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February 2012
A Little
Sanctuary
VIRTUOUS CYCLE
Exclusive interview with Raymond Blanc
of Gastronomy
DECADENT
Jadore La Trend!
Darlings
John Titcombe
Fine Jewellery
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Love is in the air, and in true Tres Chic style, we lift the lid on the hang-outs and haunts to get you truly loved up, although that may just be with the venue itself! From the South Wests best restaurants to the Sanctuary Spa, you can count on Tres Chic to guide you to the best destinations and uber-chic products for a stylish lifestyle. Jodie has an intimate chat with Raymond Blanc for our exclusive interview, where he shares his inspirations in the the language of love. We get thoroughly in the mood at the decadent Leigh Court for our 1920s photo shoot, using some beautiful original vintage and some superstar pieces from John Lewis at The Mall. We get under the skin of the best beauty looks and products for Spring, and embrace the exciting S/S trends. Its going to be Bristol Fashion week in March, and we are rather a little excited! If you would like to be front row, contact Jodie for a chance to win one of 10 front row tickets! Jodie@treschicmagazine.com. Its Spring so lets put the dreary months behind us, and step into it with style!
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Publisher Central House Publications, London. A division of Alter Ego Model & Production Mangement LTD registered in England no. 07082538 EDIToR In CHIEF / PHoTogRAPHER Cj Hadlow cj@treschicmagazine.com FASHIon EDIToR Jodie Brown jodie@treschicmagazine.com BEAUTY DIRECToR Simone Adams simone@treschicmagazine.com
Amanda Rumsey & Grace Kingsley
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gUEST STYLIST Lora O Callaghan, Ellie Wright Samantha Nowell & Mikey B DIRECToR oF PR / MARKETIng Jodie Brown jodie@treschicmagazine.com / 01275 87 66 00
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Photography: Cj Hadlow make Up: Amanda Rumsey & Grace Kingsley Fashion Stylists: Lora O Callaghan, Samantha Nowell & Ellie Wright models: Mikey B & Scarlett Plott @ Gingersnap Models Hair: Nicole Hutton & Charlotte Perkins @ Essensuals Bath & John Sizmore @ Toni & Guy Bath Clothes: Scarlette: John Lewis 219 Lavinia Cobalt Blue Dress Damsel in a Dress. John Lewis Slate Slingback Shoes Kurt Geiger Carvella.
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Sarah Ludbrook . Frank Scott Gwithyn Silk . Samantha Acris Polly Snell . Alice Hall . Coco Creme .
FEATURE EDIToRS
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8-9 FASHIon SCRAPBooK Tres Chic lifts our lid on breaking fashion news as it happens 10-13 MATCH oF THE DAY, FITTIng 50S, MATTE SATInTime to mix up your fashion-focus again for another season 14 ZARA LooKBooK Its high street but, not as you know it. Zara does it again with winning catwalk emulation 15 DB FoR H&M Hes gorgeous, talented with his feet and... More! 16-17 CHIC ABoUT ToWn TC launch our regular feature on what we consider to be Tres Chic This Month The Sanctuary Spa 18-19 SHEER DELIgHT - Bill Grayton & The History of Dior 20 DECADEnT DARLIngS - Tres Chic Valentines Photo-shoot to a 1920s tune 30-35 TREnD SCEnE Powerful Prints, Platforms, Flats, Shimmer & Shine. Some style inspiration for the S/S 36 gEEK CHIC - gIFTS FoR HIM You still have time to buy that certain someone something they adore (not dismissing our own shared love) 37 QUALITY oR QUAnTITY - We debate it, you decide
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70-72 A vIRTUoUS CYCLE oF gASTRonoMY - Tres Chic Exclusive Interview with Raymond Blanc 73-74 HoMAgE To HoME - Brasserie Blanc Restaurant Review 76-77 THE ITALIAn TABLE - Jamie Olivers Restaurant Review 78-83 SARAHS KITCHEn More home-cooked loveliness from the God Mother of cuisine 84-86 AULD REEKIE - An in-depth expos into the hot-spots of a Scottish gem
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Liv Tyler, daughter of Aerosmith rocker Steve Tyler, is set to show off her musical heritage by reinterpreting InXS need You Tonight, for the launch of the very Irrsistible givenchy Electric Rose fragrance campaign.
Clinique is delighted to partner for the fifth year running with Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens Charity for the KISS IT BETTER appeal raising money to fund research into the causes and treatment of childhood cancer. This year Clinique has created a special nEW Limited Edition Kissable Lip Set. This special set is housed in a chic silver purse with specially designed KISS IT BETTER heart key ring. The set will be sold exclusively in House of Fraser stores nationwide and online during the month of February, with 50% off the RRP going to the appeal.
To celebrate the supremely talented Miss Piggys return to the silver screen, she & MAC have created a limited edition, online exclusive collection for Eyes featuring Miss Piggy Pink Eye Shadow, Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapidblack and 36 Lash.
The winner of the H&M Design Award 2012 was announced today as Stine Riis, a 28 year old graduate from the London College of Fashion. She was revealed as the global winner at a special catwalk show at Stockholms Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, where Stine presented her winning collection. Stine wins 50,000, and the chance to have around fifteen pieces from her collection sold in selected H&M stores in September. Stine was chosen by a grand jury which included fashion designer Christopher Kane, noted fashion journalists Hilary Alexander and Kristopher Arden Houser, and fashion blogger Susie Lau.
It will be a busy year for Sir Paul McCartneys designer daughter who is also Creative Director of the Adidas kit to be worn by Team gB during the 2012 olympics. In 2012 Ms McCartney will also be creating a World of Stella at Selfridges on oxford Street from 26th January until 14th February, launching a new fragrance, and opening a second London store in Brompton Cross. But the designer returns to Paris to show her Winter 2012 collection, which will be presented in the French capital on 5th March.
Creative director for Louis vuitton, Marc Jacobs is collaborating with Japanese polka dot painter Yayoi Kusama. They have collaborated before, working together creating leather goods, ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, watches and jewellery so keep your eyes peeled for something which is going to be spectacular. The pieces are scheduled to launch in Louis vuitton stores in July 2012. This year is a big one for Kusama with some of her work appearing in The Tate Modern between 9th February until 5th June which will be a fine piece. One of Kasumas Infinity Net pieces briefly held the record for holding the highest price bid, with it being auctioned at a staggering $5.1 million in 2008! Like I said- expect something spectacular!
ALEXANDER WANG
ALEXANDER WANG
VERSUS
With an ongoing interest in athleticism, the sport max look adorned the catwalks at new York Fashion Week from power houses such as Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone and Marc Jacobs, all sporting mesh as their favored fabric. Whether in sleek body-con track suits, hooded dresses with exposed zips, or jackets with gauze detailing, the look is a marriage of gymwear chic and smart urban leisurewear. Team with hard working accessories, like oversized day clutches and sporty heels, and take the sweat out of your down-time daywear. You can save that for the Zumba Class!
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The new season is upon us, which well be lusting after a heap of gorgeous new lotions and potions, we bring you the best, tried and tested by team TC.
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Insider news straight from London Fashion Week, breaking trends from catwalks across the globe, hot beauty looks, backstage at our cover shoot and more
See all our top looks at London Fashion Week, and catch up on our TC trend watch as we report hard for the S/W chicers! If its not on www. treschicmagazine.com its not worth knowing!
FASHION WEEK
BEAUTY TUTORIALS
We are not just about international trends, Tres Chic support home-grown talent and looks that you can replicate at home. Soon renowned makeup artist Sally Rhea will show us all the latest beauty trends and how to create them at home using our new tutorials! We work with models, and we also like to make you feel like them!
Did you know that you can get bite sized fashion news on your smartphone and on-line? www.treschicmagazine.com bring you local and global content to keep your fashion savvy brimming over. With all the latest trends, to our best loved destinations you can top up whenever you like, and with fresh content everyday its a perfect way to not only read Tres Chic, but live it!
BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEOS FROM ALL OUR BEAUTY AND FASHION SHOOTS. See what goes on behind the camera
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FITTING 50S
With many a fine 2012 lady looking to yesteryear for style inspiration, and with prim silhouettes taking the fore, it seems perfectly suitable that the 1950s era should command the spotlight. But, this time around the 1950s housewife has a little va-va-boom about her. Favoring mid-length hems, nipped in waists and an emphasis on ladylike lines, its not all bust and twin-sets. It is possible with the inspiration of Christian Dior, Prada and the brilliance of Marc Jacobs this S/S to work Hollywood glamour into your own wardrobe. Be the screen siren you have always dreamed of with corset tops, full circle skirts, and pretty detailing in lace, and of course the bicep length gloves. Embrace the female form again, and have yourself a lil pin-up moment!
