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Editor’s Letter As the mercury rises in the thermometer, things are hotting up in the offices of Lifestyle Monthly with all our exciting events planned. Not least, we have an exclusive interview with the pukka Jamie Oliver who, if you go to his website, will discover that he isn’t giving interviews to anyone until the autumn due to his busy schedule. However when Lifestyle Monthly put in a request to his people, we were delighted and very privileged to discover Jamie would love to be in our magazine, proving once again, that we are the number one lifestyle magazine for the region.

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As the holiday season descends on us, I am currently packing up the family and going on our first long haul road trip- to Devon. As you read this I shall be staying at the beautiful resort of Woolacombe Bay, and finding out why it attracts so many people from the North West. A full report will be in next month’s issue. Fingers crossed that the weather will be kind to us. Also this month we welcome the ICAP Tennis tournament to Calderstones Park in Liverpool and give a warm welcome to tennis legend, John McEnroe, who has an interview in this issue. We have printed extra copies to hand out at the tennis tournament and so look out for us! Also this month, the Echo Arena plays host to Mamma Mia; The international tour stops off in Liverpool for three weeks so make sure all you dancing queens get your tickets and don’t miss out. Lifestyle Monthly continues to be at the cutting edge of everything new and exciting in the region- we recently had a ticket for the hottest event of the season- the exclusive VIP fashion show for Philip Armstrong. Which leads me to our exciting announcement of the second Lifestyle Fashion Week. Following last year’s huge success, which attracted the attendance of Rafa Benitez, Alex Curran and supermodel Sophie Anderton, we are expecting a stellar event this year at the Lifestyle Fashion Week. It takes place 19-23 October and we have lots of designers and fashion companies on board ready to exhibit their stunning collections. A top celebrity end of show party is planned for the Saturday night, hosted by my good friend, the talented Rick Vaughn- who else could do such a fabulous job? Expect more news on this next month, including how you can buy tickets, but in the meantime you can follow us on facebook- did you know we have more fans than any other Liverpool magazine? Thank you, as always, to everyone who supports us. Have you checked out our new website? www.lifestylemonthly.co.uk You can now book advertising online and also advertise not only in the magazine but also on our website. And a dvd of our fabulous Lifestyle Monthly Awards is there for everyone to view. Finally, if the sunshine has made you think about moving into the city, why not contact our good friends at Citylets Liverpool, who will find you the perfect city centre pad. Have a lovely month, enjoy the sunshine and keep in touch with us via our website forum. Amanda Moss, editor

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Contents 6

News and events

Jamie Oliver The celebrity chef talks exclusively to Lifestyle Monthly

Liverpool ICAP International Tennis Tournament chats to John McEnroe

Jade Ainsworth Our fabulous fashionista columnist

Fashion Style Clinic special

Restaurant reviews

Mamma Mia comes to Liverpool

Creamfields and an interview with superstar DJ Eddie Halliwell

Wirral Kaleidoscope What's hot across the water

Social Style who's been partying and where

Rick Vaughn The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily the opinions of the editor and we accept no liability for the views expressed by Rick Vaughn

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Celebrity Interview

Jamie Oliver

The “pukka” chef talks about his life and love ahead of his new restaurant which opens in Liverpool One on June 14th. According to his website, the extremely busy and talented chef is not giving any interviews until the autumn, but fortunately he agreed to chat exclusively to Lifestyle Monthly.... in an interview with Amanda Moss

Tell us about your latest venture, Jamie’s Italian. Jamie’s Italian is a life’s dream really. Many years ago, when i was just starting out in tv, I promised my mentor, Gennero Contaldo, that one day i would have him as my partner in a brilliant restaurant serving beautiful, authentic Italian food. Three years ago we started talking about it properly. We launched the first couple of restaurants at the height of the recession but I had faith in the British public because I knew that they would appreciate great food and great service. And so far I have been really humbled by the fact that we have queues outside our restaurants most nights of the week.

Why have you chosen Liverpool to open? Liverpool is a wonderful, wonderful city. Lovely people, loads of history, one of the great cities in the world. I can’t wait to open there.

What can we expect in terms of menu, food etc? The menu changes every few months as we put seasonal stuff on there, although we do keep certain favourites on the menu like chicken cooked under a brick and flash steak. What we have basically done is taken a £40 meal and done it for £20, but that’s not because we have sacrificed quality- quite the opposite. We have got pretty much the best of what our suppliers can offer us. We have got exclusive rights to certain foods so no-one else can source them. Simply, we aim to be the best on the high street in terms of food and service. But don’t take my word for itcome in!

You seem to be constantly working and coming up with new ideas, are you a workaholic? Not at all, at the beginning of each year we plan my diary and six weeks of holiday for me and the family go in straight away. I don’t know that many other chefs that get that much holiday. The rest of the time, yes, I do work hard and I am always coming up with ideas but then I am constantly inspired by new things.

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When you first did the Naked Chef did you ever imagine it would be so successful?

felt comfortable in. The Queen, I was told, would not mind if I did not wear a tie.

Never. My ambition was to one-day own a little restaurant somewhere in the country where I could settle down and create beautiful food.

Is it true that Jennifer Anniston flew you over to cook a dinner party for her?

Can you name any life- changing events that have happened to you in your career? Having children, I think, because it focused my attention on what we feed our children and it is that which led to School Dinners, Ministry of Food and more recently To Huntington, West Virginia where I have been filming a series for American TV.

How do you like to relax? Same as everyone else really, on the sofa with a movie cuddled up to Jools or playing with the kids at the weekends. Or having mates round for a good night with great food and wine.

What is your proudest achievement in your career so far? School Dinners and Fifteen. School Dinners is nowhere finished as a project and I am still dipping in and out of it. But to get so much money from the government when we had been told there wasn’t any- amazing! And that was people power action because 271,000 signed the petition that I took to Downing Street. And Fifteen was another proud moment because when you see young people who’ve had the roughest start in life and they get an opportunity to train at fifteen and they blossom- it’s a wonderful thing.

When you set out to change school dinners did you ever imagine it would have such an impact on society? I hoped it would but without the support of those people who signed the petition and also a lot of friends in the media, it wouldn’t have had such an impact. But school is really only part of the problemhome is where the real issues lie, which is why i did ministry of food. If you saw that series you’ll remember we set up a centre in Rotherham offering cooking classes. That centre is now fully booked for the next three months and people who go to the classes say it has changed their lives. There’s now another centre opening in Bradford and one in Leeds and other councils are looking at opening them too.

What is your favourite meal you like to cook? I don’t really have one because it’s always changing. I love spicy food so at the moment I’m into spicy pastes and marinades on meat, but it will be something different next month when the summer fruit and veg start to come through.

