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Welcome to the December issue of NOIR
magazine. Where has the time gone?! Not only is 2009 coming to a close, but NOIR have also succeeded
during a time of adversity, and the magazine and brand has gone from strength to strength. We are very proud
to say that our magazine has been so well received and Jade and I would like to give thanks to all our readers, advertisers and celebrities for giving us their time and trusting us to interview them! On that note, allow me to introduce you to our star studded Christmas issue! Starting with the one and only superstar Mariah Carey! Our cover star has given us an
exclusive interview to remember and we hope you enjoy reading it as much as we had preparing it! We also bring you the nation’s sweetheart Mr Peter Andre, hail Pete! And last but not least, something for the little ones, Harry Potter’s Emma Watson (not bad for a local mag!) There’s also a whole lot more and we help you find the perfect presents for her, him and the kiddies. Get through Christmas with our Christmas survival guide and get a helping hand in the kitchen with our festive recipes to die for, yummy! We would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas, and may 2010 be blessed for us all. We’ll be back in February with another star studded, quality issue and all the other surprises we have in store for 2010! Until then..... Lots of Love
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Contents December 2009
COVER STAR
4-7 ‘All I want for Christmas...’ Superstar Mariah Carey talks exclusively to NOIR FASHION
8 Get Your Sparkle On The Christmas tree doesn’t have to be all that sparkles this festive season with our fab buys BEAUTY
16 Skin that Sparkles We show you ladies how to achieve glowing skin this December INTERIORS
18 George Bond Interior designer to the stars George Bond gives his top tips for styling your home 22 Christmas Cheer Lots of ideas to give your home the ‘Wow’ factor this Christmas REGULARS
24 Local Life The latest happenings in Essex 25 Stylist’s Corner We introduce you to Analeena and her stunning collection NOIR JUNIOR
38 Harry Potter Star We talk to Emma Watson as Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is released on DVD TRAVEL
42 Noir Travel An insight into the city that dreams are made of, New York NOIR MEN
34 Peter Andre We catch up with one of the hottest bachelor’s of now, Mr Peter Andre, as he reveals all about his ‘next chapter’.
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’m walking through downtown Manhattan and into the smart Meatpacking District, en route for my meeting with one of the world’s biggest singing stars. This historic quarter (once a thriving river-side port) had deteriorated by the late 70s, becoming an insalubrious no-go area. But in the next twenty years or so, it rose again to become one of New York’s most fashionable and stylish neighbourhoods, replete with high-end boutiques and trendy eateries. Now, in one of the areas most luxurious hotels, in a suite overlooking a serene and glittering Hudson River, global superstar, Mariah Carey, has spent the best part of a humid autumn day giving back-to-back interviews to promote her sultry new album: Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel. In many ways, this little corner of Manhattan seems like an apt location for my meeting with the singer; it’s almost like a geographical metaphor. Mariah, too, has risen above her own humble beginnings to become the biggest-selling female artist of all time (200 million record sales worldwide and counting) as well as the recipient of numerous music awards, including five Grammys. And let’s not forget that Carey is also the acknowledged possessor of one of the most remarkable voices in music – an alto with a fiveoctave range. So amongst all this, it’s easy to over-look Mariah’s songwriting and producing skills, although she’s been doing both since her teens, and that includes working on the material for nearly all her albums, including her debut in 1990. With the release of Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel, however, reviewers are finally beginning to take notice. Carey co-wrote and coproduced all the tracks on the album (bar one) working with the creative production team of Christopher “Tricky” Stewart and The-Dream. In fact Billboard magazine, flagging up Mariah’s way with words, has described the album as “refreshing and much welcomed.” The album’s first single, Obsessed, has already given the star (now celebrating twenty years in music) her 27th top ten hit in the US. Not bad for the girl from Long Island who would sit at
her school desk, dreaming of musical success. The reality, by now, must surely have outstripped those girlish dreams. Now, making my way up to the hotel’s Penthouse Suite where Carey is meeting the press - I’m keen to know the singer’s thoughts on this eagerly-anticipated album, and how she views her over-all success. When I arrive, the hotel door is flung open by a smiling management assistant. “Hi! Come in,” she says, showing me to a seat. “Mariah will be with you in a few minutes, she’s just finishing another interview.” Right on cue Carey bounds through the door and shakes me warmly by the hand. Dressed simply but elegantly in expensive black trousers and a figure-hugging shirt, her signature tawny curls cascade in ringlets over her shoulders. And although Carey might be 39 this year, she has the enviable, dewy complexion of someone at least a decade younger. Momentarily I’m caught off-guard, too, by her simple, unaffected demeanour. “Let’s sit where it’s more comfortable,” she says, gesturing towards the sofa and waiting patiently while I set up my recorder. Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel is Carey’s twelfth studio album, and, perhaps, her most personal and ‘autobiographical’. Overall, the feel is R&B hip-hop with quite a few heart-wrenching slow ballads that show-case Mariah’s impressive vocal range. Is she happy with its reception so far? “Very happy,” says the singer. “Actually, on the way here today, two policemen pulled my car over to tell me that they love my version of I Want To Know What Love Is (the second single from the album). “I thought that was kind of cool.” Plaudits from the music press and the NYPD. That can’t be bad. The theme of the album – love at all its stages – is one that is close to Mariah’s heart. “Like 7
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We are very proud to introduce one of the world’s best-selling female artists, Mariah Carey. November has been a crazy time for this stunning superstar. Not only has she launched her much anticipated new album, we’ve seen the launch of her new fragrance too, not to mention appearing on the X Factor, and turning the lights on at Westfield shopping centre! Mariah still managed to open the doors to us at NOIR Magazine. In this interview she reminds us just why we love her so much.