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mATTE SATIN
Muted, rich and looking like brushed metal, the material that tends to be slightly over-used at weddings gets a make-over. Be honest how often do you wear satin? Well, this year we get the pleasure of working it in to our workwear. As ladylike luxe is trending, and this tasty fabric has a revamp, we cant help but take it seriously. Seen on the catwalks of Lanvin and Burberry, the looks speaks of understated opulence and refinery. In charcoal grey, bronze and matte black, team it with crisp white cottons and strong, simple accessories. Add some satin to your swagger, and saunter through Spring!
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Zaras Spring 2012 collection look book has surfaced, bringing a fresh choice of the most popular trends this season. The collection sees mixed prints, pastels, high slits and meshing, using a clever mix of texture and tailoring that Zara is renowned for. Effortless, loose and low-waisted, the tailoring this season is more relaxed with softer silhouettes. There are a delicate array of floral prints and maxis to entice us in to warmer climates, and with their playful range of separates, you can breathe exciting new life in to a somewhat staid winter wardrobe. We are particulary in adoration of the soft cream trench and shimmering sequined mini, teamed with a soft viscose tee. Keep it simple with Zara and bound in to Spring with style.
DB FOR H&m
David Beckham celebrated the global launch of David Beckham Bodywear for H&M with an in-store launch, followed by a cocktail party at a pop-up gentlemans club created especially for the occasion. At the in-store event at H&M on Regent Street, David showed the new television commercial, met with fans and signed the collection. Later, celebrities such as Bianca Jagger, Emma Bunton and Jessica Ennis joined David to toast his bodywear range. This debut collection is the first in a long-term partnership between David Beckham and H&M, and is available from today in 1,800 H&M stores worldwide, as well as online. The event marks the debut of David Beckham Bodywear for H&M, a new collection which focuses on fit, function, comfort and design. Designed by Davids in-house team and sold exclusively at H&M in around 40 countries worldwide, this first collection presents the nine key products which will go on to form the core of the range. The collection will develop seasonally with new styles, new fabrics and new patterns. I am very proud to launch my Bodywear collection for H&M in London. It was amazing to see the product at the in-store launch after so many months of development, and meet with fans. I loved the pop-up gentlemans club, which felt both traditional and brand new. Its the same mix I hope men will find in the Bodywear collection. It was an amazing evening to launch my new collection. David Beckham. At the cocktail party, guests were treated to a unique David Beckham for H&M experience, with decor, food and drink designed to reflect not only classic gentlemens clubs but also Davids British roots. Live music was provided by the James Pearson Trio, direct from the infamous Ronnie Scotts club, followed by a DJ set by Mani from The Stone Roses and DJ the Queens of noize.
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Quakers Friars is a place synonymous with shopping, browsing high-end brands and the infamous Harvey nichols chain. I dont head down there, Its surely out of my price range. Some may say, favoring the under cover Cabot Circus shopping experience, or trusted Broadmead chains. Well, as a new year is now well underway and with it new beginnings, its our duty to refresh your thinking, with all that we consider to be Tres Chic. Shopping, after all, once December has passed is something we baulk at a little, having had our fill of the crowds, queues, and January credit card statements. (Unless your a Tres Chicer of course, and then your a die-hard shopper all year round!). But, instead of being blinkered by the Its January, thou must not spend fever that sweeps our sterling nation, it is important to get things right. Quakers Friars for example.... Holds a darling secret not to be surpassed. one of the most important things we can do as women, is invest in ourselves, not simply in exterior guises, in cloth and adornments, but, in spirit, in soul, and in our wellbeing. now, we do this with friends, with herbal tea, and with wine, we do this with gossip, and natter and cake, but, one of the most vital things we can do for ourselves, to enrich pretty much everything else.. Is give ourselves sanctuary. Time, space, calm, and relaxation, away from the world. As needed in January as with any other month in the year. We have spent the last month devoted, to all of the expectations our lives hold as women, the expectations placed on us as
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Kicking off 2012 with a spa that can only be described as a Quakers Friars Retreat. nestled beside the walls of the now illustrious Raymond Blanc Brasserie, and brilliantly close to the old Friary building, home to many a reflective moment in days gone by; The Sanctuary Spa in Bristol provides much for the weary female traveler. (Even if she has only travelled from the office and off the number 9 bus.) VALENTINES RETREAT SPECIAL - THE SANCTUARY The Sanctuary is a space that carves some calm from the stresses of the day, and is the time out you crave to relax and renew. The first Sanctuary Spa, Covent Garden was originally designed as a place for the female dancers of The Royal opera House to relax and unwind, but as times have changed, so has the Sanctuary. Today, most women who enter the spas are not dancers, but women who recognise that they deserve some time and pampering for themselves. Its simple. If you feel good about your body, you feel better about yourself and the world around you. Women who take care of themselves have an inner glow that shows on their faces and in the way that they carry themselves. Sanctuary Spa is truly all about renewing that glow, whatever your age, budget or wish for a piece of calm, you will absolutely find it at The Sanctuary Bristol. The Sanctuary proves that the best spas are not always in a charming stretch of rural bliss, nor do they need to be offset with a golf course of 5 star butler. They can very well be in the heart of town, and just across the road from places you adore to shop. The sanctuarys opening hours for example are pleasing, with Sundays as an option and open on bank holidays too, there is no excuse to find the time, and with some treatments like the Lava Shell Tummy Treatment, St Tropez Tan or the Hydradermabrasion Facial taking just 25 minutes, instead of popping out for a sandwich, I wouldnt think twice about breaking my day up with a treatment. After all, a manicured hand types faster .. Does it not? With an impressive range of treatments including IPL, Cellulite and Body Contouring, Medi-Spa Treatments (Medical Peels, Wrinkle Relaxing Injections, Dermal Fillers) Massage and Body Treatments, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures, Added Luxury treatments and Finishing Touches such as Waxing, Tinting, Tanning and Make-up, its as important as the gym this January... If not more so! With Sanctuary Spas located in Covent garden, Cambridge, Richmond & Bristol we are lucky to have it, and thou must enjoy!
Mothers, as family members, and wives and girlfriends, and as workers and keepers of home. We have provided a feast for our loved ones at Christmas, wrapped presents within an inch of their lives, braved the cold and the school run, and kept the bank manager reasonable, (for another month at least,) and in amongst all of that there are our beloved Men, who need back rubs, and clean socks and kippers. (okay, the kippers wasnt an ideal supper to cite, but it felt right!) not, least to mention the demands of the working women who have the daily stresses of jobs, that equal our male counterparts, just not with dinner served for us at the end of the day. *All sweeping statements are provided for effect, and not intended to upset Men reading that cook.
So, how to we juggle all of this and stay sane? How do we master the many hats its takes to wear convincingly, and not crack like a sunday morning egg? We invest in ourselves, in a way that only a Woman can. Through the saviour I affectionally like to call... The Spa!
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DELIGHT
Our fashion-cat gets her claws into couture. This month is Bill Gaytten at Dior
Bill Gaytten took us through the history of Dior for the Spring 2012 couture show, by going back to what we essentially loved. The nipped in waists and full skirts were a theme we saw throughout the collection, Its meant to be x-ray Dior, All the structure of iconic Dior, thanks to lots of fittings, but all of it see through Gaytten explained Gayttens twist on this very Dior collection was his idea to implement a see through element, his playfulness with fabrics like sheer organza exposed the impeccable workmanship that went into the construction of each garment. But as a massive fan of Dior would you have been inspired by this collection? Ultimately the collection was all about the Dior silhouette, tiered dresses, jackets, coats all spoke Dior playing with different degrees of translucency. With critics unsure that Gaytten could live up to the flamboyancy of former Dior creative director John Galliano, Gaytten proved that he can produce the shapes and style that John Galliano created. But here lies the criticism, couture Dior is all about blowing you away and exciting you, did this collection live up to that, no? It felt a little safe, because we have seen this before. Thinking outside of the box and pushing the brand forward is essential to keep us on out toes with anticipation. At least this season was better than the last and hopefully Gaytten can do exactly this as it seems that hes not going anywhere anytime soon.
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In the 1920s the mood was romantic and whimsical, nothing spoke of elegance better than the dress of the era, and the darling adornments. Fall in love again with lady-like style and a dashing chap!