What was it like being awarded an MBE? It was brilliant although the media spoiled it a bit by having a go at me for not wearing a tie. The thing is, that I phoned up and asked what the dress code was and they told me to come in whatever I

She did. It was Brad’s 40th and I flew over with one of my apprentices from Fifteen to cook his birthday dinner. He had all my books, which was a bit strange, but we have become good friends since.

How did that feel? Very special. The apprentice from Fifteen couldn’t believe it. Two years ago he was nicking cars and now he’s flying to Los Angeles to cook for Brad Pitt!!

Do you prefer working in the US or the UK? The UK is my home and I love it here but travel is always good to broaden the horizons.

How difficult do you find juggling your work with your home life? I’m lucky because Jools is a great mum and I know that during the week when I’m working, the kids are happy and fed and do their homework. Then at the weekends, I take over and Jools gets to chill out a bit.

Congratulations on expecting number 4. I expect everyone is asking you if you are hoping for a boy? I actually don’t mind at all. I’m secretly a bit scared about having a boy now because at least with girls I know where I am. And also, I’m getting close to having a whole netball team.

What do you teach your kids about healthy eating? I don’t really teach it, as such. We eat well anyway so it’s just a question of them knowing about food. The two older kids love food anyway and love getting involved in cooking. The other day I had

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I see myself as a chef really, not a celebrity. It seems like everyone you see on tv who has been in a kitchen these days is a celebrity chef

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my mate, Andy, round for dinner and I asked him to go out and get me some rosemary. He came back with some old weed because he had no idea what rosemary looked like so I had to send Poppy out to get some because she knows all the herbs in the garden.

What do you think of the term “celebrity chef?” and how do you see yourself? I see myself as a chef really, not a celebrity. It seems like everyone you see on tv who has been in a kitchen these days is a “celebrity chef”.

What are your plans for the next 12 months? I’m just working on a new book and tv series for the autumn at the moment plus coming up with some summer recipes for the Jamie’s Italian menu. I’m also working on lots of stuff for my magazine.

Where do you like to holiday? We tend to go skiing once a year but in the summer we tend to stay at home in Essex because we can really get away there. If my team know I’m on holiday, they don’t bother me.

What 5 essential things should be in everyone’s fridge/cupboard? It’s hard to pick just five but I’d go for tinned tomatoes, dried pasta, good olive oil, garlic and lemon... Also chilli if I’m allowed to push it to six ingredients.

Do you go out to eat in other restaurants and do you find yourself criticising the food? I do go out to other restaurants but I’d never criticise the food because I know how hard it is to work in the kitchens at a big restaurant and every chef has their own unique take on recipes. But usually in the uk, when I go out to eat, I go to places that I know will be good.

What food would you ban in the uk? I don’t think I’d ban anything. Instead, I would improve education about food because then everyone could make informed decisions about what they eat. Fast food once in a while as a treat – fine. But just not every day.

What has been the best invention in the kitchen to date? The speed peeler. I use mine every day. It’s only a very basic, cheap little bit of kit £3-£5 or so – but it’s brilliant.

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I showed my husband my biceps the other day and he said, “Blimey, they’re almost as big as mine.” Er, not quite but there is definitely some improvement in that department. Lewis has upped the exercise regime to ensure I am completely incapable of compiling a syllable, never mind a sentence after a workout with him any more for lack of breath. Boxing is the way forward, he says. Fortunately I have some mega pink boxing gloves in the back of my wardrobe from the time I took up kick boxing for all of five minutes which instills new enthusiasm into the workout. Which consists of the following: Punching “ones and twos” for 20 followed by 30 squats, followed by 20 more punches, then 25 squats, followed by more punches…. You get the idea. A day later my arms are so sore I find it difficult to push the pram but hey, no pain, no gain, right? I can’t believe I have proved everyone wrong, not least myself, that I am still going to see Lewis three times a week. Sometimes I have to question my sanity. It’s hard juggling work,

the kids and the gym but the appointments with my personal trainer have turned into an important factor into my weekly routine. (And stopped me meeting for latte breakfasts with friends and colleagues, which no doubt has helped my weight loss). If you are looking to change your body shape, without going under the knife it’s the safest way. And arguably less painful. Lewis is more than a personal trainer, he is a life coach and qualified nutritionist. He can advise you on your diet for all aspects of health and wellbeing. While he pushes my body to the extreme, I feel safe in his hands. There is no better person I would recommend. So back to the training – this morning’s hellish workout was press ups on one leg, yes, one leg!!! There’s nothing dignified about it. As I fall about all over the mat, huffing and puffing Lewis has a smug look on his face. Is he enjoying causing me such discomfort. “It’s great, isn’t it?” he beams. When I have finished, when my face resembles a small beetroot, he asks me if I am ok. What do you think?

Lewis Within the health & fitness industry there are many myths and bogus claims from so called experts. So I would like to take this opportunity to put to bed some of the ridiculous claims I hear about and to answer some familiar questions on health, fitness and weight loss. Is fat bad for us? No – Fat is a vital fuel source that is necessary to our survival. The confusion comes from medical professionals telling us to avoid fats as they clog the arteries and give us heart disease. Trans and hydrogenated fats will clog up the arteries and yes give us heart disease. This basically comes from junk food, alcohol and smoking. Fats contained in organic nuts, fish and meat are completely fine! So healthy fats in the foods just mentioned are good and poor fats in junk are NOT good. Is cereal healthy? No – Cereal is not healthy although they claim to be. Just because they are full of fiber or contain vitamins or do not have any added salt does not make them healthy. The truth is cereal’s are a highly processed food which most contain high amounts of salt and

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sugar and we have been led to believe they are healthy, this is down to the amount of millions spent on clever marketing. So don’t be fooled by advertising, for more info go to www.elitefitnessconsultants.co.uk click on the articles page and read the article on cereal, it will make you think again before buying these so called healthy breakfasts. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Yes – This really is the most important meal. If you have your evening meal at 7.30pm and then skip breakfast and don’t eat lunch till 12.30 then you have a huge gap of 17 hours of your day without food which leaves you with 7 hours left to binge as you will be starving. Eat regularly, breakfast 8am, lunch 12pm, snack 3pm and evening meal 7.30pm this gives you a good 12 hours nourishment and energy throughout the day and will stop you from

If you want to find out more on what to do for exercise then visit my website www.elitefitnessconsultants.co.uk and go to the exercise library page or if you wish to book in for a free exercise session then contact me on 07771 533 408 or lewis@elitefitnessconsultants.co.uk

caving sugar and reaching for coffee. A couple of glasses of wine each night won’t do any harm? No – It will cause plenty of harm, it will, over time, lower your immune system leaving you open to illnesses, produce fatty deposits around your liver and slowly reduce your livers ability to function. If you are unsure of what this fantastic organ does then Google – “what does the liver do”. So put the wine down and reach for the water. If I do 1000 stomach crunches a day will I get a flat stomach? No – Trying to reduce body fat from one area of the body by exercising that area will not get rid of the fat. Fat does not turn into muscle so you are wasting your time doing this. The key is to eat healthy, live a good & active lifestyle and exercise 3-4 times a week using total body exercises and not just individual areas body parts.

