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FESTIVE TIMES CHRISTMAS AT THE BEACON

Party On Winter Accessories and Beauty Gifting for Her, Him and the Kids Winter Food

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From fashion favourites and winter beauty trends to gift ideas for all of the family, these pages will bring you all of the inspiration you need to create the funniest, festive times this Christmas…

Black Studded Cross Body Bag Deichmann £14.99

Sequin Jacket Topshop £150

Jersey Top H&M £3.99

Collection Dress M&S £69

Sequin Cowl Mini Dress Price Topshop £29

Silver Sequin Embellished Tassel Pencil Skirt River Island £48

Nude Gold Detail Block Heels Deichmann £24.99

Showcase Wide Fit Silver ‘Bessie’ Sandals Dorothy Perkins £28

Black Tease High Heels Schuh £25

PARTY ON Whether it’s Christmas parties with work, a glass of mulled wine with your oldest friends or Boxing Day fun with your loved ones, you won’t be short of excuses to shop for new outfits this season. And with rails full of glitter, pearls, sparkles and faux fur, your festive looks won’t be without the wow factor either!

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CHRISTMAS CHILL From Primark

No Christmas wish list is complete without a fluffy dressing gown, new pyjamas, cosy slippers and a face mask or two. After all, how else are you going to spend the time between Christmas and New Year?

Ladies Plush Bootie Slippers Deichmann £9.99

Husky Hot Water Bottle M&S £22

Super Soft Snuggle Robe Next £26

Rosy Cheeks Face Mask Lush £9

Pale Pink Stripe Initial Mug New Look £5.99

Wordsley Onesie Jack Wills £39.95

Knitted Headband H&M £6.99

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1. Dark Green Faux Fur Longline Coat New Look £45.99

1. Sanderling Jacquard Trouser Jack Wills £46

2. Orange Button Cuff Roll Neck Jumper Dorothy Perkins £20

2. Mini Tote Bag River Island £38 3. Collection Soft Touch City Coat M&S £59

3. Off White Pointed Ankle Boots New Look £29.99

4. Ribbed Turtleneck Jumper H&M £20

4. Orange Leather Button Midi Skirt Topshop £125

5. Alice Shoes Hotter £75 3

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WINTER TRENDS Less is definitely more this season.

Clean, crisp lines will ensure your AW19 wardrobe is classic and effortlessly stylish!

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1 2 1. Calf-Length Skirt H&M £24.99

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1. Chia Violet Clarks £35 2. Collection Colour Block Relaxed Fit Jumper M&S £19.50

3. RITZ Rust Strap High Heels Topshop £36

3. Camel Tapered Trousers New Look £22.99

4. Collection Leather Crossbod Camera Bag M&S £39.50 5. Crystal Rhinestone Hair Clip Wallis £8.50

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4. Padded Hooded Coat H&M £49.99 3

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WINTER ACCESSORIES If you prefer to keep your style simple, you can always jazz up your outfit with a pearl necklace, a shimmery bracelet or some pretty studs. After all, ‘tis the season to shine.

Band Earrings Made With Swarovski® Crystals Warren James £18

Gold Plated Multi Diamante Ring Stack Lovisa £14 Emporio Armani Men’s Stainless Steel & Silver Dog Tags Ernest Jones £115

Tag Heuer Gents 41MM Carrera Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Watch On Bracelet W.Bruford Regular price £3,600

Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia 6mm Stud Earrings Claires £12

Versus Versace Kirstenhof Ladies’ Stainless Steel Watch H.Samuel £160

Arabella Sterling Silver Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace Warren James £15

Lockets Logo Necklace Pandora £175

Moments Pavé Padlock Clasp Snake Chain Bracelet Pandora £200

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Formula Urban Shield Overnight Recovery Cream M&S £13.50

Eye shadow palette H&M £6.99

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Rebel Length + Lift Mascara Boots £26

Ghd Platinum+ Straightener Supercuts £175

WINTER BEAUTY Miss Dior 30ml The Fragrance Shop £55

The start of autumn/winter always calls for new makeup, and lots of it.

Smokey shadows and winged liner are a must-have for any daytime event, paired with a deep red lipstick to carry you through the night. Complete the look with a curly up-do, and a spritz of your favourite winter scent.

Large Sculpting Brush Topshop £10

Smashbox Crystalized Highlighter Boots £30

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P’URE Papaya Lips 10g Holland & Barrett £5.99

Lancome Grandiose Liner Boots £23

Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau So Sweet 30ML The Perfume Shop £44

Clarins Everlasting Foundation SPF15 Boots £30

GIFTING FOR HER With musk-scented perfumes filling the air, jewellery shining brighter than ever and knee-high boots dominating the shelves, choosing a gift for the special lady in your life has never been easier!

