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ell, we’ve survived the busiest and hottest month on record – not only here at SOCIETY Towers, but Málaga has just recorded its highest number of arrivals ever. But that hasn’t stopped us from knocking out one of the freshest, summeriest and funkiest issues yet!

Party, party, party! It’s been a month of opening parties, summer galas, beach parties, polo parties, art exhibitions and secret garden parties… in fact, I doubt there’s been a party in Marbella that we haven’t attended. The SOCIETY team has been out and about in force and we’re delighted to welcome so many fabulous new businesses to the coast – and onto our pages!

From the exclusive, members only Barber Club, which offers the ultimate male grooming experience; complete with wet shaves, beauty treatments, massages and coffees or beers served in its über-funky surroundings, to the stunning new Sutton restaurant on the Golden Mile, where every dish looks like a work of art.

We also welcomed the wonderful Timeless art gallery and had a sensational night at Timeless’ Secret Garden Party, set in a stunning villa where the sculptures and artwork truly came to life.

Another fantastic addition to the coast’s dining spots is the newly revamped and reopened De Medici restaurant – and let’s just say that their opening party was nothing short of spectacular!

We also welcomed some charismatic personalities this month, including our gorgeous cover model, Georgia Salpa. Before hopping down to the beach for our summer shoot, she took time to share her beauty secrets, tips and tricks with us so that we can let you all in on how she looks so damn hot and how you ladies can get that bikini body this August.

We also caught up with the charismatic rock star, Rick Parfitt, from Status Quo who told us a little about his life here in Spain, his family, career and plans for the future. From Rock stars to DJs – We are thrilled to have Marbella’s own superstar DJ brothers on board the SOCIETY team. The Wallem Brothers are our new resident music columnists and they’re going to be giving us a heads up on the latest tunes and coolest music acts around.

Our food and nutrition expert, Bettina Campolucci Bordi, has long been rocking our world with her delicious and healthy meals and creations, BUT NOW – Even Jamie Oliver has started to take notice and this little lady is on track to do great things in the world of food!

Talking of eating healthily, we’ve been spending a lot of time at the newly opened bar and restaurant Santé. This stylish venue is a gem of a find, dishing out tasty healthy meals and whizzing up some phenomenal cocktails.

As always, we’ve got Ian Kuah on hand to rev up the engines for us gentlemen as he takes the Audi R8 for a spin. Of course we’ve got all the usual features – and plenty of new ones and our events section is brimming with fabulous parties and beautiful people.

I’d like to say we’re going to calm down this coming month, but as Marbella is fast becoming the HOTTEST place to be (in both senses of the word!) we’re only just getting started!

Hope you enjoy reading this issue. I would chat for longer but… I’ve got another party to attend!

Until next time…

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CONTENTS

Extend Yourself

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Daniel Boardman gives us the lowdown on hair extensions for the ultimate beach babe hair this summer!

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Rocking the Marbella Property Market Rockstar, Rick Parfitt, talks exclusively to SOCIETY about his life here in Spain and his plans for the future.

Sisko Akt

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This month the stylish sisters go super glam with sophisticated elegance

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Georgia Salpa

We catch up with the ultimate bikini babe to find out how she keeps that body of hers in such great shape!

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26 Home Couture

Chic happens

The Entertainment Charts

Womenswear retailer brings us this month’s fashion exclusive

We are thrilled to welcome our new music columnists, The Wallem Brothers - Marbella’s hottest DJ brothers, who will be giving us the scoop each month on what’s hot in the world of music!

Get that summer feeling in your home with a little inspiration from our fresh beachside interiors.

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70 Who’s in...Who’s out

Long walk to Fame

Idris Elba is in this month’s Celebrity Spotlight

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Out and about on Marbella’s social scene

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The Golden Mile’s stylish new restaurant, Sutton, is in a league of its own!

Healthy Delicious and Nutritious

SOCIETY magazine tries out one of Bettina’s celebrated food workshops.

Get Ready Bikini Bodies Lisa Marie Robinson gives us some more booty exercises to get us in tip top shape this August

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Simply Sensational

Little Black Book

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Society Pinboard

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Comprehensive directory of local businesses

Torque Talk

Ian Kuah takes the super speedy Audi R8 for a spin.

A round up of local news and events

Salpa

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eorgia Salpa only exploded onto the modelling scene a little more than five years ago but has already become a household name in her native Ireland and is rapidly gaining an international fan base and worldwide exposure as she now has close to two million followers on her combined social networks sites.

Rihanna to name a few, ranking higher than some of the most famous women in the world.

She’s arrived with a small hair and make-up team, styling assistant and photographer, and they all move into the dressing room to begin preparations for the shoot.

Georgia has also put pen to paper with her extremely popular weekly column in one of Ireland’s national newspapers over the past five years and has appeared on numerous television shows, her most popular and regular role was on comedy show Republic of Telly, as well as appearing on the hugely popular television shows Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Salon.

So, when I found out that Georgia was going to be visiting us at SOCIETY Towers before her photo shoot I suddenly wished I’d done my hair, joined a gym, and hadn’t been eating my way around Marbella for the past month - as meeting with someone THIS HOT was bound to make me feel small, ugly and inadequate. I smeared a little rouge over my lips and cheeks ran my fingers through my hair attempting to comb out the knots and sat gazing upon photo after photo of Georgia’s teeny-tiny waist, endlessly long legs and luscious bouncy hair, toying with the idea of skipping lunch so that I could appear a little more svelte.

The international cover model currently boasts fifty international magazine covers under her belt and now, with SOCIETY’s August cover, it’s 51! Georgia has graced the cover of FHM magazine a whopping eight times and has also made it into the top ten of FHM’s highly published ‘100 Sexiest Women in the World’ competition twice, along side Cheryl Cole and

As I sat, still debating whether or not to have lunch and if I’d have to settle for a salad in order to not feel like a big blob in front of this sexual siren, I heard chattering voices and jovial laughter coming up the stairs and soon a gaggle of smiley faces rounded the door beaming at me.

Georgia is delightful; sweet, friendly and ridiculously gorgeous.

After landing illustrious endorsement deals and a string of huge commercial campaigns such as Lynx, Pepsi, Vodafone, Lipsy, Panach and Gold Fever Hair - and most recently taking over from Megan Fox as the new face of the Cadburys StarBar campaign.

SOCIETY magazine has decided that Georgia is the perfect person to give us tips on how to get that ultimate summer body for bikini season, ‘cause with this current heat wave in Marbella, we’re not planning on wearing much else!

Tell me a little about your diet Georgia.

What do you eat and what diets do you follow?

What about desserts and puddings?

How do you treat yourself?

Do you have any secret diet tips to share with our readers?

I have a sweet tooth; I love chocolate and ice cream. My absolute favourites are sprinkles red velvet cupcakes, but you can only get them in America thank god! Or else I’d have about five a day.

I try and drink about 2/3 litres of water a day, which is great for your skin and body. I also very rarely drink alcohol, only if I’m at a party or night out. I would never have a glass of wine at home. I think if you can cut that out its very helpful for losing weight.

I love food. I generally eat quite healthily. I’m really into cooking and spend a lot of the day in the kitchen trying out new recipes. I’ve been making a lot of paleo meals lately.

I eat a lot of fish, vegetables, rice, salads.

Are you careful about the food you consume?

Not really I eat a lot! Ha! I love food; most of my day is spent thinking about what to eat. I eat healthy food and I very rarely eat processed or fried food so I think then you can get away with eating a lot more, well at least I hope so.

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SUMMER HEALTH AND BEAUTY SECRETS FROM THE ULTIMATE BIKINI BABE

What foods do you think are good for keeping you in such tip-top shape?

Any recommendations for our readers?

I think if you can stick to a clean diet of just fresh fish, vegetable, salads, grilled chicken you can become leaner.

Although my trainer lee has told me to eat carbs, as I need them because I work out which is great. So I eat rice potatoes, quinoa etc.

Georgia’s bone structure and skin are flawless, even without make-up and her legs are even longer than they appear in pictures.

We take a seat as the team scurry about us with hairdryers and make-up brushes and Georgia tells me a little about how she keeps her cracking body in shape!

Tell me a little about your beauty regime. What beauty treatments do you indulge in regularly?

I always have to have my nails done, I get a mani-pedi every week, and always get a blow-dry once or twice a week. I do a facemask at home once a week.

What products do you use?

I love Strvectal beauty products, face creams, facemasks and eye creams.

I use all their products - you can buy them in El Corte Ingles they are my favourite.

I’m a beauty product junkie and I have to say these are the best. I travel a lot and these are amazing for my skin.

What would you say is your best feature?

I like my lips. I love full lips.

I hear you’ve recently become the global ambassador for Gold Fever hair extensions. Your hair looks amazing!

Yes, Gold Fever is an amazing product.

Quite unlike any of the hair extensions I’ve had before. They offer beautiful, natural-looking, thick, bouncy hair – what’s not to love about them!

They’re also great for beach holidays because you can let them dry naturally and they don’t frizz they just dry curly. Gold Fever are the best hair extensions I’ve ever had.

Are you naturally blessed with this body or do you have to work out?

I take my dogs out for a walk every day. They’re small so it’s not a very long walk. I also do mostly weights in the gym.

Not much cardio because I have a high metabolism and lose weight very easily.

I work out in the gym with my husband most days and I really enjoy doing Pilates classes once or twice a week.

Ok, so she eats super healthily, she doesn’t drink (barely), she hardly has to do any cardio ‘cause she’s got such a high metabolism and she is naturally just plain beautiful…

You want to hate her, but she’s fun, amusing and so down to earth that you can’t possibly. With a body that stops traffic and a smile that melts hearts, Georgia Selpa really is the whole package.

Georgia is wearing: In this pages: Bikini from GINA B, Beige leather cuff from SIBEL LOCI, Ring from NOELIA THAMES, Green necklaces from GINA B. In our cover: Triquini from GINA B, Necklace from MAITEA, Feather earrings from MAITEA, Turqoise bracelet from Noelia Thames.

In our Contents Page: Bikini from VIRGINIA MACARI, Beige leather cuff from SIBEL LOCI.

Photography: Jayden Fa Styling: Sisko Act Hair: Rafael Bueno Peluqueros Makeup: Lena Tanevska Art Direction: Guy Baglietto *Gold Fever hair extensions are available from Reflections hair salon in Marbella.

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The Entertainment Charts

SOCIETY magazine is thrilled to welcome our new resident Music columists – the super funky fan-freakin-tastic:

Brothers, Chris and Danyo were born and raised in Marbella and started their musical career back in 2010 when they shot onto the Danish charts, Spanish iTunes electronic charts and Beatport general charts. The brothers have played in over 70 different clubs and festivals worldwide and are now supported by many world renowned DJs such as David Guetta, Danny Avila, Lazy Rich, Quintino and Starkillers. They’ve just released the official remix for Pitbull & Chris Brown’s new single FUN. The Wallem brothers will be hosting ‘Mo Money Less Problem’ every MONDAY at Olivia Valere all summer, where we bring different guest DJs/ Performers every week, including Craig David who will be performing Live with the brothers on the 10th of August.

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ALESSIA CARA - Here (RNB)

It’s hard to imagine this song is by an 18 year old. Her sound is so mature for her age. She started singing covers on YouTube and is now well on her way to be a superstar. Really great classy and sophisticated song for the new age.

DISCLOSURE & GREGORY PORTER Holding On (House)

Disclosure return with their trademark style. It is great to see two guys being so successful making the music that they want to make. Their style has not changed and they have not ever ‘’sold out’’ or tried to be more pop. Great summer track that will get you moving.

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D’ANGELO - Sugah Daddy

If you are having a rough day do us a favour and stop whatever you are doing right now and put this song on. It is just a really feel good song that will get you moving from the moment the piano kicks in. D’Angelo is a legend!

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We had the pleasure of meeting Feed Me backstage at one of our gigs and not only is he an amazing producer, but he is also a really nice and down to earth guy. This track is a future house anthem just awesome!

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FEED ME - Spilt Milk (House)

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THE WEEKEND - Can’t Feel My Face (RNB)

One of the songs of the summer.

You can hear the Michael Jackson influence on this. The Weekend seems to be making more radiofriendly songs these days, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing if they sound like this.

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LANY -Walk Away (Chilled)

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Lany has been one of our favourite indie groups for a little over a year now. They make great chilled out songs with an 90s LA vibe. They hardly had any followers when we started listening to their music, but in just one year they have grown a huge fan base. Highly recommend!

LUPE FIASCO - Blur My Hands (Hip Hop) This is the stand out track for us from his new album ‘Tetsuo & Youth’ with a great chorus and lyrics to match. This is a perfect song to cruise in your car to.

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The team down at Bookworld have put together three of their current bestsellers and favourite books and have given us a review of each of them. Whether you fancy something to read on the beach, by the pool, or on the plane, pop on down to Bookworld, Puerto Banus, for the very best selection of books in English.

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IN THE SKIN OF A JIHADIST, Anna Erelle.

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wenty year-old ‘Melodie’, a recent convert to Islam, meets the leader of an Islamist brigade on Facebook.

In 48 hours he has ‘fallen in love’ with her, calls her day and night, urges her to marry him, join him in Syria to enjoy a life of paradise – and join his jihad.

Anna Erelle is the undercover journalist behind “Mélodie”.

Created to investigate the powerful propaganda weapons of Islamic State, “Mélodie” is soon sucked in by Bilel, right-hand man of the infamous Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. An Iraqi for whose capture the US government has promised $10 million, al-

Baghdadi is described by Time Magazine as the most dangerous man in the world and by himself as the caliph of Islamic State. Bilel shows off his jeep, his guns, his expensive watch. He boasts about the people he has just killed.

With Bilel impatient for his future wife, “Mélodie” embarks on her highly dangerous mission, which – at its ultimate stage – will go very wrong … Enticed into this lethal online world like hundreds of other young people across the world, Erelle’s harrowing and gripping investigation helps us to understand the true face of terrorism.

THE MARTIAN, Andy Weir.

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ark Watney is one of the astronauts on the Ares 3 mission to Mars. Unfortunately, when the Ares 3 mission leaves, Mark is left behind, presumed dead. The fact that he isn’t dead comes as a bit of shock to him at first, and then he is left pondering how, or even whether, he can survive. He knows there is another mission planned but calculating his food supplies and other equipment he doesn’t believe he can survive until the Ares 4 mission lands, and even if he does the scheduled landing site is far away; how could he even get there if he is still alive? Keeping a detailed log of his days on Mars he struggles to set up some way firstly to keep himself alive, and only then does he consider communications. Can he contact anyone? What can they do to help him, even if he gets through?

“Watney’s gallows humour and his brushes with death as he uses every ounce of his intelligence and astronaut’s training to claw his way out of the pit will have you laughing and gasping by turns.

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think I’d have the time to - but Andy Weir’s edge-ofthe-seat storytelling didn’t leave me any choice.”

(Richard Madeley, Richard and Judy Book Club) “Andy Weir’s terrific ‘lost in space’ novel is an absolute page turner from first to last ... Tautly-written, full of extraordinary and fascinating detail about life in a frozen red desert so far from home, The Martian is one of the best thrillers either of us has read in years. Highly recommended.” (Judy Finnigan, Richard and Judy Book Club) “The best book I’ve read in ages. Clear your schedule before you crack the seal. This story will take your breath away faster than a hull breech. Smart, funny, and whiteknuckle intense, The Martian is everything you want from a novel.” (Hugh Howey New York Times bestselling author of Wool) “Accomplished…believable but suspenseful as [Watney] battles against the odds for survival” (The Guardian)

The English Spy

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o. 1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another stunning thriller in his latest action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue featuring the inimitable Gabriel Allon.

She is an iconic member of the British Royal Family, beloved for her beauty and charitable works, resented by her former husband and his mother, the Queen of England. When a bomb explodes aboard her holiday yacht, British intelligence turns to one man to track down herkiller: legendary spy and assassin Gabriel Allon.

Gabriel’s target is Eamon Quinn, a master bomb maker and mercenary of death who sells his services to the highest bidder.

Fortunately Gabriel does not pursue him alone; at his side is Christopher Keller, a British commando turned professional assassin who knows Quinn’s murderous handiwork all too well.

And though Gabriel does not realize it, he is stalking an old enemy—a cabal of evil that wants nothing more than to see him dead. Gabriel will find it necessary to oblige them, for when a man is out for vengeance, death has its distinct advantages….

CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT

Idris Elba

LONG WALK

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By KJ Elsdon

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here do you start when trying to evaluate the career of a man who has taken on parts so diverse that they range from a modern saint to one of TV’s most troubled detectives and is the first black actor who is being seriously considered for the coveted role of James Bond? KJ Elsdon considers the impressive career trajectory of Idrissa Akuna Elba.

