, think Crosby.”

Crosby Kitchens Broadfold Road Bridge of Don, Aberdeen T: 01224 823423 www.crosby-kitchens.co.uk

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TO TREND READERS… ...Win a watch from ‘The official timing partner’ of Lotus Renault GP, as worn by stars throughout the sporting world

Thanks to Finnies the Jeweller and Trend this is your opportunity to win one of three superb TW Steel oversized watches, some of the trendiest watches around, plus a TW Steel F1 goody bag for each winner.

TW Steel has been leading the oversized watch market since launching its first collection in 2005. The name, meaning ‘The Watch in Steel’ has rapidly established itself as a big, bold lifestyle brand, perfectly suited to its association with Formula 1 and sporting personalities.

Perfectly suited to Finnies too, leaders in watch retailing in Aberdeen, and who were the first stockists of TW Steel in Scotland.

They have an extensive range, including some rare limited editions. If you would like to see the TW Steel watch range now visit Finnies on George Street.

TW Steel watches are priced from under £200 to around £600, with limited edition models sometimes a little more.

COMPETITION To enter please go to www.trendmagazine.co.uk click the competitions tab and answer the following question: What does the name TW Steel stand for?

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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation:

Climbing for a Cure When a child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, their life becomes infinitely more complicated and the carefree spontaneity we associate with childhood becomes a thing of the past. They are reliant on several insulin injections each day to stabilise their blood glucose levels.

Living with type 1 diabetes is a constant balancing act. You need to measure your blood glucose regularly and constantly monitor food intake, just to stay alive. Such simple pleasures as cinema trips, tucking into dessert, holidays or sleepovers need careful planning.

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can result in difficult mood swings or hypoglycaemia. Type 1 diabetes can cause devastating complications including blindness, heart disease, amputation, strokes and kidney failure and reduces life expectancy by about 20 years.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation exists to find a cure for this chronic condition, which affects over 27,000 people in Scotland. The Scottish Development Group is determined to raise £100,000 and is looking to Trend’s readers to help them reach their goal.

As part of the campaign, Kintore’s Neil McDonald and climbing partner Radek Dusatko will be attempting to conquer

Mont Blanc, Aconcagua and Mount Everest throughout 2011 and 2012. All the money raised through sponsorship goes directly to JDRF. This year’s annual JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes takes place on Sunday 4th September at Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen. Neil and Radek will be on hand to promote Climbing for a Cure.

You can find out more at www.climingforacure.co.uk www.jdrf.org.uk If you’d like to support JDRF or book tickets for the ball, please contact Linzie McDonald on 01467 642874.

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PICTURE THIS Bag an annual membership to the Picturehouse

Aberdeen IT Firm do the ‘Great Bacon Dasher’ Staff at IT firm Escape Business Technologies took part in a ‘great bacon dasher’ in July to help raise funds for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Ward 40.

The team delivered over 250 bacon rolls to help raise money to go towards the £100,000 target for brain surgery equipment in the ARI. Escape Director Robin Parkinson is involved in a year long charity effort to raise funds for essential Neurosurgery equipment. Mr Parkinson and his wife Lynne are competing in Iron Mans, Marathons and Triathlons as well as a 250mile cycle in one day from Aberdeen to Inverness and back to Aberdeen.

Mr Parkinson said: “Lynne and I have been training very hard to complete a number of events to help raise the money for this worthy cause. A big thank you goes all our clients and friends who donated so far and also to Jock at Simbiosis on Great Western Place for preparing the rolls.”

Orders were made by local businesses including PetersonSBS, SeaHold GeoShips, thinkPR, flexlife, Specialist Subsea Services and Rushmore Reviews.

Fancy a good night out?

Want something a little more sophisticated than the latest action blockbuster? Then head to the Picturehouse on Belmont Street.

With three screens, a laid back cafe bar and an impressive programme of art house flicks mixed with mainstream movies and nostalgic classics as well as live theatre, opera and music beamed in from the world’s greatest venues, there’s something for everyone.