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most girls, I’ve had my ups and my downs in love,” she says. “A lot of the songs reflect specific, different times in my life, actual events that happened to me; some of them are way back in the past. In some ways this album was kind of healing for me because I was able to build humour – and some sarcasm – into the lyrics. I mean, if you listen to a song like
Up Out My Face – it’s a joke, but there’s also a truth in what I’m saying.” One track definitely without sarcasm, though, is The Impossible dedicated to her husband of nineteen months, Nick Cannon. She married the actor, rapper, millionaire and current host of America’s Got Talent after a whirlwind two-month courtship. You rescued my love/ You did the impossible, she sings on that track. Did she know right away that he was The One? “Pretty much,” answers the star. “The first time we sat down together we connected on a sort of spiritual level – we really did. You know, it’s impossible not to like Nick – he’s one of life’s good
guys. And there’s no competition between us either,” she reflects. “He just totally supports me.” Except when it comes to her diet perhaps. “I’m trying to lose a few pounds on this bleak pak choi diet, but Nick is still eating ice-cream and candy!” she wails.
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Diet or not, Mariah Carey seems to be in pretty good shape. Slim and impossibly glamorous though she is, her fans might be somewhat surprised at the singer’s transformation in the up-coming film Precious, in which she plays the small, but hard-hitting part of Ms Weiss, a drab social worker. Carey underwent a complete ‘make-under’ for the part, enduring lank hair, dark under-eye circles and a dowdy wardrobe that left her virtually unrecognisable - even to close friends. “So many people have said to me: ‘were you really in that movie? We kept waiting for you to come on screen’”, remembers the singer. “I just looked so unlike me. Of course, usually on stage I’m made up and glamorous, but I just had to let all that go. For acting I’m willing to do anything to make a role authentic, and I really am proud of what I achieved in Precious.” As well she might be. When the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, it won both the Audience Award as well as the Grand Jury Prize for best drama, with one reviewer calling Mariah’s performance “pitch perfect.” The role also earned the singer a 15 minute standing ovation at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Little wonder then
remember at school, when I was 12, the teacher asked the class what we wanted to be when we left. Everyone kind of said basic jobs, except me. I said: ‘An entertainer!’ and the teacher was like: ‘Oh come on – that’s not going to happen!” It did, of course, and before Carey was hardly out of her teens. But global celebrity can come with a high price attached - not least the relentless press scrutiny which feeds the appetite of a ravenous world. Does she ever wish her fame would go away? “No, not really,” says Mariah, who will also be launching her newest perfume line – Forever – early next year. “I really love what I do, although sometimes things are written which can be a bit hurtful – especially on the internet. Mostly, though, I can shake off anything that isn’t true, and just concentrate on the music.” Another thing Carey likes to concentrate on are her philanthropic causes. In fact her work - mostly with youth-related charities - has earned the star a Congressional Horizon Award. Carey is co-founder of ‘Camp Mariah’ (part of The Fresh Air Fund) which enables innercity adolescents to explore educational and career opportunities while enjoying camping adventures outside the city. She’s also a keen supporter of the Make-a-Wish Foundation, a charity that grants the wishes of children who have life-threatening illnesses. Over the years, Carey has had some well-documented ups and downs – both in her personal and professional life. Now, though, that there’s growing speculation in Hollywood that Carey – who stepped everything seems to have fallen nicely into place. Fulfilled in her into Helen Mirren’s shoes at the last minute to play the role - could grab personal life and with a stellar twenty year career to look back the Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Mostly, though, on, she’s also beginning to enjoy success in her acting ambitions. Mariah just seems pleased that her hard work and determination has Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel just might be the icing on two very finally paid off. successful decades. “I’ve been doing independent films that people don’t really know Mariah Carey has been at the top of her profession for twenty about and learning my trade that way,” says the singer, who received good notices for her part as tough-talking waitress, Raychel, years. That’s no mean feat in the fickle world of music, but the in 2002’s indie film Wise Girls with Mia Sorvino. And last singer thinks the reason is simple. “My key to longevity?” asks the star. “I think it’s just that I’ve always loved year’s Tennessee had one critic enthusing about Carey’s The album, “understated and very effective” performance. music. You know what I always try and do? I try to keep Memoirs Of An “I’d love to work with Woody Allen,” says Carey. “He’s it really uncomplicated and just make classic songs. Imperfect Angel is But at the same time I like to experiment. If I hear a clever guy. Actually, Bullets Over Broadway is one of my favourite movies ever!” She just might be getting out NOW. Precious something I like, then I’ll see if I can collaborate with the artist who produced it. That, simply, is what that phone-call if her past record is anything to go by. is released in the “I always believed that this would happen for me. I really love to do.” UK 29 January With 200 million album sales worldwide – and My mom always said: ‘it’s when you make it, not if you 2010 counting, it seems her fans like her to do that too. make it’ so she helped to instil that self-belief in me. I 9
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George Bond has been an established interior designer for over 20 years. His clients have included Janet Sartin, New York Doyen of the American cosmetics world, Bianca Jagger of London and New York and TV personality Carol Vorderman.
he range of work George undertakes includes all types of houses – from luxury apartments to country mansions, restaurants, hotels, show houses, exhibitions, presentations and commercial premises. There really are no boundaries to the scope of his professional work. George prides himself on the philosophy that a home should be both a practical base and a relaxing haven, a space to live, a space to move and a space to be. He holds his roots in the very best of English and European traditions with his style growing to embrace the riches of every culture.
