win!
travel
for two at maison talbooth A fabulous
Vanilla visits the famous Italian destination
62 A romantic stay
50 lake garda
night’s stay for you and your partner at an exclusive Suffolk hotel
fashion
The trends on your high street this autumn...
17 Jackets 22 Autumn brights 28 orla kiely 7 Ooh-la-la!
53 car review
homes
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Sexy and glamorous
55 home STUFF
Latest news and products 56 Use it or lose it! Campaign to shop local 58 how to use an
interior designer 61 let there be lighting
9 Cool stuff
Contemporary lighting with style
11 fit stuff
beauty
people
Latest news and products
Street-cred gadgets for you or your man
39 LOVELY STUFF
(Yes, this could be you!) 34 ruthie henshall Returns to Suffolk to give a charity concert
40 no more frizz
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breast cancer
We speak to an inspirational survivor
44 if you've got flaunt it!
48 moving school
Tips on how to look after your best assets
How one Suffolk school is easing the transition
46 Street Styler
food
The street style of our favourite hairdresser
67 FOOD STUFF 71 Dining out
Reviews of the best in-town and out-of-town eateries. This issue: Aqua Eight and The Moorish Lounge
75 YES CHEF!
Venison Meatballs with red onion gravy from British Larder, Suffolk September /October 2010 Vanilla
43 tattoo removal What to do if you’ve fallen out of love with your tattoo?
14 Life after
Tasty and healthy local treats to try
80
Vanilla tries & tests the new Brasiliana hair smoothing treatment
75
44 What’s on
77 Your guide to local entertainment
Regulars 47 Mind matters
81 Stockists 82 The Last word Alesha Gooderham from Snape Maltings tells us about her East Coast life
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hello! ...and welcome to the second issue of Vanilla. We’ve been told you liked our first issue so here’s another one! It is packed with information and ideas – everything is available on your doorstep. ... and please tell the shops, restaurants and businesses that you saw them in Vanilla – we need them to know that we’re spreading the word about their great products and services. Remember to enter our competition on page 62 and you might win an exclusive, romantic overnight break at Maison Talbooth (pictured below) Also we have many Vanilla Reader Offers throughout, so check every page. Enjoy!
the Vanilla team
COMPETITION PAGE 62
Reproduction of images and artwork is forbidden. All information is believed to be correct at time of going to press. Vanilla Magazine and East Coast Publishing Ltd cannot accept liability or responsibilty for intellectual copyright infringement, inaccuracies or ommisions.
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Editorial Laura Hall Advertising Michelle Nicoll Products Hazel Sellers Fashion Styling Charlotte Nowosad Contributors Fiona Webster, Carson Black, Jane Williams, Cora Lydon, Sally Moore, Sylvaine Poitau, Tom Stroud, Mark Beuchet, Madalene BonviniHamel, Sam Hall, James Nicoll and Lady Cordelia. Thanks to All our friends, supporters and advertisers. NUMBER 2 Sept/Oct 2010 Front Cover Ruthie Henshall Photograph © Chicago Vanilla is published January, March, May, July, September and November. Printed by Micropress Ltd. Distributed by MG Distribution Produced by East Coast Publishing Limited, The Street, Holbrook, IP9 2QS Advertising Tel: 07837 792314 advertising@vanilla-magazine.co.uk Editorial Tel: 01473 327592 Tel: 07766 201930 editorial@vanilla-magazine.co.uk www.vanilla-magazine.co.uk
talk shop
Vintage french knickers £8 M&S
‘So Hooked on Carmella’ Fragrance £29.50 Benefit
Ooh-la-la! This autumn bring the glamour back – go vintage, go french, go burlesque...
Bellissima Opulence Body £28 BHS
Eyelashes from a selection at Debenhams
Red sequined bag £18 Maud’s Attic
och! pamper that po
Parisian style black lace dress £150 Monsoon
Puppy Angel Dazzling Diamond Collars £17.99 www. petzcrazee.com
See p81 for stockist’s details
Nicole Farhi satin court shoes with ruffle £325 Darcy B
Compact ruffle umbrella by Lisbeth Dahl £22.99 Darcy B
September/October 2010 Vanilla
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