We have four single memberships up for grabs. Membership includes three free tickets, £2 discounts on most tickets and no booking fees.

To win one just go to: www.trendmagazine.co.uk, click on the competitions tab and answer the following question: How many screens does the Picturehouse have?

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When Lindsey Turnbull decided to go it alone with her own hairdressing business the worst happened, she injured her hand putting her out of work for over a month.

However, her loyal clients stuck by her and Lindsey has now had a successful first year in business with her mobile salon, From Hair to the Alter. Lindsey specialises in wedding hair as well as cuts, colours and blow-dries. Friends and clients joined Lindsey at Revolution to celebrate her first year in business.

For more information contact Lindsey at: From Hair to the Alter T: 07731 718780 www.hairtothealtar.co.uk

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There’s no doubt you get out of life what you put into it – and if you can do it with a bit of style, so much the better. > WORDS BY ALISON SHAW

That’s why Trend is donating profits from our Life With Style Awards to help Cornerstone’s Volunteering Service.

Every day there are countless opportunities to help change the lives of children, young people and adults with disabilities who are supported by the charity across the North-east.

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match with a youngster, a love of Elvis with a fan or the Doric with a man with a passion for farming, to assisting a retail or training initiative. The possibilities are endless.

But demand for volunteers is constant and funds are always needed to support their work and encourage others to join up. People from all walks of life are valued volunteers: students looking for experience; retirees with a lifetime’s knowledge; mums with transferable skills

considering a return to work.

They get as much as they give and they’ve all got one thing in common – their contribution is priceless.

To find out more about Cornerstone’s volunteering programme, contact Alison McPherson, volunteer development manager, T: 01224 256000 or email Alison.mcpherson@cornerstone.org.uk

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Artlovers won’t want to miss Aberdeen’s first ever Art Fair which takes place over the weekend of 13th and 14th August. It’s the ideal chance to buy something to fill the space over the mantelpiece with works available to suit all tastes and budgets from galleries all over Europe. Organiser Gerry Muldoon of GM Events explained, “This is a first for Aberdeen and with works on view ranging from around £50 to upwards of £10,000, there will certainly be something for everyone”.

There will be £2 million worth of art to choose from at the event, which has been sponsored by TAQA Bratani. Several galleries attending are members of the Own Art Scheme which arranges interest free loans to buy art.

Tickets are £3 for adults and free for accompanied under 15s.

Full details can be found on www.aberdeenartfair.co.uk

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Opera on the Lawn at Crathes Castle,

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Aberdeen Opera Company perform this fully costumed unstaged journey through castle, garden and lawn with a medley of your favourite operas: Carmen, Marriage of Figaro, Aida, Magic Flute, La Traviata and many more.

Tickets available now from Aberdeen Box Office Aberdeen Music Hall Tel: 01224 641122

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Smooth as silk We caught up with Lindsay Johnston, one Scotland’s most promising young designers, at the launch of her latest silk scarf range.

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“I’ve been drawing ever since I was young.

My favourite childhood illustrator was Beatrix Potter; her beautiful artwork inspired me to draw the family pets. I remember receiving Christmas presents from my parents, which included a range of Beatrix Potter goodies and Liberty of London Print gifts. I think this probably started my interest in design,” Lindsay explained.

Local girl Lindsay graduated from Gray’s School of Art in 2008 where she studied Graphic Design. “I realised that I could combine the skills that I had gained from my course with my love for illustration. I wanted to create a luxurious item, which would feature my artwork. I figured silk scarves would be a great way to launch my designs as a scarf can be used in so many ways, as a fashion accessory worn around the neck, as a head band, tied to a handbag or framed as a piece of art,” she enthused.

“I start with a pencil and ink drawing that is then scanned into digital form. I can then change the colour, scale and layout of the design. My silk scarves are then digitally printed at Glasgow School of Art, and I hand finish the edges.