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CHRISTMAS TIPS
Decorating your home at Christmas time is something which may leave you stuck for ideas each year, especially when we’re all looking to create something stylish without breaking the bank. Everyone has their own idea of how Christmas interiors should look. Some opt for traditional decorations collected over many decades; others use decorations made by their children. The urge to buy everything a shop has on offer is sometimes overwhelming – be strong, resist! I really believe, often ‘less is more’. This Christmas I suggest opting for elegance rather than abundance.
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There isn’t one particular colour scheme de jour this Christmas instead any colour goes. From purple, which has been on the Christmas radar for a few seasons now, to orange and an array of metallics. Bright colours are also in vogue, so you really have carte blanche to create whatever you like – just make sure the colours look good together, please don’t use all of them! One of my favourite styles this year is doing what would normally make interior designers shriek in horror – combining silver and gold! It looks luxurious and creates an elegant and glamorous look and is something which I never thought I would admit to liking, but the
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colours do work really well together. The icy look of silver accessories contrast with the warmth of gold accessories to set a tone of refined elegance. You could utilise both jumbo and varying smaller sized baubles on your tree, in both gold and silver, to create a funky yet opulent look. Be careful to make sure it’s not too overwhelming though, especially if you have your tree in a smaller room; it’s important to make sure everything is in proportion. A stylish Christmas with maximum impact and minimum fuss is key. DECOR
The first thing your festive visitors see is your front door, so make sure you welcome them in style. Keep colours
simple and instead of a traditional wreath use cream and green hydrangeas with cream roses and plenty of greenery, complete with sleek ribbon and pearls. Have a look in your local pound store for some cost effective touches! I always believe that minimalism is the key when it comes to Christmas table settings. Avoid fussy accessories. Instead focus on dinnerware which is both practical and alluring and keep the use of colours to a minimal. Use Crisp white tablecloths, which work well with any décor and to add a little something, sprinkle silver confetti or small pearls on top of your set table for a touch of luxury.
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WRAPPED UP It’s time to pull out that all-important little black dress
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hristmas is here again and that means party time: for those women who don’t have an extra ounce of fat stop reading now - for the rest of us it means trying to squeeze one more year out of (or should I say one more year into) our favourite dresses. Unfortunately, most of those party outfits tend to be figure-hugging items, which are never as forgiving as we would wish them to be. So other than instant liposuction what can we do to help smooth out those lumps and bumps but wont involve us having to suffer any pain. The most rewarding and long lasting way, would be to start a simple healthy eating and exercise plan, however by the time you are reading this the office party is probably only a few days away not giving much time to drop those extra pounds. Crash dieting should never be an option
since it puts the body under so much strain and more often than not results in rebound weight gain. The celebrity cheat that many of the stars use to appear more svelte is the contour body wrap. The first thing to mention is that it is not a substitute to eating healthily and exercising but is a way for the body to eliminate toxins in the body and toning up the skin and muscles. By using special mineral clay it has been proven in studies to promote a genuine inch loss from the whole body, which remains for at least 30 days, and can be prolonged if the wraps are used regularly. The most significant point with these wraps is that it is not due to dehydration so, by drinking water will not put the weight or the inches back on in fact taking in plenty of fluids is positively encouraged. The other main advantage with these wraps
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is the way it leaves the skin feeling much more toned less cellulite appearance and positively smooth and silky. The process involves being wrapped in clay soaked bandages before being manoeuvred into a special tracksuit, which allows the body to stay warm. The combination of the special mineral clay and the special wrapping technique encourages the lymphatic drainage system to help eliminate the toxins. After relaxing with a facial the client is then unwrapped and measurements taken. For more information regarding this, or any other of Dr Siddiqi’s featured treatments, contact her at PURE medispa, 9 Chigwell Road , South Woodford, E18 1LR, or call 0208 989 1822 for your free consultation. www.puremedispa.co.uk.
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A SEASON TO BE JOLLY The New Ice Age team of experts have come together to help you prepare an impressive and delicious three course Christmas spread using a variety of nutritional foods.
Sautéed Scallops and Tiger Prawns Sautéed Scallops and Tiger Prawns with Warm Salad of Artichokes, Fine Beans, Chorizo and New Potatoes. Light Coriander, Lime and Chilli Dressing. 12 large king frozen scallops 8/10 frozen tiger prawns 1 red onion 1 tub of marinated artichokes (8 halves approx) Frozen green beans approx 200g 150/200g of chorizo 8 new potatoes (cooked and halved) Frozen coriander (1bunch/bag) 2 large chillies with their seeds removed (the small ones are too spicy!) 1 bag of rocket to garnish
✻ Defrost the green beans and artichoke halves.
✻ Boil the new potatoes until nearly cooked through and then refresh under cold water to arrest the cooking process. ✻ Heat a frying pan with olive oil, halve the potatoes and fry until they become golden, add the artichokes and green beans and some finely sliced red onion. ✻ Scallops are fried in a very hot pan with a little oil to ‘caramelise’, prawns are added, seasoned with sea salt and black pepper. ✻ Mix together and dress the plate with rocket leaves to serve. Ensure the scallops and prawns are spread out. Dress with chopped coriander, finely sliced chilli, garlic puree and olive oil.
