i-on Edinburgh | February 2015

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CONTENTS

Issue 110 February 2015

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ON THE COVER 20

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Undressed Pretty smalls Aisle Style Big Day inspiration And Relax…

Dreamy travel destinations Spanish Highs Tasty tapas

NEWS AND VIEWS 08

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Eye on the City Inspiration for February Fashion Health and Beauty Homes and Interiors Food files

REGULARS

06 WIN… wedding bands from

Laing Edinburgh 12 Music

War on Drugs 14 Edinburgh Live

Music events 16 My i-on Edinburgh

Mark Forbes 18 i-on People

Style. Beauty 26 Men’s fashion 28 Talking About

Edinburgh Fashion Week 39 Tried and tested

Moi back treatment 82 Dinner at…

Charwood 88 Drink Talk 90 At the Back

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04 | INTRODUCTION

DID YOU KNOW...?

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i-on Edinburgh this month Love is in the air and we’ve gone all romantic for the month of February with a special wedding section in the magazine.

From exclusive venues to tie the knot (p44) to three newlyweds talking frankly about their special day (p56), there’s lots to inspire and help brides and grooms-to-be plan for the Big Day. On the other hand if you’re single and ready to mingle or just want to get away from it all, travel expert Jimmy Martin reveals his recommendations for some luxury escapes on page 68. We also check out some of the newest restaurants in town that’ll make you feel miles away from it all. If Spanish tapas is your bag make sure you visit Serrano Manchego soon. See page 84 to read our review.

Congratulations to Kathryn MacKinnon Cook who won an Electra bike from Alpine Bikes in Stockbridge. This month we’ve teamed up with Laing Edinburgh to offer one reader the chance to win a pair of wedding bands worth up to £1,000.

Until next month, enjoy i-on.

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06 | I-ON PRIZES

a pair of wedding bands from Laing Edinburgh

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edding rings are the ultimate symbol of love and commitment so it’s important to find a design that suits you. Out to make things one step easier is Laing Edinburgh, Scotland’s oldest family jeweller. Home to one of the largest collections of beautifully designed, hand-crafted engagement and wedding rings, there’s everything from plain wedding bands to ones that sparkle. The store is also the exclusive stockist of Hearts On Fire, the world’s most perfect cut diamond.

Capturing the sentiment of commitment, The Family Collection by Michael Laing is captivating with each design lovingly crafted and inspired by one of the ladies of the Laing family. It includes the Esme Collection ring with its stunning twist effect design, set with or without diamonds in platinum or gold. If you’re looking for something that’s completely personal, bespoke ring designs are also available.

Laing Edinburgh, 29 Frederick St, EH2 2ND, Tel: 0131 225 4513, www.laingedinburgh.com.

THE PRIZE i-on has teamed up with Laing Edinburgh to offer one reader the chance to win a pair of wedding bands worth up to £1,000. A consultation and glass of Champagne on arrival is also included.

TO ENTER For a chance to win, visit www.ionmagazine.co.uk/edinburgh

by Wednesday 18 February or scan the QR code for the online entry form. The winner will be notified by email and announced in the March issue of i-on magazine.

Subscribe to the i-on weekly newsletter at www.ionmagazine.co.uk for more exclusive prizes.

Terms and conditions: There is no cash alternative available. The competition prize is also non-refundable, cannot be exchanged and relates to two wedding bands to the combined value of £1,000. If the choice of rings is over the competition value of £1,000, the winner will be responsible for paying the difference in price.

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08 | EYE ON THE CITY

EYE ON THE CITY Inspiration for February

STOP PRESS If you fell in love with the statement chandelier we featured last month, you’ll be pleased to hear it could be yours for just £1,419 at Ottimo Lighting, 44 Queen St, EH2 3NL, Tel: 0131 226 4750, www.ottimolighting.com.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Feed your appetite for science and food in April at GastroFest, part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival. The full programme for the mini-festival is out on 19 February and will bring together top scientists, chefs and food producers to get you thinking about what’s on your plate. www.sciencefestival.co.uk.

THAT’S ART Admire the amazing work of Edinburgh-born photographer David Eustace at The Scottish Gallery this month. With a list of sitters ranging from Tracey Emin to Radiohead, Eustace has made a name for himself in the world of portraiture, as well as fashion, landscape and documentary projects. This will be the first time his work is available for sale to the public. The Scottish Galllery, 16 Dundas St, EH3 6HZ, Tel: 0131 558 1200, www.scottish-gallery.co.uk.

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TOE TAPPING Enjoy top notch vegetarian cuisine to the sounds of jazz, piano playing and guitar riffs at Hendersons.

Every Monday to Saturday, from 6.45pm-9.30pm, they’ll be showcasing a variety of live music all for free. Hendersons, 94 Hanover St, EH2 1DR, Tel: 0131 225 2131, www.hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk.

GRAND SLAM Rugby fans should clear the diary because the RBS 6 Nations will be back on our screens from 06 February. Don’t miss Scotland play Wales on home turf at Murrayfield Stadium on 15 February at 3pm. For tickets Tel: 0844 335 3933 or visit www.rbs6nations.com/en/home.

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ON THE RADAR If you fancy trying a new restaurant this month check out The Riparian Rooms. Now open at the bottom of Broughton Street, expect high quality Scottish cuisine. www. theriparianrooms.co.uk

ONE TO WATCH See Ewan McGregor play one of his grittiest roles to date in the new action thriller Son of a Gun. In the film he plays a hardened criminal sent down for life. Respected and feared by inmates, he uses his power to offer protection for a young inmate but V890-advert-C-138x89-aw-04_V890-advert-C-138x89-aw-04 19/11/2014 10:17 Page 1 the protection comes at a price. In cinemas now.

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IN SHORT Hamish McGregor, clarinet player and founder of Fat Sams Band

What brings you to the Queen’s Hall?

We’re playing our trademark jump-jive and swing for the last time at the band’s final farewell concert on Sunday 15 February. We’ll be marking the occasion with a host of special guests and a look at our scrapbook of photos and video-clips.

What attracted you to jazz music?

I was blown away when I first heard Joe Jackson’s Jumpin’ Jive album in June 1981 and decided that this was my kind of music. His album contained songs from the repertoires of Louis Jordan and Cab Calloway – the fathers of Jump’n’Jive.

Eat Spanish.

Drink Spanish.

What can’t you live without?

My white clarinet and my wife, Libby.

The best things in life are… jazz music, swing music and jump jive.

For tickets to Fat Sam’s Band: The Farewell Concert at the Queen’s Hall, 85-89 Clerk Street, Tel: 0131 668 2019 or visit www.thequeenshall.net

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THE WA R ON DRUGS words ∙ David Pollock

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he War on Drugs has been going on for too long and it’s time something was done about it. We’re talking, as if it wasn’t obvious, about Philadelphian indie-rockers The War on Drugs, who have been waiting for nearly a decade to enjoy the success which has only recently come their way. They arrive in Edinburgh later this month as part of a UK tour in support of third album Lost in the Dream, which finally broke them as a band in 2014 after a lengthy toil in relative obscurity.

The sad irony is that the record’s epic scope was at least partly inspired by a period of depression experienced by the group’s singer and main songwriter Adam Granduciel.