Liverpool’s top sporting event The ICAP International Tennis Tournament

s one of the key warm ups to Wimbledon, the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament is the only tournament of its kind, currently the largest exhibition event in Europe making it a must for ATP, WTA and legend players.

Liverpool’s top sporting event, the TraditionICAP Tennis Tournament returns for its 9th year at Calderstones Park in Allerton from Wednesday 16 June- Sunday 20 June

The tournament has attracted some of the world’s best players and this month is no exception. John McEnroe chats about his excitement about coming to Liverpool to play…..you cannot be serious!!!! In an interview with Alan Jackson from BBC Radio Merseyside, John talks about his passion for tennis and his hopes for inspiring the next generation of tournament winners. John McEnroe started playing tennis when he was eight years old and soon began competing in national junior tournaments. He believes the earlier you start, the better.

He said “I’ve always felt that the more opportunities we give our kids to play the game, the better athletes they’ll be in the sport, although it has been frustrating for me because over 30 years it became a big obsession.”

So why is the UK not so good at introducing a lot more tennis players to win top titles?

John said, “The kids when they are young like to be with friends and play other sports, especially team sports and they gravitate towards that. Tennis is not an easy game to pick up, takes a while to learn the intricacies and that takes time. You have got to really give kids the opportunities and in a lot of places the facilities have closed up. It’s hard for kids to be kids and deal with growing up. Plus where I live in the States, the courts are too big and the developers have put in office space instead.”

How young should you start to play tennis if you want to be a professional player?

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“Well I started when I was eight and a half but some start a lot earlier. You should certainly do it before 10 if you looking for them to be professional players. A good school which encourages the sport should be used as a tool but kids have to want to do it at that age. It’s a very athletic sport, they have to want to run from 1 side of the court to another. Having a passion for this is something you can spot at a pretty young age but you can’t force it on kids too young.” Over 3000 youngsters are expected at Calderstones park this month for the ICAP International Tennis Tournament. It is one of the most successful tournaments in Europe and John is looking forward to being there. He said, “This is such a success and to hold it in a public park is exciting. Liverpool has made it great and accessible to everyone, especially children and it is something that should be followed up. Hopefully there are programmes out there that will get the kids to play. He added, “We have been extremely fortunate to get star names like Navratilova, Bjorg – As you get older you get a better prospective of what you can do and you realise just because you did a good job it is nice to give something back. I have been lucky to see things we never would have seen had we not the opportunities we had and it is nice to try and instill some desire in others.” Of his famous outbursts John said, “I gathered many new fans because of outspoken ways, but that is me and that is what drives me on. I enjoy tennis, I have been playing professionally for 30 years now and getting out and practicing is what you have to do to be a success. I look at tennis in the USA and it should be better than it is, it is a great sport and so the least I can do is try and instill excitement in other people who want to play it. I care and am passionate about the game and is up to me to visit schools and teach kids about the sport- they have the opportunity to play and they can be great athletes. John McEnroe is a sporting legend that will be made very welcome in Liverpool, that is guaranteed. Of that John said, “I came and played about 20 years ago but I didn’t get to see any of the city. When I play, I play my best and don’t think about anything else, and the last time I was here I think I was on my way to Wimbledon. This time though I would like to try and see a bit more of the city and where the Beatles came from. I don’t know when I will get the chance again.”

ROYAL CHARITY TO PLAY A PART AT THE LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT Tradition-ICAP Liverpool International Tennis Tournament, can reveal that The Prince’s Trust will be its new official charity. Northern Vision, the sports and event management company behind the event, has secured a partnership with The Prince’s Trust, which will see revenue generated for the charity through a series of initiatives leading up to and throughout the tournament. Some of these include a pro-am game with an ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) world ranked player, which will be auctioned off to the highest bidder next year as well as gift aid envelopes on tables within the hospitality area. The Prince’s Trust strives to help young people by giving practical and financial support to those who need it most. It provides development through training, skill building and personal guidance to enable young people to move into work, education or training. Anders Borg, Tournament Director of Liverpool International Tennis Tournament, said: “The Prince’s Trust is such a fantastic charity and we are so pleased that it is going to be the official charity of the tournament next year. It has a similar ethos in helping and developing young people and we wanted to support the charity and raise as many funds as possible to ensure its excellent work can continue to benefit the young people of Merseyside and beyond.” “The tournament has established itself as one of the highlights of the sporting calendar in the north-west and we are so pleased to be affiliated with such a prestigious high profile event. We hope that our close involvement with the tournament will not only raise awareness of the fantastic work that The Prince’s Trust conducts across the North–West but also generate new channels of support.”

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Hi my name is Jade Ainsworth. I am a lingerie, swimwear and fashion model from Liverpool who has got a passion for fashion! I am your new fashionista columnist for Lifestyle Monthly. Each month I will be at hand to keep you updated with new fashion tips, bargains and how to get the key look and style you are after.

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Over the past few weeks I have been searching the high street for some holiday essentials, and to be honest, I was struggling. The usual Top Shop, Miss Selfridge and Zara were not living up to their usual expectations but I was quite relieved when I popped into Monsoon and Accessorize. There I found some gorgeous bikinis, kaftans and maxi dresses and they were all quite reasonably priced. I got this great black and white maxi dress from New Look for a bargain price of £18. I teamed it up with some fab accessories and got a great look for the day. I also bought this gorgeous sequin swimsuit for £30.

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5 minutes with Jade.... What are your passions? My job; I enjoy and love every aspect of my work, the people that I meet as a part of it and also the opportunities that have come my way. I am also very passionate about fashion. I could look at clothes every single day without getting bored, but all this is secondary after my family. What is the best thing in your life? The best things in my life are my fiancé and my daughter. They make my life complete. How important is family to you? My family are the most important things in my life. We are all very close. I don't think a day goes by that I don't speak to my Nan and Granddad. I very rarely go anywhere without my mum, she is not just my mum she is my best friend and role model who I really look up to. As a family we all make the time to spend together every week. Tell us who your favourite designers are? There are some fantastic designers around at the moment that catch my eye, but one who stands out for me and designs a lot of my outfits for special events is Mark Melia. Whether it is an opening of a restaurant or an awards ceremony he will make me something fantastic. Another place where I always find unique pieces is a fairly new boutique in Liverpool called Style Clinic. It has been open 16

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for about 18 months now but if I’m looking for something a bit different ill take a trip there. You can normally find something there to suit everybody and the girls are so friendly and really help you achieve the look that you are after.

the city to keep my eye out for any key fashion pieces. I’ll then go home and cook a nice dinner for the 3 of us and I try to get an early night although it never works out. On the odd night I will go to an event if something is on that takes my fancy.