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Traditional Christmas meal with all the trimmings Traditional Roasted Turkey Crown with Savoy Cabbage, Roast Potatoes (in Dripping) and Parsnips, Buttered Green Beans, Pigs in Blankets, Yorkshire Puddings, Cranberry Jelly, Bread Sauce and Real Gravy. 1 frozen turkey crown (with skin) 1 bag of frozen roast potatoes 1 bag green beans 1 cabbage 8 chipolatas and 8 slices of bacon (Veggie sausages and veggie bacon available as a yummy alternative!) 1 bunch of chives 1 bag of parsnips 1 bag of carrots 1 bag of cranberries 1 bag of breadcrumbs or 5 slices of bread
1 jar of cranberry jelly 1 pack of frozen Yorkshire puddings
✻ Pull the turkey out of the freezer the night before to ensure that it is completely defrosted the whole way through. ✻ For the bread sauce: Push cloves into onions and infuse with milk for one hour. Remove the onion and add breadcrumbs to thicken. ✻ For the turkey stuffing, warm the butter but do not melt and mix with garlic and
chives. This mixture is then stuffed between the skin and the meat of the turkey crown. To do this, make a slit in the skin and carefully pull back. ✻ The crown is then roasted for 45/55 minutes depending on the weight (see pack) at 180°C or Gas Mark 6 and rested for ten minutes. ✻ After 10/15 minutes of roasting add the pigs in blankets and the roast potatoes and parsnips as these usually take about 30 minutes. ✻ Shred cabbage and add 50g of butter and cook over low gas for 30 minutes until soft. ✻ At the same time as the cabbage, put the carrots on a low heat, also for 30 minutes. ✻ Ten minutes before serving (when the Turkey has been in for 40/45 minutes) bring a pan of salted water to the boil and add the beans, cook for 3/ 4 minutes until slightly tender. ✻ Add the Yorkshire Puddings as these take about 5 minutes to warm up. ✻ Leave the turkey till last to serve to keep it resting for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy! 31
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Stewed Autumn Fruits, Honey and Cinnamon Tuiles, Clotted Cream Ice Cream 1 bag of frozen stewed autumn fruits 1 litre of ice cream 1 jar (approx 200g) of honey 2 cinnamon sticks 1 pack of star anise 100g caster sugar 100g butter 100g cups powdered sugar 55g honey 200g flour 4 egg whites
✻ The frozen fruits can be put straight into a pan with 20ml water and the caster sugar/ spices. Stew over low heat for 45 minutes until softened into a compote consistency. ✻ For the tuiles: In a bowl or stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and honey. Add flour and mix to combine then slowly drizzle in egg whites while mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. ✻ Make tuiles on a silpat (a silicone baking matt) using an offset spatula and spreading batter very thinly. These may be made either using a
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template or done freeform. ✻ Place tray in oven and bake at 175°C for 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. ✻ To mould into shapes easily, remove tray halfway through baking and separate each tuile from the silpat, by running an offset spatula underneath. Return to oven to c ontinue baking. ✻ When finished, mould into desired shape, working quickly. If the tuiles cool, return them to the oven to warm until pliable again. It helps to work near the oven, leaving the tray inside with the door open. ✻ To serve, pour a helping of fruits onto a plate, add a scoop of ice cream and a tuile. Add a star anise for decoration.
Delicious Frozen Hangover Smoothies Sometimes it’s easy to forget about diets and calorie intake, and get stuck into the food and drink. And, just occasionally, why not? But - if waking up with a fuzzy head - there’s no need to worry... The New Ice Age nutritionist, Yvonne Bishop-Weston, has constructed two smoothies to give a boost of the essential vitamins and minerals needed to get back on form fast! Both smoothies are made from items that can be pulled straight from the freezer.
RED RELIEF 8 floz pomegranate juice (antioxidants) 1 tablespoon sliced frozen carrots 1 tablespoon frozen redcurrants 2 shots of mangosteen* 1 tablespoon of ground almonds 1 tablespoon of flax oil* The red nutrients in this smoothie - particularly in the mangosteen - help provide antioxidants to support the liver and the immune system, helping to prevent post-party colds and infections. The almonds provide protein to help to make this smoothie glycaemically balanced, so it doesn’t just pick you up temporarily, but releases its power slowly…great for people trying to lose weight!
GREEN GOODNESS 8 floz apple juice ½ avocado (for body and vitamins E & B) 1 tablespoon frozen blueberries (antioxidants) 1 tablespoon frozen spinach (B vitamins and minerals) 1 cube frozen parsley ½ tsp frozen grated ginger 1 tsp of algae*, if available (brainfood, amino acids) 1 tablespoon of hemp oil* (Omega 3 brain food, essential fats) A splash of lime This is a delicious way to help replenish lost nutrients! The fruit sugars help pick up blood sugar lows and prevent or lessen hangover, headache and low energy levels. The avocado and hemp oil provide good fats and vitamin E to help skin re-gain its sparkle, while spinach is great for vitamins A and C that are needed for detoxification. Ginger helps relieve nausea and boosts the immune system. Algae is a true super-food as it is packed with a broad range of highly absorbable vitamins and minerals. Dress the smoothies with red fruit (pomegranate or red pepper) or green (kiwi or apple), and feel the energy levels charge. For more information and recipes please visit www.theNewIceAge.com
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NOIR’s CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE ❄ ❄
Beat the bloat and stay on top form this Christmas. We all over eat during the festive season often leaving ourselves feeing bloated and lethargic. Don’t panic we have come up with tips and tricks so you can emerge in the new ❄ year looking and feeling amazing. HOW TO BEAT THE PARTY GLOOM
into the blood, give you energy and will stop you picking at canapés!
EAT BEFORE YOU GO OUT:
TAKE VITAMIN C
As our mums always say ‘Eat before you go out’ and they are right. Eat a mix of protein and carbs as this will slow the absorption of alcohol
Stock up on vitamin C to take the sting out of your hangovers.
AVOID FRY-UPS Don’t give in to the temptation of a fry-up the morning after a boozy night out. Excess fat slows the liver, which is already busy processing the alcohol. A light breakfast and a glass of juice will raise the blood glucose levels and aids detoxification.