Someone really needs to tell Idris Elba that most actors are finding it increasingly difficult to land decent parts and not to be so greedy, because this Hackney lad seems to have been snaffling all the finest roles for more than a decade.

From a relatively modest beginning as Patsy Stone’s gigolo in a 1995 episode of Absolutely Fabulous, Elba’s career path has been on a trajectory that would make Neil Armstrong feel dizzy.

Joining the cast of Channel 5’s ill-fated soap Family Affairs for seven episodes might have seemed like a coup for an aspiring thesp back in 1997, but how could he – or we – know what the future would hold?

Fast forward a few years to 2010 and Elba would be taking on the distressed coat of John Luther, a man so troubled he made John Shaft look like Pollyanna.

By this time, of course, he had gained a sprinkle of stardust and a loyal fan-base after his brilliant turn as Russell “Stringer” Bell in HBO’s well regarded crime series, The Wire. Unlike his next great role, Bell was an out-and-out hard case and even Elba was moved to name the episode in which he is killed off as his favourite, “... because Stringer dies in it. I celebrate the fact that he dies. I have a problem with the glorification of a drug dealer and America is fascinated with that world. We’re celebrating the very f*****g problem that America has in its hood. But Stringer Bell was no role model. He ruled the people who worked for him through fear. So it was good that Stringer died.”

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CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT

Luther, on the other hand, was an altogether more perplexing proposition.

He was a police detective, so presumably one of the good guys, yet his sudden fits of rage meant that a threat of violence was sewn into every programme. In the first episode Luther encounters an attractive psychopath, Alice Morgan (played by Ruth Wilson) with whom he enjoyed a long-running cat and mouse game: did she want to kiss him – or kill him? Viewers were immediately hooked and the first series attracted healthy ratings and the type of critical acclaim that defines a major hit.

Nobody was surprised when Hollywood came knocking on Elba’s door and his imposing physique meant that he was also top of action movie directors’ mostwanted lists. In 2013 he not only saved the world from bloody apocalypse as Stacker Pentecost in Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim, a loud, explosive refashioning of the old ‘monster rising from the sea and bent on global destruction’ theme (Godzilla, anyone?) but also took on the mantle of Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. This eagerly anticipated film adaptation of Mandela’s bestselling autobiography presented Elba with a whole new set of challenges; he had to persuade the world that he could not only physically resemble the most famous political figure in the world throughout most of his life, but that he could also nail his idiosyncratic way of speaking.

greeting each morning. In the case of Idris, it was the opening words of the script adapted from Mandela’s Rivonia trial speech from 1964: ‘I am Nelson Mandela, the first accused. I do not deny that I have planned sabotage’.”

Despite being the child of a Sierra Leonean father and a Ghanaian mother, Elba confessed that he found nailing Mandela’s Xhosa accent a challenge. When Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom was released, however, the critical plaudits must have drowned out any lingering doubts. He had successfully captured the essence of the Big Man, who sadly died on the night of the film’s premiere.

For a lucky few, acting is a full-time career, but for Idris Elba it is only part of his life. As Clark Kent adopted the red cape of Superman, so Idris

serious reputation as a singer and musician and has appeared in several music videos, most memorably as a character in Mumford & Son’s 2012 release ‘Lover of the Light’, which he also co-directed.

After presenting a series of programmes about African music for BBC Radio 2 under the banner, Journey Dot Africa with Idris Elba it was only natural that the man who played Nelson Mandela should find musical inspiration from that process. His latest musical creation, Mi Mandela, is his own tribute to Mandela and Elba’s late father, Winston and features collaborations with artists as diverse as Mumford & Sons, James Blake and South Africa’s famous Mahotella Queens.

WE’RE CELEBRATING THE VERY F*****G PROBLEM THAT AMERICA HAS IN ITS HOOD.

Fortunately Elba was able to rely on the skills of Fiona Ramsay, a South African actress who had been forced to neutralise her ‘Saffa’ accent and adopt Received Pronunciation when working in the UK. Armed with this knowledge she was able to guide him through the intricate process. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph she revealed, “ I usually provide each actor with a mantra that incorporates most of the sounds in the desired accent – and this becomes our

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Elba, actor, becomes DJ Big Driis.

He has already released a number of successful EPs, including High Class Problems Vol. 1, for which he was awarded with a Billboard Music Awards nomination. Heavily influenced by soul and hip-hop, he has built a

Still only 42 years old, Idris Elba’s future is limitless; with the release of Mi Mandela, the prospect of another successful series of Luther already in the can and scheduled for screening later in the year and those Bond rumours that just refuse to go away, it looks as though 2015 will be another bumper year on Planet Idris.

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Healthy, Delicious and Nutritious Natalie Rose Kern attends one of Bettina’s celebrated food workshops Our resident Food and Nutrition expert has been singled out by celebrated chef, Jamie Oliver, who awarded her with immense praise for her stunning Instagram page and, with an avid following online and a diary packed with bookings, workshops and menus to create, I decide it’s time to attend one of her workshops for myself to see what everyone is raving about.

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When my headstrong six-year-old turned to me in the kitchen one afternoon and told me “Mummy, I’ve decided I’m a vegetarian now ‘cause I don’t want to eat animals anymore” I wasn’t fazed. Truth be told, I was almost relieved. I knew he had the determination, sheer will and strength of character that I lacked.

I had already begun small steps in

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bringing about changes to our diets; cutting down processed foods, sugar and meat, reading labels, checking air miles and generally becoming more conscientious and aware of what we were putting in our bodies and where it was coming from.

The time for ignorance regarding food has long gone and, any of us with Internet access and half a brain, are now confronted daily with the harsh realities

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of our food industry - from the atrocities of the slaughterhouses to the chemicals pumped into our bodies through processed food - and we can no longer hide our heads in the sand in ignorance.

My mother and sister watched the documentary ‘If slaughterhouses had glass walls” one evening - and by the next morning they were both vegetarians and have not looked back since.

I didn’t watch the film. I still haven’t.

I don’t know why I find it so hard to commit to anything. From diets to ways of life and relationships, I always tend to waver in uncertainty, one foot in the door in case I change my mind and want out!

ourselves, greeted with steaming mugs of chai tea on Bettina’s terrace that affords breathtaking views over the Mediterranean and of Africa on the horizon.

I pottered about, eyeing up Bettina’s fabulous kitchen, enviable spice collection and jars of potions, herbs and colourful concoctions.

I felt like the sorcerous’ apprentice – and wanted to learn everything.

A long wooden table was decked out with mixing bowls, syrups, oils and jam jars filled with nuts and pulses. Peppers, courgettes, onions and tomatoes were chopped and prepped and Bettina invited us all to pull up a chair around the table.

Bettina has the

It was a lovely group of women of all ages and from all walks of life.

Some strict vegans, some veggies - and even some ‘wavering-on-the -fence-ers’ like me!

What if I give up meat entirely, tell everyone, rejoice in my kind of complexion new healthy way of life and that radiates find myself one day sitting in an Argentinian restaurant Danish-born Bettina has the kind good health and the love of my life offers of complexion that radiates good and wellbeing – his fork to me telling me “This health and wellbeing – whatever is the best steak I’ve ever she’s doing; she’s doing it right! whatever she’s tasted!” ...and I have a bite!

She’s effortlessly cool and freshdoing; she’s doing faced without a scrap of make-up What then? I would be a failure - or worse, a fraud. So on and perfect model-like bone it right! instead I’ve toyed with the structure. She begins outlining the “eating meat occasionally” afternoon’s activities; from recipes notion, without putting too much thought into and dishes we would prepare, to where to all the fabulous dishes I could be cooking up source organic produce locally, tips and or how I could discover easy and affordable tricks for quick treats and snacks and how to changes to routine and practices. get into better eating habits. Her passion for food is incredible. Her face lights up with such It was therefore a beautifully fated stroke of enthusiasm and delight that you can’t help luck when a space became available for but share her excitement. me to attend Bettina’s plant-based workshop that promised to teach easy, tasty recipes Bettina doesn’t describe herself as a vegan. replacing meat protein and discovering She understands the principles of strict delicious healthy alternatives. It wasn’t strictly veganism (not wearing leather etc.) and targeting vegans or vegetarians so I was dislikes labels “Who are we to judge each eager to find out more. other and place people in boxes” - I was relieved. She tells us a little about her story It was a superb Sunday afternoon. The sun and where her food fascination began and was dazzling as we arrived and introduced I am intrigued. A severe case of polycystic

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whisked - and oh! The smell! It was divine!

A fabulous contraption fitted to either end of a courgette was spun around manually and long spaghetti-like strands of courgette piled high in a bowl ready to be cooked as pasta with ‘Bettina’s secret recipe tomato sauce’, which was simmering on the hob.

The piece de resistance was possibly one of the most delicious curries I have ever tasted. I’ve long been reading up on spices’ fantastic health benefits and use them liberally at every opportunity... But the use of all my favourites, cardamom, ginger and cinnamon had my taste buds tingling!

What Bettina does is make food come alive! She makes it fun and exciting and reels out dishes that look like works of art.

Her enthusiasm for food is infectious and her passion, undeniable. ovaries had a doctor telling her that she would never have children so she turned her life around overnight. From cutting out meat and sugar to living a more healthy and balanced way of life - and she is now mother to a beautiful little girl.

As she poured seeds and nuts into bowls, blending fruit, mixing whole wheats and kneading dough, we took notes, joining in to smell, touch and taste the various dishes that were being prepared, and watching with admiration as she made it seem so easy. I mean, she versed a jar of seeds into a bowl with half the juice of an apple - stirred it with an effortless slight of hand and then poured it into a baking dish - ten minutes later we were

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munching on the tastiest flatbread I’ve ever sampled!

We piped up constantly with questions and queries from which flours to use for breads and which pulses needed soaking, to which organic stockists Bettina prefers and which kitchen appliances she can’t live without.

From beetroot juices and pancakes to sauces and vegetable stir-fries, we were getting stuck in with colours, textures and tastes and every morsel we sampled was fresh and exciting.

The tea continued to flow and we joined in eagerly as gadgets whizzed and

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ettina has joined chef and campaigner, Jamie Oliver, and hundreds of ambassadors across the world to take part in Jamie’s ‘Food Revolution’ Jamie and the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation work tirelessly to engage and inspire people of all ages to learn about food, its origins and how to cook it. The Food Revolution is a global campaign to put compulsory food education back on the school curriculum.

Jamie passionately believes that by educating children about food and cooking in a fun and engaging way, we can equip them with the basic skills they need to lead healthier, happier lives, for themselves and their future families.

With overweight and obesity statistics increasing at an alarming rate, and preventable diet-related disease claiming more lives earlier than ever

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In addition to her fun workshops, she has also begun consulting work for new restaurants, designing scrumptious menus and getting them fully prepped in time for opening, writing food and nutrition blogs for various different magazines and companies, including Jamie Oliver’s own website AND on top of all that, Bettina has just become the ambassador for the whole region of Malaga of Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. Where she goes from here, who knows, but with top chefs calling on her skills, celebrities following her social media posts and restaurants, adults and children alike seeking her knowledge and expertise in transforming their eating habits, Bettina’s future looks almost good enough to eat!

before, it has never been more important to educate children about food, where it comes from and how it affects their bodies. The Food Revolution is about getting kids food smart and setting them up for a long, healthy life.

More than 1,300 ambassadors in more than 120 countries plan events, both big and small and initiatives to turn around children’s relationship with food.

Here in Marbella Bettina is already planning different events once school starts back in September and is excited to be involved in a truly global event.

Bettina says “Food knowledge and education is key! Lets lead by being good examples and making it possible” / foodrevmarbella bettinaskitchen.com

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Welcome to my second column, I really hope you enjoyed reading my introduction in July´s Society Magazine, and I’m hoping that you made time to complete my two superb Booty exercises and you are feeling the benefits, If not, stop reading, grab last month’s edition and try them now!

With this issue girls, I would like to continue on our quest towards developing a ‘Bootylicous Booty’, as it is summer here in Marbella, and we definitely spend more time with our clothes off than on!

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process is called Sarcopenia, and it is believed to affect 30% of people over 60, and more than 50% of those over 80.

But are you aware that a similar phenomenon can happen to your bones called Osteoporosis?

Oh the joys of getting older hey?

By working your muscles against resistance you also increase your bone mineral density (stronger bones) therefore helping to prevent this degenerative bone disease.

It’s not all bad news!

I am going to start with a little explanation as to WHY you really want to be including resistance based exercises into your weekly work out routine and not just cardiovascular training like walking, running, cycling etc.

So firstly, picture in your mind, a super sleek, red, fast, sexy Ferrari, whose engine you can hear before you actually see the car! Now within our own body, muscle is like this Ferrari engine, it requires constant fuel and a lot of it, meaning that with more muscle, your body’s engine will burn loads more calories. You turn

your body into a super charged calorie-burning machine when you add more lean muscle to it.

The increased muscle you add to your body from strength training, will increase your metabolism and this also means you will naturally burn more calories even when you are asleep!

Now that is a real bonus right? ☺ I hope you are getting tempted, as I promise it has massive benefits for you.

Even more importantly, if you train hard enough you will continue to burn calories (and fat) after your workout has finished.

YEAH! I really cannot stress enough the importance of building muscle and maintaining muscle, particularly as you get older as it naturally depletes. This

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Strength training is also especially important if you are dieting or cutting calories, as when you lose weight fast, much of the loss can come from muscle, which can slow down your metabolism considerably.

And of course there is the KEY POINT why most people start lifting weights, because lean muscle tissue looks damn HOT and SEXY on both females and males!

Here are a few more of my favourite exercises to shape, sculpt and lift your butt.

Before completing any exercises, you should consult your physician or other health professional to determine if it is right for your needs. Always ensure your body is warm prior to completing resistance-based exercises. You can walk up and down the stairs or why not take your dog for a brisk walk. If you ever feel dizzy or unwell stop immediately and consult your physician. Remember to breathe comfortably throughout the exercises and make sure you control all movements.

Our resident health and fitness expert, Lisa Marie, joins us once again this month to get our bodies in tip-top shape for summer

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THE BACKWARD LUNGE

This is in essence the same, but you are going backwards.

Stand with your feet hip width apart, toes facing forward.

Place your hands behind your lower back (this helps with good posture). Take a big step backward so your front knee is a 90 degree angle and bend both knees, taking the back knee towards the floor.

Make sure your shoulders are is back, you look forward, with tight stomach muscles. Try to tense your thigh and buttock muscles as you work through this exercise. After each repetition, return to hip stance and alternate legs.

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THE FORWARD LUNGE

Stand with your feet hip width apart, toes facing forward.

Place your hands behind your lower back (this helps with good posture). Take a big step forward so your front knee is a 90 degree angle and bend both knees, taking the back knee towards the floor. Make sure your back is straight, you are looking forward, with abdominals tight. Try to tense your thigh and buttock muscles as you

work through this exercise.

After each repetition, return to hip stance and alternate legs.

Try to complete 1-2 sets of 8-12 repetitions (this will depend on your level of fitness and if you are using extra weight – see below) Want to make it harder?

Take hold of a large bottle of water, some hand weights (dumbbells) or a barbell, add pulse for 3 on each leg

Try to complete 1-2 sets of 8-12 repetitions (this will depend on your level of fitness and if you are using extra weight – see below) Want to make it harder?

Take hold of a large bottle of water, some hand weights (dumbbells) or a barbell, add pulse for 3 on each leg

Give these a go ladies and let me know how you get on.

Next month, I am going to share some awesome legs exercises, for some shapely summer pins.

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Zoe Woods, Director of this brilliant Marbella salon caters for any taste or budget. So go on treat your tresses at Wood Hairdressing.

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iving in Marbella is a wonderful experience and summer here means hot sunny days spent at the beach lapping up the sun or lounging in the swimming pool to cool down - but whilst we’re getting gorgeous sun kissed skin, the elements are playing absolute havoc with our hair!

It’s hard to keep hair nourished and silky with such scorching sun frazzling it every day and don’t even mention the humidity! We all want

bouncy, shiny hair but Marbella’s hot climate can cause brittle dry ends and a straw-like texture.

As if that weren’t bad enough, the humidity sets off the dreaded frizz and if you’re not careful you can head out looking like you’ve just put your fingers in a plug socket!

Even if you’ve managed to style your locks in a sleek, smooth and sophisticated fashion, all you need is for the sea mist to descend and, within minutes, you’ll look like a wild woman, with an

fight the untamed mass of wiry unkempt hair!

Luckily Wood salon is at hand with some fabulous treatments and products that will leave you with lovely luscious locks – even in this heat!