What is your style? I think I have quite a unique style. I’m not really a winter girl as my mum has always told me I don't wear black well! I tend to pick the brighter colours so the summer is more a season for my style. For the day time I tend to wear jeans with kaftans or tunic tops and maxi dresses and for an evening I tend to go for a more glamorous look.

Tell us about your role in Fashion Week? I am thrilled to be part of Fashion week. At the moment I am helping organise the week along with the talented and dedicated editor of the magazine Amanda Moss and our great sales guy Lee Hagan. We are in the process of getting sponsorships, designers, models, makeup artists and everything else to make this the best yet. Last year the event took Liverpool by storm but this year is going to be bigger and better! The week commences on the 19th October for 5 nights with 2 shows per day. I am hosting the event Tuesday - Friday and a good friend of mine Rick Vaughn from Radio City will be hosting the Saturday where I will be modelling for designer Mark Melia in the celebrity show and then we will be closing the event with an amazing after party.

If you had £100 left in your purse what would you spent it on? That's a difficult one! I would probably take my family for our usual meal to Jumbo city in china town or go to San Carlo for a meal. Tell us about a typical day in your life? I tend to get up really early with Jaz, between 6.00 and 6.30. We make a fruit juice and have some breakfast, I will normally drop Jaz at nursery and go to the gym for a couple of hours then get ready and go to work, whether it be a job for Littlewoods, a photo shoot for a designer, a day at Hairfields, our own salon where I do the accounts or a little shop around

What beauty tip can you share with us? I try to drink plenty of water and have regular exercise as well as having a well balanced diet and lots of sleep. I also have my nails done every 2 weeks, my hair and spray tan every week.

The Fabulous Collection at Style Clinic the Boutique Call in and see the savviest stylists in the region...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY NIKKI AT MODELWORX MODEL: JADE AINSWORTH

ON LOCATION AT STYLE CLINIC, LIVERPOOL

Style Clinic’s advice:

Essen/al pieces for the summer; 1. Long co0on maxi, comfortable, looks chic, can be dressed up or down, great for holidays. Tip don’t think you have to be tall, it can actually add length as your not breaking up the top and bo0om.

Business partners Amanda Williams & Esther McAllister talk about their Style Clinic

2. Double denim is a big look, denim waistcoats, denim shirts with jeans, cropped, ripped, bleached. Whatever you fancy, keep it double.

Style Clinic opened it’s doors in April last year in the leafy suburb of Allerton, South Liverpool. Located above Toni & Guy on Allerton Road. It is fast becoming the place to be and since opening they have a loyal customer following already.

3. Harem pants. There is so much choice when it comes to Harem pants, from full on MC Hammer to the more subtle which can actually be really fla0ering and super comfortable. Again can be worn with flip flops or a wedge, or even a heel can work great with some of the more dressy pieces. Tip always do fi0ed top, don’t add volume on top and bo0om.

They sell a diverse range of ladies designer clothing, shoes and jewellery, sourcing their brands from across the globe, visi/ng Paris and London regularly. Founder, Amanda said, “I think our success so far is due to our wide selec/on of looks and styles and our excep/onal customer service. Both myself and my business partner, Esther are real ‘gabbers’ and love styling and mee/ng new people. Therefore it is not unusual for our customers to spend hours in the store, trying on the en/re collec/on!“ She added, “Our reputa/on is paramount, as long as the customer enjoys the experience and gets a good vibe for the store, that’s great, as when she’s ready to shop, hopefully Style Clinic will be her ﬁrst choice. “We appeal to everyone, From the 18 year old girls to fashion conscious ladies in their 60’s. When asked who our target market is, I always explain age is not a factor, it’s more about personality. I am 40 and my business partner is 21!” Amanda has worked in fashion for over 20 yrs the la0er as an image consultant/ stylist. The combina/on of age, experience and personality is reﬂected in their collec/on. The Style Clinic customer wants high quality fashion forward clothing that is not available on the high street, but doesn’t want to pay high end designer prices.

“She is prepared to be diﬀerent and stand out from the crowd, “ explains Amanda. Style Clinic aims to help women of all ages look and feel their very best, regardless of size and budget. Price points start at £40 and go up to £450 for a full length evening dress. Their ranges tend to work loosely alongside their style personali/es which Amanda uses during a style consulta/on which are classic feminine, drama/c edgy, bohemian chic, and eﬀortless and natural.

She said, “Our USP is the truly personal one to one honest advice we give, along with our ever growing fashion forward collec/on. I am an experienced image consultant and stylist, therefore we oﬀer colour analysis and style and image make-overs too. “We know a lot of our customers by name and buy with our regulars in mind now. We are and will con/nue to bring labels to the city and beyond which are unheard of. When sourcing our products, the cloth, cut and ﬁnish is of utmost importance. Having managed Karen Millen for 7 years, and working with a good quality product, the eye is always on quality.” So what is the key piece to watch this summer then? Amanda said, “Our favourite piece for the summer has to be our beau/ful Spirit of Phoenix silk kimono jacket. They cost £250 and are worth every penny, hand painted, hand beaded appliqué in beau/ful colours. These jackets are truly stunning, they appeal to all ages and for all occasions. Worn with leggings and tube dress

for a real modern take, worn over jeans for a real boho look, worn over a simple shi dress for a more classic look or even on holiday around the pool with your bikini!! They are such a talking point and simply stunning! They are one size which fits an 8- 18 YES this is possible! And are available in 5 different colours. Amanda formed Style Clinic with her business partner, Esther, whom she met whilst doing a shoot for a magazine. Amanda said, “ She was a buyer, although she was young, I loved her sense of style and love of luxury, we got along really well, so when I decided to open the bou/que a er having my 3rd child I realised it would be tough on my own, so thought Esther might make the perfect business partner. Our combina/on of age and experience has been a great formula. We both bring totally different ideas to the table. We have an online store too, which my husband created and looks a er, we are currently selling to Europe on a regular basis and have had sales from as far as New York and Chicago. Which is unbelievable really for a li0le bou/que on Allerton Rd. We’ve come a long way during the last 12 months and hope the next 12 will be as exci/ng as the last”.