Following the release of the band’s well received but not as well-known Slave Ambient album in 2011 and its associated touring cycle, Granduciel would return home to a feeling of deflation and anxiety about how he would follow the record up, his energy reserves expended.

What came next was a tortuous two year process of second guessing himself as he made this record.

If any album is worth putting its creator through such an experience, though, this one might be. From the opening and appropriately titled Under the Pressure there are towering emotional resonances and echoes of some American greats; Granduciel’s voice reminds of Dylan with the weary yelp which finds its way into his vowels, and the music’s hard working but hopeful drama bears echoes of Bruce Springsteen, particularly with the sound of a saxophone in the background.

There are also shades of the finest contemporary alternative American rock in there, with resonances of The National ringing pleasantly on tracks like the driving, insistent An Ocean in Between the Waves and Burning, and the striding, Dylan-echoing Eyes to the Wind. It’s an emotional record throughout, but in an understated sense, as on the dreamily tidal soundscapes Suffering and The Haunting Idle.

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E f f i c i E n t. . . f a S t. . . r E l i a B l E . . . S a f E

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There’s an association between a couple of recent stars of US music, including Kurt Vile and his band the Violators, who count Granduciel amongst their number, with Vile having been a member of The War on Drugs until after their first album, 2008’s Wagonwheel Blues. Granduciel and current War on Drugs member David Hartley also played on Sharon Van Etten’s sublime 2014 breakthrough record Are We There, and it’s into this lineage which this band now fall – a powerful and increasingly emergent contemporary style which relies on echoes of the past and timeless emotive sentiment to create something special.

Hopefully Granduciel finds following this great record easier than the last.

The War on Drugs play the Usher Hall on Saturday 28 February. The album Lost in the Dream is out now on Secretly Canadian.

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14 | FEATURES

EDINBURGH LIVE Gemma Haigh showcases a smorgasbord of music events happening across the city GREEN VELVET @ NIGHTVISION Take your better half to the Liquid Room for a night of the finest house and techno music. In a special collaboration between Nightvision and Musika, the two brands unite to celebrate Musika’s 8th birthday by bringing one of the biggest names in techno to town, Green Velvet. Doors 9pm – 3am, tickets £17.50/£22.50.

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JUNGLE @ THE LIQUID ROOM Unleash your wild side for the hypnotic modern soul sounds of Jungle. The seven piece band from London had their debut album shortlisted for the revered Mercury Prize in 2014, whilst everyone from BBC Radio 1 and NME to The Guardian has been backing their catchy beats. Doors 7pm, tickets £16.

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PLACEBO @ EDINBURGH CORN EXCHANGE Original alternative rockers Placebo are back on the road with a date at the Corn Exchange. They’ll be giving a dark and enigmatic performance, playing some of their greatest hits and new tracks such as Every You, Every Me and Loud Like Love. Doors 7pm, tickets £29.50.

SAT 28 FEB

PATRICK TOPPING @ LA BELLE ANGELE Rising house and techno star Patrick Topping takes the trip north from Newcastle to headline an exclusive date at La Belle Angele. The iconic club opened late last year, more than a decade after the fire that ripped through the Cowgate, destroying the venue and if you’ve not been back yet, this night is the perfect excuse. Doors 9pm – 3am, tickets £12.50/£15.

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MY I-ON EDINBURGH | 17

MY I-ON EDINBURGH

Mark Forbes photo ∙ Susie Lowe

As hospitality events and sales manager for the Forth Floor restaurant, brasserie and bar at Harvey Nichols, no two days are ever the same for Mark. Organising anything from bespoke birthday celebrations to big store events, he spends his days surrounded by luxury goods and fine dining.

What gives Edinburgh its edge?

It’s a thriving cosmopolitan city with charm, character and history. During festival time it turns into this big ball of energy with so many interesting and unique venues opening their doors.

Your preferred areas in Edinburgh?

Leith has a brilliant mix of people from all walks of life.

Which area of Edinburgh best reflects your personality?

The New Town. I have to be smart for work and I like to look good, but underneath I’m pretty laid back, always up for a party and meeting new people.

Where in or around the city do you go for a quick escape?

South Queensferry. Lunch overlooking the Firth of Forth on the terrace at Orocco Pier is hard to top.

Around the city - Where you’ll find me: Dining out: Timberyard.

Enjoying a coffee: Café Renroc on Montgomery Street.

Doing business: Harvey Nichols.

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STYLE

Sarah Connelly photo ∙ Susie Lowe

Sarah Connelly is the owner of Odyssey Boutique on William Street, a beauty and lingerie haven that stocks exclusive lines from brands including Stella McCartney. Here she shares her style secrets with i-on.

I’d describe my style as… versatile.

I walk everywhere so have to be practical. But I love to dress up and look smart too. It’s not unusual for me to change once or twice a day.

My favourite place to shop in Edinburgh is… Thistle Street. From jeans that are long enough for me at ALC to unique casual wear at Kakao

by K and gorgeous special occasion pieces at Jane Davidson, the street has everything.

The person whose style I most admire is… Gwen Stefani – she has perfected glamorous tomboy style.

I’ve got a thing about… Diane von Furstenberg. I love her designs and attitude and find her inspirational on so many levels.

I’m trying to… always think positive.

Once you start, you can’t stop.

It’s infectious.

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BEAUTY

Jo Mancini

photo ∙ Susie Lowe

Jo has been in the beauty business for the past five years and opened her own business, JM Waxing, in November 2014.

Located within Dickson Reid hair salon on Frederick Street, she specialises in Lycon Hollywood and Brazilian hot waxing, HD Brows, Shellac and Vinylux nails.

Hair, make-up or skin? What comes first in your opinion?

Skin everytime - how can we expect our make-up to sit perfectly if we don’t treat our skin correctly.

What’s your signature scent?

Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford. It’s very light and reminds me of holidays in Italy.

What’s your favourite salon treatment?

HD Brows, I love keeping my brows under control and looking defined.

My top beauty tip is… always exfoliate a day or two before any waxing appointment to minimise any ingrown hairs. Your wax will last longer too.

My hero beauty product is…

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, it’s a miracle product.

DAINTY DELICATES photographer ∙ Graeme Hendry ∙ art director ∙ Steve Moore ∙ stylist ∙ Dionne Thurland hair ∙ Tim Pateman ∙ make-up ∙ Cat Crawford using Estee Lauder and Dermalogica model ∙ Gemma Janes from Profile Model Management Embroidered padded balcony bralette, £25, low rise embroidered Brazilian knickers, £12.50, both Marks & Spencer; cardigan, £49.99, Zara; shoes, £58, Topshop.

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Floral lace padded balcony bra and Brazilian knickers, Marks & Spencer; silk pyjama shirt, ÂŁ45, Topshop; skirt, ÂŁ49.99, Zara.

Tiffany plunge bra, £30, thong, £14, and suspender, £26, all at Figleaves.com; mustard shoes, £79.99, Zara.

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Vero Moda chrome brief, £12, and bra, £20, both at Asos; cardigan, £49.99, Zara; court shoes, £14.99, Deichmann.