The first treatment on offer at Wood’s is a Keratin Smoothing Treatment, which is a revolutionary Brazilian blow-dry that has completely transformed the lives of countless women in countries with hot climates.

Not only does this miracle treatment

banish frizz, but it also becomes resistant to humidity and transforms hair by increasing softness and smoothness, achieving greater shine, eliminating frizz while giving the hair instant manageability. The treatment is 100% free from any nasties such as formaldehyde, it is completely safe to use on coloured or highlighted hair and is also kind to damaged hair, sealing split ends.

Zoe Woods explains, “after having this treatment, many of our clients are now able to blast their hair dry in double quick time, achieving beautifully conditioned, easy to manage hair.”

As we move into August and Marbella’s hottest time of year, Wood salon is delighted to see client after client leaving the salon with a smile on their face and a bounce in their step and most importantly, sleek, straight hair with that swish factor after having had a Keratin treatment.

The second great frizz fighter Wood salon has to offer is the fabulous new Dismiss the Frizz range of products from Redkin. This revolutionary new range, which includes shampoo, conditioner, repairing mask, and an FPF leavein smoothing cream, means that you can get that frizz-free hair in the comfort of your own home. Available in different strengths, these products provide intense discipline to fight the appearance of frizz with lasting control.

No matter your hair length, texture or thickness, Woods salon has the hair solution to suit your needs so come in to banish that frizz for good this summer and get the silky, smooth and sensuous hair you’ve dreamed of!

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Beauty editor, Liza Mayne, gets down with the summer trends and focuses on hot colours and secrets to stop your makeup from slipping in the summer heat!

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fter having had such a successful and amazing experience last year, it was an absolute honour to be called back to Head RUNWAY 2015. Each year is always so different, due to the set up, expectation and designers. This year RUNWAY was held outside the King Bastion Leisure Centre, Shideh, Director and Producer of RUNWAY - had always wanted to do a show outside and it is safe to say it was the perfect decision, the catwalk stretched for 20 meters on a white carpet and the whole set was stunning.

As the head of the Make-up team, I was asked to select three or four make-up artists to work alongside me and, with no hesitation, I called on my top three talented girls to form my team. Each and every one of these girls preformed to a high standard and professional level and it was such a pleasure to work with them.

MEET MY TEAM Sinead Mallon Dominique Larde @ Golden Tarts Scally Torres As much as we love seeing and recreating big, bold experimental make-up on runway shows, I could really appreciate when a beauty look is something that’s easy to recreate at home and, in that regard, the latest RUNWAY 2015 designers’ choices did not disappoint. From berry lips to flushed cheeks, these are the top trends from Fall 2015. The collections were all very sexy and dramatic but in an easy way. Getting the make-up looks right to compliment it was important. Each designer had their own look and vision on how they wanted the make-up to be.

I was given a reference as to what type of make-up they were after and it was up to me and my team to tweak these looks into our style. As there were twelve models and six designers, I wanted to keep make up quite simple this time and follow international catwalk standards.

So more contouring and less make up.

This work out well with our International designer and the New designers looks were just simplified a bit in order to help with the makeup changes between designers.

Big Thank you to Shideh and Naomi of RUNWAY for giving Me and my team such a memorable experience and to Sinead, Dominique and Scally for making it a very successful show. Until next year… xxxx Photographer: Aroa Nunez (AN Photography) anphotography.co.uk

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Daniel Boardman, Senior Hair Technician at Reflections Hair, Nails and Skincare Salon in Marbella, trained under the multi-award-winning Errol Douglas MBE. Daniel cut his teeth working on shoots for the likes of Cosmo and Elle, while his Fashion Week experience gave him the skills to tackle any hair type or problem.

ooooo, extensions are everywhere, on celebs, the runway, the stage, in the movies, literally—everywhere. BUT that does not mean it’s always a good look, ahem Lindsay Lohan. When done the right way they can look fabulous.

we were actually graced with. In reality most of us suffer from hair limitations which can only be corrected by extensions, so what I want to do today is tackle the negative perception of hair extensions and explain the pros and cons of wearing them.

A lot of us have realised that our inner hottie has longer and thicker hair than

Due to the media in most, we associate extensions with glamour models who

tend to have thick waves trailing all the way down their back. Many people of course don’t want such a full on look so shy away from ever trying them.

Extensions don’t only add length. You can choose to add volume instead (or in addition to length), which is perfect for fine, limp or thinning hair. You can play with the colour or simply fill in spots that need it more than others.

MY EXTENSIONS TIPS

Consult with an expe rt first to explore your options regarding hair extensions.

Always keep your sa lon appointment for extension mainten ance. This will ensure longevity and keep everything in place.

If possible let a profes sional blow dry your hair once a we ek, so you don’t even have to lift a finger. Don’t scrimp on this, if yo u are paying only 10 euros for a blo w dry, honey you’re going to get burned.

Use a shampoo wh ich is sulphate and paraben free suc h as Pureology Strength Cure €14.25 Invest in the new lov e of my life The Instyler Rotating Iron which makes styling your ex tensions a doddle.125.00€

Image courtesy of Gold Fever Extensions, now available at Reflections

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This month Daniel dishes the dirt on the controversial subject of hair extensions, debunks the myths and misunderstandings surrounded them and explains how to add length to your locks without causing damage to your own hair.

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DO YOUR RESEARCH The specialist who will apply your extensions may be called a hair designer, an extensionist, or simply a hairdresser. No matter what title they use, make sure they are experienced. Ask to see their before and after photos.

Also make sure you understand how they will be removed, and how damage to your natural hair will be minimised. (Several stars - including Kate Beckinsale and Victoria Beckham - have had problems with bald spots after their extensions were taken out.)

The consultation is key – this is where we stylists come alive. Being a colour specialist I can tell the colour number that would work with my clients hair before they even tell me the look they are after. You will also need to make an investment of time, usually two to four hours, for the initial setup.

Patience is a virtue for myself and the client, I mean why would you want to rush perfection? So for goodness sake bring a book with you. I have known stylists do a full head of extensions in an hour and a half. This is where problems arise and I can guarantee hair will start falling out in under month.

Raise your hand if you have spotted one of the many gorgeous women wandering around Marbella with that ‘looks like a pile of rats tails attached to her head’?

You ALL know what I am talking about! This is when the stylist has used extensions that are too long for the client’s hair. The extension should be at the longest double the length from the layer at the crown. If you go longer then you are going into redneck territory and I am not rolling out any mullets on my clients let me tell you that.

Avoid extensions that are heavier than your own hair. If extensions are too heavy, they will damage and break off hair. You also shouldn’t be able to see them, if applied correctly, you can still put your hair up, down, in a bun, you name it you can do it and you won’t see the extensions or bonds.

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THE GOLD RUSH Many people have been asking me why I have only just decided to start offering hair extensions? Simple answer, Gold Fever!

They rock my world. I didn’t want to get involved with extensions before as I didn’t like the quality of the brands out there.

When I was introduced to Gold Fever Hair Extensions, an up and coming brand that handpick the salons they work with, I was like ‘sign me up baby’.

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I have such a passion for hair and would sometimes get frustrated when I couldn’t give my clients what they wanted due to the lack of length or volume of their hair. Now with Gold Fever their wish is my command.

The latest generation of the Gold family are the brains behind the Gold Fever brand (David Gold was the founder of Great Lengths.) Found in the likes of elite salons such as Nicky Clarke, Michael John, Daniel Hersheson at Harvey Nichols and Urban Retreat at Harrods, it is invite only to join the Gold Fever club and you know how I love to be part of anything that exclusive.

Using Indian Ritual Hair that is 100% ethical and traceable, they personally oversee what they buy and how it is processed, thus ensuring that only the highest quality product is used. The hair strands are thick and luxurious, all the way down, and without the ‘stringy’ ends regularly encountered in today’s market place.

I also totally adore Gold Fevers new protein tips as it allows me to blend colours creating bespoke looks for my clients. For me, personally, the best part about extensions is that it allows you to play with colour without damaging your own hair. You may just want to become blonder, add a bit of balayage or try the new “bronde” trend without even having to colour your hair.

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Beauty and the Beach Beauty trends from the catwalk to update your looks - Splashes of colour are a huge trend. Clear some room in those makeup bags Hair & Makeup: Liza Mayne Photographer: Jayden Fa Model: Denise

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Adding a pop of colour to the eyes doesn’t mean looking like you’re out of the 80’s. Get it right and you will look fresh, sexy and very now. Use the Strobing technique to highlight fiercely under the eyes, bridge of the nose and top of the lip. Use Revolution Vivid baked highlighter.

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Say hello to your new going out eyes, for a sultry look just sweep one of MAC’s Extra Dimension Eye Shadows - In a shade of your choice - I used “Lunar”.

Place this over your eyelids and vamp it up by adding on a set of false lashes.

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FEEL THE HEAT Only for the bold.

This two-toned lip can be the perfect touch of colour on a clean face if done correctly.

Because this look is so daring, you should probably go for at least one neutral shade and one bolder shade so they work together and accent each other. Try Shu Uemura in Pink.

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n 1909 Louis Charles Joseph Bleriot became world famous for making the first flight across the English Channel in an aircraft. The English Morgan Motor Company started in 1909 and continues to make traditional sports cars today.

Talented young fashion designer, Ewelina, owns a Morgan sports car and had searched for suitable warm clothing to wear whilst driving the open-topped car to no avail – and so, Aviator 1909 was born!

Ewelina established Aviator 1909 to create durable and stylish clothing, accessories and bags for cars and planes. She wanted to produce the kind of elegant luggage and clothing that would be cool in summer, warm in winter and effortlessly chic and classy all year round. Boasting

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stunning classic pieces like leather holdalls, handbags and tote bags that are timeless and elegant, as well as fashion wear which is young and fresh, Aviator 1990’s striking collection is refined and original and a must for any discerning jetsetter.

With backgrounds in bespoke tailoring and ladies’ fashion design and dress making, founding members of the company invested enthusiasm and originality to create a brand that was young and stylish and that oozes sophistication. Thorough research preceded the completion of designs and patterns and then suitable workmanship was sought. A renaissance is taking place in the fashion industry in Poland, where they are aiming for recognition. Meticulous attention to

detail was needed and staff, who had all of the experience necessary. Tours of the country helped Aviator 1909 to put together a Polish team that has embraced the designs conscientiously. Materials are sourced from small exclusive local producers and from producers in Italy.

Aviator 1990’s Spring/Summer range is focused on beautiful, soft and natural materials. Using soft and sensuous chamois leather made from goat’s skin, which has been carefully treated and cultured in Italy and is one of the most exquisite and opulent fabrics around, this superb collection is as luxurious as it is comfortable. aviator1909.com

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Polo Season is Here!

In August the annual International Polo Tournament is taking place in Sotogrande, and it’s one of the few sporting events where the fashion on the sidelines is watched as closely as the match itself!

A jumpsuit with a fabulous belt will have you looking part of the Polo scene! Add your own feminine flair like Dominique with eye-catching gold accessories. Simple and elegant, this jumpsuit featuring an open back and a waist-tie is your tool to steal the spotlight - plus it takes minimal effort to style.

Accessories can make or break your outfit and transform it from dull to amazing in a few subtle details. If your outfit is bold already keep accessories to a minimum. Don't forget a gorgeous hat and an elegant pair of sunglasses to give you a glamorous feel! Sibel Loci is a great choice for elegant leather accessories, whether you're wearing a unique cuff like Dominique, or a beautiful clutch like Andrea.

Linen or cotton on warm days will make life a little more comfortable and a simple smart light coloured shift with

the right accessories will always steal the scene.

This baby blue dress is a fabulous choice as it is elegant enough to cover your shoulders in case it's a breezy day, but revealing just the right amount of skin to show off your summer sun kissed legs!

When it comes to a day at the Polo the best fashion advice is to always start from the feet up. Forget the stilettos (heels sinking in grass with upturned toes is not a look). Wedge heels, flats or glam sandals are the go here, like these ones Andrea is comfortably sporting and will wear for hours!

“The best thing to wear to the Polo? A big friendly smile.

Enjoy yourself and don’t take it all too seriously!”

DOMINIQUE: Jumpsuit NB SPORT from GINA B 220€, Hat GINA B 55€, Sunglasses TOM FORD from GINA B 310€, Earrings SWAROVSKI from GINA B 139€, Leather bracelet SIBEL LOCI 95€, Watch ROBERTO CAVALLI from GINA B 1.110€, Silver leather handbag GINA B 59€ ANDREA: Dress NB SPORT from GINA B 169€, Hat GINA B 55€, Sunglasses MICHAEL KORS from GINA B 285€, Earrings NOELIA THAMES 35€, Watch GC COLLECTION from GINA B 680€, White bracelet NOELIA THAMES 45€, Handbag SIBEL LOCI 215€, Heels UTERQUE 125€

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Dress designed by Sisko Akt, Silver Jacket WEDONTKILLANIMALS from GINA B 179€, Earrings NOELIA THAMES 35€, Big ring NOELIA THAMES 45€, Small ring 30€, Nail-rings NOELIA THAMES 35€/each, Bracelet MAITEA 18€, Silver necklaces NOELIA THAMES 70€, Black choker GINA B, Clutch MAITEA 110€, Heels ZARA 55,95€.

“I naturally love crossing the limits of fashion conventionalisms. In this case, I didn’t choose a stereotypical silhouette of the little black dress. I styled a long, elegant, transparent black dress, and added a punky feel with a silver jacket that changed the look of the entire outfit. Unique silver accessories like nail rings and a black choker gave the final touch that made my outfit reflect my own personality”. - Andrea An essential in any woman’s wardrobe, the little black dress transcends trends and time, always the right thing to wear no matter the occasion. When a woman dresses an LBD, she is telling the world that she is worldly, elegant, and stylish with just a hint of glamour and mystery.

And perhaps more than any other designer, Coco Chanel was the one who made it ubiquitous. She did not invent the concept, of course, but according to Coco, “the little black dress was not formally identified as the shape of the future until 1926, when American Vogue published a drawing of a Chanel design. It was an

apparently simple yet elegant sheath, in black crêpe de Chine, with long, narrow sleeves, worn with a string of white pearls, and Vogue proved to be correct in the prediction that it would become a uniform...”.

The shade alone—black—holds such significance. It’s the fashion uniform for a reason: you can’t go wrong in black. Not only that, black imbues contradictory sensory associations. It is severe and seductive, demure and raven, posh and discreet, austere and chic.

The little black dress is a statement piece accessible to women of all socioeconomic backgrounds. As we

Little Black Dress “Its silhouette has changed over the years, but the LBD remains supremely chic.”

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chart the decades, designers have used the LBD to help carve their niche: Dior in the 1950s, Givenchy in the 1960s, Vivienne Westwood in the 1970s, Azzedine Alaïa in the 1980s, Yohji Yamamoto in the 1990s and so on.

Today, whether you wear an LBD because you choose fit over fuss, or because black will always be the new black, the LBD remains effortlessly elegant. It’s a classic wardrobe staple

that grew out of necessity, it just also happens to look fabulous.

The LBD possesses what so many want to achieve with their style: effortless elegance. If effortless elegance seems like a paradox, it’s because it is, and, like many evergreen fashion trends, it relies on tension. The LBD does not give the woman who wears it anything to hide behind—the dress insists that its wearer shine.

"I admire the beauty of all women's figures, and love to accentuate the feminine and elegant qualities that women have. The feature I love in this little black dress is that the shoulder pads give an optical illusion of having an “X” shaped silhouette, so it's a perfect opportunity to embrace curves. These strappy sandals are a perfect match for this dress to give it a modern touch, and gold accessories as well as an ankle bracelet incorporate a unique interest to this summer night outfit". - Dominique

Dress GUESS 120€, Earrings NOELIA THAMES 40€, Gold ring MORELLATO GINA B 110€, Gold rings GINA B, Gold bracelet NOELIA THAMES 45€, Ankle bracelet NOELIA THAMES 45€, Clutch SIBEL LOCI 215€, Heels MANGO 39,99€.

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SUNNIES

A fabulous pair of sunglasses is a pool season must. Oversize is totally glam, like Andrea who is rocking a black-trimmed frame in a cat eye style. Dominique is sporting a round frame in mirror lenses, which give that mysterious feel to your poolside look! Try a silver-trimmed frame if you have a lighter skin tone or goldtone frame if you are more olive.

CUTE COVERUPS

From long, flowy maxi dresses to short, sheer shifts, there’s tons of fun coverups to choose from. These black fringe coverups give you a chance to show off your gorgeous swimwear underneath!

NECKLACES

Stash your statement necklaces and opt for one of the pendant variety instead.