4. Playsuits and jumpsuits, there is so much choice, playsuits for the under 30’s and full length jumpsuit for anyone else. Don’t think’ I did a jumpsuit ﬁrst /me round can’t do them again’. You are not gonna look like a throw back from the 70’s if you choose wisely. We sold a black chiﬀon wide leg with delicate frill on the top to a 70yr old lady!!!! And believe you me she looked amazing! Labels we sell:

Ash footwear - fabulous Italian brand

Darling - feminine pre0y with a vintage feel

Supertrash - L.A fashion forward mix of edgy, feminine clothing

Bolongaro Trevor - founders of ALL SAINTS – edgy, very London, Strong Alexander MQueen inﬂuences

Ella Luna - Parisian feminine fashion forward evening wear

Anoushka G couture - truly

beau/ful evening gowns

Desigual - Spanish vibrant, colourful jersey, knit, denim with fabulous brocade coats

Andre Ungarra$o - Flamboyant

Brazilian clothing including Ka ans and poncho’s

Bibi Al Haja - Silver jewellery with love, peace and religion being their inspira/on Jovonna - Saturday night dresses, worn by Pixie Lo0 and many other celebs

The Noble House

Restaurant & Food

Itʼs always been fashionable to compare restaurants to theatre. Each establishment has a cast (the chef, the waiting staff, the patrons) and an intricately designed, carefully lit stage (the dining room). The meal unfolds in three acts (appetizer, entrée, dessert), often with a musical score playing in the background, and the price of admission, when drinks have been included, often exceeds that of a Broadway show. The theme of The Noble House is of an upmarket New York diner. It belongs to the same family as Alma de Cuba. I have been to The Noble House for networking events and business meetings after dark so I was impressed by the decor in its full daylight glory. Tall ceilings, gigantic windows and huge booths were inviting. Situated in a grade II listed building that was in a former life a private bank and internally now features a "new deco" design concept, with a Barlas Baylar designed chandelier suspended over a 16 foot long solid oak dining table, this venue really delivers.

On a rare lunch date with the husband and baby we were made to feel as welcome as the business diners. The manager, John, introduced himself to us and brought a high chair for the baby as we sat down and wasted no time in talking us through the menu. Thereʼs a breakfast menu, served from 7.30am to 10am. For lighter snacks thereʼre sandwiches and toasties. Though judging by the size of the portions there was nothing small about them. There are burgers, salads, steaks and sharing platters of ChateauBriand Steak or Lobster.

The Noble House Heywood Building 5 Brunswick Street Liverpool 0151 236 53 46 www.thenoblehouse.co.uk

The fish can be served in three ways- traditionally seasoned with pepper and olive oil and served with a home made Hollandaise sauce, alternatively you can have it cooked in a sesame dressing with Asian green shoots and sushi noodles. Or you can have it cooked in a casserole of shellfish. As it was lunchtime I did not want a heavy meal so opted for the cauliflower soup to start which was so delicious I was tempted to ask for a second bowl. (The baby devoured most of it, especially the battered cheesy florets in the middle- yum) For mains I chose the seared Marlin, a meaty fish served with the delicious Hollandaise sauce. I was actually taken aback by how good it was. My husband had the Moroccan inspired dish, Tagine of Herdwick Lamb served with Chickpeas, which he enjoyed immensely.

For desert I had a gorgeous, traditional chocolate sundae, an infusion of ice cream, chocolate brownies, cream and caramel wafers. And just to ensure I got to taste everything, we also took home a slither of toffee cheesecake.

If The Noble House were a theatre it would receive a standing ovation and an encore. With so many eateries in the city, this establishments stands out as an unpretentious yet warm place to dine. The quality of the food is spectacular. It ticks all the boxes – child friendly, outstanding service and, most of all, tasty and wholesome food. It is on my list as one of my favourite places now.

ham, but then decided on the warm bruschetta with mozzarella and crème fraiche.

The James Monro 69 Tithebarn Street, Liverpool L2 2EN www.thejamesmonro.com The James Monro is one of the most comfortable settings for a restaurant that I have been to in a long while. The gastropub on Tithebarn Street, serves traditional English food on large plates with generous sized portions. After a morning of shopping, we sunk bank into the luxurious leather armchairs and enjoyed a quiet drink in the peaceful surroundings. As a fan of tall ceilings, original features and large sash windows, The James Monro felt home from home. The lunch menu, which we had, offer 2 courses for a very reasonably priced £8.95. For starters I opted for the Mediterranean platter of buffalo mozzarella, sun-blushed tomato, home made humus and dread. (I asked for the olives to be left off the plate). My friend was interested in the rustic homemade soup of the day, which was pea and

For mains I had a delicious rump steak, cooked through to the middle, as I prefer it, but without drying the meat out, which in itself is an art. The Monro delivered the dish perfectly, served in a delicious red wine sauce and hand cut chips, which were a little too salty for my liking. My friend ate the pan-fried salmon fillet with horseradish beets and a lovely cous cous accompaniment. It smelled divine. Not usually opting for three courses at lunch, we felt we wouldn’t be able to give the James Monro a proper review without sampling their deserts. Each course offers five or six choices and the menu comes on one page which I prefer as you don’t spend ages trawling through endless options. So with the desert menu on offer, what was a girl to have? The homemade cocoa chocolate and Spanish orange tart seemed appealing, as did the lemon and ginger spice cheesecake with a ginger nut base. However we both decided on the sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream. It was very, very tasty. Having eaten more than I would normally, we stumbled out of the restaurant thoroughly stuffed and content. You definitely get value for money here and everything tastes freshly cooked- I would just ask the chef to go easy on the salt next time.

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LUNYA Lunya is Liverpool’s latest addition of fine eateries and offers a Catalonian fusion of Spanish and British meals from the deli and restaurant.. There’s an extensive menu which takes a while to digest but what is noticeable is that by each dish there is a suggestion of wine to accompany the meal. It’s a nice touch. We were booked in for 7.30pm when the restaurant was almost empty, yet it took us 50 minutes from ordering to receiving our starter. By that time other diners had filled the space and though my friend and I were enjoying a great conversation, we noticed that people who had arrived after us were getting their dishes before us, which was mildly irritating. The restaurant itself doesn’t have the “wow” factor, it is clean, the staff are friendly however one nice feature was the plasma TV screen on the back wall downstairs which featured the busy kitchen- so you could keep an eye on the chefs preparing your food. Given that it was a Spanish restaurant it would have been nice to see some more Mediterranean influence in the décor. It was a welcome sight when the food did eventually arrived. We had the Roasted Almonds tapas, served in a small terrine pot with chilli flakes and Maldon salt. My friend ordered a char grilled rib eye with chips and was presented with an enormous slab of meat cooked to her perfection. I opted for a mixed Catalan salad which was lovely- just the right blend of tuna, egg and light dressing.