ADDRESS BOOK

Topshop, www.topshop.com Zara, www.zara.com/uk Marks & Spencer, www.marksandspencer.com Figleaves.com, www.figleaves.com/uk Deichmann, www.deichmann.com Asos, www.asos.com

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Tiffany plunge bra, £30, thong, £14, and suspender, £26, all Figleaves.com; cardigan, £49.99, Zara; shoes, £58, Topshop.

26 | SECTION

MEN’S FASHION Focus. Finds. Flair

WANTED These black leather boots feature a zip front fastening for a more unique look and have been styled with chunky cleated soles making them ideal for tricky Scottish winter weather. Form and function? Soled. £80 at Topman, 30/31 Princes St, EH2 2BY, Tel: 0131 556 6589, www.topman.com.

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VINYLIZE

Seeing into the future

W KEEN AS Dollop on the mustard, or as White Stuff is calling this shade, autumn yellow. It’s a surprisingly versatile colour and this long sleeved version is a great base layer for chilly weekend mornings. £29.95 at White Stuff, 89 George St, EH2 3ES, Tel: 0131 300 0330, www.whitestuff.com.

URBAN GENT For limited edition collections of niche British brands, check out the new Brotique on 39 Queen Street. The funky men’s store is full of everything from accessories to grooming products and Marshall Headphones. For more information visit thebrotique.co.uk.

hile searching for a new material to make eyeglass frames, the founder of Vinylize noticed his father’s old record collection in his garage and was inspired to recycle the material into eyewear.

The first collection was made from communist vinyl salvaged from the Budapest flea markets, fused with biodegradable cellulose-acetate to insulate it from the effects of heat, and after years of testing Vinylize was born.

Vinylize frames have a distinctive thick and rugged look, with every piece crafted to the highest of standards. The grooves are an integral part of the design and are the signature feature of the collection.

Vinylize believes in the power to transform while reminding people to reuse, recycle and conserve.

Each creation in the Vinylize brand is a conservation piece, making wearers think about how to prosper in the environment.

Eyes Optometry are exclusive stockists of these unique creations in Edinburgh. Visit the clinic to browse the collection and try them for yourself.

Eyes Optometry, 63 Thistle St, EH2 1DY, Tel: 0131 225 4004, www.eyesoptometry.co.uk

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TALKING ABOUT Edinburgh Fashion Week

What’s this all about then?

If you’re looking to get your fashion fix, Edinburgh Fashion Week will be right up your street. Bringing together all that’s great on the city’s fashion scene, a whole host of independent, designer and high street shops will be offering exclusive discounts, one off events and giveaways from 07 to 15 March.

Sounds really good. A great excuse to check out new season collections.

Exactly. The opening weekend event kicks off at a stylish indoor fashion hub at the Mound so it’s a good way to see the latest trends for spring/summer 2015. There’ll also be catwalk shows, workshops and tutorials for inspiration and key collections and exciting exclusives from retailers including Reiss, Sam Brown, John Lewis, Covet, House of Fraser, Gap, ALC, Walker Slater, Kakao by K and Armstrong’s Vintage Emporium.

Can I shop the look on the day?

You sure can. Along with practical advice and inspiration in the main auditorium, there’ll be pop-up stores in the fashion hub where you can buy key pieces for spring/summer. After the weekend event some retailers across the city centre will be offering discounts of at least 20 per cent from 10 to 15 March.

Perfect. Is it for ladies only?

No, not at all. Everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a trendsetter or simply on the hunt for a top to refresh your spring wardrobe, Edinburgh Fashion Week’s opening weekend programme brings wearable catwalk inspirations for all ages, men and women. Head along to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a tempting cocktail, cold beer or tasty bite.

I’m sold. How do I find out more?

For more details on retailers, event timetables, exclusive offers and to reserve your seats at one of the shows visit www.thisisedinburgh.com/edinburghfashionweek.

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WOMEN’S FASHION Focus. Finds. Flair

Ash Imagine Boot £189.00

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Ash Impulse Trainer £119.00

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FLOWER POWER Spring is all about blooms so go big and bold with some key floral pieces. We love this Daisy print shirt, just £28 at Next stores citywide. www.next.co.uk.

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THERE’S STILL TIME TO… Swoon over The Cambridge Satchel Company’s first pop-up store in the city. Located at 63 George Street, it stocks a range of the company’s best-selling core collections including the new Push Lock collection, seen here.

BRIGHT YOUNG THING Rework your favourite little black dress with one strategic pop of colour. These beauties are called Premiere and should do the trick nicely. £65 at Office, 79a Princes St, EH2 2ER, Tel: 0131 220 4296, www.office.co.uk

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SPARKLE THIS SPRING

WATCH THIS FACE Folli Follie’s Watchalicious collection just keeps getting better and brighter. Popular with celebrities like Millie Mackintosh and Laura Whitmore, the bracelet style timepieces start at £260. www.follifollie.co.uk.

Metallic Bomber Jacket, Twisted Muse, Coming soon...

61 Thistle Street 0131 226 2317 www.alceshop.com info@alceshop.com

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS If you’ve a penchant for designer shoes look out for exclusive giveaways and discounts at Ooh! Ruby Shoes this month. To celebrate the store’s 7th birthday, they’re giving away two pairs of Ash shoes and Sam Edelman goodie bags. Ooh! Ruby Shoes, 117 Bruntsfield Pl, EH10 4EQ, Tel: 0131 229 6909, www.oohrubyshoes.co.uk.

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Celeste Olso Bag, £365

Blossom Necklace, £295

RED ALERT 13 certainly won’t be an unlucky number for anyone interested in this fabulous little red frock from Primark because £13 is all you’ll need to hand over to get it.

Primark, 91-93 Princes St, EH2 2ER, Tel: 0131 226 3443, www.primark.co.uk.

Lago di Como Wool Scarf, £75

Lime Wallet, £65

FEEL GOOD FACTOR Keep things pretty and dainty with this Stay Positive silver bracelet from Trollbeads. Yours for £87 at House of Fraser, 48 Princes Street, and www.trollbeads.com.

All products featured are available at Covet, 20 Thistle St, Edinburgh EH2 1EN, Tel: 0131 220 0026, www.thoushaltcovet.com

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Edinburgh’s premier luxury shopping street

LUXURY FASHION BRANDS MULTREES WALK THE DEFINITION OF LUXURY SHOPPING

SANDRO For spring/summer 2015, Sandro radically modernises the trends of the ‘70s and ‘80s, combining the eclectic influences of the two decades. Natural and architectural landscapes of 70s America inspired the bohemian spirit of the collection. The new season collection embodies the joie de vivre of summer: from the vibe of Palm Springs, to the sporty-chic attitude of the EastCoast, to the rock festivals in the city.

Fringed suede leather jacket, £450.

TOMMY HILFIGER Step into spring wearing Tommy Hilfiger’s cotton twill heritage trench coat in New Taupe. £230 at the Tommy Hilfiger store, 23 Multrees Walk.

LINKS OF LONDON The Glittering collection offers an array of understated timeless pieces, with a minimalist aesthetic, but eye catching finish. No longer kept for just special occasions, indulge in these beautiful pieces at accessible price points, proving diamonds are essential everyday wear. Prices from £150.