With a slim, elongated chain and your pendant of choice hanging from the base, this summer’s go-to necklace style is elegant and refined.

SANDALS

You can opt for a glamorous pair of flipflops with gorgeous detailing, or a pair of gladiator sandals which are coming back with fervor for this year’s warmweather months. Though recent years’ styles have trended toward a more minimalist version, more bold straps and ties are in this summer.

DOMINIQUE: Bikini FREE SPIRIT from GINA B 150€, Sunglasses ILL.I OPTICS BY WILL.I.AM from GINA B 265€, Mini-dress GINA B 139€, Necklace MOMENTS GINA B 69€,Gold and silver bracelets & gold ring GINA B, Long necklace with stones NANDY from GINA B 125€, Camel travel bag SIBEL LOCI 595€, Tie-up sandals MANGO 19,99€.

ANDREA: Bathing suit FREE SPIRIT from GINA B 150€,Sunglasses ILL.I OPTICS BY WILL.I.AM from GINA B 265€, Black cover-up GINA B 169€, Necklace NANDY from GINA B 85€, Gold bracelets MORELLATO from GINA B 69€, Violette tablet cover 232€, Black flip-flops GINA B 110€, Pink mirror cover MAITEA 150€.

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PARTY PLANNING PERFECTION AT DE MEDICI We attended the spectacular ‘White and Grey’ party to celebrate the opening of the De Medici restaurant.

We ate a fantastic selection of canapes and light bites - from mini fish balls with tartare sauce to crispy spring rolls with sweet chilli and scrummy potato latka

We listened to the melodic tones of Janyssha Iyon, of the television show, The Voice, who belted out some classic anthems and had the audience shouting for more.

We loved the super smiley DJ and saxophonist, whose energy and enthusiasm kept the crowds on their feet - and even the more elderly guests were still singing and dancing until the wee hours of the morning.

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COCKTAILS AND CANAPÉS AND ALL THE COOL CATS… We attended

the soft opening of Santé Boutique Restaurant for a night of great fun and revelry.

We munched

on delicious appetisers and hors d’oevres, which were served at a steady pace throughout the night by the pretty, stylish waitresses who wore masculine shirts and ties with funky oversized braces.

We loved

Santé’s hip modern décor, with its fabulous lighting features, stunning plush furnishings and fashionable design features - especially the signs for the lavatories; ‘Men to the left because Women are always right’

We danced

the night away as top DJs spun dance and house tunes and kept the partygoers bopping and grinding until the early hours of the morning.

We can’t wait to

go back and enjoy a meal from their delicious, healthy menu and to sip on some of Santé scrumptious cocktails mixed by their superstar barmen.

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WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS… We enjoyed a fantastic Las Vegas themed night at The Beach House - with superb food, amazing entertainment – and of course The Beach House’s magical setting and surroundings.

We listened to live music from The Rat Pack, The Masquerade and Elvis Tribute – who crooned away and had us singing and dancing along all night.

We ate some fabulous dishes from The Beach House’s specially created ‘Vegas Nights’ menu.

We loved the whole night’s entertainment and excitement – from a live casino to dancing showgirls. The singing was fantastic and we were all on our feet and bopping along by the end of the night!

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PARTYING AT THE POLO We attended the 4th edition of the Sotogrande Polo Club low-handicap tournament. This tournament grows larger every year, with more sponsors and a bigger turnout.

The matches were held at the Rio de Santa Maria Polo Club fields and La Quinta Restaurant Sotogrande – and as such it’s known as ‘The Restaurant Tournament’

We enjoyed the fantastic gastronomic and festive event of over 500 people, where we tucked into a big Argentinian “Asado” (BBQ) by La Quinta Restaurant Sotogrande and we enjoyed wonderful live music from the New Orleans Jump Band and Freak da Funk, who had us all bopping along to a medley of floorfillers.

We watched some fantastic polo matches and it was an afternoon of great fun and entertainment.

The teams that took part were; La Quinta Restaurante, Restaurante Midas de Sotogrande + TENIS EL OCTOGONO, Trocadero Dragones, Puratapa Restaurante, Chambao Beach Bar Restaurante Asador Cancha II The winners were - Trocadero – Dragones.

We loved people watching and admiring all the beautiful outfits and elegant outfits and simply lapping up the delightful atmosphere.

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SECRET GARDEN PARTY We attended an exclusive cocktail garden party in a secret villa located in Benahavis, where we were able to see Timeless Gallery’s art come to life in the villa’s beautiful surroundings.

We enjoyed delicious cocktails and appetizers as we perused the art and toured the gardens.

We gazed upon the wonderful artwork by international artists Peter Mandl, Rieke Van Der Stoep, Eric Goede and Kieta Nuij.

We listened to a fantastic jazz band that played a repertoire of upbeat numbers and soulful sounds, and sounded magical under the starry night sky.

We loved the sculptures that were dotted around the gardens, the candles lining the swimming pool and watching the sunset over the hills.

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PUTTING OUR BEST FOOT FORWARD! We attended the opening party of the fabulous new Pedicure studio in the Kempinski Spa. The exclusive Bastien Gonzalez PEDI: MANI: CURE STUDIO is the first Bastien studio in Spain and we are delighted that, with a presence in more than 15 countries worldwide, this internationally recognized and award winning brand has now arrived in Marbella.

We toured the stunning spa, marveling at the luxury treatment rooms, sampling hand creams and some of the gorgeous products available at the spa.

We sipped on glasses of Bucks Fizz and munched on platters of cured meats, cheeses, breads and salsa as we meandered about the pretty gardens.

We watched an amazing pedicure demonstration with a full explanation and talk by internationally acclaimed chiropodist, Bastien Gonzalez.

Famous for his unique approach to foot treatments due to his professional expertise and experience, he designed and developed exclusive treatments for the feet, nails and hands, whose uniqueness lies in the fusion of well-being and beauty.

We loved our wonderful goody bags filled with magic potions, creams and serums for hands, feet and nails. They smell divine!

We can’t wait to go back for our very own pedicure treatments, which promise to offer us the prettiest, softest feet in Marbella!

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A PASSION FOR FASHION We attended the international fashion festival, Runway, which returned for the third year running to Gibraltar.

As the rock’s only international fashion event, Runway has been instrumental in launching the careers of some of the region’s up and coming designers as well as bringing over internationals to showcase their collections.

We watched runway shows, which featured British designers Romero Bryan and Sadie Clayton, as well as Gibraltarian designer and winner of the New Designer Competition 2014, Paul Perez showing his latest collection.

We were entertained by funky ukulele fusion band The Hula Hulas and The Voice competitor, Daniel May.

We loved seeing all the beautiful, colourful collections and the stunning hair and make-up work Well done to Runway on yet another fantastic show!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY FREUDENHAUS! Photos by Pedro Jaen

We headed down to Puerto Banus’ most glamorous cocktail bar, Freudenhaus, to celebrate their one-year anniversary and what a night it was!

We sipped on some of the most fantastic cocktails from Raspberry Bellinis to Lychee Martinis… and we did a few colourful shots that lined the bar before hitting the dance floor!

We danced the night away to funky sounds from the resident DJ and let our hair down for a night of fashionably fun fabulousness.

We wore our sparkliest dresses, shiniest bling and highest heels for that sexy-glam Freudenhaus look!

We loved the most exotic cocktail – a basil sorbet gin martini!!!

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CUTTING EDGE We attended the opening party of The Barber Club, an exclusive new male grooming parlour in Nueva Andalucia.

We sipped on glasses of Cava and freshly brewed beer as we took tours of the parlour and perused the fabulous treatment menu.

We gazed as a steady flow of super cars from Lamborghinis to Ferraris pulled up outside and the uber-trendy guests arrived.

We were entertained as the cast and crew of “Life on Marbs” filmed an episode of the reality tv show at the party.

We loved the super slick monochrome decor and the friendly, furry barbers, who all donned the most spectacular beards.

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ROTARY CLUB’S STUNNING SUMMER GALA We attended the wonderful Summer Gala of The Rotary Club Marbella, which was held at the magical location of Finca la Concepción.

We dressed in our finest evening robes and the gentlemen were looking fabulous in their smart tuxedoes.

We enjoyed excellent food, great music, fantastic singing and of course, the famous ‘tombola’, which made the event a huge success - not least, because more than 340 guests gave generously to support various projects of the Rotary Club Marbella for those in need of our solidarity.

We were thrilled with the turnout and the success of the event and it was another of those perfect summer nights of music, dancing and entertainment under Marbella’s starry sky.

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TEEING OFF WITH LA SALA GOLF TOURNAMENT We took

to the stunning greens of Aloha Golf Club on Saturday 11th July for the monthly La Sala Golf tournament.

We raised

money for the charity DEBRA Spain. The Butterfly Children Charity works towards improving the quality of life for children affected by butterfly skin and is a charity dedicated to helping young people living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), known as ‘Butterfly Children’.

We watched

and congratulated as Team Pinker won the team event and Stephen Godfrey, once again, had a fantastic win at his home course in the individual competition.

We all headed back

to La Sala, Puerto Banus, for well-deserved drinks and canapés after another wonderful yet challenging game.

We can’t wait for the next event, which is at Mijas Lagos golf course on the 15th August.

Well done to everyone who took part. Another 1.905€ was raised for DEBRA.

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Audi take their iconic R8 formula to the next level

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hen Audi launched the first generation R8 in early 2007, the supercar world was astounded. Powered by a 420hp V8, the mid-engine R8 was a shot across the bows of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche, but like the equally exotic Honda NSX from the decade before, it was an outsider.

Not anymore. Thanks to Audi’s clever stage managing of its exclusive handbuilt, aluminium construction image, underpinned by a reasonable price tag and adequate supply, the R8 soon caught on in a big way with enthusiasts.

The successful R8 LMS customer racing programme that resulted in wins against established rivals did the cars street cred no harm either, and by the time the final curtain went down on the first generation R8, Audi had a wellestablished icon on their hands.

Every new car goes through the design proposal stage, and Audi experimented with even more radical styling before coming to the conclusion that part of the original R8’s success story was due to its unique looks. Thus, the Board came to the conclusion that an evolution of

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the iconic shape, with more up-to-theminute detailing was the best way to proceed.

stakes over its more expensive and flamboyant cousin from Sant’Agata Bolognese.

While the crisper new front looks good, its more angular grille and lights in keeping with current Audi fashion, the R8’s best view is from the rear three quarters.

Follow the car down the road and it looks low, wide and mean in the Ferrari Testarossa idiom.

The new flat-bottomed sports steering wheel is exactly the right diameter and rim thickness and helps you keep a good grip on things. It takes a leaf from the racecar book in having the Stop/ Start and exhaust flap control buttons mounted on the right and the Drive Select and Performance buttons on the left. The infotainment and telephone buttons are mounted on the horizontal spokes as on other Audi models.

In fact, in the course of refining the lines of the second generation R8’s, the design team co-incidentally achieved a similar relationship of C-pillar to rear deck as on the Ferrari F355. No bad thing really as the F355 has proven to be one of Pininfarina’s most enduring design high points.

From the look of the sleek and modern cabin architecture to the pleasing feel of control operations, the sense of quality in the new R8’s cabin is absolute.

With the optional full leather package, every surface is covered with high quality hides.

There is no plastic on show here, and in visual and tactile terms, the new R8 scores heavily in the perceived quality

As a counterpoint to the traditional leather craftsmanship, the virtual cockpit display first seen on the new TT last year has so many functions that it takes a while to learn what is there.

The cargo area behind the supportive, figure hugging sports seats swallows 226-litres of luggage. This about double what you can place in the 112-litre front luggage compartment. A nice touch is the illuminated R8 logo on the doorsill kick plates. It all adds up to an interior full of surprise and delight for you to slowly discover as you live with the car.

TORQUE TALK If you have driven most of the current supercar crop, you might think that even the R8 V10 Plus does not feel quite as fast as its advertised 610hp implies. Certainly, if you have been weaned on a diet of the twin-turbo fare from the likes of the Porsche Turbo S or McLaren 650S, you might miss that ground swell of boosted torque. But make no mistake, both the stopwatch and the speedometer show that the naturally aspirated Audi is well on the pace.

No matter how responsive rival manufacturers claim their forced aspirated engines are, they are still not on the same page as the razor sharp Audi V10. Instant throttle response throws open the 70mm throttle body on each intake plenum, and sets the engine’s lightweight internals flying towards the 8,500rpm redline in the first four gears.

The rush towards the red paint in each gear ratio is barely punctuated by a lightening fast and smooth upshift, and its overall intensity hardly gives you time to catch your breath.

Underpinning the action, the V10’s signature growling and warbling soundtrack offers a more visceral kind of speed trip than the sheer g-forces created by a big dollop of torque. The primal scream of the motor as it covers the final 2,000rpm of its working range fills the cabin and drills into your very being like it is wired to send pure adrenalin straight to your synapses.

The speed of the seven-speed S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox firing off upshifts never ceases to impress. Each upshift takes just 120m/s; 70m/s for the signal to reach the engine and 50m/s for the dualclutch gearbox to shift ratios. In reality such numbers are splitting hairs as you are governed by mechanical limit, but it is all grist for the marketing mill.

Where the old R8 V10 motor was from a different engine family than the Lamborghini Gallardo, this time, the Huracán and new R8 share the same 5,204cc V10 motor. Control software apart, they are nearly identical mechanically.

The entry-level V10 has 540hp at 8,250rpm, with 540Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. The V10 Plus ramps these numbers up to 610hp for a specific output of 117.2hp per litre. The V10 Plus weights 1,555kg with fluids and 1,454kg dry, so it has a power-to-weight ratio of 2.38kg/hp. Peak torque is 560Nm, and the rev limit is 8,700rpm.

This makes the R8 V10 Plus the fastest accelerating production Audi ever with

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The flipside is fuel economy and emissions, which are helped by the Cylinder On Demand (COD) system.

Naturally this cylinder deactivation system only works when you are running in Economy mode and has a unique

running protocol that activates and shuts down the cylinder banks alternately to even out their running temperature.

An additional economy feature is the coasting mode, which works when the driver comes off the throttle at over 55km/h.

Fuel injection uses a combination of Multi-Point and Direct Injection. The former helps emissions at low crankshaft

speeds, while the DI system is most effective under high load conditions.

If the temperature in the catalytic convertor drops below 350°C on the deactivated cylinder bank, the computer will start it up again and shut down the other bank.

This is of course beneficial to engine life as differential expansion and wear from cold starting are not good for an engine.

More of an update than a radical redesign, the double wishbone suspension takes the 610 horses in its stride, and on the demanding Portimão Circuit, it felt like it could easily absorb even more power.

What makes the cars handling so much better than before is the 40-percent stiffer shell, which keeps the suspension geometry honest under high loadings, the new magnetic ride settings for the dampers, and the new front differential.

There is no plastic on show here, and in visual and tactile terms, the new R8 scores heavily in the perceived quality stakes over its more expensive and flamboyant cousin from Sant’Agata Bolognese.

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TORQUE TALK With the shell stiffness a given, I am tempted to say that the new differential, which allows much more power to be sent to the front axle makes a huge difference to the way the new R8 goes through and out of a given bend.

Rewind to 1981, and the original urquattro came with a fixed 50/50 power split. While that was not always ideal in a car whose in-line five-cylinder moor was hung out over the front wheels, once you had the car stabilised in a bend, it was indeed stable.

V10 Plus and an option on the base car. With driver selectable Dry, Wet and Snow settings, this allows the driver to tailor the engine, gearbox and (optional) magnetic ride suspension settings to available grip conditions.

On track, the V10 Plus is simply brilliant.

Trail braking into bends, the front end exhibits plenty of turn-in grip, and the car feels stable rolling off its powerful ceramic brakes onto stabilising constant throttle.

Go in a bit hot and the back end steps out, but a quick flick of opposite lock collects it up easily enough.

“The viscous couple front differential in the outgoing R8 had a torque capacity of 160Nm,” explained Sebastian Strasser, engineer from the quattro drivetrain department. “In practical terms this meant that a maximum of 160Nm, or about one third of the 540Nm generated by the old V10 Plus motor, could be sent to the front wheels.”

While that made the car handle more like a RWD machine, the short wheelbase and wide tracks meant that it felt very rear biased in slippery conditions, so you really had to keep on top of things with the throttle and steering.

Thanks to the new front differential, the new R8 Plus can take more throttle earlier than the old car. You can feel the front wheels helping to pull the car through the bend as you open the throttle and steering, and it just rockets you out of bends in situations where the older car might have transitioned into power oversteer.