DRINK BUBBLY Champagne is yeast-free which is a great option. If you are more of a wine person opt for red, which is packed with antioxidants.
DRINK FRIENDLY BACTERIA Probiotics are essential friendly bacteria that live naturally in your
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intestine. They help fight stress and anxiety and attack stomach bugs
DETOXIFY AND NOURISH YOUR BODY Take a whole-food multi-nutrient formulation providing a nutritious blend of energising super-food concentrates, cleansing super-greens and specially selected healthboosting vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and herbs. Solgar Earthsource tablets offer daily nutritional support to detoxify, balance, nourish and optimise health needs. The perfect start to the New Year. £19.85 for 60 tablets - sold nationwide in health food stores or visit www.solgar-vitamins.co.uk
BOOST YOUR HEALTH THIS CHRISTMAS WITH SUNSHINE There’s no better way to recharge energy levels and boost your mood other than a good dose of sunshine! Studies have shown that vitamin D3, also known as “the sunshine vitamin” is essential to alleviate winter blues (also known as SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder). Symptoms can include fatigue, depression, lack of concentration, weight-gain, loss of libido, and
poor immune health. For those that need a boost from shopping, partying, and are in need of a health make-over, why not try Solgar’s Sunshine in a box. This exclusive kit contains the ultimate ‘feel-good’ nutrition essentials for winter health survival, to boost energy and brighten mood, including: Vitamin D3 – the “sunshine vitamin”. 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) which increases the brain’s serotonin levels to stabilise mood and promote relaxation, improve sleep, moderate carbohydrate and sugar cravings! £25.00 from local health food stores - call 01442 890 355 or visit www.solgar.co.uk
DON’T OVER DO THE SHOPPING The shops only close for a day or two, so only buy what you need. We all over do the Christmas shop and end up overeating for weeks.
SURVIVE THE GLUTTONY AVOID BLOATING Cheat your way by food combining. Eat the meat part of your meal first, so that it’s broken down first. Then attack the carbs!
BODY BEAUTIFUL
BE GOOD ON DAYS OFF
Superfoods like blueberries, pumpkin and sunflower seeds and avocados are all great to keep you looking good from the inside out.
On the days you’re not going out, be good with your meals. Enjoy steamed fish and vegetables. Juicing is also great to give your body a chance to recover. This way you’ll feel less guilty when you tuck in at the parties.
Water is the perfect way to flush away toxins from the body. It will help heal headaches and help to get you back on form.
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ANNA MOORe With the run up to Christmas, Bluewater’s very own personal stylist is very busy with clients wanting a new winter wardrobe or just a killer outfit for the office party! NOIR have an exclusive have a behind the scenes look at a typical day in her hectic schedule…
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am Wardrobe Weeding appointment
Visiting my client at home this morning to sort through her winter wardrobe. This is one of the favourite parts of my job. We tend to wear only 20% of our wardrobe and I love the possibility of finding treasure in the wardrobe! Today I found an amazing red dress in her wardrobe that had been bought to wear for a wedding but she had only worn once. I put a purple polo neck underneath it and teamed it with opaque tights and knee high boots and it looked great. A new daytime look was born.
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We then found a wide patent belt and fitted jacket, which would look great for work. At the end of the session I made a shopping list for essential items to maximise her existing wardrobe.
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am client profiling/ prepping for client later in the day
I head to Bluewater armed with my client’s profile. She is 29 and looking for an outfit for an interview. She wants to look smart yet fashionable. She already has some fabulous shoes to wear so I choose mainly dresses for her to try.
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pm clients appointment
During the appointment we try all the dresses I selected from 3 different stores, but we go back to the first one and it looked amazing on
Christmas Fashion Advice Just in case you haven’t got time to see Anna for your own personal styling appointment, she has given us some helpful hints about this festive seasons ‘Must Have’ the little Black dress and some stylish suggestions to suit everyone. Women’s Body Shapes are broadly defined into six categories. Anna advises the trick to dressing stylishly is to know your body shape and wear clothes which work to accentuate your best attributes. If you are a pear shape and you have narrow shoulders, a small bust and waist with bottom heavy hips and thighs, Anna advises to keep the bottom half simple. Draw attention up with frills & details . AVOID Full skirts which will add bulk.
Personal stylist at Bluewater Europe’s leading retail and leisure destination
Make like Nigella Lawson and go for a body conscious fitted black dress. BEST IN BLUEWATER Coast Candela stretch knee length dress with chiffon sleeve detail £135 ALTERNATIVE TO DRESS Slinky pencil skirt with simple top
PEAR/APPLE SHAPE: her. We choose a wide scarf to use as a wrap and opaque tights, which work with the shoes.
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PM STOP FOR LUNCH…
Lunch at Carluccios, to refuel; the lovely concierge desk booked a table for me earlier! Just received a text from my client: “thanks so much Anna…at least I’ll blow them away with my fab outfit even if I do get tongue-tied! Will let you know how it goes!” - This is what makes my job so rewarding!
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PM GIFT VOUCHER PREP & APPOINTMENT
Prep for a gift voucher appointment- the gift was for a lovely mother-in-law on her 50th birthday that has lost her way with fashion. I choose some shops she is unfamiliar with and some new colours too. Her daughter-in-law comes too and they both love the personal shopping experience. She said it was “a steep learning
curve for me and very exciting!” We found a shop she loved where the clothes fitted brilliantly and she spent the whole budget there!
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PM BEAUTY MAKEOVER
I took my client to Bobbi Brown at House of Fraser to have a make-up lesson, brilliant for giving ideas for new colours and ways of applying make-up particularly if you are stuck in a rut. The extended opening hours at Bluewater are great for maximising time and clients, guests can even pop in and have an express facial at one of the three spa’s.