NESPRESSO Discover the new coffee machine from Nespresso and KitchenAid, available in six iconic KitchenAid colours. The machine combines Nespresso’s expertise for delivering exceptional coffee with KitchenAid’s reputation for premium quality appliances. A unique way to enjoy the uncompromising pleasure of the 23 Nespresso Grand Cru coffees. From £309 at Nespresso.

Harvey Nichols Louis Vuitton Burberry Michael Kors Mulberry BOSS Nespresso Links of London Tommy Hilfiger Castle Fine Art Kurt Geiger Pandora North America Travel Service Sandro Swarovski Bravissimo & Pepperberry Sassoon Salon JoJo Maman Bébé The Pen Shop Reiss Caffè Nero G-Star Sole Valvona & Crolla Ristorante VinCaffè

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36 | HEALTH. BEAUTY. SELF

BEAUTY NEWS People. Products. Places

SAINT OR SINNER?

NATURAL GLOW

Lipstick Queen’s Saint range of lipsticks contains 10 per cent pigment, giving just a hint of long-lasting super flattering colour. For more power to your pout each easy wear Saint shade is also available in the 90 per cent pigment Sinner formulation for a creamy, matte finish with full coverage. £20 each at John Lewis and www.feelunique.com.

For a helping hand with flawless looking skin try the new illuminating Nude collection from Bobbi Brown. The light reflective range features five essential products including the Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm and new shades of the CC Cream, a colour corrector beauty balm that helps even out skin tone. Bobbi Brown is available in Jenners and John Lewis.

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TO THE MAX If the damp weather is playing havoc with your hair’s volume control, the Oribe Maximista Thickening Spray is a thermal protective body builder that helps your hair hit new heights. Yours for £25 at Space NK, 103 George St, EH2 3ES, Tel: 0131 225 6371, www.spacenk.com

TIME FOR TWO Enjoy a spot of pampering with your other half on Saturday 14 February. For £150 you can enjoy a full body massage or facial in the exclusive dual suite at the Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh. Full use of the spa, a glass of bubbly and chocolates are also included. To book, Tel: 0131 222 8836, www.waldorfastoriaedinburgh.com.

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HOME SCENT Boost your energy and lift your mood with this gorgeous scented candle from Neom Organics. The three wick candle has up to 50 hours burn time and will leave your home smelling utterly divine. Happiness candle, £45 at Zen Lifestyle, 9 Bruntsfield Pl, EH10 4HN, Tel: 0131 477 3535, www.zen-lifestyle.com.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS NEWS Fitness. Focus. Nutrition

TAP INTO THIS Say goodbye to coconut water and hello to birch sap.

Just one glass of the slightly sweet, refreshing drink is proven to fight fatigue and depression, whilst also cleansing and removing toxins from the body. Try Nordic Koivu birch sap drink from mypure.co.uk for £8.99 per bottle.

FITNESS COUNTS We love the Jawbone fitness tracker, a stylish wristband that counts your steps, sleep and calories so you can keep on top of progress in your quest to get fit. From £39.99 at www.jawbone.com/up.

Not sure what to buy that special person this Valentine’s Day? Guerlain Spa at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, has the perfect solution.

Spend time together enjoying a full body massage or facial in the exclusive dual suite; full use of the spa within the luxury five star hotel at Edinburgh’s west end, plus a glass of Champagne and chocolates for £150.

If it’s a gift just for your partner, treat your special one with a luxurious pure and radiant back treatment (often referred to as a facial for the back!) with full use of the spa, Champagne and chocolates for £75.

For further information or to book, call the spa reception on 0131 222 8836

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i-on Weddings If you’re engaged and in the thralls of planning your big day, you’ll find lots of inspiration in this special wedding section, starting with a few of our favourite locations to say ‘I do’.

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CAMERON HOUSE Located on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, Cameron House is perfect for a Scottish wedding. You’ll see the venue in all its glory at the wedding fayre on 01 March, from 12-4pm.

What we like: Set sail into matrimonial bliss by marrying on the boat, the Celtic Warrior. It holds 10 people for an intimate and unique ceremony. www.qhotels.co.uk

THE BALMORAL HOTEL This five star city centre hotel has stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. For last minute spring weddings, you can marry on available dates in May 2015 from £4,800 for 60 day guests.

What we like: From the ceremony in the Esk Suite to the Champagne breakfast you can enjoy your wedding under one roof. www.roccofortehotels.com

MANSFIELD TRAQUAIR Coined ‘Edinburgh’s Sistine Chapel’ for its opulence and beauty, Mansfield Traquair accommodates up to 350 guests for a seated dinner, or 700 for a reception.

What we like: With a ceiling capable of holding the weight of a car you’re free to get creative with the entertainment. Think artists performing acrobatics on billowing silk. www.mansfieldtraquair.co.uk

GLENEAGLES HOTEL Set in beautiful Perthshire countryside, you can have your ceremony in a grand suite, intimate private room or in a quaint local church at this world renowned five star hotel.

What we like: Enjoy your reception and wedding breakfast in the grand Ballroom, decked out with chandeliers, soft lighting and a dancefloor. www.gleneagles.com

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HOTEL DU VIN Just a confetti throw away from Edinburgh’s registry office, Hotel Du Vin is full of character and can hold parties from 12 to 85 guests. See for yourself at its wedding day on 07 February, from 1-5pm.

What we like: Enjoy the quintessentially British features like the Burke & Hare private dining room for 36 people, Whisky Snug and Cigar Bothy. www.hotelduvin.com/edinburgh Cameron House

PRESTONFIELD Surrounded by picture perfect grounds, you can marry inside the opulent hotel or in the Circular Stables which caters for 120-400 guests. Find out more at its open day on 03 May. What we like: The Italian Room, with its dramatic panelling of painted scenes from the Italian Grand Tour, seats up to 24 guest for intimate affairs. www.prestonfield.com

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The Waldorf Astoria

This 17th century house on the stunning East Lothian coastline is the epitome of luxury. Archerfield Mansion can hold 60 guests and up to 200 in the Waterfront Pavilion.

What we like: The real ‘star quality’ of Archerfield is that you’ll have the whole place to yourself. www.archerfieldhouse.com

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THE SHERATON Celebrate your nuptials and dance the night away at the contemporary styled city centre hotel. It accommodates up to 500 guests for a full on shindig.

What we like: The adjoining One Spa is a great prewedding treat. Packages cater to brides and will have you feeling your best before the Big Day. www.sheratonedinburgh.co.uk

GILMERTON HOUSE If exclusive use of a 10 bedroom stately home sounds like your dream wedding venue Gilmerton House is it. Up to 50 guests can celebrate in the house, whilst a marquee wedding can hold 150 guests.

What we like: The Rose Garden. As picturesque as it sounds, here you can enjoy your marquee-based reception in a secluded area of the grounds. www.gilmertonhouse.com

Archerfield Waterfront Pavillion

THE WALDORF ASTORIA Expect swish surroundings, grandeur and class at this newly refurbished hotel which caters for up to 200 guests.

What we like: From the wood panelled Boardroom where you can say your vows to the hand painted murals in the Castle Suite, it’s magical. www.waldorfastoriaedinburgh.com

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IS A PRE-NUP ON YOUR “TO DO” LIST BEFORE YOU SAY “I DO”?