“The new R8 uses an electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch in front with a 550Nm capacity, so almost all the engine output can be shunted to the front wheels if required for traction or driving stability,” said Sebastian. “The electronic sensors check what the driver is doing every 10 milliseconds, shifting the power between axles to maintain optimum stability.”

At a canter on public roads, the R8 feels hewn from the solid. The original R8 always felt structurally solid over bumps and ramps, but the new car is an astonishing 40-percent stiffer.

Power oversteer is still there for the asking if you want that kind of entertainment, and here again the greater possible torque split to the front axle helps to stabilise the car in a drift. With a weight distribution of 48/52 front/rear, the R8 is very nicely balanced indeed.

I asked Jürgen Gebrand, the development engineer in charge of body structure, to put a number to this and he told me that torsional rigidity is now an impressive 35,600Nm/degree.

In parenthesis, the McLaren 12C and Pagani Zonda, both of which have a carbon-fibre centre tub, are 23,000 and 25,500Nm/degree respectively.

Pick up the pace on a challenging road, or indeed on track, and you can feel that this very stiff structure benefits the geometrical integrity of the suspension, and is thus good for handling.

Its ride is firm but never uncomfortable and suspension control is absolute. One of the best tests of this is the big uphill crest on the fast straight between Turns 9 (Samsung) and 10 (Craig Jones) at Portimão. Many well-sorted cars, even the Cayman GT4 and C63 AMG, catch air here, but the R8 felt nicely bolted down and perfectly stable.

With the addition of carbon-fibre, the Audi Space Frame (ASF) is now more of a multi-material construction, with 79-percent aluminium and 13-percent carbon-fibre. At 200kg, it is 15-percent lighter than before. However, this percentage number begs an explanation since it is a relative one used by the engineers to compare absolutes.

It means that while the weight of the original ASF was 206kg, Jürgen explained that making it as rigid as the new one would have resulted in a 230kg structure, which would be 30kg, or 15-percent over the target weight.

Many new weight saving and assembly techniques were used in the design of this stronger and lighter structure, including a handful of revolutionary fasteners never before used in any Audi product.

The new differential weights 4.0kg more at 25.5kg, but it is literally worth its weight in gold for the performance edge it brings. To ensure it continues working under the most arduous conditions, it has active water-cooling.

The rear differential is largely unchanged from before, and has a passive limited slip differential with a 25/45-percent locking action on acceleration and over-run.

As far as gear ratios are concerned, the spread is greater than on the old R8 V10 - 4.63 compared to 5.96. Where the old R8 V10 reached its top speed in seventh gear, the new one tops out in sixth, with seventh now an over-drive ratio for better cruising and economy.

A new feature is the Performance mode. Accessed by a button on the steering wheel, it is standard on the

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TORQUE TALK Most car enthusiasts are aware of the galvanic corrosion that emanates from dissimilar metals like aluminium and steel being placed together, but it was a surprise to learn that carbon-fibre also triggers such a reaction in aluminium, hence the careful design of the areas where these two materials meet.

As well as the 610hp dry-sump V10 motor, the R8 and Lamborghini Huracán share the same structural core, which is made of aluminium and carbon-fibre. That said, the Lambo has a 30mm shorter wheelbase and it is a more cab-forward design, so beyond that carbon core, the two cars diverge completely.

Carbon-fibre is used for the rear bulkhead and the vertical section that emanates from the sill to the top of the B-Pillar. It is also used for the central tunnel that forms the cars backbone.

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of the original going on sale. As has become common in the motor industry, early R & D work was carried out with computer simulations to save time, and the results compared with early predevelopment mules.

On the original R8 for instance, the front structure consisted of square section aluminium tubes into which a plastic insert was placed to form the luggage compartment. On the new car, sheet aluminium is fixed to the tubular sections with special fasteners to form a fivesided box. This creates the luggage bay structure as well as forming a metal box that makes the front end far more rigid in all planes.

Apart from being lighter, the new shell is also much better at protecting occupants in a crash. Thanks to the new A-pillars and cant rails made from hollow cross sections, the new roof structure can take twice the load in a roll-over situation, while the hollow sills with internal ‘chambers’ are better at resisting side impacts.

It is hard to get ‘crisp’ design lines in relatively soft aluminium body panels, especially after painting, so for the large clamshell bonnet section, Audi use AA6016 grade curable alloy. The 6000 family of aluminium alloys have a unique property that makes them undergo a chemical change and harder when heat is applied. In this application, the whole structure undergoes electrophoretic dipping for corrosion protection, and is then spray-painted before being baked in a curing oven at 185°C to harden both paint and panel.

Development of the new R8 began seven years ago, literally within months

Aerodynamics also plays a big part in high-speed stability. The R8 has a flat

bottom with rear diffuser, and together with the front splitter and fixed rear wing on the V10 Plus. At top speed, this produces 40kg of down force over the front axle and 100kg over the rear axle.

While LED headlamps are standard, the optional LED headlamps with laser spots double the effective distance of the high beam. Our session at Portimão went on until past sunset, Audi keen to show us how effective their new LED lights with laser spot are.

I got a good taste of how it must feel like to do a night stint at Le Mans, although I have to say the these lights, indeed any lights do not work too well when you are driving flat out up a blind crest! Shades of Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, and only my reasonable knowledge of Portimão enabled me to maintain most of my normal daytime pace.

I came away from the new R8 V10 Plus with a very big smile on my face.

Audi clearly have a huge amount of confidence to use the same 610hp V10 as Lamborghini, but they have pulled it off with panache and the R8 V10 Plus looks and feels highly covetable. The gloves are off, and you know what, I prefer the Audi.

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Like so many of us, legendary rock star, Rick Parfitt of Status Quo, has chosen to make this beautiful part of southern Spain his home. Natalie Rose Kern chats to him to find out what he’s up to and what the future has in store!

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Hi Rick! Thank you for meeting with SOCIETY magazine. It’s lovely to see you making the Costa del Sol your home.

Why did you first choose to move to Spain?

Initially, after Lyndsay and I were married, we both felt like a change of lifestyle.

Why this particular part of southern Spain?

We chose southern Spain as we already had a Holiday Villa here, which we have now converted into a full family home and the Marbella area with the sun and the sea is a lovely place to be.

What do you love most about the Spanish lifestyle?

The thing I like about the Spanish lifestyle is that compared to England lets say, it is very laid back, there are no traffic jams, its not overly crowded with people, you can move, you can breathe and any given lunchtime to be able to nip to the beach and have fresh fish or menu del dia is just wonderful.

What made you become interested in the property market?

I became interested in the property market when Lyndsay and i were searching for a second home in Marbella itself and having met Julian Hall, whom I found to be a charming sales person and spending a lot of time together talking and looking at in the region of a 100 Villa’s, I started to get an idea of what was on offer at what price and was intrigued by what I saw and discovered.

Not so long after this, Julian became a free agent and we simply decided to team up and create Status Homes. Its good for me because I have a man who has 20 years experience in the business and its good for him to have me to add some profile to the business.

What are your thoughts on the current property market?

We are definitely seeing that the property prices are starting to go up

now around the Marbella area and there seems to be a nice little buzz in the market, and judging by the way our business is going so far, it seems as though property is really moving again.

What about music? I hear you’re still touring- where are you heading to and how long for?

I will carry on touring certainly for the next couple of years, we have a world tour to complete next year and I will then review it after that and see how everything looks.

Do you like being on the road? How long to you plan to keep touring for?

I still enjoy being on the road, its such a

contrast to the laid back lifestyle I lead when Im at home in Spain and it keeps me feeling young at heart and keeps me fit at the same time.

Do you have plans to make any more music?

I think there are some plans in the pipeline to produce one more original Quo album but at the moment that is only talk, we haven’t started writing for it as yet but I will attach my musically creative head when I need to.

You have two young children, what’s it like being a father again?

Having said that I love the laid back lifestyle that Spain gives to me, coming home to Tommy and Lily is like stepping from one world into another - from the

sometimes rainy, cold and bustling lifestyle on the road into the sunshine and being a Dad to them both and keeping up with them at my age, I’m not sure what is more taxing - doing an hour and a half on stage or spending a day with the children - but they are beautiful and I cannot imagine life without them.

What do you miss most when you’re on the road?

The family.

When you’re at home, what does your daily life/ routine consist of?

Up early, children washed, dressed and fed, 08:45 leave for school, drop children, go off for coffee sometimes with Lyndsay, sometimes with my mates, address everyday life, admin etc. 15:00 pick up children, sometimes go to the beach for dinner with them or have a family night in and do some cooking and TRY to get them bathed and to bed by 9pm (not easy!) especially when its still sunny outside at that time of the evening during the summer months.

What does the future have in store for you?

Rick - Nobody knows what the future holds, but a little bit of Rock and Roll, a little bit of being an Estate Agent, a little bit of being Dad and Husband... What more is there?

Have you set some new dreams or goals or are you just enjoying your life now?

Status Homes is a new venture which I am enjoying learning and its somehow a pleasure to sell to - rather than buy from - for the first time in my life and fingers crossed, when I’m too old to rock anymore I can sit behind a desk in a nice suit and make people happy in another way - by giving them whatever they need and finding them whatever they want - and you know, you can’t get better than that…

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La Zagaleta

This is a truly extraordinary property at an extraordinarily good price. Set within the renowned and highly secure La Zagaleta Golf & Country Club which boasts two private 18 hole golf courses, tennis courts, an equestrian centre and helipad, all of which is located just 15 minutes drive from the beaches of Puerto Banus. This expansive south/west facing villa enjoys incredible views from every one of the huge windows within the property. Leading outside from the enormous double height main living room is an 18x9m swimming pool which looks out over the beautifully manicured gardens the golf course and mountains beyond. The spacious fully fitted kitchen features a walk in fridge and breakfast area. There are 3 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms on this main floor, accessed via a glazed walkway with the master bedroom on the first floor, as well as a second living room which looks down into the main living area. The lower level consists of a guest apartment, gym, cinema, wine cellar and a 10 car garage. No expense has been spared in the quality of materials used in either the main house or indeed the guest house.

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The Golden Mile

Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Built: 125m2 Terrace: 28m2 Price: 499.000€ Ref: R2437325

Frontline Beach, New Golden Mile This fantastic property really is literally a stone’s throw from the sea. Situated in the highly sought after area of Guadalmansa and surrounded by the most beautiful gardens, you will find this spacious high quality apartment. The south facing terrace looks out on nothing but the Mediterranean sea, with the coast of Africa in the distance. The apartment itself is very well proportioned with a spacious and bright living and dining room. The kitchen has recently been renovated and the rest of the property is in excellent condition. There is under floor heating throughout the apartment as well as hot & cold Air-con. The development also features an indoor swimming pool, a gym and saunas. There is 24h security and a concierge service during the day.

The apartment comes with underground parking and storage.

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Situated in the renowned area of the Golden Mile lies this exclusive gated community of 18 beautiful villas. This south facing property enjoys views out over the beautifully maintained gardens with sea views beyond. On the main floor you have a large bright open plan living and dining area with double height windows, a well laid out kitchen and one bedroom suite. The first floor includes the master bedroom plus two further bedrooms. On the lower floor is a very spacious entertainment room, another extra bedroom, office, laundry area and a garage for 4 to 5 cars. There is a private elevator linking all floors of the property and under floor heating.

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romley Estates Marbella announces launch of Valle Romano apartments and villas in collaboration with Neinor Homes Bromley Estates Marbella has announced a third collaboration with the Spanish property developer Neinor Homes, becoming the exclusive promoter for three luxury frontline golf developments; Villa Borghese, Villa Parioli and Capitolio, in the upmarket Valle Romano resort in Estepona.

As the sole agent for Valle Romano’s luxury property developments, Bromley Estates Marbella is due to release 217 new, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments on to the market for sale. Having already teamed up with Neinor Homes to promote the developments -Residencial Duquesa and Benalmadena Hill Views,Bromley Estates Marbella – they will apply the same successful formula to promote this latest project. They are also able to offer special discounts on Valle Romano Golf membership fees for all buyers.

The attractive white washed buildings are mainly south facing and positioned around the golf course, and selected units enjoy spectacular golf, sea or mountain views. Their high quality together with the resort’s 5-star facilities located within walking

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distance, including the world class 18 hole golf course, exclusive Clubhouse, golf pro shop, stylish restaurant, sauna and driving range make these frontline golf apartments, duplexes, penthouses and villas such fantastic value for money.

The scarcity of apartments in such a high calibre golf resort – located only a 5 minute drive from the beach and Estepona town centre - and the low starting price of just 103,360 € (+IVA) is already attracting many viewings.

Property on quality developments such as Valle Romano offered at such low prices is in high demand and is particularly appealing to international buyers.

Hayley Bromley, Director stated, “We’re excited to be the sole promoter for properties on one of the Costa del Sol’s most prestigious golf resorts.

New properties of this standard, in a frontline golf location, with superb golf, sea or mountain views and secure parking are understandably in high demand. Access to the Clubhouse, a flood lit driving range, terrace restaurant, golf shop and of course the reduced membership fees mean that these units are a must-see, as an investment or a glamorous golf-filled sunshine lifestyle property.”

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Villa Poniente This exquisite villa is located in the highly desirable area of Aloha, one of the neighbourhoods within the exclusive residential area known as Nueva Andalucia.

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nly a few minutes drive away from the world famous Puerto Banús, with its plentiful boutiques, stylish waterfront restaurants, and some of the most impressive yachts anchored in its marina, this superb location is also within walking distance of five of Marbella’s most celebrated golf courses, including Las Brisas designed

by Robert Trent Jones.

Villa Poniente is a magnificent residence comprising a main house and separate guest house, which offers a combined number of eight bedrooms, five en-suite bathrooms, staff apartment and garage for four cars, all positioned within beautiful grounds.

The four-storey main house has four en-suite bedrooms including a superb second floor master suite, three further bedrooms, spacious living room, beautifully equipped kitchen/breakfast room and separate dining room. The lower ground floor boasts a cinema room and a large games room.

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The guest house consists of a first floor two-bedroom apartment with its own kitchen and living area and an indulgent spa solarium on the ground floor with sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and full bathroom facilities.

Complementing this beautiful home are the wonderful grounds with vast outdoor heated swimming pool, outdoor cinema and sound system, covered BBQ terrace, bar and kitchen facilities plus floodlit tennis/paddle court, ensuring every

opportunity to be outside is enjoyed to the maximum.

Villa Poniente is an impressive and tastefully presented property, which could not be better placed to soak up the best of the Costa del Sol. Alternatively, the villa could be transformed into a fabulous boutique hotel (subject to licenses) and, indeed, already commands a sizeable annual rental return.

www.jacksongrundy.es

Edificio La Rotonda, Avd.Manolete Nueva AndalucĂ­a (opposite La Sala) & Centro Comercial Centro Plaza. Nueva AndalucĂ­a

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JACKSON GRUNDY has been trading in the UK for 21 years and has established itself as a market leading independent Estate Agent. The company opened its first two Spanish offices in March and Managing Director David Jackson explains why: David comments, “The Spanish property market has gone through a huge change during the last 10 years. Property sales in Spain are almost 60 percent lower than at their peak. Buyers from all over Europe, China and Russia are returning to the market and property prices have now stabilised, with all the signs indicating that the market will now steadily move forward. Spain is now one of the

safest places to buy in Europe and offers incredible value for money and quality of life.”

Trust is the key word, whether you are buying or selling. Jackson Grundy currently employ around 70 people in the UK and over half of these have worked for the company for over 10 years, providing continuity and experience for clients.

The Spanish office will be overseen

by Managing Director David Jackson and headed up by Office Manager Amy Deehan, who has worked for the company for over 10 years. They are joined by a multi-lingual team of local staff who have lived on the coast for many years.

Charity plays a big part in the company ethos and last year, to celebrate 20 years in the business, the staff raised over £24,000 for two local charities.

So why should you use Jackson Grundy to buy your dream Spanish home? Office Manager, Amy comments, “There are literally hundreds of real estate agents on the Costa Del Sol and over 20,000 properties for sale, so it can be a minefield when you start your search, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the Spanish system. A common mistake is registering your details with lots of agents assuming it’s like the English system.

At Jackson Grundy we have access to every property along the coast and can guide you through the buying

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process from start to finish. We will get a true understanding of your requirements to allow us to advise appropriately and show you the different localities. As in the UK, location is of paramount importance, so working closely with an agent you can trust will provide real peace of mind”.

So if you need to know more about buying on the Costa Del Sol, please contact our team in Spain or in the UK on 01604 753044. We would be delighted to assist you and your custom will be appreciated.