“Inspirations for me are my favourite artist William Morris, tattoo designs and my pet

Akita called Yoshi. Anything from the patterns on his fur to the shape of his tail can be found in some of my designs. Hermes, Dior and Liberty of London’s colours and patterns fascinate me, especially the intricately detailed repeat patterns.

“My designs and greeting card range are exclusively available at Claremont Studio.

My silk scarves are available as a scarf or framed as a wall hanging. Silk scarves start at £75 and a wall hanging starts at £150. I offer a bespoke service and accept commissions, so prices vary depending on size and material, but it means I can offer something unique.

“My designs have been launched under my own brand, ‘Lindsay & Yoshi’. I plan to launch my own website and online shop in the future, and will be expanding my range into home wares and fashion accessories. Ultimately my ambition is to create a collection of iconic pattern and design.”

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Win a cookery course for two at the CowShed Restaurant If you’ve eaten at Banchory’s Cow Shed Restaurant, you’ll know that the only regret you’ll have is that you can’t take the kitchen team home so you can enjoy their culinary skills every night. Luckily for us, head chef Graham Buchan has branched out and is now offering classes at the Cow Shed Cook School, so you can learn to whip up everything from succulent meat courses, fabulously fresh fish and lusciously tender lamb to snazzy canapés and chocolate confections.

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method that involved exuberantly slapping the dough against the bench and folding it over.

It’s such an exuberant method that he’s had to retrieve dough from the ceiling before! After some finishing, proving and resting, the aroma of the bread baking was enticing and the final results utterly delicious.

Graham is even planning to run a preChristmas course where you can prepare your Christmas dinner in advance, using free-range turkeys from a nearby farm and sorting out everything from starters to the pudding before freezing them. Perfect if you’re hosting the festive feast for the first time or find it stressful.

Courses last for either half a day or a full day, with the schedules published on the website and gift vouchers available.

If you’d like to learn something new, then why not enter our competition to win a half-day Cow Shed cookery course for two. Just go to our website at www.trendmagazine.co.uk click on the competitions tab and answer this question.

What’s the name of the Cowshed Restaurant’s Head Chef?

Cow Shed Restaurant Raemoir Road Banchory T: 01330 820813 www.cowshedrestaurant.co.uk

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Popping down to Glasgow for a couple of days might not seem the most glamorous of weekend destinations, but it is the Shopping Capital of Scotland as well as offering an unstuffy approach to culture, some of the country’s best restaurants and an uninhibited approach to having a good time. What’s not to love?

Head to the upmarket shopping arcade at Princes Square where you’ll find Cos, Vivienne Westwood, Reiss, and covetable leathers at Belstaff. A visit to niche beauty product specialist Space NK – home of just about every hard to find skincare brand and pampering product- is essential and you can round your shopping out with and a visit to one of the full complement of restaurants, cafes and cocktail spots.

Close by, the Buchanan Galleries offers over ninety shops to choose from, with some that aren’t currently available in Aberdeen, including Thomas Sabo, Mango and Moda in Pelle.

Just off George Square, the Italian Centre houses an exclusive array of design-led shops including Emporio Armani and perennial permatanned Glaswegian favourite, Versace, flanked by continental pavement cafes.

Cool your heels amidst the Art Nouveau splendours of the Willow Tearooms on Buchanan Street, or take a more modern approach at Chai Ovna, which offers a bewildering range of teas on Otago Lane, an area where you can also find some intriguing boutiques, specialty shops and second hand bookshops.

Trend can never pass up the chance to poke around the antiques and vintage pieces at De Courcey’s Arcade, just off Byres Road, but this whole area repays a visit with great restaurants like Stravaigin and the Ubiquitous Chip, or laid back lunch spots like Booly

Mardy’s as well as oodles of independent boutiques offering a cache of designer goodies. If it’s the last Saturday of the month, even Hillhead library turns into a crafts market, where makers attracted from all over Scotland offer design-led textiles, jewellery and interiors products. Have a break from shopping at the Botanic Gardens at the top of Byres Road and watch the world go by.