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istorically, pre-nuptial agreements were somewhat of a “taboo” subject, but they are becoming increasingly popular in Scotland with many books and wedding magazines regularly posing the question: “Do you need a pre-nup?” Nowadays it not unusual for brides and groomsto-be to consult solicitors in advance of their wedding day to discuss whether or not they should have a pre-nuptial agreement put in place.

Many believe that pre-nuptial agreements are only for the rich and famous, or for those who think that they are marrying a potential “golddigger”. However, pre-nuptial agreements are for anybody who wishes a degree of certainty in relation to what will happen to certain assets in the event of a future separation.

By having a pre-nuptial agreement, it is not an acknowledgement that you (or someone else) believes that the marriage is destined to fail. It is a form of financial planning and asset protection. Some view it akin to an insurance policy – it is hoped that it will not need to be relied upon but it is in place in case you do.

If you are considering whether to enter into a pre-nuptial agreement then seek legal advice from a specialist family law solicitor well in advance of your wedding so that you can make an informed decision as to whether you need to put it on your “To Do” list before you say “I do”.

Simpson & Marwick are specialist divorce and family lawyers. Our family law team recognises that families require solutions which are as individual as the families themselves.

We offer common sense advice in a sensitive way and always attempt to resolve matters for our clients as cost effectively, efficiently and constructively as possible.

Nicola Kerr, Senior Solicitor, Simpson & Marwick, Tel: 0131 557 1545, Email: nicola.kerr@simpmar.com. Follow us on our family law blog on www.simpmar.com/ familylaw and Twitter @smfamilylaw

50 | I-ON WEDDING SPECIAL Delicious favours, Biscuiteers These beautiful biscuits are from the Love Birds collection and are guaranteed to put a smile on your guests’ faces. There’s even next day delivery at www.biscuiteers.com

Groom’s attire, McCalls Highlandwear If you’re considering a kilt, according to McCalls Highlandwear specialist, Megan Camlin, grey could be the answer.

“There’s an increased interest in a more modern look to the traditional kilt outfit and grey tartans complemented with a toning grey jacket work perfectly.”

Wedding stationery, Paperchase This Tiffany blue stationery is called Gatsby and features wedding invites, thank you cards and a writing set.

The coordinating dress box, hat boxes and photo album also make beautiful keepsakes.

Inspire Me

You’ve got the venue booked, here are some other special touches to add wow to your special day…

Sienna bracelet, £1,995 at Laing Edinburgh Diamonds are a girl’s best friend and this 18ct white gold bracelet with 22 round brilliant diamonds is a perfect wedding gift for your wife-to-be.

Instant photography, Blush Booth A remake of a classic, Scotland’s Blushbooth is the 21st century way to capture special moments without the hassle of a photographer. www.blushphotobooth.co.uk

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Indulge in a Body Blitz package for £150 at Moi that combines exfoliating, toning, detoxifying and hydrating for your body. This special package includes: • 1x Guinot full body polish • 2x classic Universal Body Contour Wrap* Add a spray tan and eyelash tint for an extra £15 *For the best results we recommend a course of one a week for 3 weeks. Limited availability, so book in advance.

For one night only For original, experiential bridal style make your way to the assembly Roxy on Thursday 19 February. The brand new event When Love Comes To Town will showcase hot-onthe-catwalk trends from Scotland’s independent, creative wedding scene, alongside live music and venue styling from the most talented people in the industry. For more information visit www.vintageweddingshow.co.uk.

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How we can help make sure that your dream dress fits like a dream…

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ou want to feel as amazing as you look on your big day – and feeling confident can play a real part in that. With form fitting gowns still a key trend for 2015, it’s possible that even a mini-muffin top can feel like a far bigger problem than it really is; especially as some areas of fat can be hard to shift through diet and exercise alone. The good news is that Face & Body can help you shift the stubborn areas of fat that even the healthiest of lifestyles can’t.

Great results without surgery Unlike lipo, modern body-sculpting treatments are relatively pain-free and require little or no downtime. Both CoolSculpting and Aqualyx treatments enable you to target specific areas of stubborn fat and give results that are comparable to those you could expect from surgery.

Aqualyx is an injectable treatment that helps to permanently destroy fat cells in the treated area. If you don’t like the idea of injections CoolSculpting may be for you. As the name suggests, the treated area is chilled down to a temperature that permanently destroys the fat cells.

You’ll need to plan ahead with both of these treatments as the results aren’t instant, but in a matter of months those unwanted inches will melt away as your body eliminates the broken down fat cells.

Look and feel FAB FAB Inch Loss offers faster results – you may see a difference right away – and if your dress is already a good fit but you’d feel comfortable if it was a little looser, a few treatments in the weeks before the wedding should be enough to help you feel fabulous.

Face & Body Cosmetic Clinic, 32 Alva St, EH2 4PY, Tel: 0131 226 9610, www.faceandbody.co.uk

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BOUTIQUE WEDDINGS

Edinburgh is spoilt for choice when it comes to unique boutique businesses.

Here’s some of the best ones around for your Wedding Day.

Freak Music Scotland’s leading wedding entertainment agency provides a huge selection of live wedding acts from harpists and classical acts for the ceremony, to live party bands and ceilidhs for the evening reception. Listen to all the acts on their website.

115 George St, EH7 4AY, Tel: 0131 467 2539, www.freakmusic.co.uk

Lily Luna jewellery boutique Lily Luna specialises in bridal accessories.

From statement headpieces and jewellery to elegant garters and vintage brooch bouquets, the collection is fresh, varied in style and features work by experienced local artisans. A bespoke service is also available.

43 William St, EH3 7LW, Tel: 0131 467 8245, www.lilyluna.co.uk

Love from Indie Street Set up a wedding gift list with a difference with Love from Indie Street. Choose gifts from over 50 of Edinburgh’s bestloved independent businesses including restaurants, florists, homewares, art galleries and trips in a VW Campervan. Special, unique and independent. www.lovefromindiestreet.com

Those Were The Days Feel beautiful, unique and stylish on your wedding day by choosing an original vintage wedding dress. The specialist collection of vintage wedding gowns date from the 1920s to the 1980s and all have been expertly sourced, cleaned and restored.

Basement Boutique, 26 St. Stephen St, EH3 5AL,Tel: 0131 225 4400, www.thosewerethedaysvintage.com

Liggy’s Cake Boutique Award-winning Liggy’s Cakes specialises in creating truly beautiful cakes for special occasions. All cakes are made to order and baked from scratch by artisan bakers before being decorated by a team of highly skilled decorators. VOWS winner 2014.

45 William St, EH3 7LW, Tel: 0131 538 6395, 163 Milngavie Rd, Glasgow, G61 3DY, Tel: 0141 942 6620, www.liggyscakes.co.uk

Blushbooth A remake of a classic, Scotland’s Blushbooth is the 21st century way to capture special moments without the hassle of a photographer. The portable photo booths allow you to design instant photography around your perfect day – fuss free. www.blushphotobooth.co.uk

Edinburgh Larder Catering helping you create a day to remember

The Edinburgh Larder catering team are highly skilled in providing bespoke events at either one of our venues or at a venue of your choice. Our aim is to make your life easy and take as much of the stress out of planning a big event as possible. Our food has won a number of awards and our bistro in the West End has also been recommended in the Michelin Guide for 2015. You can feel safe in the knowledge that your guests will be treated to the best local and seasonal ingredients throughout the year.