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La Zagaleta 4 Bedrooms

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El Rosario 6 Bedrooms

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Edificio La Rotonda, Avd.Manolete Nueva Andalucía (opposite La Sala) & Centro Comercial Centro Plaza. Nueva Andalucía

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By Hayley Reed, Founder of Foc Design

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t’s Beach time of year here in Marbella, so why not bring some of that beach-inspired decor into your home!

Here at FOC we’ve been decorating and renovating some superb coastal properties and the results have been beautiful, bright spaces with a fantastic use of natural light and a play on the classic, nautical theme with the use of tones of blues, turquoise and white.

The idea is to reflect the stunning natural surroundings outside into the home and to create an environment that evokes the sea and the beach.

We transformed a property on Alcazaba Beach from a shady

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The idea is to reflect the stunning natural surroundings outside into the home and to create an environment that evokes the sea and the beach.

heavy-feeling space that was dark and felt heavy, to a light and bright home. It had a closed kitchen and by opening up that space we created a large open-plan airy social area that now runs seamlessly from inside to the out. This affords the room with brilliant natural light - ideal for morning coffees whilst gazing at the sea from the warmth and comfort of your own kitchen‌

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it’s elegant, modern and sophisticated and resonates maritime glamour and the romance of the ocean.

It’s not only villas and apartments that have undergone the beach transformation, with so many businesses, restaurants and bars in prime beach locations; it’s so beautiful to echo the marine surroundings inside… Using natural materials such as chunky wood in its natural form, chromes and of course plenty of glass to utilise the natural light to its advantage and maximise the illusion of space, we love to create interiors that look and feel as good inside as they do outdoors.

We recently created this very effect on the Sunborn super yacht in Gibraltar, where we transformed a simple ballroom into the stunning new La Sala restaurant and the result was fantastic.

Boasting a light, bright interior, with slick design features, plenty of glass juxtaposed with steel and nauticalinspired soft furnishings, it’s elegant, modern and sophisticated and resonates maritime glamour and the romance of the ocean.

From aquatic shades of greens and turquoises to bold navy - and even the classic marine white and marine blue striped patterns, it’s easy to add a touch of the sea to your home.

White walls and a feeling of space and light further accentuate this theme and then of course you can add your own touches with accessories; from shells to sailing boats, mix it up and most importantly – enjoy it! It’s your space… it’s your summer… have fun!

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Getting that Beachside look doesn’t mean a complete overhaul to your interiors.

A few lovely additions in accessories and little touches can really make a difference. Whether your interiors sway towards the traditional or the more contemporary there are additions available. The beauty of the beachside, coastal decoration is that it works well in a minimal or rustic setting. The shabby chic twist that coastal accessories can bring to a room allow you to create beachside bliss without having to totally redecorate!

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Diamond watch winder was sculpted from the finest materials in order to offer the perfect ambience to the most valued collector watches.

Millionaire Lockable drawers and a whole structure in mahogany, coated in highly polished brass and dipped in gold, this piece is one of indisputable value.

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boys Black Diamond The Diamond Safe is an impenetrable place with a unparalleled personality and feel, capable of leaving anyone awestruck, yet only allowing entry to a select few.

Among a gentleman’s most valuable possessions there is always a special place for his finest cigars.

Symphony humidor is the perfect place to keep them, providing constant humidity to store cigars in the best conditions.

FOR THE MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING From luxury safes to cigar humidors, here are some of the most lavish toys for boys on the market

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Sensation Sutton sets a new standard in Culinary Delights Reviewed by Natalie Rose Kern. Photos by Julia Roder

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pain is currently going through an extraordinary heat wave and yes, it’s summer in Marbella and the heat is to be expected, but this is just ridiculous! As I pull up outside Sutton at 7.30 pm the temperature is 40 degrees (and rising!) I’m sweltering, perspiring (or glowing as ladies do!) and thirsty, so the last thing on my mind is tucking into a hearty meal.

I enter the restaurant and ahhhhhhh the fans hit me with a delicious cool breeze and at once I feel reassured and a little less fatigued. Sutton is the newest restaurant from the owners of celebrated eatery Momo’s and the successful Lima, and is situated in an excellent location on the Golden Mile. It has only been open for a week and I’m already hearing rave reviews so I’ve decided to find out for myself if it’s as good as they say it is.

The restaurant is large, spacious and breezy, with a chic modern interior and some gorgeous classic finishes; wooden ceiling fans,

Japanese lanterns, modern art, black and white framed iconic images, glass and gunmetal hanging lamps imported from France and a long mirrored bar at the end of the room, lined with shiny bottles and brightly coloured cocktails that are being mixed and shaken by two dapper-looking barmen. Sutton’s decor is a real mix-match of styles and ethnicities that you can’t quite put your finger on but, as I approach the bar, it reminds me of a modern boutique cocktail bar in London or perhaps Dubai.

The owner, Katrin, greets me with a beaming smile and an air of ease and efficiency that makes it hard to believe that she’s pregnant - and in this heat! “I intend to work until the end,” she tells me and, as I observe her instructing the staff and managing the restaurant’s activity throughout the evening, I can very well believe her.

I hesitate for a while, pondering whether to opt for a table inside the cool, airy restaurant or whether to brave the heat on the attractive decked terrace and,

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as I glance outside at the jolly parties enjoying the setting sun under a shady canopy, I am sold – terrace it is.

The tables are elegantly set, with wine glasses sparkling in the sunlight and fresh peonies on every table, and I’ve barely sat down before water is brought to me – they must have noted my parched expression! The menu is an

eclectic mix of contemporary international cuisine with a distinctively Asian feel. From Miso

Soups and Thai Fishcakes to Rib-Eyed Steaks, Racks of Lamb and French Duck – there really is something to suit all palates and appetites. As well as these well-known favourites there are some intriguing-looking dishes such as a Japanese Tuna Pizza with Rare Tuna, Fresh Cream Cheese, Red Onions and Truffle Oil or the Pan-fried Scallops with Coriander and Tarragon crust and Chardonnay Cajun Sauce. It may be 40 degrees but with a menu this exciting and diverse I can’t help but be enticed – my appetite has officially been whetted.

My waiter comes out to pour more water and tells me that the barmen are going to whizz me up an assortment of Sutton’s signature cocktails to sample, followed by a selection of the chef’s specialities as a tasting menu. I scan the a la carte menu and eagerly await the surprises. The waiting staff are meticulous; immaculately presented and efficient without being overbearing and I can hear from the chatter on the other tables that they all speak fluent English and Spanish (and no doubt a variety of other languages also) The cocktails arrive and my! What a feast for the eyes! A tall yellow one with artichoke leaves, a pink one in a tumbler, brimming with ice and a huge pomegranate and a dainty one in a martini glass with a slice of Pomegranate and fresh red chilli. The barman talks me through each carefully created concoction and my eyes widen; a Mojito Royale, a Passolino, a Passion fruit Mojito, a Cucumber Martini with fresh Apple and Cucumber and a Devil in Love.

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I tasted all of them – each one more surprising and delicious than the last; sweet, sharp and even spicy! The Devil in Love, with its yummy Pomegranate and kick of chilli packed a punch that was so startling and tasty, quite unlike anything I’d ever savoured before.

As I sat sipping and scribbling away, my waiter placed a plate down before me announcing “A little appetiser – California Roll” it was a perfect Sushi dish with Crabstick, a dab of Wasabi, Pea and Soy and a drizzle of Sesame Seed Oil. It was delicious, fresh and full of flavour.

Next came another immaculately presented dish – Pork Gyoza (gyoza are dumplings filled with ground Meat and Vegetables, wrapped in a thin dough, that originated in China but in recent years are often more associated with Japan) with Chinese Cabbage and garlic. I dipped the Gyoza in a little Soy before lifting the chopsticks to my mouth and was surprised by the lightness of the parcel. I’ve had many gyoza of late and the dough was always been too thick, leaving very little filling inside. This one had a light exterior with a moist and succulent concoction inside.

The next dish was a brightly coloured combination of Red and Yellow Peppers, Spring Onion, Salmon and Wild Seabass decorated with Edible Wild Flowers – Sutton’s signature Ceviche.

It was delicious. Fresh and chilled - the vegetables crunchy and the fish melted in my mouth. In weather like this, this dish is the ultimate summer meal, not too heavy yet tasty and full of flavor.

Sutton was beginning to get busy, with jovial parties, couples and small families filling up the terrace and there was a cheerful, relaxed atmosphere that reminded me that although its décor is diverse and its service, faultless Sutton retains that quintessentially

Spanish quality of being laid-back and comfortable enough to spend hours leisurely enjoying a meal.

The two next plates were equally divine.

First Tempura Tiger Prawns with Mango, Sweet Chili, Coriander Sauce and Strawberry Salad – the Tempura batter was light and crispy and the prawn inside was succulent and tender, and the accompanying salad was fruity and zingy. The second dish, a Salmon

Tartare with Avocado, garnished with Sesame seeds and drizzled with Sesame Oil, was absolutely delectable.

Finally a creamy Limoncello Mint Pannacotta with fresh Strawberries and Lemon Sorbet, served with a Red Berry Coulis was the perfect finale to this light and enchanting meal; fruity, not too sweet and with a sharp lemon zest to cleanse the palate, it really was the icing on the cake (or should I say panacotta!)

As I finish my meal and enjoy the last of my chilled water, I take a glance at my phone and observe that the temperature had dropped to a mere 37 degrees, and am quite astounded that I have managed to devour six courses in such heat.

But the beauty of Sutton is that each dish is so diverse, full of flavor and exciting and none of the plates are too rich or heavy so, as long as this heat wave continues, there is nowhere better to enjoy a delicious, light, easy-going meal – and with such pretty design features, a cool breeze and a wonderfully friendly and competent staff, Sutton’s terrace is the ideal spot to while the evening away in absolute style and satisfaction…

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Of CABBAGES and KINGS “The time has come”, the Walrus said To talk of many things: Of shoes – and ships – and sealing wax, And cabbages – and kings…

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o carolled Louis Carroll in 1872 “Through the Looking Glass” to a somewhat bemused Alice.

But the only attested occasion in culinary history where we have definite proof of a link between the leafy vegetable and a crowned head occurred in the 14th century at the court of Charles V of France, where the “First Squire and Master of the Kitchen Garrisons” persuaded his master to eat his first cabbage. This worthy was Guillaume Tirel, who called himself “Taillevent”, perhaps best translated from mediæval French as “Slice or Break Wind”.

At the risk of causing any disquiet amongst our more gentle readers, it must be explained that the mediæval diet was such that often aids were necessary to assist in relieving the stomach and bowels. The beans

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so beloved by a million housewives were not readily available, and so the remedies offered by men like Guillaume Tirel were eagerly sought after.(As late as the sixteenth century, John Aubrey reported in his “Brief Lives”that when the Earl of Oxford bowed deeply to Queen Elizabeth he accidentally broke wind.

Overcome with shame he left the court and spent seven years travelling. On his hesitant return, the queen greeted him with: “My Lord, I had forgott the Fart.” It is for this reason that today the “Court Bow” is from the neck only!)

When in 1375 Taillevent wrote his monumental work “Le Viandier” it became an instant best seller.

It was one of the first books ever to be printed, and is the oldest French cookery book on record.

It is one of the culinary historian’s greatest sources regarding the tastes and manners of the mediæval nobility.

As in much of French cookery, a great emphasis is placed on the making of fine sauces, including a first mention of Sauce Robert amongst the seventeen described. All this was achieved without the use of flour, which was then unknown as a thickening ingredient.

Instead, bread was used, either plain or toasted.

Ragoûts and Hotpots make a first appearance, together with recipes for vegetables. Unfortunately, it is not on record how Charles V ate his first cabbage, but he clearly enjoyed it so much that when in 1395 Taillevent went to the Great Kitchen in the Sky, at the great age of 69, he was buried in a tomb depicting him as a Sergeantat-Arms, with three cooking pots emblazoned on his shield.

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Men like Taillevent were eagerly sought after amongst the courts of Europe, and poaching cooks was common!

These men were a hardy breed. At the start of Taillevent’s career the kitchen was even more of a hellhole than it was at the height of Carême’s fame in the nineteenth century. The kitchen consisted of a huge open fire, before which were to be found a few iron and copper pots suspended by chains, and a couple of turnspits.

The practice of placing all the dishes on the table at once prevailed for many centuries until the court of Russia grew tired of eating cold food, and the practice of serving individual dishes at each course came into being. This is known as “Service à la Russe”.

Food was viciously boiled or stuck on spits. (Army cooking at the time of the Crimean War had not greatly improved. Each platoon threw its ration of meat into one large boiling pot, with something attached to denote ownership; on one occasion an army boot!)

Between each “remove” (so called because all the dishes were placed on the table at one and the same time, before being removed as the next course was served up) a “soteltie” would be served, much as a sorbet might be today.

Red wine came mainly from France.

King John “Lackland” of England in 1212 imported eight casks of Anjou wine for his table, together with twenty six casks of wine from Auxerre. He was clearly a wine buff, but generally speaking the taste of the time was very sweet, and it was the wines of southern Europe which were the most sought after.

Chief amongst these were the wines from Málaga and Jerez (where the Moors produced wine as “food”, thereby avoiding the prohibitions of the Qur’an).

Portugal contributed Algarbe, the ancestor of Port, whilst Malmsey from Malmasia in Crete was so popular that the unfortunate Duke of Clarence was drowned in a butt of it.

In a thirteenth century poem called the “Bataille de Vins” various wines stake their claim to fame.

During Taillevent’s career ovens were gradually introduced into the kitchen from the bakery, with methods of controlling the heat being adopted.

It thus became possible for Taillevent to serve up a formal dinner consisting of “capons with cinnamon broth, chickens with herbs, and venison” as a first “remove”, followed by “roast beef, peacocks, capon pies” as a second, then “partridges, stewed pigeons, venison pâté and sugared tarts” as a third.

travelling to London with their vinous wares; all white.

Such gigantic feasts required copious draughts of liquid to wash it all down.

In the early days mead, ale and beer sufficed, but gradually tastes improved. Wine increasingly makes an appearance. This was a fairly early phenomenon.

The Domesday Book lists thirty-nine vineyards in England, some of which dated from before the Conquest.

Irish monks were producing wine (necessary for Holy Communion) in the eighth century, whilst in the twelfth German merchants were regularly

One of these wines came from the vineyards of Gombaud de Lafite. In 1234 this wine was probably heavily spiced and sugared to make it drinkable, but in 1855 it was, of course, crowned as the finest wine in the world.

Be that as it may, this accolade resulted in the seventy hectare vineyard being sold shortly afterwards to the Rothschild family at an equivalent price today of about two million euros. Pass the port…!

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OCIETY attended the opening party of the stunning new De Medici restaurant in Benavista for a dazzling party that had the jet-set crowd and uber-fashionable socialites of Marbella on their feet and dancing until the early hours of the morning, so it was with great anticipation that we accepted a lunch invitation to sample the food at this new hot spot.

De Medici has been reopened by the celebrated Sobell family, whose reputation for excellence in the world of food, catering and gastronomy precedes it. After years of working tirelessly turning around other restaurants and catering for some of the world’s most prestigious events and parties (their clients have included Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and Bill Clinton) the Sobells’ decided it was finally time to open a restaurant of their own.

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The name remains the same, but apart from that De Medici has

undergone a transformation so spectacular that it’s barely recognisable from its former drab and dreary self. The restaurant is

set in a traditional Andalusian villa, with abundant gardens, palm trees and flowers lining the large terrace area, where a few tables are enjoying leisurely lunches under the shade of giant parasols. The interior is white, modern and minimal, with a high vaulted ceiling, a chill-out area at the back with sleek white leather sofa and coffee table for post dinner drinks, or aperitifs.

To one side a small flight of stairs leads to a bar area, where a barman is enthusiastically mixing drinks and some iconic artwork by renowned artist, Charlotte Posner, decorates one wall.

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Carole Sobell is waiting for me in the outside lounge area, where comfortable sofas and armchairs are dotted about under a shaded canopy. Sitting there with tanned legs, effortless style and sipping on a cool drink, she is the epitome of Marbella glamour - chic, sophisticated and stylish - and so is her restaurant.

Jonny and Bianca, Carole’s son and daughter, come out to greet me and an accommodating waiter makes up a large table for all of us to dine in comfort. It’s 2pm and the terrace is rapidly filling up for lunch with locals and holidaymakers alike. Carole chooses a selection of De Medici’s signature dishes and, although the name suggests it’s an Italian eatery, the choice is varied and offers truly international cuisine.

First come two marvelous-looking starters; both presented in glasses. A mouth-watering tuna tartar in a martini glass and a colourful pink and green concoction served in a large glass, which I’m told is a prawn cocktail. I haven’t had a prawn cocktail for as long as I can remember. I always associate it with the 80s, along with blue mascara and legwarmers - a kind of kitsch dish that people whip up for dinner parties but that I would actually never think to order. I am pleasantly surprised!