Cultural types can while away a few hours at the lighthearted Glasgow Museum of Modern Art on Royal Exchange Square, or head further afield to the magnificently restored Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum which houses everything from Dali to dinosaurs.

Alternatively, head to the south side where the Burrell Collection is a treasure house of pieces from across the world and Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s House for an Art Lover has been created in Bellahouston Park.

When it comes to dinner, you’re spoilt for choice with something to suit all tastes and appetites. Two Sisters at the Buttery is ideal for a romantic dinner a deux, while the Black Sheep Bistro is outstanding for Scottish fare.

The city also abounds in spicier options with Mother India and the unlikely-sounding Sibbo’s Delhi Dhabba being considered amongst the city’s finest curry houses.

If you’re heading out after dinner, King Tut’s has been described as one of the finest small venues in the world, while Rab Ha’s and the Garage attract the younger crowd, while Aussie bar Walkabout, Bamboo or the Ivy all have a less frenetic pace and convivial atmosphere.

Of course, you could just review your purchases over a nightcap at your hotel.

For more information on what Glasgow has to offer check out www.visitscotland.com

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The 30 bedroom Grasshoppers Glasgow boutique hotel offers modern luxury at affordable prices in a fantastic city centre location, just meters from bustling Buchanan Street, routinely named the best UK shopping street outside London.

With the accent on service, style and comfort, Grasshoppers Glasgow is the ideal choice for business and leisure travelers who want a touch of class without paying over the odds.

The individually designed Scandinavian style bedrooms feature Caledonian oak floors, ash laminate furniture, specially designed and made for Grasshoppers, handmade king size beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, Grohe power showers and complimentary Arran Aromatics toiletries. The views from the bedrooms of Glasgow’s skyline are spectacular.

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All guests enjoy complimentary breakfast, and free wifi internet access, and each room features 32” slim line LED TVs with SKY HD, offering SKY Sports and SKY Movies.

Breakfast and dinner is provided in The Kitchen, a great place to eat, drink and relax, and enjoy a taste of Scotland, including evening meals freshly prepared by one of Glasgow’s best delis, Roots and Fruits.

To win a weekend break for two at Grasshoppers Glasgow, go to www.trendmagazine.co.uk click on the competitions tab and answer this question: What brand of toiletries will you find in the bathrooms at Grasshoppers Glasgow?

Find out more at www.grasshoppersglasgow.com If you’re not lucky enough to win our great prize, Grasshoppers have offered Trend readers a 20% discount on all stays up to 31st October 2011. Just quote ‘GrasshoppersTrend1’ when booking.

Terms and conditions: The prize includes a two night weekend stay for two adults at Grasshoppers Glasgow, including complimentary breakfast, subject to availability.

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Sometimes it’s great to have a romantic getaway, and there’s no better place than Loch Melfort Hotel and Restaurant which is the Small Romantic Hotel of the Year 2011.

Situated on the coast of Argyll, set amongst the stunning romantic scenery of the Scottish West Highlands, Loch Melfort is a family run hotel which prides itself on offering the best in service and accommodation, whilst providing a gourmet dining experience. All twenty one balcony rooms have magnificent, breathtaking sea views over Asknish Bay towards Jura, Shuna and Scarba.

Warden the beaches or cuddle up in front of the log fire in the lounge along with a dram of whisky. The area is a haven for

couples trying to relax away from the hustle and bustle of normal day life with plenty of romantic walks and trails to explore, along with the many islands dotted along the coast. Then on return to the hotel ,a gourmet four course candle lit dinner in the dining room awaits with soft music playing in the background and a live jazz musician every Saturday to set the scene.

The Asknish Bay Restaurant has been awarded two Rosettes by the AA every year since 2000. The restaurant is ardent about sourcing the best quality local ingredients for their menu. Almost everything is homemade at Loch Melfort Hotel, from bread, to marmalade, ice cream and even tablet.