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PM WINTER WONDERLAND….
Took my two boys to visit the Winter Wonderland. Will is 7 and loved the ice rink, whilst my 2-year-old thought Santa’s Grotto was magical. I enjoyed a nice glass of mulled wine after a very busy day at Bluewater!
Go for all out elegance in a Maxi dress, disguising all the things you don’t want to show. BEST IN BLUEWATER Kew purple Jersey ribbon detail empire line dress £79.99 ALTERNATIVE TO DRESS Fabulous top or Tunic worn over trousers/leggings
INVERTED TRIANGLE: Equal out your shape by adding bulk to your slim hips with a 50’s style Prom dress or peplum detail dress. BEST IN BLUEWATER Reiss Mattie Dress £179 ALTERNATIVE TO DRESS Tux jacket with wide leg trousers
RECTANGLE: Show off that figure with a Classic Little Black Dress: BEST IN BLUEWATER French Connection’s Rollin shift has more than a nod to Victoria Beckham’s collection for a fraction of the price! – only £95 ALTERNATIVE TO DRESS All in One Cat suit Anna Moore is available to advise on all fashion queries and even gift ideas. Alternatively, if you would like to surprise a loved one with an extra special gift of two hours personal shopping with Anna, or have any other enquiries, please contact Anna directly or via email: anna@Thestyleclinic.com. For further information about Bluewater and the Bluewater Gift cards please visit www.bluewater.co.uk
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Peter Andre has had the most turbulent year of his life, but has come through it with strength and dignity. In this exclusive interview, he talks to Noir Magazine about his children, his amazing new physique and the meaning behind his stunning single Unconditional.
When did you realise you Wanted to be a singer and hoW did you then go about it?
caring and I have never experienced anything like it.”
“I always loved music from when I was little, and I have to say that Michael Jackson was my inspiration. I went on a talent show in Australia, which I won, and I was offered a recording contract live on air, and things went from there.”
What careers do you think your children might choose and What do you hope for them? “I don’t mind what my children do, as long as they’re happy. If they want to go into an industry like this, then that’s fine, but I will tell
them all the pitfalls.” What are the significant events in your life?
“My children being born – amazing.” you have achieved fame tWice in your life. hoW does it differ this time?
“It means more this time. It’s deeper; you appreciate it so much more. People are so
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you have a very close family and are seen as a role model to fathers. hoW do you feel about that?
“If other fathers see me as a role model, thanks, I am honoured and humbled. Family is the most important thing to me. I speak to my Mum and Dad (in Australia) every day.
Peter’s album ‘Revelation’ is available in stores and on download now. ‘Unconditional’ the new female fragarance is available exclusively at The Perfume Shop from £14.99
Photos: Can Associates Ltd. Peter was shot on location at the Crazy Bear Hotel, Beaconsfield www. crazybeargroup.co.uk
WE LOVE YOUR NEW FEMALE FRAGRANCE. TELL US ABOUT IT…
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TELL ME ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM AND SINGLE…
“My new single is Unconditional. It was a song that I wrote about Harvey, and it is so very precious and personal to me. It’s a song for all parents and step-parents; it’s about the unconditional love that you have for your children.”
And I talk to my brothers and sister (all in Australia also) every other day – so I believe in family being close.”
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR STYLE OF MUSIC, INSPIRATIONS FOR SONG WRITING, ANY INTERESTING STORIES BEHIND CERTAIN SONGS…
WHAT ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR CAREER?
“The album is deeply personal. Some people write books; I wrote an album. If you listen to the words you’ll understand.”
“Performing at Wembley Arena – it was something I dreamed about all my life, and when I got to do it was a dream come true.” WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS TIME?
“As long as my children, family, friends and myself are healthy and happy, I don’t mind.” DID YOU ACTUALLY ENJOY YOUR JUNGLE EXPERIENCE AND HOW DID IT FEEL TO FIND OUT ABOUT CHRIS MOYLES’ CAMPAIGN TO
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO COLLABORATE WITH – SINGERS, PRODUCERS, ETC. – AND WHY?
“Maybe in the future. We did discuss it for this album, but it was important for me to do this on my own. I funded the whole project and, as I have already said, it is a deeply personal album, so it was important for me to do this my way.”
YOU HAVE BEEN OVER TO MARBELLA THIS SUMMER. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT IT?
“I was fortunate to go to Marbella, but only for three days. It was beautiful though. I took Junior and Princess with me; unfortunately Harvey couldn’t come – but the other two had a great time. We had an amazing villa, so that’s where we spent our time. That way I could spend loads of quality time with the children. WHICH CELEBRITIES WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET, DEAD OR ALIVE?
“Michael Jackson. I am fortunate enough to know other members of the Jackson family; however, I never got to meet Michael, and I would have loved to. WHO HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE CELEBRITY THAT YOU HAVE MET?
“I can’t say one or the other; most celebrities you meet are really nice. There are one or two who aren’t, but they don’t last long in this industry; the public work it out. Most people are genuine and appreciate what they do, and how lucky they are.” WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
“I spend as much time with my children as possible. They are everything to me.”
BY NICOLA McGEORGE
GET MYSTERIOUS GIRL RE-RELEASED?
“I loved my time in the jungle; it makes you realise that if you’re hungry enough you can do anything. I hate spiders but we were all so hungry, myself included, that I crawled through them; they were all over me, but I did, and we ate a good meal that night. I met some very interesting people in there, including Jonny Rotten. He was a real character; however, he didn’t clean his teeth for the whole time. Then I came out and Chris Moyles was campaigning to get Mysterious Girl re-released, which he did, and I have to thank him so much for that; he has always supported me well.”