The prawns are plump and juicy, the

avocado ripe and delicious and the Marie-Rose sauce is just enough and not drenching the plate as I’ve had in the past.

Next comes a wonderful assortment of plates and bowls; a beef burger and chips, a veal Milanese topped with spaghetti, a yummy looking salad, bursting with fresh vegetables and some accompaniments and sauces. I sit devouring the table’s gastronomic display with my eyes, unsure where to begin. I commence gingerly tasting a little of each plate and everything is delicious! The marriage of flavours of each dish is faultless and before long I am tucking in wholeheartedly, munching my way through the entire menu!

The Sobell family are delightful.

They call themselves ‘The Dream Team’ and I can see why. From

finishing each other’s sentences to replenishing each other’s drinks – they are close, loving and hardworking. Their passion for food is evident and they each chat away about plans, projects and ideas with great fervour and support of each other. Each has their own forte and they intend to use their combined strengths to create a family legacy with De Medici. Carole is straight talking, direct and honest “I’ve been referred to as the female Gordon Ramsey” she tells me and, although her language

is not quite as colourful and I’ve yet to witness her using any profanities, her no-nonsense approach is evident.

Jonathan is the hands on charismatic manager whose cheeky chappy smile and charming manner are an indispensable ingredient in making you feel truly welcomed, with the assurance that you are going to have a great time.

Bianca is efficiency embodied and her networking skills and bubbly personality are a winning combination for getting De Medici on everybody’s lips and the talk of the town. Combined, they make a formidable team and I’m enchanted by their fascinating stories and great plans.

Puddings are served and, once again, my eyes light up. Profiteroles drizzled with chocolate, tiramisu, ice cream, strawberries – all my favourite things – and all of them delicious. But the very best dish was a plate of frozen red berries served with a jug of warm white chocolate sauce. The mixture of the ice cold sharp berries with the sweet, warm and creamy sauce was a mouthwatering medley and the perfect end to an enthralling afternoon.

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This month we are bringing to Marbella’s Gourmet Society, Koh Samui Mussels. The name chosen by our chef to give our clients an idea of the essential flavours of the dish, Koh Samui is a tropical beach paradise unique among Thailand´s islands, just as cosmopolitan as Marbella itself, a melting pot alive with international residents and discerning holidaymakers dropping in for a week or two, to bronze their skin, quench their thirst and amuse their palate. Koh Samui Mussels are our take on the original French recipe “Moules Mariniere” with a Thai twist, which in our opinion is a perfectly balanced and moreish dish.

Market Fresh Mussels Cooked in Kaffir Lime Leaf, Infused Coconut Milk, Cherry Tomatoes, Coriander and a Touch of Ginger with Crispy Garlic Toast for soaking up all the fragrant sauce and juices.

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Fresh Mediterrean Mussels cooked Thai style is certainly a dish for summer.

This fragrant mussel recipe makes a superb gourmet dish. Thai herbs and spices, such as kaffir lime leaf, fresh coriander and ginger, create a mind-blowing broth that marries perfectly with the taste of the mussels without ever overpowering them. The infused coconut milk softens its spicy

This month we’ve got a spicy recipe up our sleeves so that you can whipp up a a tantlazing taste of Thailand right in your very home, and of course, as always, we’ve brought you a selection of the finest wines to accompany this dish to perfection… Enjoy!

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HARO Location: Urb El Pilar, Estepona, Tel. 952 883 122, haro-rentacar.com.

MALAGA CAR Tel. 952 17 62 25, malagacar.com RACING LEGENDS Location: Urb. Nueva Andalucia Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana, nave 86, 29660 Marbella Tel. 637 93 79 59

Delis DELISH Location: Calle Las Malvas 12. 29660 Nueva Andalucía Tel. 952 907 627 / 609 500 340 / 610 733 050 delishmarbella.com KOBE Location: Plaza Las Orquideas 6 y 7, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 951 398 618 / 628 330 396 / 665 119 263 DELICIAS DE LA HUERTA Location: C.Comercial Odeon, Local 1, Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 952 816 796, 628 330 396

Drink Suppliers BEERS WINES AND SPIRITS Calle Manuel Franco Cubeiro 28 Nave 4 Poligono Industrial El Pinillo Torremelinos, Tel:+34 952 373 233 bwsdrinksdistribution.com

ENJOY THE FINEST SOUTHERN

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Located in the heart of Nueva Andalucia’s ‘Golf Valley’

AY TAKE AW & DELIVERY

Avda. del Prado Centro Comercial Aloha Local 1d

Nueva Andalucia T: 951 319 669 Curryleavesmarbella.com

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D-WINE Location: Calle Norte 2, Marbella, (Take exit for Cortijo Blanco, immediately after the San Pedro) Tel. 952 81 44 46, d-wine.es WINES UNPLUGGED winesunplugged.com

Entertainment AVENTURA AMAZONIA Location: Avda. Valeriano Rodriguez Tel. 952 835 505, aventura-amazonia. com ESTUDIO61 Location: Calle Notario Luis Oliver 9, Tel. 672 296 074 estudio61.com FUNDACION PICASSO Location: Plaza de la Merced, 15, Málaga Tel. 951 926 060 fundacionpicasso.es HOUSES OF ART GALLERY Marbella Club Hotel Blv. Pr. Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Marbella, Tel. 952857196

PEDRO SANCHEZ RIDING Location: Ctra. de Ronda Tel. 952 788 189 SALON VARIETES THEATRE Location: C/ Emanicipacion, s/n Fuengirola Tel. 952 474 542 salonvarietestheatre.com SELWO Autovia Costa del Sol, KM 162,500, Estepona, Tel. 902 19 04 82, selwo.es TEAM4YOU Location: Puerto Banus Tel. 619 987 093 team4you.es TIMELESS GALLERY Location: Avda. Jose Banús S/N, Edificio Malaga II, Marbella. T +34 670 25 62 75 W timelessgallerygroup.com

Event Venues CORTIJO DEL MARQUES Location: Albolote (Granada). Tel. 958 340 077, cortijodelmarques.com

HOUSE OF RILEY tillie@houseofriley.rocks T. +34 673 415 374 houseofriley.rocks

LE PAPILLON Location: Urbanización Marbesa (Exit Camping Marbella Playa) Carretera de Cádiz Km. 193 Marbella T: 952 834 113; restaurantepapillon.com

PALACIO DE CONGRESOS MARBELLA Location: Calle Jose Melia 2 Tel. 952 828 244, marbellacongresos.com

SALA BEACH Location: Urb. Marina Villa (beachside) Tel. 952 813 882 salabeachbanus.com

THE COURTYARD MARBELLA Location: Carretera Ojen 2.8Km, enquiries@thecourtyardmarbella.com, thecourtyardmarbella.com TIKITANO Location: Urb. Guadalmansa, Ctra de Cadiz 340 – KM 164 Estepona.

Tel. 952 798 449, tikitano.com VILLA DEL MAR: Loation: Marbella Club Hotel, Av. Alfonso de Hohenlohe Tel. 952 822 211 marbellaclub.com

Golf Courses ALOHA GOLF CLUB Location: Apdo. 141, Urb. Aloha Golf, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 812 388 clubdegolfaloha.com ATALAYA GOLF CLUB Location: Avda. de las Golondrinas, Estepona Tel. 952 882 812 atalaya-park.es CALANOVA GOLF CLUB Location: Urb. Calanova Golf Club Tel. 951 170 194 calanovagolfclub.com EL CHAPARRAL GOLF CLUB Location: Urbanizacion El Chaparral, N-340 KM 203, Mijas Costa Tel. 952 587 773, golfelchaparral.com

Selected Fruits & Vegetables Pata Negra Ham International Cheese Organic Food Coffee & Tea Dips and Foie gras Oil and Vinegar Confectionery and Bakery Cantabrian Anchovies Special Albacore Tuna Fish Canned Vegetables Nuts Homemade Jams

Tel: 952 92 95 78 Reservations@magnacafe.com Calderón de la Barca s/n, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella www.magnacafe.com

EL PARAISO GOLF CLUB CN 340, km 167, Estepona 296880 Tel. 952 883 835 elparaisogolfclub.com

SAN ROQUE CLUB CN 340, Km 127, 11360 San Roque, Cádiz, Tel. 956 61 30 30, sanroqueclub.com

NCT Location: Urb. Monte Paraiso Golf Tel. 952 866 843 nctmarbella.com

FINCA CORTESIN GOLF CLUB Location: Carretera de Casares s/n, Casares Tel. 952 937 883 fincacortesin.com

SANTA MARIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Location: Urb. Elviria, Ctra. Cadiz-Malaga, KM 192, Elviria Tel. 952 831 036 santamariagolfclub.com

MGM Gym Location: Avenida de Manolete 10, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 817 219 mgm.com.es

REAL CLUB DE GOLF GUADALMINA Urb. Guadalmina Alta, A-7, Km.170, San Pedro de Alcántara, Tel. 952 88 33 75, guadalminagolf.com

Interior Design Houses

FLAMINGOS GOLF CLUB Location: Ctra de Cadiz KM 166 Tel. 952 889 157 flamingosgolf.com LAURO GOLF 27 Location: Carretera de Malaga a Coin A-404, Alhaurin de la Torre Tel. 952 412 767 laurogolf.com LA CALA GOLF RESORT Location: Urb. La Cala Golf, Mijas Costa Tel. 952 669 000 lacala.com LA QUINTA GOLF ACADEMY Location: Urb. La Quinta Golf, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 902 204 208 laquintagolf.com LOS NARANJOS GOLF CLUB Location: Plaza Cibeles, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 815 206 losnaranjos.com MARBELLA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Location: Ctra de Cadiz, N-340 KM 188 Tel. 952 830 500 marbellagolf.com MONTE PARAISO Location: C/ Camino de Camojan s/n, Sierra Blanca Tel. 952 822 781 monteparaisogolf.com

SANTANA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Location: Ctra la Cala – Entrerrios, Mijas Costa Tel. 902 517 700 santanagolf.com VALDERRAMA GOLF CLUB Location: Avenida de los Cortijos, San Roque Tel. 956 791 200 valderrama.com

Gyms and Tennis Clubs DYNAMIC TRAINING CENTRE Location: Ctra de Istan, Centro Comercial Le Village Tel. 952 775 021 dynamicmarbella.com GLOW WELLNESS & FITNESS

COCINAS PLUS Location: La Cala de Mijas Showroom, Bulevar de La Cala, Local 1, Mijas-Costa Tel. 952 58 77 59, cocinasplus.com DESIGN BY PENANC Tel. 619 342 043 penanc.com DESIGN SPACE Location: Avda. De Salamanca, Urb. Nueva Andalucia, Edif El Mirador, local 6, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 799 440, designspace.es FOC DESIGN Av. Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, 16 Nueva Andalucía info@wearefoc.com T. 952 817 129 focdesign.es

Location: Avenida Playas del Duque, Edificio Sevilla, Puerto Banus Tel. 952 908 507 glowplayasdelduque.com

G VEGA CERAMIC Location: Polígono La Campana Nva Andalucía Tel. 952 816 848 gvega.com

QI SPORT Location: Inside Urb. La Alzambra, Puerto Banus Tel. 952 907 090 qi-sport.com

INDIA EXOTICA Location: Calle Fragua 43, Marbella Tel. 952 778 500 indiaexotica.com

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JENSEN BEDS Location: Poligno Nueva Campana 23, Nueva Andalucia, tel. 952 90 88 55, jensen-beds.com MESSEG DESIGN Location: C/Aluminio 6, Poligono Industrial La Hermita Tel. 952 857 439 messegdesign.com

WORLD AVIATION Tel. 618 226 332 world aviation.es JET EXPRESS Jetexpress.pl, info@jetexpress.pl

LA CASA BLANCA Location: La Colonia, Exit San Pedro, next to McDonalds, Tel. 952 78 91 98

Opticians

LOFT & ROOMERS Location: Oasis Business Center, Ctra. De Cadiz km 183, Golden Mile, Marbella Tel. 952 77 21 39

ÓPTICA MARBELLA Location: Avda. Ricardo Soriano 21, Marbella, Tel. 952 77 46 24

MARBELLA CARPETS Location: Edificio Casablanca, Golden Mile, Tel. 952 77 37 65, marbellacarpets.com

SPECSAVERS Location: Avd. Ricardo Soriano, 12, Tel. 952 863 332, specsavers.es

MOBILE & DISEÑO Location: A7 – Km. 189, 5, Marbella, Tel. 952 83 76 01, mobiledis.com

OPTIPRIX C.C La Canada, 30, Marbella, Tel. 952 82 03 56

ROCHE BOBOIS Location: Centro Comercial Torre Real, Marbella, Tel. 952 77 78 58, roche-bobois.com

Pets

NALIPEMI Tel. 660 676 322 nalipemi@gmail.com

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ADANA Location: Camino Padre Cura, Urb. Huerta Nueva, 14 Tel. 952 113 467 adana.es

CLÍNICA VETERINARIA ZARPAS Y BIGOTES Location: Urb. Marbella Real, 13.

Tel. 952 857 863/ 659 069 000, zarpasybigotes.com FAMA Location: Camino de Campanallas Tel. 620 354 885 famaspain.com MOBILE VET Location: Calle Santa Lucia, 23, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 78 07 33, mobile-vet.com POINTER VETERINARY CLINIC Location: Nueva Andalucía and Estepona Tel. 952 906 626 / 952 804 165, pointerclinic.com TRIPLE A Location: Ojen Road, up from La Cañada Tel. 952 771 586 aaahelps.com

Photographers & Artists ANNA GAZDA Tel: 633 654 476; limelight.pl IMAGE GURU Tel. 662 434 400, peter@imageguru.es, imageguru.es

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JAYDEN FA Tel. +350 54000029, jaydenfa.carbonmade.com JEREMY STANDLEY Tel: 607 717 565; jeremystandley.com JB FORT jbfort.com OWEN FARELL Tel: 670 664 341, (+35) 387 268 28 32 owenfarellphotography.com NANI & ANTONIO PEREZ nanideperez.com, vimeo.com/antoniodeperez, Tel. 615 31 44 46 REYNARD PRODUCTIONS Tel. 673 505 838, info@reynardproductions.com SOL WEDDING Tel: 678 486 069; solwedding.com

Property Developers FOC DESIGN Av. Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, 16 Nueva Andalucía info@wearefoc.com T. 952 817 129 focdesign.es

QUAY PROPERTY GROUP Location: Mellior Vasari La Alzambra Local 3-1, Puerto Banus Tel. 951 319 728 quaypropertygroup.com PROPANA GROUP Centro de Negocios Puerta de Banus, Local 18 Propanaestates.com

Radio SPECTRUM 90.4 FM Location: Centro Comercial Diana Blq 3 Local 27 y 28, Urb. Nueva Atalaya, Estepona, Tel. 952 90 50 00, spectrumfm.net TALK RADIO 91.9FM Tel. 952 799 953, talkradioeurope.com

Real Estate Offices DELUXE GLOBAL Calle del Califa 3, Nueva Andalucia, Marbella. Tel. +34 951 403 755, Deluxeglobal.com DIANA MORALES Av. Cánovas del Castillo, 4, 29601 Marbella, Tel. +34 952 765 138, DMproperties.com

FINE & COUNTRY Location: Marbella Club Hotel Boulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Marbella Tel: +34 952 764010, marbella@fineandcountry.com fineandcountry.es JACKSON GRUNDY Ed. La Rotonda, Av. Manolete Nva. Andalucía & Centro Plaza Nva. Andalucía T: +34 952 90 75 21 sales@jacksongrundy.es MP DUNNE Centro Expo 11-12 (Opp. Marbella Club Hotel), Tel. +34 952 866 072, mpdunne.com NEVADO REALTY Calle Camilo Jose Cela 18, Marbella, Tel. +34 952 825 517, nevadomarbella.com QUESTATES Calle Francisco Villalon 13, Marina Banus 4, Puerto Banus, Marbella, Tel. +34 952 819 174, questates.com PRIME PROPERTY MARBELLA Tel. 951 082 367 primepropertymarbella.com PROPANA GROUP Centro de Negocios Puerta de Banus, Local 18 Propanaestates.com

T. 952 00 34 34 www.vovemasador.com

CL LAS YEDRAS, S/N C.C. ODEON, LC 9-10 NUEVA ANDALUCIA

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RHONE PROPERTY Avda. Ricardo Soriano 63, +34 952 766 288 Rhoneproperty.es

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THE REAL ESTATE GALLERY Avda. Pablo Ruiz Picasso, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 799 393, Therealestategallery.com

THE SPIRIT OF ITALY IN MARBELLA

From the real Italian sea breeze of ‘Sorrento’ southern Italy, Napoles, where Regina’s sisters are originally from,visitors can discover a gastronomic paradise. You can find some of the same unique cuisine much closer to home at Regina’s.