Visit our website for more information – www.edinburghlarder.co.uk. You can also contact our team by email – catering@edinburghlarder.co.uk or by calling our bistro on 0131 225 4599.

EDINBURGH LARDER CAFÉ 15 Blackfriars Street, EH1 1NB Tel: 0131 556 6922 EDINBURGH LARDER BISTRO 1a Alva Street, EH2 4PH Tel: 0131 225 4599

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REAL LIFE WEDDINGS

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Anna and Graham Ramsay Married on 23 August 2014 at Kirknewton House Stable

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e met eight years ago at a friend’s house. The following evening everyone partied together at the old Cavendish nightclub and the rest, as they say, is history.

“He proposed seven years later on a surprise pampering weekend at Stobo Castle. He asked me during a walk through the Japanese Water Gardens under a rainbow – it was perfect.

“Planning the wedding within a year was quite straightforward. We had a good idea of what we wanted because we’d talked about it even before the proposal, or perhaps I talked at Graham… Either way, we both wanted something quite laidback with lots of personal touches. We also wanted it to be fun and bright which I think we achieved through the flowers and different coloured dresses for my four bridesmaids.

“We chose Kirknewton House Stable as the venue, on the outskirts of the city. You simply pay for the venue and organise the rest yourself. It was quite a lot of planning but something we both really enjoyed.

“To set the atmosphere for the 130 guests we had the Cairn String Quartet play during the ceremony and drinks reception and in the evening we had a band called Fudge

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Machine. They were both excellent and added to our day.

I walked down the aisle to Pachelbel’s Canon in D – I’ve always loved the music and thought it would be beautiful to walk down the aisle. When we were signing the register, I surprised Graham by getting the wonderful string quartet to play the Ghostbusters theme tune. It was the first song we ever danced to together and I knew Graham would appreciate it. Graham chose Higher and Higher by Jackie Wilson for the first dance which was a great upbeat tune and added to the amazing evening with all our family and friends.”

Our favourite things “We loved the personal touches. We kept the string quartet a surprise for people which was fun, obviously Ghostbusters went down a treat with Graham and our guests. The ceremony itself was serious when it needed to be, but because we had a lot of input into what was said

it had a lot of funny, touching moments. One of our good friends Lee made our wedding cake and it was wonderful.

She put a lot of thought into how it would look and in the end created a quirky Lego cake because Graham loves his Lego.

It was delicious and looked amazing too.”

Suppliers

Hair: Dickson Reid.

Make-up: Roshanne Carstairs.

Wedding dress: Mia Mia at Pretty Woman.

Invites: White Blossom.

Cake: Lee Conlan.

Rings: Liam Ross.

Flowers: Flowers by McDowell.

Bridesmaid dresses: Pretty Woman.

Groom’s outfit: The Kilt Store at Haymarket.

Photography: Sean Bell.

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Simmone and Al Fox Married on 01 June 2014 at Carberry Tower

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e have a lot of similarities. For a start we were born on the same day, the same year too. On our birthday in 2013, after two years together, Al got down on one knee and popped the question at the top of The Scott Monument.We married 18 months after the proposal.

“Finding the venue was thankfully quite simple. Our good friends Stephen and Heather offered us their beautiful home, Seton Castle, which made it possible to bring all our wedding party and family and friends from abroad together for a full weekend of quality time. Seton Collegiate Church is situated on the grounds which was the most beautiful venue for our humanist ceremony. We then headed up to Carberry tower for the wedding breakfast and reception.

“We didn’t have a theme as such although our day definitely revolved around soul music - Al and I first met

when I was DJing at the bar 99 Hanover Street so I suppose you could say our eyes met over the turntables.

“I had a good idea about how I wanted my dress but couldn’t find anything similar so I opted for a bespoke silk dress with detachable train. Designing my own dress was stressful but I was really happy with the end result. On the actual day of the wedding my poor Mum froze when it came to lacing me into it but thankfully my knight in shining armour, chauffeur and friend Fraser Ewart came flying up the stairs to the rescue and saved the day. Yes, the chauffeur dressed me.

“We had 85 guests join us on the day and another 100 evening guests. I would’ve loved to have all our guests at the whole day but unfortunately the church only holds 80 people. The amazing Maryam from Edinburgh’s Got Soul

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Choir sang me down the aisle with a very soulful version of Evergreen by Barbara Streisand. I picked this for Al as it’s one of his favourite love songs and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

“We included lots of personal touches on the day. We wrote our own vows and our invites were 7’’ gold vinyl records. The A side plays a rare Curtis Mayfield track New World - We’re Gonna Make It while the flip is Crystal Clear Stay with Me. We used the left over records for the table plan and table names. Our favours were a CD of all our favourite songs, mixed by DJ Babes. The after dinner coffee was served with my Granny Black’s recipe for tablet lovingly made by my mum and Auntie Kath and cut into lovehearts.

Iain Hunter, Edinburgh’s well known Jazz Festival vocalist, mid That’s Life to surprise me with singing ‘That’s Fife’. I think our guests were as surprised and delighted as I was.”

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“To have all our favourite people together. Some had travelled from as far as Australia, Dubai and Canada. Our ceremony was pretty special too with the soul choir, our mini security ring bearers (my little cousins Theo and Harley took on this role) and guests dancing and singing out the church. The icing on the cake has to be when my hero Mr Grant Stott interrupted

Hair: Khaleigh Sullivan at Paterson SA. Make-up: Gillian Galbraith.

Wedding dress: Bespoke.

Invites: Athens of the North Records, Lel Palfrey and One Stop Music Productions.

Cake: Cousin Ruth and Auntie Jean.

Rings: Rox Edinburgh.

Flowers: Rosepark Florist.

Bridesmaid dresses: Dessy.

Groom’s outfit: Clan Kilts with made-to-measure tweed jacket, waistcoat and tie.

Photography: Ryan White Photography.

Cars: Stretched Out Limos and Porsche Edinburgh.

Videographer: Promomentum.

Wedding Dance: Learn 2 Wedding Dance.

Bridal Hair Accessories: Lily Luna.

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Erica Ebner and Craig Murchie Married on 26 September 2014 at Hotel Cortijo Bravo, Nerja

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raig and I met online in April 2011, through Match.com.

We exchanged a number of emails but because we were both going through busy times in our lives, the emailing fizzled out. A month passed and Craig spotted me across from him in Nandos. As we hadn’t exchanged numbers he renewed his match.com subscription and within a couple of weeks we had arranged to meet up.

“We got engaged in June 2013 and the proposal came as a complete shock. It was Craig’s birthday and we had planned to go for a walk up Arthur’s Seat. Craig was very quiet but I never thought anything of it. When we reached the top, through the wind and rain, Craig got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.

“I always knew I wanted to get married somewhere sunny but it wasn’t until we were over in Nerja, Spain, visiting my dad that the idea of having our wedding there came about.