Photography: CJ HADLOW make Up: AMANDA RuMSEY & GRACE KINGSLEY Fashion Stylist: LORA O CALLAGHAN, SAMANTHA NOWELL & ELLIE WRIGHT Art Direction: JODIE BROWN Female model: SCARLETT PLOTT @ Gingersnap Models male model: MIKEY B @ Gingersnap Models Hair: NICOLE HuTTON & CHARLOTTE PERKINS @ Essensuals Bath JOHN SIzMORE @ Toni & Guy Bath
DECADENT DARLINGS
Scarlette: John Lewis 135 navy Flare Trousers Farhi by nicole Fahri. John Lewis 79 Aqua Collarless Blouse Mint velvet. Clifton Vintage Boutique / gold Mesh Shawl vintage 125. John Lewis 20 Long gold necklace John Lewis Women Mikey: Blue stripe shirt, Ted Baker 155. Paul Smith pin strip suit 565 (all availble from John Anthony,)
Clifton Vintage Boutique, Black Silk Devore vintage 85. Clifton Vintage Boutique ostrich Feather Boa vintage 48. John Lewis 59 Mint velvet Apricot Tensel Trousers vintage. John Lewis Slate Slingback Shoes Kurt geiger Carvella. John Lewis Black Leather Clutch vintage 20
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John Lewis 225 Long teal Lace Scarlet Dress ghost. Clifton Vintage Boutique, 1920s feathered collar coat 350
Clifton Vintage Boutique Plum ostrich Feather Boa vintage Clifton Vintage Boutique Long Pearl necklaces vintage John Lewis 225 Long cream Lace Scarlet Dress ghost
John Lewis Plum Fringed Swing Dress Phase 8 110. Clifton Vintage Boutique Mauve Lace gloves vintage 18. John Lewis Slate Slingback Shoes Kurt geiger Carvella. Clifton Vintage Boutique Long Pearl necklaces vintage5 Mikey: Blue Strip shirt, Ted Baker 155 John Anthony. Cream Westwood pants, 250 John Anthony. Westwood loafers 150, garment Quarter. Paul Smith navy pin strip suit 565 John Anthony
Clifon Vintage Boutiqe 75 Long black lace dress. John Lewis Fabro nude Heel Sandals Bertie 75 Opposite page, John Lewis Mint velvet Slate Tencel Trousers 59 Clifton Vintage Boutique 44 1920s Sequin Cap. vintage Clifton Boutique Silk Embroidered top (Made from a Wedding Dress) 1920s 65. John Lewis Fabro nude Heel Sandals Bertie 75 John Lewis 22 Cream Pleated Taffeta Clutch Bag John I FEBRUARY Treschicmagazine.comLewis Women.2011 26
Clifton Vintage Boutique 28 1950s long line pointy bra vintage. Clifton Vintage Boutique 80 Feather Bolero vintage. John Lewis 129 Light Brown Buckle Waist Midi Skirt Ted Baker. Clifton Vintage Boutique / Long Pearl necklaces vintage 10. John Lewis Santa Isabel grossgrain Lace-up Casual - Shoes Taupe Bertie 70 Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 28
Scarlette: John Lewis 219 Lavinia Cobalt Blue Dress Damsel in a Dress. Mickey: White Westwood shirt, 126. Paul Smith pin strip suit 565 (all avaible from John Anthony)
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Whichever camp you sit on, the Mods and Rockers era provides a plethora of gorgeous style inspiration, with looks provided by House of Fraser, LK Bennett, and The Kooples weve nailed this look to a T, to the backdrop of See No Evil, Bristol.
Katherine: knotted checked shirt, The Kooples 120. Black Jacket Jones, LK Bennett 225. Red denim trousers, The Kooples 130. Patent red court shoes Shilo, LK Bennett 160. Neo bowling bag, The Kooples 420. Charlotte: Padded black leather Likes to keep it clean, fresh and jacket, The Kooples 430. Rock t-shirt, The Kooples 45. Lace low-key, hates to be showy and likes skirt, The Kooples 195. Black organising the pencil drawer! leather ankle boots Holborn, LK Bennett 325. Anna black leather handbag, LK Bennett 25 Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011295
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If you decide to go for professional treatments, there are certain procedures that should not occur during the sunny months. So get them done now. Laser hair removal (usually takes at least three treatments to get results) Deep cleansing facial and exfoliation treatments I recommend following a deep exfoliation with the Vitalaser treatments to reintroduce hyaluronic acid into the skin and prevent premature aging (this treatment can be given all year round)
are thirsty. Drink living water. Your skin and body with so Todays drinking water has been treated times that it many chemicals and recycled so many chemically has been rendered lifeless, even though water the it is still H2O. With current sources of many goodness has been lost and, unfortunately, like the air toxic ingredients have been added. Its is the qualwe breathe. You can call it air, but what
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BABY DOLL
Eye Power shone throughout the Milan AW catwalks, with D&G, Emilio Pucci and Fendi all showing how enthuses on the eye can be as striking as the outfit itself. If WOW is your aim, then aim high with the baby doll lashes. You can create this look by applying a few layers of black mascara to your lashes (we love Blackout by Dior 22) and before they set, squeeze together small sections using your fingertips. Want it more spidery? Apply layer after layer of mascara (no limits here) and apply the same action, the more lumps and bumps the better. For an evening look, adding an eye shadow in light blue or turquoise colour gives this look its full pelt. Try MACs Street Art Eye Shadow 34.50.
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HEALTHY SKIN
I was always fasciWhile learning about Eastern philosophy, This has a deep nated by the phrase: As within, so without. it can also refer to the emotional and spiritual meaning, but going on inside is physical body in a simple manner. Whats vice versa. The body is a directly reflected on the outside and complete and intelligent system. day that we dont even As a whole, it performs functions every lungs breathe, the heart think about the blood circulates, the we ingest and thats beats, and our stomachs digest whatever that the largest organ of the just the start of it. But did you know body is the skin? square metres and In the average adult it covers about 76 nearly twice the weight of weighs around three kilos, which is regenerate and repair the human brain or liver. The skin can skin also lets us know if we itself under most conditions. But the if something is imbalanced have applied something damaging or skin disorders is by internally. One way we can help prevent ingredients to it. Look making sure we avoid applying harmful are common in many skin out for these harmful ingredients that
care products:
skin so that it can no longer breathe ethyl, propyl or butyl Parabens: also disguised as methyl, parabens skin SD Alcohol: this dries and irritates the called titanium dioxide Nanoparticles: used in sunscreens, also or zinc oxide to the skin. And remember Synthetic fragrance: has no benefit
fragrance + sun equals pigmentation or D&C followed by a Synthetic colour: also called FD&C labels as FD&C Red No. 6 number or colour. Commonly seen on
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ALEXA CHUNG
Preppy fashion icon If we were allowed a statue in the office of the best British Fashion Icon, it would be of Alexa Chung. After recently returning to her roots of Modelling, the always preppy Alexa is forever in the public eye. Simone I find the most wonderful thing about Alexa is her effortless chic and this shows in her make-up too. Her make-up style never changes, a little of everything in the most natural of colours is key. A combed brow, minimal eyeliner and a rosy pink lipstick. She has this pinned down, so why change? Tip. The perfect brow is the structure to any persons face, to keep it natural and in place add a clear wax pencil. Try New Cid London Cosmetics i-fix eyebrow pencil 13.50 James Pure style with her choppy bob which is brought to life with a dip dye colour through the mid lengths and ends, fantastic! (tip) Its all about being styled to look un-styled so try Label.M Miracle Fibre for long lasting texture and separation.
RIHANNA
Spring Cooler
With warmer temps just around the corner and a brilliant wave of colour about to wash over our wardrobes, its time to freshen up your palette, with tempting new looks to help you step in to Spring with a little bit of sass, and whilst remembering your mittens!
photography: CJ HADLOW Make Up: JODIE BROWN Models: MICHALINA @ Gingersnap Models Hair: YASMIN & MARK @ ESSENSuALS BRISTOL Make-up Available from the Beauty Counters of Harvey nichols, House of Fraser, Debenhams and John lewis Bristol.
With Rihannas Loud Tour adding over 20 dates to their original schedule, Rihanna really is Queen of the stage for 2011. From her locks to her toes Rihanna rocks the boldest statements in Fashion. Simone With her makeup Rihanna loves to focus attention to her sumptuous lips. Whether it is red, pink, matt or gloss her lips are her ultimate accessory. Her foundation is always to a Matt finish and Rihanna likes to use natural tones of peaches, pinks and browns around her eyes with lashings of black mascara. Tip. To achieve Rihannas ultra glossy lips add a strong pencil line blended half way into the lips and max out with gloss in a shade lighter. Try M.A.Cs Lip Pencil in Synch and Tinted Lip Glass in Pink Lemonade. James Rihannas volume and bright red colour choice is really what turns heads! (tip) Pump up the volume with a combo of Label.M Thickening Cream and Volume Foam.
a unique way to fix your eyebrows so they look immaculate all day
My favorite makeup look is one that is natural -- then I can just rock it and relax. Rihanna
Beauty is only skin deep they say, but we beg to differ. When your beauty shines from your soul and out through a delicately made up eye, framed by glossy tousled hair, beauty.. Can be become so much more. We all need shining lights to guide us to the path of enlightenment though, so here our ours..