To be in with a chance of winning a two night break for two, on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis on the first night and bed and breakfast on the second night, just go to www.trendmagazine.co.uk click on the competitions tab and answer this question: What’s the name of the restaurant at Loch Melfort Hotel?

Terms and conditions apply: Prize does not include drinks and is valid for six months, subject to availability and excluding Bank Holidays.

Loch Melfort Hotel & Restaurant Arduaine, by Oban, Argyll PA34 4XG www.lochmelfort.co.uk

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The train was scheduled to leave at 10.20.

At 10.17 I was rushing up the station steps, at 10.18 I was in the Ticket Hall, and by 10.19 I was running along the platform as a man in full uniform opened a door so I could jump on board.

All of this happened to the sound of whistles blowing and steam hissing, because I wasn’t late for any ordinary train. I was late for the steam train that runs between the preserved Victorian station at Brechin, and Bridge of Dun station in the heart of the Angus countryside.

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After a gently chugging twenty minutes, many people (with picnics in tow) got off at Bridge of Dun to enjoy a walk and return on a later train, but - eager to explore the historic station and soak up the atmosphere on the train - I did the eight mile round trip back to Brechin.

The station is cared for and maintained by dedicated volunteers, and when you pull back into Brechin you get a chance to really appreciate their work - they maintain the station, and every detail that makes it so classic, and share their enthusiasm for the railway by making it accessible to the public in really unique ways.

Apart from train rides on normal operational days, there are driver experience days, and private charter options on offer.

For something really different, there are the ‘Murder on the Brechin Express’ events, where whiskey and sherry on board aid the deductive process, and ‘Steam and Stovies’ nights, where you can enjoy an evening ride to Bridge of Dun station, spread your picnic rug on the platform to enjoy stovies, drinks, and live music, and then take a leisurely ride back to Brechin.

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Join us at 11am and browse our selection of exhibitors, who’ll be bringing all that’s best in beauty, fashion, jewellery, accessories, interiors, food and fine dining for you to share. Whether you want to catch up with the latest styles, think about a makeover or give a room a new look, we’ll have all you need.

At noon, join us for a champagne reception, before heading through to your table for a sumptuous three course Sunday lunch, followed

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There will be something there to suit everybody.

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Separating the men from the boys There was much hilarity at Trend Towers when the images from the catwalk shows at men’s fashion week came in. There are designers out there who believe that the man about town will be pairing green gingham trousers with giant tulle pompoms that cover the head and upper body, while others seemed to be trying to revive armour and disturbingly tight leather shorts. We suspect they’ve seen 300 once too often. If looking like an ancient Spartan or iceberg lettuce doesn’t float your boat, then take our fashion advice.

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Competition Winners Carol Preston will be building up an appetite as she’s the lucky winner of an Outback BBQ and a complete food package from The Store at Foveran.

Pamela Neri and Diane Trigger will be treating their families to a fabulous day out at Fyvie Live.

Pamela Wheeler’s planning on heading north for a stay at the Hotel in Shetland, while Paul Trodden will be making a break for the borders at the Horseshoe Inn. Mark Hooper has won the HTC Wildfire smart phone from DF Communications.

Here’s hoping for better weather as Lesley Cumming, Marilene Walker and Carrie Cruikshank will be sporting new sunglasses, thanks to Polaroid While Carol-Anne Morgan, Hilary Bed, Debra Laing, Hilary Begg, Maggie Smith and Tracy McBeath will all be sitting pretty on new hardwood garden benches from Cordiners.

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COPY HAHO Around 5 years ago, Stonehaven’s Copy Haho caused a stir when they crashed onto the local music scene with a kind of assured, exhilarating indie rock that had audiences gasping from day one. In 2008 they proved they were no slouches in the studio with the ‘Bred For Skills and Magic’ EP and pretty soon critics and bloggers nationwide were tipping them as the Next Big Thing™ while debating how to pronounce their name (it’s ‘hey-ho’ for the record).

And then…they disappeared.