We met with a local wedding planner and after visiting Hotel

ESSENSE OF AUSTRALIA DESIGNER DAY Sunday 7th March Call 0131 447 8800 to book 66 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4BZ Tel: 0131 447 8800 www.facebook.com/kudoscouture

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“We had 42 guests at the whole day, two bridesmaids, two ushers and one best man. We stuck to a colour scheme of cream and pale peach to reflect the vintage feel of the venue and keep things simple.

“I walked down the aisle with my dad to my favourite song, A Thousand Years by Christina Perri and then after the ceremony we played Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder. We wanted something fun and it certainly got the guests dancing. Our first dance was to Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s Love Never Felt So Good. We had a little dance routine which Craig finished off with his famous back drop where he falls back onto one hand. It was so much fun.

“We had a few hiccups - our photographer and makeup and hair artist cancelled at the last minute but we got replacements so it all worked out. Looking back we wish we hadn’t stressed so much about little things. The best advice I could pass onto other brides would be to try not to lose sight of the most important thing, which is that you are getting married to the person you love. All you need is friends and family to have a great party.”

Our favourite things ”The whole day was perfect, but having all our loved ones there with us made it the most memorable day. We wanted a relaxed feel to the day, and the DJ captured that perfectly with chilled background music throughout the day and a disco in the evening. To keep the Spanish theme, we gave fans to our guests to keep them cool in the sun and at the end of the night we had a LED balloon release which was magical.”

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Hair: Lavish.

Make-up: Myself.

Wedding dress: Essense of Australia.

Invites: We designed these ourselves and sent our guests Nerja hand written postcards with a personalised luggage tag.

Cake: My mum made delicious lemon cupcakes.

Rings: Liam Ross.

Flowers: Bunches.

Bridesmaid dress: Mango.

Groom’s outfit: The Kilt shop.

Photography: Rebecca Louise, yourweddingmoments.com.

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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, or the “Caley” as it has become affectionately known in Edinburgh, was and still is the epitome of style and excellence. So sweep through our doors and watch your dream wedding come to life in the timeless elegance of The Caledonian.

At Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh we work with each couple to create a bespoke wedding package that is tailored to your special day. You can celebrate in one

of our beautiful, listed and unique suites with views to Edinburgh Castle, vaulted ceilings and magnificent chandeliers so whether you plan to celebrate with a small intimate gathering or a larger traditional wedding we will ensure everything is simply perfect.

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Santorini, Greece Santorini has an idyllic location boasting panoramic views of the bright blue Aegean Sea. Full of white-washed houses, blue-dome churches, volcanic cliffs and beaches, it’s traditional Greece at its best.

Where to stay: The five star Canaves Oia Hotel (pictured).

A small haven of tranquillity situated in the most sought after area of Santorini, the hotel has an infinity pool bar restaurant, a honeymoon suite with its own plunge pool and fantastic views.

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Boston, USA The Boston area is known for many things, including its history, art scene, universities and colleges. But as well as this, and its abundance of skyscrapers and public parks, it’s also a great place for shopping, sightseeing and going out.

And a good alternative to the busy streets of New York.

Where to stay: Situated on the bustling streets of central Boston, XV Beacon offers guests a place of tranquillity, complete with a great roof deck overlooking the city, a variety of rooms to suit different needs, fine dining and slick interior design.

Port de Sóller, Majorca Port de Sóller offers a much more authentic look at Spanish life as a holiday destination. As well as the fine beaches Majorca is known for, visitors also have the option of hiking excursions through the Serra de Tramuntana, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Where to stay: Hotel Aimia, a small boutique hotel, with a large outdoor swimming pool, spa and relaxing atmosphere.

It’s a great alternative to those wanting to avoid the very tourist orientated areas of Majorca.

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Istanbul Turkish Airlines now offers direct flights from Edinburgh and Istanbul is a great city escape. It’s an amalgamation of Europe and Asia and full of historic buildings, bustling markets, chic bars and good food.

Where to stay: Sumahan Hotel.

Located on a secluded waterfront and offering some of the best waterside views looking out to the Bosphorus Straits, the hotel lies in amongst wooden houses, fish restaurants and seaside promenades.

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Dubrovnik, Croatia Dubrovnik is a well-loved tourist spot and rightly so; it has a great cultural and adventure offering, beaches aplenty and some of the best views overlooking the Adriatic Sea - some small islands nearby are close enough to reach by kayak.

Inside the walls of Dubrovnik’s Old Town it’s pedestrianised with cobbled streets, red brick roofed houses and a buzzing restaurant scene.

Where to stay: Hotel Kazbek. It’s a five star boutique hotel in the heart of the city with a pool to relax in after a day of sightseeing.

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PROPERTY NEWS Finds. Facts. Figures

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WHO LIVES IN A PLACE LIKE THIS? Located on a street popular with celebrities including Matt Damon, Billy Joel and Jennifer Lopez, this six bedroom, nine bath, two storey beach residence has views of the Miami skyline and sits on a half-acre lot only two blocks from the Miami Golf Club green. Completely renovated into a Zen oasis with light hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen, gym and built-in bar, it belongs to hip swinging, pop Latin singer Shakira but as she resides in Barcelona it’s now on the market for $12.99 million. For more information visit TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

VILLAGE LIVING Get more space for your money at Cruden Homes’ popular Wester Lea development in Newtongrange. At just a 20 minute commute into the city centre, the four bedroom detached villas priced from £229,000 look like a pretty sound investment. For more information Tel: 0131 459 2222, visit www.crudenhomes.co.uk.

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INTERIORS NEWS Ideas. Innovations. Inspiration

HANDCRAFTED PERFECTION Make a sound investment with the beautifully shaped and finely crafted upholstered furniture from John Sankey.

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Bloomsbury sofa (pictured) now £1,899, was £2,531. Jeffreys Interiors, 8 North West Circus Pl, EH3 6ST, Tel: 0131 247 8010, www.jeffreys-interiors.co.uk.

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UNIQUE FINDS For lighting and homeware make a visit to Cotterell & Co. Located within the converted Salisbury Church in Causewayside, it’s brimming with quirky finds. Tel: 0131 662 0000, styleandlight.com.

HOME FROM HOME Jo Malone London style editor, Charlotte Stockdale, takes us on her travels with her new limited edition home collection, My Wanderlust. Wrapped in an atmospheric watercolour, each item is linked to a travel memory of Charlotte’s.

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Naturally rich in zinc, omega and protein, Oysters are a powerhouse of essential nutrients and an aphrodisiac. “There are subtle differences between oysters from all the wonderful beds throughout Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland,” explains award-winning chef Roy Brett of Ondine seafood restaurant. “The two main character differences come from the Pacific, or Rock, Oyster which is farm seeded, and the Native, or Wild Oyster, which is usually rounder in shape and firmer in texture. Wash down with Porter, stout or Champagne.” www.ondinerestaurant.co.uk.