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MISS SELDFRIDGE 18
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TED BAKER 89
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POWERFUL PRINTS
Abstract, modern and in a kaleidoscope of colours. Prints step away from the obvious, and move in to the digital age.
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Walk tall with a statement that thinks from your feet, and tells a story all its own., Block colour, suede and patent, let your stride do the talking.
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Asus Zenbook (Spun Metal) Another ultra slim laptop to rival, if not surpass the Macbook Air. An incredible 3mm at the front and 9mm at the rear. Spun metal and hairline aluminum for incredible beauty. Inside its no slouch either with the ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine II with instant on, 2-second resume, four to five times the standby time, automatic data backup and recovery, and 25% longer battery life! Bang & Olufsen designed audio provides life-like surround impact. Zeal Optics Recon Goggles MOD Live It projects a display inside your ski goggles, marking speed, direction, altitude, height of last jump and GPS position amongst some functions. Pair it with an Android device and you then get the ability to post your data straight to Facebook or Twitter, log your runs against those of friends and pro skiers. Also when paired with your smartphone, it will display your musical playlist, your text messages and who is calling you about the next bar to stop at, mid run!
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ZIIIRO Mercury Chrome Ocean If you are looking for a new watch then consider this timepiece. It might take some getting used to but for an individual, modern watch, this is worth considering! ZIIIRO displays time in a simple and unique way. The tip of the inner blue swirl represents the current hour, while the outer swirl displays the minutes, with a continuous gradient movement showing the passing through time.
GEEK CHIC
Love is in the air. However, for those of us lucky few who would like to accessorise their lives with something more tangible than Valentines trinkets, here are a few gift ideas to treat yourself or anyone you love more A tasty selection of gadgets and accessories that will keep giving long after those rose petals have dried and faded. Gwithyn Silk
Jabra Halo 2 Bluetooth Headset A Bluetooth stereo headset that will connect to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously. For those New Years resolution moments at the gym when tangled headphone wires would just get in the way, for when you want a high quality stereo sound system without having to concern yourself with the right connector, and when you need a functional Bluetooth headset for phone calls that you can also use to listen to high quality music, streamed from your iPhone or any other device that uses Bluetooth.
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Nespresso Pixie Looking to spice up your breakfast coffee? Then this is the machine for your kitchen. This absolutely tiny espresso pod maker measures only 12.8 x 4.3 x 9.2 inches. Comes in 6 color choices and 2 different finishes. It uses the Nespresso coffee capsules for ease of use, choice and no mess to clean up after. For the forgetful/green minded amongst us, it has an auto power off function after 9 minutes.
QUALITY OR QUANTITY
Do you find yourself walking out of the high street brands with an entirely new wardrobe every-time you shop or do you save and pick one classic designer item?
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The high street, the pinnacle of British fashion. Lively, dynamic and social itself across the globe. that constructs a sense of community, bringing pride to how we as a nation The overall atmosphere when purrepresent fashion. Catwalk creations made available to a larger audience estab- chasing designer items, is one that lishing expensive taste and making it affordable. A constant competition strikes makes you feel as if the money is against each retailer for producing the trends that we all must be wearing. now well spent. Just within the service with an eccentric mix of vintage boutiques, charity shops as well as known itself and the display of each item brands, the high street now has a lot more to offer. Then there comes the sheer enhances its quality immediately. enjoyment of saving your hard earned money on that staple piece you know One classic piece is something I find will last a lifetime, that one classic designer item. myself dreaming upon but saving alDesigner items, highly creative whilst also heavily reliant on the name and ways proves the different point and branding itself. Every woman longs for a particular handbag, shoe or dress thats why I feel most women stick from a certain designer purely for its aesthetic. For example the classic black to the high street. Its something in Chanel 2.55 quilted bag, ever since its arrival in the mid 1950s sparks a de- which were all comfortable with and bate, are we buying it purely because of the craftmanship or having the de- becomes more readily available but signer name? Designer clothing should be embraced for its quality and for the the debate still stands between havideas that have created it. Also the appeal that its not ing something more always mass produced, especially classic items as they available or having Chanel 2.55 quilted bag, create a personal feeling of you being one of the small a well designed item numbers of people with a unique item. ever since its arrival in the for a lifetime? The craftmanship and longevity of designer items The question here mid 1950s sparks a debate, can increase their market price, the difference I find is, do I find myself a are we buying it purely be- new wardrobe within with the high street and designer, is that with designer cause of the craftmanship or the high street or do clothing it has been produced to a higher more refined having the designer name? I save for that one standard. The interest for the high street is that although the items are not crafted to a particularly high designer item? Well standard, they are more available and can be brought in with all above in bulk. There is an ever growing love for the high street and I feel thats mainly mind, its a question in which I cant because of the mix of British brands that can make replicas of catwalk trends justify fully with an answer. My love at a price which doesnt strain the bank balance. Together with a sense of pride for designer clothing is ever-growing for the high street, Topshop for example who as an English brand has excelled and its every girls dream to potenTreschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 39
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HOW TO CHOOSE
Foundation is one of the most important beauty essentials. It evens out skin tone and gives you the perfect texture to your skin whether its a slight shine or a completely matte surface. But its difficult to know where to start:
Visit lots of beauty counters and check out the products. Test them on the back of your hand for texture and consistency (although your hand will be different colour to your face so dont try to match it). Then ask to try it on, hopefully the assistant should match you correctly. Once its on dont feel any pressure to buy it there and then. Go outside to see it in a natural light because the lighting in the shop is often different. You should also wear it for a few hours to see how your skin reacts to it and to see if it stays on like its meant to. Some brands have many different types of foundation so tell the assistant what your skin type is so they can match you. The general rule is that if you have oily skin you will want a more mattifying foundation and if you have dry skin you will want a hydrating one. Foundations have different finishes and different levels of coverage. The perfect one will feel comfortable to wear and should match your skin tone and colour exactly. There should be no visible traces of it.
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There are a lot of products out there and everyones skin is different, but these are my favourite foundations: 1. Tom Ford Traceless Foundation: This has an SPF 15 which is great to know that your skin is slightly protected from the sun. It is light and creamy and easily blendable. Great for normal to combination skin. 2. Bourjois Healthy Mix Original and Serum: These are the best foundations on the highstreet. The Original is the regular version, it has a matte finish and would be suitable for normal to combination skin. Whilst the Serum is more hydrating and is therefore best for dryer skin types. 3. BoBBi Brown Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation SPF 15 and Foundation Stick A huge variety of shades in this range, all with a yellow undertone to give the skin a glowing effect.
It is extremely important that before foundation your skin is hydrated and smooth. Make sure that your skin is exfoliated and well moisturized. Any unevenness in the texture of your skin will be emphasised by the foundation. If you have normal to oily skin you may consider using a primer. A primer is usually a cream product that you apply before foundation but after moisturiser. It helps the foundation to stay on the skin all day and to provide a smooth base.
4. By Terry Light Expert - from Space NK From the woman who invented the Touche Eclat this foundation smells gorgeously of roses (as does the whole range) and gives a medium coverage. It is more suited to older skin as it has anti-ageing properties and it has a convenient brush applicator. 5. Chanel Vitalumiere This is best for dry skin as it is very moisturizing and has a dewy finish. The bottles may look small but they usually last for about 9 months with everyday use.
Application
There are many different ways to apply foundation and the technique used will depend on the foundations consistency. You can use brushes but make sure you use synthetic brushes for liquid products (as liquids can damage real hair brushes). We recommend Real Techniques Foundation Brush or Sigma Foundation F60 or F80 You can use sponges which come in all shapes and sizes but the Beauty Blender seems to be the latest innovation. And of course fingers are great for applying lightly as you can really work the product into the skin.
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There should be no stripes or uneven coverage on the skin and if there are some blemishes you can get concealer and cover specific parts of the skin. After you have applied foundation you should use powder to help it stay in place. You can buy coloured powders but also translucent ones which do not add any colour (although they look a scary white in the pot). We love the Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre Natural Finish Loose Powder - it is expensive but its the closest to wearing silk on your skin. I also like MAC Translucent Powder.
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SPRING SCENTS
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Alien - Thierry Mugler A totally distinctive, musky scent. It is quite strong and long-lasting which makes it perfect for the evening. The bottle is stunning too. Eau
Philosykos - Diptyque A natural, earthy fragrance with a hint of sweet fig. It is fig based with a natural earthy woody smell. A sophisticated scent.