Caddy Belle Clarks £155

Diagonal Stripe Scarf Dorothy Perkins £10

Leather Square Shell Buckle Belt Fatface £29.50

Thomas Sabo Together Forever Silver Cubic Zirconia Bracelet Ernest Jones £89

Relax Gift Lush £23.50

Beige Tort Handle Tote Bag Deichmann £17.99

Changing Waves Purse Zip Around Purse Animal £19.99

Ashgate Contrast Neck Jumper Jack Wills £23.98

Suedette Jacket Bonmarche £45

‘Mod Star’ Sunglasses

By Quay Topshop £45

Allex Beanie Animal £16.99

Cineworld Gift Card

Steepletone Heartbeat Radio Neon Blue Robert Dyas £34.99

Adidas Crew Three Pack Socks Mens Sports Direct £7

Wallabee Boot Current Clarks £120

Ted Baker Big Wash Bag Gift Boots £16

Black Buckle Belt Burton £10

Black Single Breasted Mac Topman £65

Tommy Hilfiger Kyle Men’s Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch H.Samuel £175

GIFTING FOR HIM Ashby Reverse Loopback Crew Jack Wills £44.95

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Socks and pyjamas are a great addition to any Christmas stocking, but what about opting for a surprise he’ll always remember this year? Kit out his man cave with a new radio or add a touch of sophistication to his wrist with a cool timepiece.

For the gadget lovers out there, don’t forget to visit Baseus and Game for the ultimate find.

PAC-MAN Mini Arcade Machine Menkind £29.99

GIFTING FOR THE KIDS

DON’T FORGET! Santa’s Frozen Adventure every weekend from 30th November 22nd December!

No matter how old we may be, we all feel a little bit like children over the Christmas period, making finding a great gift that bit easier. Take a break from your mobile phones this December, and play with unicorn teddies, disco watches and football accessories, even if it’s just for a few days.

Toys Baby Annabell Baby Walker Kids Stuff £39.99

Play BBQ Jojo Maman Bebe £35

Toys Vtech Animal Toot Toot Train Kids Stuff Toys £29.99

Boppi the Booty Shakin’ Llama Kids Stuff Toys £24.99

Aco Truck Scented Erasers Box X4 Smiggle £2

Nike English Premier League Skills Football JD £13

Harry Potter™ Envelope Handbag Cream Claires £10

From Jo Jo Maman Bébé

Appliquéd Slippers H&M £8.99

Toys Modular Sweet Surprises Kids Stuff Toys £29.99

WINTER TRAVEL with If the cold weather doesn’t take your fancy this Christmas, there’s always the option to jet away somewhere warmer with sunny destinations like Mexico, Morocco or the Canary Islands. Swap your slippers for a new pair of flip flops and trade the traditional Turkey dinner for an all-inclusive cuisine. Don’t forget to pack your factor 30!

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Morocco

Canary Islands

Offering a scenic coastline and one of Africa’s most sought-after cities, holidays to Morocco give Europe’s top tourist destinations a run for their money. A break from the norm, Morocco’s introduction to the mainstream holiday market in the late Nineties added a new genre to the library of world travel.

Suddenly, holidays were scented with spice rather than suncream, and the soundtrack of waves was remixed with calls to prayer.

Just like the bird they share their name with, the Canary Islands sing to tourists. More than 9 million people take their holidays on these Spanish islands every year and it’s not just the year-round sunshine that makes them such a popular holiday destination – it’s also the sand dunes, the volcanoes, and the cutting-edge art.

DON’T FORGET our friends at Eurochange are on hand for all your currency needs

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Stretching all the way from the USA in the north to Guatemala and Belize in the south, Mexico’s the glue that links the North and South American continents together.

The country’s two million square kilometres pack in everything from mega cities and tiny pueblos to jungles and Mayan relics. But, for holidaymakers at least, the coastal areas hold the main appeal – from the luxe hotels of Los Cabos to the country’s nightlife capital, Cancun.

WINTER FOOD One of the best things about the festive period? Food, food and an extra serving of food. If it’s your turn to feed all of the family this year, make sure you stock up on a variety of delicious goods… that way everyone will be happy!

Spiced Root Vegetable Soup Method Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the onions and fry for 5 mins until softened. Tip in the remaining veg and cook for another 5 mins, adding the chilli and cumin for final 2 mins.

Add the lentils and stock to the pan.

Bring to the boil, then lower heat and simmer for 25 mins until veg are tender and lentils are soft. Blitz until smooth with the milk and a little extra water or stock, if necessary.

Season, then reheat until piping hot.

Ladle into bowls and serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped coriander.

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp ground cumin

2 onions, finely chopped

75g dried green lentils

2 sweet potatoes, chopped

1.3l vegetable stock

2 carrots, chopped

425ml milk

2 parsnips, chopped

100g Greek yogurt

1 red chili, roughly chopped

1 tbsp chopped coriander

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