Il Forno

132 Duke Street, East Village, Liverpool L1 5AG 0151 709 4002, www.ilforno.co.uk

LUNYA 18 College Lane Liverpool One L1 3DS

On the side we had a selection of tapas – chicken strips coated in small pieces of potato and lightly fried.. So good that we ordered a second plate! We also had homemade meatballs and Lunya’s signature dish; Spanish omelette with Scouse, baked like a cake with pieces of minced lamb, cabbage, carrots, thyme and pepper. For desert I was presented with an enormous slice of Almond and chocolate cake which was amazing- moist and fluffy sponge with a light crust and chocolate topping. My friend had the chocolate and churros, which are Spanish biscuits and served with a hot chocolate fondue sauce which we can only describe as chocolate custard. All the dishes at Lunya are freshly prepared right down to the spices which are freshly picked and ground- you’ll find nothing in a packet in the kitchen. And despite a slow service to the meal, we couldn’t actually fault the food at all, It was delicious, edgy and tasty- so much so that we were one of the first customers to arrive and the last to leave. So impressed with the tapas was I that I even took a take away deli selection home to the husband. The bill came to £80 for the two of use, a reasonable price considering the amount of dishes we ordered. That’s the trouble with tapas though, you don’t know when to stop!

Il Forno on Duke Street is my favourite Italian restaurant, so when I was asked to go and review it, I leapt at the chance. And they didn’t disappoint. From the moment you enter and walk past the enormous dessert counter you feel like you are in Italy. The cakes are enticing and the ice cream, which is home made on the premises, looks fabulous and tastes even better. If you want to taste any of it, just ask and you’ll be given a spoon! All the staff are Italian, Head chef Paolo Cillo was born in Potenza, Southern Italy and discovered his passion for cooking at the age of 11. He later won a place at the prestigious Etoile Cookery School in Italy before being recruited to head chef at Il Forno. As a creature of habit I was persuaded to try different dishes to the usual orders in order to deliver a fresh approach to my review. The menu is enormous and takes a while to digest as there are so many options, all of which are available to take away. For starters I usually enjoy the bruschetta with creamed garden peas, buffalo mozzarella and parmesan. This time I opted for the Strascinati Con Mollica Di Pane. The unusual pasta, imported direct from Italy, looks like crisps but has the texture of dough and was served with sun dried tomatoes, pine kernels, breadcrumbs and anchovies.

For mains it had to be a pizza and with 28 varieties, it was a difficult choice. I settled on the Pizza Lionnese, tomato, mozzarella, tuna and onion and had a few extra anchovies thrown in. Il Forno specialises in pizzas, with their open oven sitting majestically down one side of the restaurant where you can see and smell them cooking. It is so important to get the base right- thin to the point of a wafer and crispy. Absolutely perfect and served on special plates which allow you to cut them easily. The portion size was enormous so after getting through half I took the rest home with me. To accompany it I had an Insalata Rucola E Parmigiano, a classic dish of rocket and parmesan shavings. The dressing of balsamic vinegar and olive oil comes on the side so you can add as much as you like. My colleague enjoyed the Risotto Con Zucca E Pancetta, a delicious risotto with pumpkin, pancetta and parmesan. There was no room for dessert but they insisted I took home some cheesecake and strawberries which tasted divine. The service in ll Forno is impeccable, the staff are friendly and clearly have a passion for food and are proud of the high quality of food they serve. The restaurant, firmly established for 5 years now, is well worth a 5 minute walk up from Liverpool One if you are looking for an exceptional, authentic Italian restaurant. It has won countless awards which they certainly deserve and should be proud of.

As the global smash hit, Mamma Mia arrives at the Echo Arena this month,

Lifestyle chats to one of its stars, Cameron Blakely Monthly

Cameron Blakely has been part of the International tour since it began five years ago and spoke to us from his hotel room in Switzerland. So how is it going? Yes, very well, the audience are definitely up for it. It is good to see everyone dancing in the aisles. Wait until you come to Liverpool and see their response! Oh I know, I canʼt wait. The show is very interactive, lots of clapping, singing and dancing, People tend to go a bit mad towards the end! What part do you play? I play Sam, the architect who comes back to the island to try and rekindle his love.

Is the stage adaptation like the movie? Pretty much so, the format is the same but there are a couple of songs here and there that have been changed.

Have you always been in the theatre? Yes, I started at the National Youth Theatre when I was 17. Previous to that I went to drama school which gave me good foundations. Then I played the Theatre Clwyd in North Wales. You have appeared in two movies, King Ralph and Splitting Heirs? Which do you prefer, live theatre or film? I am far more used to stage stuff. Filming is more scary, it takes a lot of people ages to set up a shot and so you have this horrible sense of responsibility to get it right. Theatre is far more relaxing and you get to engage with your audience.

Whatʼs the most difficult thing about being a good actor? You have to realise that you wonʼt get every part you audition for but you shouldnʼt be put off by that. I was very lucky in that both my parents are actors so I could talk to them about it. They taught me that if I didnʼt get a role it wasnʼt because I wasnʼt a good enough actor, it was because I was not the right image for them. Would you want your kids to go into acting? Well not really as itʼs far more competitive now, there are more people about. Unfortunately film stars get bums on seats.

What has been the best thing about being on the MAMMA MIA tour? Meeting my wife and getting married last year. I wasnʼt looking for love… sort of life imitating art!

The international tour of “MAMMA MIA” comes direct from a highly successful engagement in Switzerland.

Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBAʼs timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnsonʼs enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughterʼs quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her motherʼs past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago… With music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus, “MAMMA MIA!” has already been seen by more than 40 million people in over 190 cities across North America, Australia, Europe and Asia.

FOR PEACE OF MIND

there’s a new type of close protection security. Amanda Moss interviews Peace of Mind co-director, Ian Stoddart. Think of close protection security and people of a certain age will think of Kevin Costner in The Body Guard. The industry has come a long way from employing typical beefcake security men. While close protection may be required for different reasons, be it a family outing, company director or VIP celebrities, these security men and women employed for this role now take a much more sensitive and discreet approach to looking after their clients. Ian, a former soldier with Parachute Regiment for several years who was discharged with a knee injury, decided to put his skills to his own business and Peace of Mind was formed. Together with business partner and friend, David Almond, they offer security with a difference. Ian said, “The face of security is changing, I think people should modernise their company face. They should steer away from intimidating thug-like people on their front door, which automatically sets people on their defence, they should hire smart, presentable capable lads who have all the necessary training but have nothing to prove by looking like a bulldog.” “Our staff are fully trained and SIA licensed. They are keen martial artists and may not come across as big guys, but you wouldn’t want to confront them. They have the necessary skills, if and when required to deal with threatening situations but they chose non- hostility before brute force.” Peace of Mind offers security to all kids of businesses, from building sites to nightclubs and close protection. With regards to close protection, they offer a discreet service which enables their clients to go about their business without feeling the presence of their security, yet at the same time taking comfort in the knowledge that they are being protected. Ian says, “We offer drivers with cars to chaperone our clients to parties, business functions and even holidays if required. We have arrangements with some of Liverpool’s top clubs so that if our clients want to have a private party we can make a call and arrange for our clients to be admitted at any level of discretion, We have had enormous pop stars who have done concerts at the Echo Arena and then we have organised them to have a quiet drink in Liverpool. But you won’t know about it because the press won’t have a clue where we take them as our service is so private and subtle.”