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No. 5 - Chanel A light, clean and slightly sweet scent. It is fresh and feminine and can be worn day or night-time. The ultimate classic. 75ml 77
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Mitsouko - Guerlain A deep, multi layered fragrance of exotic and alluring spices. It is warm with a hint of sweetness. A classic perfume from one of the most respected perfumeries in the world. An utterly unique scent. Eau de Parfum
Lovestruck - Vera Wang The bottle may be the first thing you notice about this fragrance but Lovestruck is an intensely sweet, floral perfume and will look great on your dressing-table or desk!
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Jimmy Choo A modern fruity chypre with warm, rich, woody depths. A fragrance inspired by modern women strong, empowered, beautiful, seductive and alluring with a hidden and mysterious sense of confident sexuality.
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half way down your ponytail. The lower you place the band the bigger the bow. Separate into two equal pieces and clip into place.
- Finally clip the piece of hair from step two over the bow and clip at the back. Hide remaining hair inside the bow. Set hair with hair spray and neatly brush flyway strands.
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Give yourself a quick rinse with cold water after washing and conditioning your hair to lock down the cuticles and prevent frizz
SPRING COOLER
With warmer temps just around the corner and a brilliant wave of colour about to wash over our wardrobes, its time to freshen up your palette, with tempting new looks to help you step in to Spring with a little bit of sass, and whilst remembering your mittens!
Photography: CJ HADLOW make Up: JODIE BROWN models: MICHALINA @ Gingersnap Models Hair: YASMIN & MARK @ ESSENSuALS BRISTOL make-up Available from the Beauty Counters of Harvey Nichols, House of Fraser, Debenhams and John Lewis Bristol.
Smokey eyes are the perfect look to continue through the cooler temperatures of early Spring. Playing with new tones can really freshen up your look whilst emphasising one of your best assets. Opt for a deep grey or soft or burgundy for blue eyes, and if your are eyes are green, deep plums work really well. Gently build up the colour with a small angled brush across the lower lids, working gradually in to the corner of the eye, and sweeping outwards. Dust an ample amount of loose face powder over the top of your cheekbones first to catch the dust, and sweep away at the end. Remember if the eyes are the focus, go nude on the lips for serious effect. Bourjouis ombre stretch eyeshadow in Intense Blue, Dior Blackout Mascara in Black, Chantecaille Lip Definer in Nuance, Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Colour in Italian Rose.
Deep powerful statement lips are enchanting and say you mean business. Whether you are teaming with a subtle amount of mascara and kohl or keeping eyes utterly nude, the look has a lot to say for itself. Deep plums work beautifully with most eye / skin tones but especially with hazel/brown eyes and med/dark skin-tones. The key is flawless skin and next to nothing on the cheekbones. Light contouring is fine, but please go lightly and remember to keep the eyes as bare as you dare. Bobbi Brown Long Wear Eye-shadow (used as liner) in Taupe, Diorskin Foundation Nude 01, MAC Burgundy Lipliner & Diva Lipstick. Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 54
Decadent, daring and with perfect balance, blending is everything with this look. Not to be achieved on the quick, it is to be executed with a little time and care. If you invest in one thing this season make it a selection of good brushes, as good blending make the difference from eyeshadow that looks fine, to eyes that look captivating. Starting with well hydrated skin use a great primer for all day wear and carefully smooth into the skin finishing with a well blended foundation. Then begin to line the top and bottom lids with a smokey eyeshadow taking care not to over-load. Finish with a slick of eyeliner on the top and bottom keeping close to the lash line using a great mascara and nude lipstick to complete the look. Foundation and Mascara (as above) Miss Piggys Penultimate Eyeliner In Rapid Black, NARS Lip Lacquer in Chelsea Girls, YSL Touch Blush Fard a Joues Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 55
Painted hair, and molten eyes, with gold leaf and appliqu, the S/S beauty looks were inspired by arts and crafts techniques and pantomime colours! From Meadham to Manish Arora the looks were bold, in neons and brights, powdered clay up-dos at Thakoon and a glittering array of sequins and pearls at Chanel & givenchy. With such dramatic interpretations S/S is looking temptingly theatrical!
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H E A LT H & FITNESS
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we have worked in the skin care and spa industry for many years, and alw ays spent money on the best skin care we could find. During our research , we found out about ingredients tha t can give results bu t that are harmful to the skin and body as a whole. We always come ba ck to products made with pure therapy grade essen tial oils. The best sou rce we have found is Young Liv ing Essential oils . Essential oils are kn own as natures liv ing energy; they are the natural, aro matic volatile liquid s found in flowers, trees, roots an d seeds. The distin ctive components in essential oils de fend plants against insects, environmental conditio ns, and disease. Th ey are also vital for a plant to grow, live, and adapt to its surroundings. Essential oils are ex tracted from aroma tic plant sources via steam distillati on, and are highly concentrated and far more potent tha n dry herbs. While essential oil s often have a pleasa nt aroma, their chemical make up is complex and the ir benefits vast. This makes them mu ch more than someth ing that simply smells good ; they are a key pa rt to healing and maintaining a healt hy body and skin. These products come from nature and take the body back to its own nature.
Exfoliate the body in the shower. You can make your own: Use sea salt or sugar, mix with a vegetable base oil and 5 drops of lavender to calm the skin and 5 drops of grapefruit or another citrus to increase circulation. Mix it together until you have a nice paste to exfoliate the entire body.
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CHIC Health
are thirsty. Drink living water. Your skin and body treated with so Todays drinking water has been times that it many chemicals and recycled so many red lifeless, even though chemically has been rende water the it is still H2o. With current sources of rtunately, many goodness has been lost and, unfo like the air toxic ingredients have been added. Its You can call it air, but what is the qualwe breathe. ity of that air? enjoy Here are some benefits you will r can neutralize the acidity of the Alkaline wate pollution, body caused by stress, modern diet, air r pH in the body and many bottled waters. A highe l to protect reduces the need for fat and cholestero damaging acids. the body from es energy by negatively charged alkaline water creat giving up ions to positive ions. antly sweet Alkaline water tastes lighter with a pleas flavour.
If you decide to go for professional treatments, there are certain procedures that should not occur during the sunny months. So get them done now. Laser hair removal (usually takes at least three treatments to get results) Deep cleansing facial and exfoliation treatments We recommend following a deep exfoliation with the vitalaser treatments to reintroduce hyaluronic acid into the skin and prevent premature aging (this treatment can be given all year round)
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While learning about Easte so without. This has a fascinated by the phrase: As within, ual meaning, but it can also refer to deep emotional and spirit Whats going on inside is the physical body in a simple manner. is a on the outside and vice versa. The body directly reflected complete and intelligent system. day that we dont even As a whole, it performs functions every lates, the lungs breathe, the heart think about the blood circu ever we ingest and thats beats, and our stomachs digest what of the But did you know that the largest organ just the start of it. body is the skin? square metres and In the average adult it covers about 76 , which is nearly twice the weight of weighs around three kilos regenerate and repair the human brain or liver. The skin can know if we conditions. But the skin also lets us itself under most or if something is imbalanced have applied something damaging nt skin disorders is by internally. one way we can help preve ing harmful ingredients to it. Look making sure we avoid apply are common in many skin out for these harmful ingredients that care products: p filler, it literally seals the Mineral oil or lanolin: used as chea r breathe skin so that it can no longe ethyl, propyl or butyl Parabens: also disguised as methyl, parabens skin SD Alcohol: this dries and irritates the titanium dioxide cles: used in sunscreens, also called Nanoparti or zinc oxide to the skin. And remember Synthetic fragrance: has no benefit ls pigmentation fragrance + sun equa or D&C followed by a Synthetic colour: also called FD&C FD&C Red no. 6 colour. Commonly seen on labels as number or
TREND 1
50S SENSATION
With a superlative eye for detail, the 50s had every wearable item perfectly poised, including their make-up. The ready-to-wear catwalks of AW 11 saw Hermes, Miu Miu and Gucci all taking on the structured yet flirtatious look. Think Marilyn Monroe, a clean sharp brow, lightly seductive eyes and fiery red lips all dusted with a matt foundation. To create the perfect eyeliner flick try Bobbi Browns Long-wear gel Eyeliner 16.50 and for the cherry on top try M.A.Cs Pro Long Wear Lip Colour in Passion Preserved 17.
Rocker Chick
This deep red gives Rihanna a beautiful elegant look, we love her nude lip gloss
Trs Chic is inspired by sex siren, Rihannas constantly changing hair dos. Here are some of our favourites...
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BABY DOLL
Eye Power shone throughout the Milan AW catwalks, with D&g, Emilio Pucci and Fendi all showing how enthuses on the eye can be as striking as the outfit itself. If WoW is your aim, then aim high with the baby doll lashes. You can create this look by applying a few layers of black mascara to your lashes (we love Blackout by Dior 22) and before they set, squeeze together small sections using your fingertips. Want it more spidery? Apply layer after layer of mascara (no limits here) and apply the same action, the more lumps and bumps the better. For an evening look, adding an eye shadow in light blue or turquoise colour gives this look its full pelt. Try MACs Street Art Eye Shadow 34.50.