“I know I’m really proud of it and it went in at number one, which is great! I was involved with all the planning of the design of the box and bottle, the smell and the name. We decided to call it Unconditional as that is the name of my latest single as well. It is so that people can buy it for those they love unconditionally or someone they have something to thank for, whether it be your mother, sister, teacher or carer.”
YOU ARE LOOKING IN GREAT SHAPE, BETTER THAN EVER…
“It was originally down to stress, but I am now sticking to a workout routine, which I do with my brother Mike, and that helps me stay in shape.” 41
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A TYPICAL DAY 0630 wake up 0700 outside ... 45 min cardio 0800 power breakfast 0900 - 1030 core stability/ resistance training snack and break 1100-1145 talks 1200 lunch 1330 hike 1530 return for snacks 1600 Dr Nirdash Massage / facial (During this time if you are not having your massage or facial other activities will take place , for example.. yoga, body pump, circuits) 1900 dinner 2000 yoga and relaxation BOUTIQUE BOOT CAMP Combine a week of improving your fitness and energy levels, losing weight and developing your confidence, motivation and self-esteem with a stay in the stunning Carrington House. LOCATION Set in the Norfolk countryside near the beaches of Hunstanton, Carrington House is a beautiful Grade II Georgian listed building. With its luxurious individually designed bedrooms, magnificent receptions rooms, and soundproofed leisure lounge this is the perfect in which to discover your full potential. CAMP STYLE As with all No.1 camps, Boutique Boot camp gives you the physical and psychological training needed to help you lose weight and develop your confidence and self-motivation to continue to stay slim and healthy long after you leave us. Training will make the most of this great
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EMMA WATSON With Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince out on Blue-Ray and DVD this month, we caught up with the beautiful and talented Emma Watson!
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WERE YOU HAPPY TO BE BACK ON THE HARRY POTTER FILM SET FOR HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE?
It’s amazing getting sent their dresses because I’ve always loved their clothing. They are the best. If anyone was going to dress me for a premiere, it was going to be Chanel. I physically don’t have time to go out any buy clothes for events so they lend me clothes and it works really well. I also consider it a perk that I get to travel and get to work with the people I’ve worked with. What other job would have given me all these opportunities?
I was quite keen to get back into the swing of it. Everyone was pleased to see me because it meant that things had really picked up. HOW TOUGH WAS IT TO HAVE YOUR CHARACTER START A ROMANCE ONSCREEN WITH RON, ESPECIALLY SINCE HE’S PLAYED BY AN OLD FRIEND?
I don’t know that it’s tough. Rupert’s a really laid back guy but I’m really looking forward to it because I quite like the romantic comedy side of it. Rupert and I end up providing light relief, as the films get darker. It’s funny seeing Rupert struggling in the romantic stakes. Hermione and Rupert are so different yet they have this chemistry, so it’s interesting. It’ll be awkward doing those love scenes; there’s no other way to put it, but its all part of the job. HOW GREAT DID IT FEEL TO WIN A BEST ACTRESS AWARD AT THE ITV MOVIE AWARDS?
It was so lovely. I genuinely didn’t expect to win it. It wasn’t just about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It was about all the films and I was delighted that the public had voted for that award. It’s one of my proudest moments. DOES WORKING ON A HARRY POTTER FILM FEEL DIFFERENT NOW THAT ALL THREE OF YOU HAVE DONE DIFFERENT PROJECTS?
Yes, and it was really nice to be able to come back and talk to Dan and Rupert about the projects they had been working on; and how different it was to work on stage and TV. It’s given us all more confidence as actors because we were chosen so young for the Potter films. It was so important to me to do Ballet Shoes. I learnt so much from that experience. THINK BACK TO THAT DAY IN THE BERKELEY HOTEL IN LONDON WHEN YOU WERE ALL PLAYING MONOPOLY AND
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DO YOU KEEP A DIARY?
I do have early diaries filled with funny little things I said or thought. I also have memory boxes filled with things from the early films, including bits of the chess set. I have funny bits and pieces that they let us keep. MIGHT ALL OF THAT BE HELPFUL FOR AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY ONE DAY? YOU WERE ABOUT TO BE INTRODUCED TO THE WORLD’S PRESS. DID YOU HAVE ANY INKLING OF THE HUGE CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE THAT WERE ABOUT TO HAPPEN?
I think I was too young to realise that, though obviously I was terrified. I wasn’t thinking about J.K. Rowling writing seven books. I wasn’t doing the maths and I wasn’t thinking about the popularity of the series. Nobody had a clue that the film would become the most successful film franchise of all time. SO WHAT HAVE BEEN THE BIG ‘WOW!’ MOMENTS OVER THE YEARS?
No, I couldn’t see myself doing that. It’s too strange and weird looking back on that little girl. I’m very self-critical so I find it hard to watch the early films again. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was a film I was proud of, but I had to watch it three or four times before I could calm myself down and stay focused on my performance. WORD IS THAT YOU HAVE BEEN BANNED FROM PLAYING TABLE TENNIS BY TWO GUYS BECAUSE YOU’RE TOO GOOD?
Hahaha. I really hope they will let me play again because I really like it. I was quite a tomboy as a kid and played a lot of sport.