Ok actually, they went on tour. Endlessly. For the last few years Copy Haho have kept the kind of constant touring schedule that would make many bands weep, sharing bills all over Europe with bands like Los Campesinos!, Hot Club de Paris, Sebadoh and Two Door Cinema

Club (while seeming to have a knack of bumping into A-list Hollywood directors along the way - both Quentin Tarantino and Spike Jonze have been spotted at Copy Haho shows).

“So what do they sound like?!” I hear you cry.

Well, you can find out for yourself as Copy Haho have just released a self-titled debut album. And it’s great.

Recorded at Chem19 studios in Glasgow and mixed by Simon Ward (of Scottish indie/ electronica heroes Errors), ‘Copy Haho’ is a balancing act that may remind some, happily, of Pavement or early Idlewild. On one hand, the spiky guitar riffing, clever lyrics and catchy melodies keep the vitality and excitement of the band’s live show, yet without sounding ragged. On the other, they’ve added richness to their sound with wurlitzer electric piano,

violin and vibraphone, but never as far as to smooth out the edges of this indie rock delight.

No wonder Lauren Laverne is a fan, tweeting her praise earlier this year and featuring their album lead track, ‘Factory Floor’ on her 6Music playlist in May. ‘Copy Haho’ is available on cd or mp3 from iTunes, HMV, 1Up, Spotify, Amazon.

Copy Haho will once again be hitting the road in Autumn – go to www.copyhaho.co.uk (or follow @copyhaho on Twitter) for details of upcoming shows to be announced soon.

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The champagne flowed at Trend’s third Life with Style Awards which was another huge success. 408 people attended the event held at The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa once again. The host of the evening Norman MacLeod entertained everyone and the charity Cornerstone benefitted from the evening. Finnies the Jewellers Cupcake Raffle, was a delight as they generously provided 3 fabulous jewellery prizes for the lucky winners.

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09 Carol Jamieson, Ross Blackadder 10 Dawn Stevens, Yvonne Watson 11 Mandy Hatchison, Sara Gulaker 12 Kris Gilmartin, Lauren Taylor, Shona Hendry 13 Claire Cameron, Rebecca Fraser Visit our facebook page for more photos from the night. www.facebook.com/trend

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The annual Albyn School ball, “The Butterfly Ball”, was held at The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa in aid of Cysytic Fibrosis and Albyn School.

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Angela’s a real trouper > WORDS BY PETER MITCHELL

Her granny was a Sanderson from the Perthshire village of Killiecrankie, scene of a famous battle in 1689, and her mum was educated in Edinburgh so TV presenter, Angela Rippon, took a flying visit to Scotland from London in her stride.

She was speaking at a lunch at Aberdeen’s Gordon Highlanders Museum, hosted by the Kleinwort Benson private bank whose chief investment officer, Jeremy Beckwith, gave guests a rundown on current financial trends.

Angela, who began her TV career at BBC Plymouth in 1966, was also giving her much-valued continued support to a charity, the Muir Maxwell Trust, which helps families throughout the UK coping with children suffering from severe epilepsy.

Its founder, Ann Maxwell, from Musselburgh, spoke with passion at the lunch about her middle son, Muir, now 14, who had his first seizure at four months and whose severe epileptic condition inspired her and her husband, Jonny, to launch the charity in 2003.

“Angela’s support has been terrific and has enabled us to raise £5million, including a staggering £1million at a masked opera ball in the Dorchester Hotel in 2007 in London", she said "Angela is a real trouper. She had laryngitis for four days before she was due in Aberdeen and had just about got her voice back when she got here; she had to have a drink of hot water before she spoke.”

For her part, Angela talked of her early journalistic training on the Western Morning News in Plymouth, and how her multi-faceted career had been guided by the principles of honesty, accuracy and integrity.

Yet she never escapes being asked how a serious newsreader ended up causing a sensation by showing off a trim leg dancing on the Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show 35 years ago. “It was an honour and a privilege,” said Angela. “I couldn’t sing but the dancing came easily. I had ballet lessons for years.”

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