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The Preparation
Cleanse your body the easy way with the revitalising glacial Shell Detox Massage at the Sanctuary Spa. The relaxing results-driven massage uses chilled glacial Shells in unison with hot Lava Shells. The combination of hot and cold pressure on the body aids the breakdown of fatty tissues, stimulates a sluggish circulation and moves uncomfortable build-up in the digestive system, giving a natural colonic effect and banishing water retention and bloating. Available at The Sanctuary Spa, Quakers Friar, Bristol. 55ml 65
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The Vivacious
Valentines Day is close at hand and we at TC want nothing more than for you to look and feel your best for that special one. Here we share all thats NEW to prepare and finish your look for the perfect seduction.
Valentine
This nEW limited Edition Hydrating Facial is ideal for providing a swift replenishing facial treatment. The 100% cotton, two-zoned mask delivers amazing hydration through a luxurious sensorial spa-like experience. Skin is left nourished, smooth and conditioned, with a resilient healthy looking glow. Its super ingredients gathered from around the world help to slow the aging process, diminish dark spots and provide a clearer more even complexion. Available at Crme de la Mer Counter, Harvey Nichols, Quakers Friar, Bristol. 6 masks 180
The Finish
IRIS APFELS COLLABORATION WITH M.A.C
To kick start 2012 nikki Minaj has worked her flamboyant magic with OPI by helpi ng to create these exceptionally appealing array of nail colours. From the day glows of Pink Friday, Fly and Did it on EM to the party nights of Save Me, Metallic for Life and Super Bass Shatt er. These jaunty colours will be the bow on your perfectly packaged self. Available at www.opi.com 10.50
Inspired by her lavish textures, patterns and multi-coloured feathers, M.A.C presents a colour collection with as much flair as the fashion pioneer who helped create it. Iris Apfel has inspired M.A.C to create the most ravishing of colours from beauty powder to nail lacquer. With colours and shades to include Embrace Me, Entertain Me, Party Parrot and Too Chic, these are set to cause a love storm. Available from Debenhams, Broadmead, Bristol. Price start from 9
RIHAnnA
With Rihannas Loud Tour adding over 20 dates to their original schedule, Rihanna really is Queen of the stage for 2011. From her locks to her toes Rihanna rocks the boldest statements in Fashion. Simone With her makeup Rihanna loves to focus attention to her sumptuous lips. Whether it is red, pink, matt or gloss her lips are her ultimate accessory. Her foundation is always to a Matt finish and Rihanna likes to use natural tones of peaches, pinks and browns around her eyes with lashings of black mascara. Tip: To achieve Rihannas ultra glossy lips add a strong pencil line blended half way into the lips and max out with gloss in a shade lighter. Try M.A.Cs Lip Pencil in Synch and Tinted Lip glass in Pink Lemonade. Mark Rihannas volume and bright red colour choice is really what turns heads! Tip: Pump up the volume with a combo of Label.M Thickening Cream and volume Foam.
My favorite makeup look is one that is natural -- then I can just rock it and relax. Rihanna
ALEXA CHUNG
Preppy fashion icon If we were allowed a statue in the office of the best British Fashion Icon, it would be of Alexa Chung. After recently returning to her roots of Modelling, the always preppy Alexa is forever in the public eye. Simone I find the most wonderful thing about Alexa is her effortless chic and this shows in her make-up too. Her make-up style never changes, a little of everything in the most natural of colours is key. A combed brow, minimal eyeliner and a rosy pink lipstick. She has this pinned down, so why change? Tip: The perfect brow is the structure to any persons face, to keep it natural and in place add a clear wax pencil. Try new Cid London Cosmetics i-fix eyebrow pencil 13.50 Mark Pure style with her choppy bob which is brought to life with a dip dye colour through the mid lengths and ends, fantastic! Tip: Its all about being styled to look un-styled so try Label.M Miracle Fibre for long lasting texture and separation.
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owner of ESSEnSUALS Bristol, Mark Madsen has worked with some of the finest Art Directors in the country & represents one the most progressive, fashion-forward brands in hair-dressing. Mark is ahead of the pack in understanding International style local sensibility. Simone is part of TEAM TRES CHIC and as our inhouse Beauty Director, she is the all-seeing-eye on developments in the health & beauty sphere. Tried, Tested, and Tweeted ... If Simones not reporting on it, its not worth your pretty pound!
Our Panel
Beauty is only skin deep they say, but we beg to differ. When your beauty shines from your soul and out through a delicately made up eye, framed by glossy tousled hair, beauty. Can be become so much more. We all need shining lights to guide us to the path of enlightenment though, so here our ours..
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DIANE KRUGER
Diane Kruger is an award winning actress, model and global spokeswoman for LOreal. As a firm friend of Karl Lagerfeld she is at the top of the Fashion field.
50s Glamour
KATE mIDDLETON
Our newly wedded Princess, Kate Middleton has been an inspiration around the World in 2011. With Sarah Burton elevating her Fashion status in the ever so memorable Alexander McQueen wedding dress and envied by all with her stunningly natural good looks. Simone Kate likes to keep her make-up demure and typically English. She has the most flawless of skin and chooses a tinted moisturiser to give her the glow, adding rosy cheeks and a natural lip gloss while keeping her eye brow and eye line strong to show she means business. Tip: If you arent feeling quiet brave enough for a tinted moisturiser, try a weightless foundation like Elizabeth Ardens Flawless Finish Bare Perfection SPF8 24 Mark Kate always looks well groomed with a super blow dry. Tip: Its all about shine so try Elixur Ultime by Kerastase for healthy looking radiant hair.
Simone Diane Kruger is insanely pretty, facially well structured and usually opts for a more subtle natural look, but here Diane has the 50s glamour all wrapped up. A strong brow, a light dusting around the eyes and succulent red lips. She oozes femininity. Diane has opted for a shimmering diamond and bronze around the corners of the eyes and left her lips to do the talking. Tip: When wearing a pillar box red, ensure you use a matching lip pencil to create the perfect shape and a long stay lip stick. Try M.A.C Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Good to Go and Lip Pencil in Entertain me. Mark Her hair is very glamourous with sleek movement with lots of shine. Tip: glam up and loose the frizz with Label.M Sleek Blow Out Cream.
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Set in the historic Friary building on Quakers Friars Bristol, Raymond Blancs Brasserie Blanc is an imposing sight. It offers a beautifully restored piece of Bristol history and with it a delicious back story.
Dating back to the 13th century, these buildings provide a rich tapestry of Bristols heritage and the walls hold exceptional memories for many. A place where Monks kept warm by the fire, where Quakers would meet, where children of the 1800s would learn and play in Bristols first nursery school, and where many a happily ever after began, and still does today. Raymond recalls the time he first set eyes on the building and he was truly aghast. I have never been speechless, but when I first visited Quakers it was close. To have the honour of putting Brasserie Blanc in such buildings is quite unreal. If the georgian meeting house was not enough, the two medieval halls will just stagger you. I just cant do justice describing these buildings. Too big for just a Brasserie, I have turned the halls into banqueting halls. Having been built in the 13th and 14th century as a monastery and then used by Bristol guilds. After further research, I discovered that the guilds involved were the
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Bakers and the Cutlers, what more could I want, I of course used the names, and we now have Bakers hall and Cutlers hall. The Brasserie is in the old Quaker meeting hall, the room is a marvel, simply built but of outstanding beauty. It is my favourite Brasserie of all! on arrival to the restaurant you cannot help but feel the energy of the building and I set off to wondering what the walls may say, if indeed they could talk. The main room has been restored with loving care, and is a pleasure to be in. The sweeping staircase and balcony is a beautiful and original feature to the captivating space, and you really do feel instantly relaxed and the trials of the day seem not quite so important. We are taken through to the bar area where we are served a charming glass of Domaine Begude Savignon Blanc and are taken by the French script that edges the balcony around the great room. It is a famous fable, by the Jean de la Fontaine. The bar manager tells us. Jean de la Fontaine is the equivalent to Shakespeare in France and in the fable The Raven and The Fox Jean de la Fontaine speaks of the Fox flattering the Raven to make the bird sing, and in doing so, releases the cheese its holding in its mouth. I suspect this reminds Raymond of home and his childhood, a theme that runs deep in the creation of The Brasserie Blanc chain. The menu itself is a blend of a la carte French classics & modern dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Around 40 of which introduced to Raymond by his Maman and all in homage to his home land. From Maman Blancs Miscellany of Salads to Toulouse Sausages with Smooth Mash and onion Sauce, all the dishes are prepared with respect to the cycle of gastronomy and produce that is free range, and of the season. The set menu delights with 2/3 dishes after 7pm, with more than five pounds change from a twenty pound note, and offering classics such as white
onion soup with truffle scented cream to pan fried pork cutlet with slow roast winter vegetables, it is an easy option for a brisk and lean February. I opt for the Smoked Lyburn Cheese Souffle with Apple Apricot and Walnut Salad, and CJ tempts me with her choice of Burgundian Snails in garlic and Herb Butter. I dearly wanted to be a cultured lover of Escargots, but, I am afraid, I could not be converted. CJ adored them however, and remarked that they were the best she had tasted. My souffle was divine, and thinking of it now, has made me recall its light and perfectly complimented flavours. A triumph in my opinion. For our main course CJ chose the olive Tapenade Stuffed Corn Fed Chicken, Winter Ratatouille, Garlic Confit. (A mouthful! But, a delicious one!) and I elected for the Free Range Cornish Rump Steak. Both dishes were extraordinary and as Raymonds French accent ran in my head from our interview that morning, I couldnt help but think that all of his sentiments were not only genuine, but they made me think of food in a whole new way. Raymond prides his Brasseries on being able to offer affordable cuisine that is using the best ingredients possible, and served in an environment that is fun, and where you feel extremely well looked after, that you wish to return time and time again. I felt all of these things, and his own words, I agree, the dishes are heavenly! Whether for a business lunch or a restorative bite after shopping, Brasserie Blancs deliver a feel-good atmosphere, with top service & affordable, fine cuisine. We at Tres Chic are pleased to feel a great deal more French, than even our title suggests! Bakers & Cutlers Halls . The Friary Building, Cabot Circus, Bristol, BS1 3DF Tel: 01179 102 410
Humble, engaging, vastly inspirational and generous with his answers. A man who is know mainly for his prowess in the kitchen, and now for his gentlemanly charm. Jodie Brown meets Raymond Blanc.