WASA INMOBILIARA Centro Comercial Plaza 65-66, Nueva Andalucia, Marbella, Tel. +34 952 818 000, Wasa.es WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL williams-estates.com, Tel. 662 528 363/ 951 120 274

Restaurants CASARES FINCA CORTESIN EL JARDIN Location: Carretera de Casares S/N Tel. 952 937 800, info@hotelcortesin.com fincacortesin.com BENAHAVIS Indian MASALA Location: C. Com, El Pilar, Local 2 Tel. 900 525 801 masalamarbella.com International HEAVEN BEACH BAR Location: Playa de Guadalmansa km. 164, Estepona, Tel. 659, 220 570, heavenbeachclub.com

LIVE MUSIC Thursday - Mark Connor Friday&Saturday - Dru Chapman 8th of August

TRIBUTE ADELE Enjoy Dinner and Drinks al Fresco on our Elegant Outdoor Terrace or in our Air Conditioned indoor restaurant

Tel: 952 814 529

Ristorante Regina Marbella Edificio La Ruleta (next to Hotel Andalucia Plaza, behind the Casino) Nueva Andalucia, Marbella

www.ristorantereginamarbella.es

TANINO Location: Calle Pino Real, 5 Saladillo Benamara, Benahavis Tel. 952 883 259, tanino.es SAN PEDRO International ALBERT Y SIMON Urbanización Nueva Alcántara Edificio Mirador, Bloque 4-B San Pedro Marbella Tel: 952 78 37 14, albertysimon.com PASSION CAFE Centro Comercial La Colonia, San Pedro de Alcantara. Tel: 952 781 583, passioncafe.eu

lasalasanpedro.com El Rincon de La Sala takes the irrevocable values of La Sala, including terraces and prime location, then overlays a more Spanish style of cuisine and atmosphere.

ALABARDERO BEACH CLUB Urb. Castiglione s/n San Pedro de Alcantara T. 952 780 552 grupolezama.es/portal/alabardero-beach-club PUERTO BANÚS American HARD ROCK CAFÉ Location: Calle Ramón Areces Esquina Marina Banús Tel. 952 908 024 hardrock.com JACKS AMERICAN BRASSERIE Location; Calle Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Marbella. Tel: 952 813 625 metrogrupo.com Italian CARPACCIO Location: Muelle Ribera, Casa M Local 20, Tel. 952 813 357, carpacciobanus.com PIZZERIA PICASSO Location: C/ Muelle Ribera Local 48 / 49 Tel. 952 813 669 pizzeriapicasso.com Extremely popular restaurant, serving classic Italian dishes.

Fast service, perfect for all ages.

International EL GRAN GATSBY Location: Puerto Banus elgrangatsby.com A vanguard concept of the Mediterranean kitchen in the best spot of Puerto Banús, offering you an author’s kitchen with magnificent views over the Mediterranean sea INFUSCHIA Location: Plaza Antonio Banderas, (Within the club Tibu Banus), Puerto Banus.

Tel. 952 815 325, tibubanus. com/infuschia

Spanish

LA SALA BANUS Location: Calle Belmonte Tel. 952 814 145 lasalabanus. com La Sala offers eight individually styled settings to suit whatever mood you are in – for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon drinks with friends, evening cocktails or private business meetings.

EL RINCON DE LA SALA Location: Calle Marques del Duero, San Pedro Tel. 951 506 249

OLD JOY´S PUB Location: C/Muelle Ribera, Lc. 58-59 Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel. 952 84 283

MR. BURGER Avenida Luis Braille no 20 San Pedro de Alcántara Tel. 952 785 257 mrgourmetburger.com

COCINA MEDITERRANEA & LOUNGE DANCE BAR

Reservations : 951 77 87 97 | www.elgrangatsby.com | Muelle de honor S/N Edificio del Mar, Puerto Banús . Marbella Complimentary parking for two hours in Playas del Duque OCEAN CLUB Location: Avda. Lola Flores Tel. 952 908 137 oceanclub.es Luxurious beachfront restaurant and beach club located in the heart of Puerto Banus, offering traditional French cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, and a selection of Asian specialties.

SALA BY THE SEA Location: Urb. Marina Villa (beachside) Tel. 952 813 882 salabeachbanus.com Luxurious Balinese setting with an al fresco restaurant serving an appetising selection of dishes ranging from fresh seafood platters to Thai fusion cuisine, sushi, creative salads and lighter dishes.

SANTE Location: Centro de negoscios Puerta de Banús. tel: 951 196 777 santemarbella Oriental NAGA THAI Location: C.C. Cristamar Tel. 952 815 319 naga.es Wide range of exquisite and exotic dishes enjoyed in stylish surroundings. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Takeaway and full catering service also available.

THAI GALLERY Location: Puerta de Banus Tel. 952 818 392 thaigallery-restaurante.com

NUEVA ANDALUCIA French LE DISCRET Location: Av. del Prado. Urb. Los Naranjos Country Club, lediscret.com

THE FRESH FOOD CAFÉ Location: Urb. Los Naranjos de Marbella Tel. 952 907 364 thefreshfoodcafe.es Fresh food, simple ingredients, always freshly prepared to order.

Indian

MAGNA CAFÉ Location: Magna Marbella Golf Tel. 952 929 587, magnacafe.com Exquisite cuisine in stunning surroundings.

Bar and large terrace with breathtaking views.

CURRY LEAVES Avda. del Prado, Centro Comercial Aloha Local 1d Nueva Andalucia +34 951 319 669 Curryleavesmarbella.com

YANX CAFÉ Location: Centro Plaza Tel. 952 818 861 cafeyanx.com A prized location and lively atmosphere make this a great choice all-round.

MASALA Avda. del Prado, Nueva Andalucía Masalamarbella.es

Italian

VOULEZ VOUS Av. Pilar Calvo y Sanchez de Leon, Tel. 662 68 62 00

BOLLYWOOD RESTAURANT Location: Urb. Fuente Aloha Tel. 952 906 748 Exotic blend of fantastic fragrant food, with an ambiance inspired by rich culture, all topped off with excellent service.

International D-WINE Location: Calle Norte 2, Marbella, (Take exit for Cortijo Blanco, immediately after the San Pedro) Tel. 952 81 44 46, d-wine.es

REGINA’S Location: Near Andalucia Plaza Tel. 952 814 529 Elegant surroundings with high-quality Italian dishes ranging from traditional to creative.

Oriental ASIATICO ZEN Location: Calle Lirios s/n T el. 952 817 691 SENSATIONS DELI & SUSHI Location: Av. Manolete, 20 Tel. 952 814 964 sensationsdeliandsushi.com Innovative and tantalising sushi creations at competitive prices.

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TUK TUK Location: Urb. Aloha Gardens Tel. 951 279 188 GOLDEN MILE International MC CAFÉ Location: Marbella Club Hotel Tel. 952 822 211 marbellaclub.com Creative and affordable fine dining open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

SMALL WORLD CAFÉ Location: C.C. Le Village Tel. 952 771 046, smallworldcafe.com Small World Café is a cool, contemporary restaurant where diners can enjoy lazy breakfasts, a quick bite for lunch or a relaxed dinner from the simple yet creative menu.

Highly popular restaurant set within stylish surroundings; al fresco at it’s best.

Indian MASALA MARBELLA Location: Ctra. Cadiz Km.179 (opposite Marbella Club) Tel. 952 857 670, masalamarbella.com TAJ MAHAL Location: C/ Jazmines 17 Local 1 Tel. 952 814 719, tajmahalmarbella.com Exotic Indian cuisine, perfect for intimate dining and takeaway.

Italian CIBO Bulevard Principe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, 11, 29600 Marbella, Málaga Tel. 952 90 03 80 cibomarbella.com

SUITE Location: Hotel Puente Romano Tel. 952 820 900 suiteclubs.com Stunning restaurant and lounge serving superb Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine in luxurious surroundings.

Oriental

SUTTON Location: Urb. MarbellaMar, Milla de Oro, Tel. 952 770 760 suttonmarbella.com

TAI PAN Location: Puente Romano Tel. 952 777 893 taipan-restaurante.com

VILLA TIBERIO Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 771 799 villatiberio.com

PUERTO BANUS URB. LA ALCAZABA LOCAL 1. MARBELLA

SUKHOTHAI Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 770 550 sukhothai-restaurante.com Fabulous Thai cuisine with intimate surroundings and cosmopolitan décor.

MARBELLA

International BECKITT’S Location: Calle Camilo José Cela, Nº 4 Tel. 952 868 898, beckittsmarbella.com GARUM Location: Paseo Maritimo Tel. 952 858 858, garummarbella.com Great for drinks, snacks and a la carte dining. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

NUEVA KASKADA Location: Urb. La Montua, Calle Chorreadero, Marbella Tel. 952 864 478, nuevakaskada.com Open everyday from 7pm, enjoy fresh cuisine on their vast terrace.

PACO JIMENEZ CULINARY ART RESTAURANT Location: Plaza de los Naranjos, 11 (Orange Square, 11) Marbella Centre Tel. 952 77 36 10 / 627 625 952 PAELLA’S Y MÁS Location: Calle Jacinto Benavente 33, Entrance Ricardo Soriano 40, 29601 Marbella, Tel. 952 82 25 11, restaurantepaellasymas.com Japanese TAHINI Location: Hotel Gran Melia Don Pepe, Tel. 952 902 936

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EAST OF MARBELLA International ALBERT´S BAR & GRILL CABOPINO Location: Puerto Cabopino, Edf. B, Lc. B5 Tel. 952 836 886 LA DESPENSA DE ALANDA Location: Carretera de Cadiz Km 192, Elviria. Tel. 952 768 150 restaurante@alandaclubmarbella.com THE BEACH HOUSE Location: frontline beach Elviria Tel. 952 839 458 thebeachhousemarbella.com Idyllic location by the sea with stunning sunsets over one of the Coast’s best beaches. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

NIKKI BEACH Location: Hotel Don Carlos Tel. 952 836 239 nikkibeach.com Nikki’s signature ‘global’ cuisine served in luxurious beach club surroundings either on he palm-shaded al fresco terrace, or from on the oversized beach beds.

MIJAS COSTA International EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL & RESTAURANT Location: Miraflores Tel. 952 587 637 El Oceano is an oasis of laid-back luxury, privately owned and operated, where guest comfort and satisfaction is paramount. The three restaurants serve up flawless food and the views are breathtaking.

OLIVIA’S LA CALA Location:Calle Torreon La Cala de Mijas Tel. 952 494 935 oliviaslacala.com

Useful websites EXPLORE MARBELLA A comprehensive business directory with real reviews and daily deals. exploremarbella.com LÍNEA DIRECTA Insurance for your car, motorcycle, and home. lineadirecta.com LIMONI EXPERIENCE Weddings and Events Organization Tel. 951 275 352 / 617830839 .limoniexperience.com info@limoniexperience.com REDLINE COMPANY Tending to all your marketing needs. redlinecompany.com REPRO-FAST SOLUCIONES GRÁFICAS Calle Notario Luis Oliver 9, Marbella 952902761 / 652331922 reprofast@repro-fast.com

REYNARD PRODUCTIONS Tel. 673 505 838, info@reynardproductions.com SIMPLY GOLF HOLIDAYS Specialising in golf holiday packages in Spain, Portugal and Turkey, bringing you the best deals and the latest special offers. simplygolfholidays.com SOCIETY MARBELLA An extension of Society Marbella magazine with guest blogs and local event information. societymarbella.com

GIBRALTAR & SOTOGRANDE

Banks & Financial Services JYTSKE BANK Location: 76, Main Street, Gibraltar +350 20072782, jyskebank.com

Beauty & Health APHRODITE BEAUTY Location: 26/27 Ocean Village, Gibraltar Tel. +350 20062422 FINESSE BEAUTY CLINIC Location: 29A City Mill Lane, Gibraltar Tel. +350 20044734 STEPHANIE’S BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS Tel: +350 54012896 / +350 54015841, stephaniesbb@outlook.com

SUSANS SKIN CARE Location: Specialist Medical Clinic 1st Floor ICC, Gibraltar Tel.+350 20049999 susanskincaregibraltar.com

Restaurants La Marmela (Fish) Location: Sir Herbert Miles Road, Gibraltar Tel: +350 200 72373 SKY RESTAURANT (INTERNATIONAL) Location: Sunborn Hotel, Ocean Village, Gibraltar Tel: +358 600 555 100 sunborn.com LA SALA GIBRALTAR, SUNBORN Yacht Hotel, +350 20016 870, lasalagibraltar.com

Can’t stay away from The Office!

Local 2 - 3 Centro Plaza. Nueva Andalucía. Marbella +34 693 78 02 99

Tel. 952 82 25 11 restaurantepaellasymas.com

Tuesday - Sunday 12:30-16:00 & 19:30-24:00 hrs.

ANDALUSIAN BRASSERIE SERVING THE BEST PAELLAS - RICES AND FIDEUAS IN MARBELLA Re-discovering Traditional Spanish Dishes

C/Jacinto Benavente, 33 - Entrance Ricardo Soriano, 40 29601 Marbella

WWW.TOPTHAI.ES

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La Sala’s Smilestone Leisure group La Sala, which trades in three countries, passed a significant marker las month, as it reached €100,000 raised for charities.

The brand recently opened their sixth business on-board the luxury yacht hotel Sunborn in Ocean Village, Gibraltar. Events in Puerto Banús as well as in Chigwell last month further added to the contributions to local charities.

Spanish Chairman, Ian Radford, was keen to thank the celebrities who make auction donations and offer services to help and the participants who take part. “We raise money in two ways - through offering our venues for charity events or through our golf tournaments. We set out to have fun and we are lucky to have such great benefactors as Michael Campbell and Miguel Angel Jimenez. They give their time or memorabilia and help a lot of people who really need it.”

Miguel Angel Jimenez, who is currently competing in The Open at St Andrews said: “It’s nice to see that La Sala and

my professional colleagues (sic) are interested in the well-being of the most unfortunate ones in our society.”

The next charity event in aid of AVOI, which is a volunteer charity which provides summer camps and a trip to EuroDisney for children with cancer, takes place already on Saturday, 15th August. It will be Sala Super League golf tournament at Mijas Golf followed by the prize giving at La Sala, Puerto Banús.

If you are involved in a charity that would like to discuss in which way they could get involved with La Sala then please contact: tene@salagroupholdings.com

Stephen Carr, David Bentley and Jeff Stelling

Miguel Angel Jimenez

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With over 100 years of experience, Hiscox strives to deliver quality when insuring and providing service to high value homes and possessions.

For more information call us on: +34 956 11 74 84 or email Anthony Russo at: agrusso@telefonica.net www.hiscox.es

Hiscox is the main sponsor of La Sala Golf Tournaments.

If you are a La Sala client please contact us for special offers.

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A Unique Casino Experience

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asino Sunborn is proud to launch its VIP Gaming Suite, the perfect place for a thrilling private party and truly unique gaming experience.

There is nowhere else in Gibraltar or southern Spain that offers an entertainment service to equal it.

It’s the ideal luxury location for corporate entertainment and we’re confident that your clients will remember the excitement, the service and the surroundings long after the evening is over. Plus, we have created a series of packages that include use of adjoining suites and a series of luxury add-ons that we are certain will enhance your company’s image as the perfect hosts.

The VIP Gaming Suite is also the perfect location for a significant birthday celebration, or other ‘red letter day’ event, that you want to mark with entertainment that goes well beyond the ordinary. Booking a party in the Gaming Suite is guaranteed to impress your friends, plus table minimums can be set at limits where all of the party can enjoy the experience.

Not just the high rollers!

Don’t worry if the Casino experience is new for you, we will firstly organize a training session for those who are not familiar with the games.

Booking and Contact details: Casino Sunborn Gibraltar Ocean Village Marina, Gibraltar GX11 1AA T.+350 200 16700 dominick.stenson@casinosunborn.com

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Casino Sunborn VIP Gaming Suite American Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco or Sunborn Stud Poker tables Personal croupier service Dedicated waitress service Complimentary Champagne 70m2 private terrace Outdoor lounge seating area with hammock and Jacuzzi Exclusive use of adjoining luxury suites Luxury food and beverage packages

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Use of professional massage service

Flexible table limits so everyone can enjoy the experience

Collection and drop-off from Marbella area by chauffeur driven limousine

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