The first was when we were told we had got the parts and we stayed in a fancy hotel for the press conference. I remember sitting on a WHAT’S IN YOUR DRESSING ROOM HERE massive bed jumping around watching AT THE STUDIO? myself on the TV evening news. It Rupert has darts, pool, table tennis Harry Potter was mad. We also did a premiere and all these games consoles. at the Radio City Music Hall Dan’s room is full of books and The Half in New York and I remember and music. I was so bored Blood Prince is looking up at all the people one summer that I painted out on Blue-Ray and saying wow! a big mural in my dressing room. Otherwise, it’s all very and DVD on girly with candles and soft WHAT ABOUT THE PERKS December 6th. furnishings. AND GETTING STUFF FROM
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NEW YORK CITY
WHERE DREAMS ARE MADE OF
This festive season New York City is the place to be and this magical time of year is the perfect time to visit. Enjoy some of the world’s most stunning holiday decorations, events, and entertainment! With an endless list of things to enjoy in this wonderful city, here are just a few.
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he Christmas holiday season officially kicks off when Santa Claus arrives on 34th Street during the 82nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26 (www.macysparade. com). This year, the parade takes a new route as it brings its pomp and pageantry to millions of spectators. Beginning at 77th Street and Central Park West, marching south on Central Park West, it will turn east on Central Park South, instead of going down Broadway. When the procession reaches Central Park South and Seventh Avenue, it will turn south and go down Seventh Avenue to 42nd Street. It will then travel east on 42nd Street to Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas), where it will turn south and march to 34th Street. At 34th Street, the parade will turn west and will end at Seventh Avenue. Macy’s Parade features a fantastic line-up of giant balloons including SpiderMan, floats, marching bands and the one and only Santa Claus. As the holiday season begins, swarms of shoppers, amazing window displays, and Christmas tree gawkers visit the city that never sleeps. From the end of November well into January, the city is dressed to impress. Hotels, restaurants, retail stores, arts and cultural attractions, and event venues offer something for every walk of visitor. New this year is The One of a Kind Show and Sale™ NY, which will take place December 11-13, with a preview night on December 10, at Pier 94 (12th Avenue at 55th Street). Being held in New York City for the first time, the four-day holiday shopping show will feature the best in fine art and fine craft from hundreds of unique artists, artisans and designers from across North America. Each item for sale at the show will be made by hand, one piece at a time, and every artist represented will be in attendance—offering shoppers the wonderful opportunity to buy pieces directly from the artist who created them. The show is open to the general public. Show and ticket information can be found at www.oneofakindshowny.com Now in its 77th year, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a must-see event in New York City. Until December 30, visitors will see snow fall, the glow of fireworks, and the Rockettes debut new numbers as part of this year’s spectacular celebration. Tickets range from $42 to $105. www.radiocitychristmas.com The WaMU Theater at Madison Square Garden will be the backdrop for Wintuk, a Cirque du Soleil production now in its third year in New York, which tells of the heartwarming winter tale of a boy’s quest for snow in a land called Wintuk. The show includes acrobatics, theatrical effects, and memorable songs. The show plays until January 3. Tickets are from $40 to $220. www.cirquedusoleil.com/wintuk Christmas in the Rockefeller Center is one of the most popular draws for holiday visitors from around the world. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a magnet for praise in a city filled with wonders. The annual event has drawn attention since its first appearance in 1933. This year, the tree illuminates on December 2 and will stay lit until January 7. Perusing the decorated storefront windows of major department stores is a favourite pastime for visitors descending upon New York City during the holiday
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season. Bloomingdales, Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor and Macy’s all get spruced up with beautiful themed windows that awe visitors year after year. New York City Ballet, located at Lincoln Center, will present one of the holiday season’s favourite productions, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™. The production will take place until January 3. This ballet is a magical experience filled with adorable children, marching toy soldiers, a glowing one-ton Christmas tree, mischievous mice, crystalline snowflakes, the Land of Sweets and some of the most glorious dancing the city has to offer. Whether it is a family tradition or a once-in-a-lifetime visit, this classic ballet is sure to please. Tickets range from $20 to $215. www.nycballet.com The Big Apple Circus celebrates its 32nd
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Anniversary season this year. They will present an all-new show under its famous Big Top tent at Lincoln Center. Performances take place through January 18, 2010. A scene from Macy’s Christmas windows is part of the performance. There will be two performances on Christmas Day and one on Christmas Eve. Renowned Canadian director Michel Barette returns for his seventh collaboration with the Big Apple Circus. Tickets range from $28 to $66. www. bigapplecircus.org In Staten Island, Candelight Tours will take place on Saturday, December 12 and Saturday December 19. See 300 years of holiday traditions come alive while experiencing the music, tastes and sounds of Historic Richmond Town at night, which will be lit by candles, oil lamps and the hearth. Tours begin at 4:50 p.m. and cost $20 per person, $10 for children 12 and under; pre-paid reservations required. Call (718) 351-1611, ext. 281 for tour times and reservations. www.historicrichmondtown.org In Brooklyn, the borough comes alive for the holidays with the Lights of Dyker Heights. Something truly to behold, the spectacle attracts 100,000 visitors during the holiday season. Located between 83rd and 86th Streets from 11th to 13th Avenues, adjacent to Bay Ridge, this over-the-top display is something that should not be missed. dkyerheights.com In Queens, the Queens Historical Society presents the Annual Historical Holiday House Tour. This eagerly anticipated guided trolley tour includes stops at five museums and historic sites, including the Queens Historical
Society at the Kingsland Homestead, the Quaker Meeting House, Flushing Town Hall, Voelker-Orth Museum, and Lewis H. Latimer House. A local historian will narrate the ride to each site on the tour. Each site will have various holiday activities for the whole family. The houses will be festively decorated and serving holiday refreshments, and Visitors will have access to all current exhibits at each site. The tickets can be reserved at any of the sites, or may be purchased at the door. Admission is $10 for adults, and $5 for children under 12. www.queenshistoricalsociety.org For more information on visiting this magical city, visit www.nycgo.com.
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