Contact details: Ph Email 28

07762787364 info@peaceofmind-services.co.uk

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The benefits of using Peace of Mind are:

• A gentlemanly service

• 5 star treatment

• Confidentiality guaranteed It is these qualities why the company is call Peace of Mind. As Ian explained, “In this industry security should be expected. It’s not about following the client or standing on a door . It is all about thinking two steps ahead of the client and pre-empting situations and being prepared. Prevention is always better than cure and we value our discreet service because at the same time as providing the security, we don’t want our clients to feel concerned about anything. We do our job quietly yet efficiently so our clients can go about their routine without any worries.”

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Line Up Announced

This year Cream HQ have delivered arguably their biggest and best dance festival line up ever, securing a whole host of exclusive and fresh performances from the best of the best that dance music has to offer. DJ’s are once again brought to the forefront, and following last years lock out of the Cream Arena, global phenomenon D a v i d G u e t t a returns to make his M a i n S t a g e d e b u t on Saturday.

Back by demand the mighty T i e s t o returns e x c l u s i v e l y to K a l e i d o s c o p e ’ Main Creamfields, this time he hosts the ‘K Stage and will close out the festival on Sunday night. Another exciting and e x c l u s i v e addition to Saturday’s Main Stage is dance titan D e a d m a u 5 an artiste that has dominated dance floors across the globe as well as the airwaves, and swept the board at this year’s International Dance Music Awards. After 3 years of negotiations we are pleased to announce the return of the forefathers of electronica L e f t f i e l d who make their Creamfields debut and will be performing in the Cream Arena which this year has increased to a colossal 12,000 capacity! Continuing on the live tip we welcome back self proclaimed re-inventor of disco C a l v i n H a r r i s , who will be performing before T i e s t o ’ closing set on the Kaleidoscope Main Stage.

Cream Ibiza resident P a u l v a n D y k returns to host Sunday’s Cream Arena for an e x c l u s i v e performance to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of his Vandit label. Following 2 sell out shows at the legendary O2 Academy Brixton friends of the Cream family A x w e l l , S t e v e A n g e l l o and S e b a s t i a n I n g r o s s o aka the S w e d i s h H o u s e M a f i a return for a 3rd year to host their e x c l u s i v e arena, without doubt one of the most exciting arenas at Creamfields and if last years spectacle was anything to go buy, expect James Bond style production in abundance!

Techno fans are in for a real treat as R i c h i e H a w t i n revives his unique Detroit techno sound from the 90’s under his infamous moniker P l a s t i k m a n for this English festival debut. Continuing with all things Techno, S v e n V ä t h joins this years party for a 3 hour set joining forces with clubbing bible Mi xm ag P re s e n t s Mixmag to host an all new arena ‘M C o c o o n ’ , which promises to bring the hedonism of Ibiza and the coolness of Frankfurt’s Cocoon club to the fields of Daresbury. Creamfields are delighted to have B B C R a d i o 1 return this year for exclusive coverage throughout the event broadcasting an array of live music.

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DJ Superstar EDDIE HALLIWELL caught up with us before his gig at Creamfields

What is your style of music?

I describe my music as energetic, interactive and across the board.

How did you get into DJ-ing?

I got my first set of decks at 15 years old teaching myself to mix and scratch to hip hop. I then went to college and got a Diploma in Music Technology. My first gigs were in and around Manchester playing across the board musically, holding a residency at one club playing house and others playing, trance, techno and hard dance – this led on to residencies at superclubs such as Gatecrasher. I now play electronic music all over the world.

Did you ever imagine being so successful? I didn’t and never take it for granted.

Where is your favourite place to play?

I’ve played so many amazing places, but my favourites are probably Brazil and Ibiza.

Which place has the most memorable crowd?

Scotland and Ireland for being the loudest and Brazil for being the most up for it.

Do you prefer live DJ-ing or radio presenting?

Live DJing definitely - I love interaction with the crowd.

Who are the most promising acts for 2010? Joris Voorn, Jerome Isma-Ae and Marcus Schossow.

What do you listen to when you aren’t working?

To be honest I spend the majority of the time listening to dance music, but occasionally listen to the likes of The Killers and Kings of Leon.

How many records do you have in your collection?

I wouldn’t like to say - Between my digital music and my old vinyl, hundreds of thousands – there’s mountains of vinyl in my house.

What’s your biggest extravagance?

Property really, but I also can’t resist new gadgets!

What do you look forward to most about creamfields The crowd.

Is there a north/south divide when it comes to music/clubbing

I used to be aware of this when I first started to DJ, but as the events and scene has grown more people travel further to events – so there’s generally a good atmosphere everywhere now.

I got my first set of decks at 15 years old teaching myself to mix and scratch to hip hop. I then went to college and got a Diploma in Music Technology.

What are your plans for this summer?

Lots of globe-trotting, my Cream residency in Ibiza and plenty of festivals.

Where is your favourite place on earth?

Apart from home, I suppose a sunny beach somewhere.

What’s your favourite meal? I love Thai food.

What 3 things can you not leave home without? Clothes!! iPhone Mac laptop

The best thing in life is.........happiness www.eddiehalliwell.com

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l a r r i The W cope s o d i e Kal A moment with

Elaine St. John Elaine is the daughter of Football legend Ian St. John (The Saint), who played for Liverpool in the sixties. She lives in West Kirby on the Wirral and her work as a beauty therapist took her as far as Beverly Hills. And during the interview we even learned that she even used to be a Playboy Bunny… What at are your childhood memories? I used to go to Anfield to watch my Dad play and the man who showed us our seats always had a bag of sweets for me. Even today when I hear “…you'll never walk alone…” it raises the hair on the back of my neck.

Who is your perfect dinner date? I'm keeping it local… and it would be John Bishop. I just like men that can me make laugh.

The busy Wirral is the place to be. A peninsula with a very special touch and feel. Unique and extravagant but still down to earth. In our monthly Kaleidoscope feature we try to introduce you to local businesses and people who are helping to make this county so special.