of raspberries and bring that back in buckets through the Forrest. We would walk maybe five miles back to Maman. I remember the sausage, the chervil, garlic, mushrooms of all varieties, and the Comte cheese. I have just introduced a new dish at Le Manoir which is using the smoked sausage of the region with potatoes, cabbage, cooked slowly and authentically. Real French home cooking. When I tasted it, it was heavenly. Such memories! Every smell to me was, seasonal, you always knew which season you were in. JB: Do you teach Tata and Sebastian (Raymond and Natalias Children) the art of fine dining, or do you prefer to be cooked for at home? When you cook every day of your life there is nothing better than coming home, putting your feet up, having a lovely rest, with a glass of wine. Every now and then I will cook a feast of course, when we have a dinner party, but, otherwise I like to be looked after. Natalia adores cooking and is finishing her Masters in nutrition so she has a great understanding of food. It helps me keep slim and fit! (Raymond laughs, expressing the importance of being able to laugh at yourself in life... But not too much he explains!) JB: What makes Brasserie Blanc Bristol quite so special? The Bristol Brasserie Blanc is an historical landmark, the Quakers and Bakers Friars has such rich history. When I saw the site I was just ooh La La!. A site with the greatest beauty. The Bakers is a private dining hall which seats 80, and the Cutlers seats up to 200 people. In terms of its beauty it has very English architecture but with a very French feel about it. It was the place that people came to say I love you and marry! To me, it is our most beautiful brasserie.
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JB : What are your favorite dishes at the Brasserie? oh, how can you ask this, of a man that loves food? Brasserie Blanc is about home to me. About my region. 60 of the dishes on the menu are my homes cuisine. Rustic, wholesome, beautiful. From the snails to the belly of pork, all of my menu is free range, as it should be. JB: Which Chefs inspire you? I am pleased to say that cookery is now part of the consciousness here in England. The consumer is more aware and expects more, the retailer knows they have to connect, and re-invent our landscape, connect with the soil, for gastronomy to me is the soil. The true value of gastronomy is to make sure we re-invent our landscape, sensitively. Chefs I regard highly are people like Michael Caines at Abode, Heston Blumenthals Fat Duck, and of course Jamie oliver, a wonderful man. The Michelin starred Rock restaurant, The Maison Arms in Devon is a fantastic pub. The purist Barry Haughton, from Bordeaux Quay. He is a Bristol boy, a purist and the very first chef to campaign for organic values. Simon Hulstone of The Elephant Torquay. His restaurant has fine dining at the top, and cafe bar at the bottom and is very clever indeed. Food is not so much simply a commodity any more, it is about re-inventing. JB : What do you think of Gordon Ramseys man management style? I disagree with it entirely! How would you expect to send your children into an environment where people are being abused? Anyone that loves their industry wants serenity and to have people taken by the hand and supported. We want our great young talents to stay in our industry, not leave it through ill treatment. our industry is one of the most captivating in the world, food touches art, touches architecture, farming, the earth we live on. We prove our values through our training programs at Brasserie Blanc, and if we didnt support our youth & our staff we wouldnt have so many wonderful people in our industry. JB: If I am a girl on the go, with so many places to be and so little time, and I have 10 minutes to create a dish, what would you suggest I make? oh, so many things!! Take a saucepan, boil some water with some salt, add some pasta, heat some garlic and tomatoes and fresh herbs for a simple pasta dish. Take 3 eggs, add some cheese, chopped sausage, some fresh herbs for a beautiful omelette. Cooking is not complicated, it is possible to eat well with little time, in fact my next series is entitled How To Eat Well! Full of recipes that are wonderfully nutritious and low in calories.
You know, how long does it take to pan fry a piece of mackerel? or take an avocado, some crab meat and lemon juice? or, crumble some goats cheese in to a salad? But, it does take effort, but the simplicity of cooking is very rewarding. JB : What final sentiment would you like to leave Tres Chic readers about Brasserie Blanc? My Brasseries are like a can can, where as Le Manoir is like a fine waltz, of course at Le Manoir you pay for the fine dining experience but, at our Brasseries it is a place that is not exclusive, but, inclusive. good solid food, with good ethics, and affordable.
the Quakers and Bakers Friars has such rich history. When I saw the site I was just Ooh La La!. A site with the greatest beauty.
We provide an environment where it is fun, and always at the forefront of modernity. A place where you know you are so looked after and cared for. Authentic and clean, our guests come back to us for our true values. The Brasserie Blanc is accessible and strong and is a true expression of my values in home cooking. My wish for Brasserie Blanc is that they are truly a part of the life, and heart of the city.
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Flavour-packed salads, rustic antipasti and home made pasta Just Like Mama used to Make its time to skooch up, and get fed in the neighbourhood.
Tres Chic looked at Jamies Italian as one of Love S/W restaurants we thought, hey hold on, too contrived? Too obvious? Too over-exposed? But look, whether an undiscovered gem in the back streets of the City or a Power-House of gastronomy, it really shouldnt be discounted for such base level judgement. Lets try it for ourselves we thought. And try we did. on arrival at the super-slick and cunningly restored listed building on Park Street, Bristol we could tell instantly that this was a happy place. The host beamed, and the lights twinkled in a way that made you feel as though this was your local and the staff knew you name. (Yes, I can hear the Cheers theme tune too!) But, this was genuine, and under-pinned with streamlined service and technological prowess. We were shown upstairs to the first floor with diner style booths and the hustle of the open kitchen, and were instantly hit with that closeness of the tables, the smells and steamy wafts, and the dim lighting that makes you feel relaxed on the spin of a dime, and all in true Italian style. The charming new Manager James took us down to the Antipasti Kitchen which
A Seaside Risotto to dazzle with a healthy kick of chilli, amongst the catch of the seaside
boasts a delicatessen feel with fresh fish, meats, fennel, salami, breads and vegetables all enticing you gently in to your evenings choice of fare. The restaurant boasts fresh, home made pasta in a variety of forms, shaped by its swanky in-house pasta making machine. (Which, lets face it, would all like to have as part of our normal kitchen kit, but at 1800 a unit, I think shop bought will suffice at home for me!) With 20 types of pasta on display from Squid Ink to Tagliatelle this certainly isnt your normal home kitchen. Jamie is involved in choosing every one of his 26 sites both here and abroad, (With new sites planned for St Albans and Manchester in Jan/Feb 2012) and from the rural, rustic backdrops to the general aesthetic, he takes as much care, as he does with his dishes. Bath for example, maintains the original drawing room of the stunning georgian House, keeping its 130 year old wallpaper in commitment to this rustic feel. Every floor has something going on and with Jamies touches dotted all around from cookery books to oven gloves, it is clear that learning to develop your skills at home is an integral part of the company. But, back to the restaurant dining You may be shocked to learn that you can now book for any size table at Jamies, (not just in 8s or above) and, although they are blessed with a great number of guests each evening, they never let the restaurant reach capacity, for those last minute diners that walk in off the street. (We cant be organised all the time!) It may also impress to know that on the very top floor there is a private dining room with views down to Park Street, providing a decadent and intimate space for your top 20. Either for work or pleasure, this is a true nugget of a place for that private need. After all that exploration, we really had worked up an appetite. Jamies is famous for its antipasti planks, and as we wanted to be shown the best of, we asked our fab and friendly waiter to choose for us. Starting with the wine. Torrione 2008 Pertolo, a stirring Sangiovese made in Tuscany by Jamies friend Luca. We were off to a good start. This followed with the fresh delectable antipasti, which was as joyous
Jamies Italian, Bristol Tel: 01173 700 265 87/89 Park Street Bristol BS1 5PW Twitter @jamiesitalianUK www.jamieoliver.com/italian/bristol
in the mouth as it was to the eyes. From the cured meats of pistachio mortadella to the chilled olives, crunchy salad of beets, carrot and mint, and the curious looking mini boiled egg which was in fact, a slice of tangy percorino cheese and chilli Jam. Scrumptuous! For main we gorged on the black angel spaghetti with scallops and the Seaside Risotto. The squid ink pasta was rich and beautifully balanced with scallops, anchovies, wine and capers. Leaving the Seaside Risotto to dazzle with a healthy kick of chilli amongst the catch of the seaside, amongst the obvious clams, cockles, mussels and prawns nestle some gratifying gurnard, which was light and tender. This, I guess only leaves me to share what we felt to be the ace card at Jamie olivers that evening. The dessert. (or Dolci.) With a chocolate, raspberry and amaretto brownie, to make the mouth water and an amalfi lemon curd slice, I believe our socks actually popped off at the finale! Now, I dont know if that is a truly Italian saying, but it summed it up nicely for us! Tres Chic whole-heartedly recommends Jamie olivers, for its intimate atmosphere, authenticity, style and genuinely passionate staff. not forgetting its reasonably priced winning cuisine.
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THIS MARCH SARAH BRIngS US A DELECTABLE CHoICE oF WARMIng DISHES To KEEP YoUR TASTE AnD vITAMIn LEvELS UP AnD YoUR CALoRIE AnD TIME-TAKE DoWn.
Sarahs Kitchen
With thoughts of blue-skied, heady summer evenings a long way off, we turn our thoughts to the early eves of spring, with menus of winter warmers still holding fair ground, we move to lighter, brighter dishes, easier on the waist-line. Packed full of flavour and easy to prepare, all of Sarahs dishes can be made slowly and lovingly as time allows, or on the run before hubbys tummy grumbles! Our needs at this time of year are to plough forth with the new years work load, stick to the eating plans we made in January and have time for all we love about spring. Simply put: Work-Life-Belly-Telly!
4. Add the red wine and orange zest and bubble up till the steam no longer smells of alcohol.
5. Transfer to the processor, add the cocoa and tomatoes and whizz till you have a smooth sauce. 6. Return the sauce to the pan, bubble up, turn down the heat and leave to simmer gently, stirring at intervals, until the sauce is lusciously thick and dark. Taste, add salt (maybe a little sugar) and a splash of vinegar to sharpen the flavours. 7. When you are ready to serve, reheat the sauce, stir in the prawns and bubble up till they turn opaque: no more than 2-3 minutes. Ladle into bowls and finish with a sprinkle of corriander leaves, lime quaters for squeezing and decent a chunk of crusty bread for scooping.
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1. Heat a tbls;of oil in a heavy pan and fry the garlic and onion until they soften and caramelise a little, then drop them into a processor. 2. Toast the nuts briefly in a dry pan and then add them to to the processor. 3. Pour in the rest of the oil and fry the peppers, dried chillis and the spices for a moment.
1. Heat a wok until smoking and add the ground nut oil, chicken and mushrooms and stir for 1-2 mins; season with soy sauce and 5 spice powder. Remove from wok and set aside to cool for 10mins. (Wipe the wok clean with kitchen paper). 2. Place the grated ginger, beansprouts, spring onions, carrots,
chicken and mushrooms into a bowl , season with the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sea salt and ground white pepper. Stir well to combine. 3. Lay 2 spring roll wrappers one on top of the other (the extra thickness will help the skin from breaking) and position so that the corners are pointed upwards, downwards and to the sides. 4. Spoon 2tbls of the filling into the center of the wrapper. 5. Brush each corner of the wrapper with the cornflour paste, then bring the two opposite corners on the sides together and, keeping your finger on the edges, bring the bottom corner towards the middle then roll the pastry up tightly towards the top corner. Tuck the top edge in and seal it with a little of the beaten egg yolk. Repeat with the remaining spring roll wrappers and filling. 6. Heat the wok over a high heat and fill the wok to a 1/4 of its depth with ground nut oil. (Heat until a cube of bread dropped in sizzles and turns golden-brown in 15sec) 7. Carefully lower the spring rolls in small batches into the oil and deep fry for 2-3mins, or until golden-brown. 8. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
LEMon TART
one of absolute favs a Lemon Tart is the perfect way to soothe the palette after a zingy first course, delicate and never-ending on flavour the Lemon Tart packs a cool punch all of its own.
SERVES: 6-8 PREPARATION TIME: 40 mins COOKING TIME: 30 mins
1. Place all the ingredients in the bowl of your processor and process until it forms firm dough. Then turn it out and knead lightly, pop it in cling film and leave in the fridge for 30 minutes to rest. 2. To cook the pastry base, pre-heat the oven to 400f/200c/gas mark 6, and place a solid baking sheet in the oven to pre-heat as well. 3. Roll out the pastry as thinly as possible, and line the flan tin, press-
Delicious Georgian architecture, The Fringe festival, upscale shopping, tourist landmarks aplenty, and the Missoni hotel.. Kilt anyone?
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vista. And swoon. You need not be an art history major to recognize the artists showcased at The National Art Gallery of Scotland or the gallery of Modern Art both museums house world-renowned names for its audience. For something more offbeat, try The Dynamic Earth Museum, built to celebrate the millennium.
Drinking in Monteiths is a bit like hanging out in your rich uncles cool pad. Set up like a living room with a grand fireplace and a gorgeous outdoor area bedecked in fairy lights, its our favorite haunt for a late night cocktail. 61 High Street Tel. 44 131 557 0330 Hotel Missoni serves designer drinks with a side of glamour. Outfitted in yes, you guessed it, Missoni prints, the lobby bar is the it-spot on weekends for the jet set. Sit by the bar and spend the night people watching. george Iv Bridge Tel. 44 131 220 6666 resides. What to see: Participate in the traditional tourist promenade along the Royal Mile, starting with the iconic Edinburgh Castle and ending at The Palace of Holyroodhouse with the new (and controversial we might add) Scottish parliament on the other side. Perfect for photo opportunities and that a-ha postcard moment, the stroll is well worth your time, we promise. If you are interested in Scottish royal history, take a tour of the 16th century palace, Holyroodhouse. You can see the late Mary Queen of Scots former bedroom! The monument-studded hilltop, Calton Hill, is at the end of Princes Street and can be accessed by stairs from Waterloo Place. It offers an unparalleled view of Edinburgh and its surrounding countryside. Robert Louis Stevenson once said the best views of the city would be found here. Wed have to agree. Take in Arthurs Seat and the Salisbury Crags in one sweeping
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Where to shop: The usual high street brands are located on Princes Street and george Street American brand Anthropologie is now available here. Department store Jenners is a perennial favourite and designer fashions live over in St Andrews Square (in Harvey nichols) and on Multrees Walk, with labels like Mulberry and Armani. For independent boutiques unique to Edinburgh, head to the grassmarket neighborhood. We suggest browsing through godiva where vintage is mixed with made-to-measure service and Armstrongs, where the citys largest vintage clothing emporium
Where to eat: When in search of haute seafood, Ondine is your port of call. Located near the Royal Mile, ondine offers a chic dining experience in an art deco setting. We love the 14-seater crustacean bar serving oysters, langoustines and clams. Pair it with a chilled white and enjoy. 2 george Iv Bridge Tel. 44 131 226 1888 If we had to pick one of the three Michelinstarred restaurants for you to try, wed go with Martin Wisharts Scottish brasserie, The Honours. The menu gives a Scottish bent to traditional French classics with starters like seabream tartare and mains of rabbit a la moutarde. 58A north Castle Street Tel. 44 131 220 3523 For a no-frills delicious spot thats easy on the wallet, The Red Squirrel is your joint for the evening. A gastropub known for their handmade gourmet burgers (that come with shoestring fries and red slaw) with over 20 craft beers and ales on tap, its a relaxed spot for a nibble and a tipple. 21 Lothian Road Tel. 44 131 229 9933
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