Where would you take him for dinner? This must be “The Red Door” a new bar and restaurant in West Kirby. It's a very relaxed atmosphere there and the food is delicious. So for me this would be the perfect place to take him for a perfect dinner.

What is your proudest moment? Definitely the birth of my daughter. She is going to Brighton University this year and I will miss her so much.

Being in Beauty for so long, what's the best treatment you can recommend? Well, this must be the new cold laser system called Hialuronic Anti-Aging Laser. It's a revolutionary new system that restores the elasticity of your skin. It's the IT beauty treatment for celebrities.

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FLAVOUR of the MONTH Gusto – Bar and Restaurant in Heswall The word Gusto comes from latin and means just simply: taste. And if you enjoy a meal in this trendy Heswall based restaurant you know that this is just the perfect name for the place. Since they opened a few years ago Joe Hull , Manager of Gusto in Heswall, quickly established it as the place to chill out, meet friends and and enjoy food and drink in a relaxed yet elegant and vibrant atmosphere. Olive trees with sparkling fairy lights inside just gives it a special touch for evening diners and a welcoming bar area plus a spacious terrace with comfortable seats offer you the choice of having just a drink (we can recommend the bar staff as they just prepare the perfect Cosmopolitan!!!) or even a quick cappuccino outside if you just want to stop for a chat with your friend.

Gusto also offers a very reasonable one course lunch for just 8.95 pounds including a glass of wine or bottle of beer. The service from the whole team is outstanding so, this gives us enough reason to select Gusto in Heswall as our „flavour of the Month“ (GUSTO, Telegraph Road Heswall, 0151 348 4538) Please note that any restaurant voted by our team as flavour of the month automatically will be nominated for the prestigious Lifestyle Awards 2011, which will take place in Spring 2011 at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool.

Picture shows Ina Schmidt with friend Carley Stenson from Hollyoaks having a great evening at Gusto.

I used to be a Playboy Bunny years ago when they use to have the casinos in England. There is something sexy about putting on a corset and a pair of ears for work. Ha, ha!!

SPA of the MONTH FACE Your Beauty, Heswall

The Nuffield Health Team (left) and Rugby Mum’s (right) at the Fashion Show.

The reason why we chose this special little gem-spa in the middle of Heswall is easy: customer care is not only a printed word in a brochure – at FACE your Beauty it's lived and practised by every member of this highly trained beauty team.

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“FACE your Beauty” offers a wide range of latest beauty treatments including the fabulous Hialurox, Cold Laser System, which recently hit the celeb market in a storm and is just the anti-aging treatment to have. Hialurox, with its filler effect lifts wrinkles, restores the skin and shows brilliant results for facial (or body) rejuvenation. As it's a cold laser system, the 2hour facial is absolutely painfree, actually very relaxing and comforting, leaving your skin not only refreshed and glowing just after one treatment but also shows immediate effects in terms of scaring, wrinkle reduction and elasticity of the skin. Recently just available with injections this new cold laser technique is in our opinion the only painfree and most spectacular alternative to surgery and injections.

The British Red Cross Ball 2010 …don't miss it as only a few tickets are left. It will be held at the Hillbark Hotel&Spa, November 20th 2010. Lifestyle Monthly has been involved in this spectacular event since the first ball was held here on the Wirral back in 2008. Rumour has it that this year’s event will be even bigger and more spectacular. Call the British Red Cross on 0151

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EXTRA Points for “FACE your Beauty”: If you become a regular customer Donna Mackenzie, pictured above, and her team always gives you the extra service (eyebrow tint, manicure or nail-repair) for absolutely free. And: As the Spa is located in the same building as the trendy Hairdresser Tony&Guy they work in a partnership and spa customers get the fabulous discount of 20% for first visit. So we thought, that's worth making them our SPA of the month. For bookings and information call “FACE your Beauty” in Heswall: 0151 342 0228 / Information about Hialurox Cold Laser System also on special service line on: 07977 151 703 32

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Picture shows the Wirral Sponsors for this event

Social Style The relaunch of MODO in Liverpool. Sophie Ellis-Bexter performed a DJ set and Boudoir Boutique at Cavern Walks who treated guests to a spectacular fashion show. (left) Amanda Moss, Lisa and Fab Equizi from The Lip Doctor and Lee Hagan enjoy drinks, with Shobna Gulati (centre) and Coleen Rooney (right) at the Philip Armstrong Fashion show.

Mayoress of Wirral Kathryn Hodson (pictured here with Alex Wainwright from Boodles), was guest of honour at a lunch at Boodles, Lord Street, to celebrate the culmination of her year in office.

Established wedding and portrait photographers, John McCulloch and his stepson, Adam Kenrick, of ‘Studio 900’, hosted a launch event, to mark the opening of their second studio at Brimstage Hall. Guests, including Paul Burrell (former butler to Diana, Princess of Wales) and Miss Galaxy UK, Beth Greenha.

Liverpool’s new trendy Japanese restaurant and bar SAKURA launched with a huge bash, treating guests to a champagne reception and mouthwatering dishes from Robatayaki (charcoal) grill and Teppanyaki hotplate.

Coleen Rooney opened St Helens new Argos store on Bank Holiday Monday last month. The beautiful style icon and TV presenter promoted her exclusive jewellery range to many of her fans that had gathered for an autograph.

Heavenly Creature at the TK Maxx VIP launch party at TK Maxx. Liverpool event management and publicity consultancy SK Events launched TK Maxx’s brand new store on Church Street, Liverpool last night. Photography by Mark McNulty.

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"Due to a production problem, the horoscopes which appeared in the previous (May 2010) edition of Lifestyle Monthly were not those written by Gayna. We apologise for this error. Editor."

Sapporo Teppanyaki

Liverpool’s original teppanyaki restaurant

0151 705 3005 www.sapporo.co.uk

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spacious layout with large bar, lounge area and glass roof frontage contemporary and modern feel

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STUDIO2 at Parr Street offers a quiet retreat from the bustle of the city centre in an historic venue which was formerly a recording studio used by the likes of Coldplay and Take That.

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All three restaurant boast the same extensive menu using genuine Italian Products combined with fresh local produce of vegetables, meat and fish

Open weekdays 8am till late Open weekends 9am till late

The building houses a full working audio sound suite used by many leading top 20 recording artists as well STUDIO2, a spacious cafe bar serving fantastic food and drinks for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a wonderful relaxed atmosphere with wood interiors, flat screen TVs and plush, comfy sofas. There is live music in the evenings and the venue can be hired out for private and business events as well as private dining. First class service is guaranteed with a friendly smile! Studio2 Parr Street Studios 33-45 Parr Street Liverpool L1 4JN

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