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DINNER @ CHARWOOD RESTAURANT & BAR WHAT: A grill house and pizzeria restaurant and bar in Fairmilehead. WOULD SUIT: Families, couples and groups of friends. PRICE RANGE: From £7.95 to £25 for mains. words ∙ Sarah Johnston ∙ photos ∙ Susie Lowe

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’ve been an EH10 girl all my life. Born, raised and educated in this postcode, it’s most definitely my home. It’s hard to leave - especially when it also houses some of the capital’s most unassuming and impressive bars, restaurants and bistros.

The latest addition to the EH10 culinary map is Charwood Restaurant & Bar, a stylish, family friendly and dog friendly bar and restaurant located in the Fairmilehead. Opened in 2014 by the owners of the award-winning Whiski and Whiski Rooms, Charwood Restaurant & Bar is becoming a top food destination.

A style overhaul has transformed the interiors of what was once the Pavilion and Tusitala into a relaxing, warm and inviting space. The welcoming bar oozes atmosphere with

comfortable leather sofas, tartan soft furnishings and subtle Scottish soft interiors. The adjoining spacious restaurant is warm and inviting and, on the wet and windy Wednesday in January we visited, it was buzzing.

Local provenance of fresh ingredients from artisans and suppliers is clearly important to Charwood Restaurant & Bar, and this is reflected in the appetising menu of hero brasseriestyle dishes. Starters include perfectly cooked haggis spring rolls served with a plum sauce, £6.50, and delicious prawn and teriyaki salmon skewers, £13.50. Our friendly and knowledgeable waiter helped our decision making with good recommendations. And so, we opted for a delicious prawn and crayfish cocktail in a Marie Rose sauce with pickled cucumber, £6.95, and hot smoked salmon with lemon curd

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Charwood has invested in a Josper Grill so we put it to the test and opted for a fillet steak, £25, which was 100 per cent Scottish beef, dry aged matured for 35 days. Served with crunchy hand cut chips and salad, the steak was wonderfully tender and bursting with flavour. To complement it a delicious Pinot Noir from Italy was enjoyed, £21.95 a bottle, from the impressive wine list.

The restaurant is also home to a wood burning pizza oven so a hand-stretched wood fired pepperoni and jalapeno pepper pizza, £11.50, was also sampled. This was one seriously large and tasty pizza that ended up too much for us, so it was packaged up in a pizza box to take home. In the name of research, we left enough room for dessert and chose a moist and decadent chocolate and orange torte, £5.95, and refreshing lemon sorbet, £4.25, made by Di Rollo of Musselburgh.

Great dishes executed really well, Charwood Restaurant & Bar deserves to fly its flag high in EH10’s culinary map.

Charwood Restaurant & Bar, 47 Buckstone Terr, EH10 6QJ, Tel: 0131 445 2233, www.charwood.co.uk

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LUNCH @ SERRANO MANCHEGO

WHAT: An authentic tapas bar in Leith. WOULD SUIT: Anyone that enjoys sharing quality Spanish food.

PRICE RANGE: From £4.40 for patatas bravas to £17 for a platter of hand carved jamón iberico de bellota. words ∙ Nicky Howden ∙ photo ∙ Susie Lowe

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good, authentic tapas experience in the UK is hard to find so we were delighted to come across the (newish) Serrano Manchego on Leith Walk; a stylish but not try hard tapas bar kitted out with brick walls, wooden tables, an open kitchen with legs of serrano ham hanging high, and large windows to watch the world go by. Together with friendly staff (mostly Spanish) and a crowd of lunchtime diners with carafes of wine, cañas Alhambra and sharing platters, it wouldn’t be out of place in one of the lanes off Madrid’s Plaza Mayor.

The menu includes lots of popular tapas dishes like traditional Spanish tortilla, £4.50, moreish Serrano and Manchego (that’s Spanish ham and cheese if you’re wondering) croquetas, £5.20, and garlic and chilli prawns, £6.50. Portion sizes are on the generous side so five dishes between two, with a side of bread and olive oil, £1.50,

was plenty for us. Ingredient wise we’re talking all things Spanish, from the cured meats to the cheeses, there’s a real appreciation for only the finest produce.

And whatever you do make sure you try the churros and chocolate, £3.50, for dessert. Sweet and calorie laden, it’s like dunking tasty fried doughnuts into a thick, warm chocolate sauce.

Serrano Manchego is a great place to hang out with friends. Go midweek to take advantage of the lunch express menu, which includes the daily stew and one tapa for £7.50, or make sure you’re there early to bag a table at weekends.

Family friendly until 9pm, this is about good quality food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.

Serrano Manchego, 297 Leith Walk, EH6 8SA, Tel: 0131 554 0955, serranomanchego.co.uk.

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HEALTHY EATING With Japanese cooking ranging from sushi rolls to teriyaki and sashimi, eating healthily has never tasted so good. Try the chef’s sushi set special, £12.45, for a selection of nigiri, hosomaki and futomaki. Harajuka Kitchen, 10 Gillespie Pl, EH10 4HS, Tel: 0131 281 0526, www.harajukukitchen.co.uk.

If you’re a fan of The Honours you’ll be pleased to hear there’s now an outlet in Glasgow too. Located in the Malmaison hotel, the 106 cover restaurant by Martin Wishart offers traditional and modern French cuisine. The Honours, Malmaison, 278 West George St, G2 4LL, Tel: 0141 572 1001, thehonours.co.uk.

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DINNER WITH A VIEW Impress your other half with the Movies & Shakers Valentines Special on 12 February (that’s dinner and a special screening of A Brief Encounter for just £45). There’s never been a better excuse to visit the Forth Floor Brasserie at Harvey Nichols. For more information Tel: 0131 524 8350, www.harveynichols.com.

DINNER DATE I-ON READER OFFER Spoil your significant other with a date night at the atmospheric Edinburgh Larder on 14 February. The special Valentine’s menu offers everything from Scottish oysters, £5.95, to steak with beef dripping chips, from £17.95, and i-on readers will receive 10 per cent off.

The Edinburgh Larder, 1A Alva St, EH2 4PH, Tel: 0131 225 4599, www.edinburghlarder.co.uk.

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DRINK TALK

ON THE GRAPEVINE

Bars. Brands. Booze

Jonathan Simmonte, assistant manager at Villeneuve Wines, gives his wine recommendations.

GOOD VALUE Domaine Magellan Le Fruit Défendu 2013, £9 Unoaked and with a red fruit softness reminiscent of a good Beaujolais, this delightfully easy-going red is the ideal accompaniment for a classic roast chicken dinner.

CLASSIC Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2012, £30 Rich cherry and damson notes are balanced with a subtle herbal undercurrent and wellstructured tannins. A wine that will make anyone fall in love with Pinot Noir.

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Introducing Daffy’s, the newest Edinburgh-based gin causing a stir on the bar scene. Made using the same distillation processes as malt whisky, it contains unusual botanicals such as Lebanese mint and is great served straight up over ice or with tonic, fresh mint and lime. Pick up a bottle for £34 at www.daffysgin.com or try it in Devil’s Advocate, Panda & Sons or Tonic.

Indulge your taste buds at the launch of The Zacapa Experience on 05 February. In partnership with Palm Sugar at Chaophraya Thai restaurant, from 6-8pm special guest bartenders will be creating delicious cocktails and moreish canapés will be served too. Tickets cost £10 and include two cocktails. To book a place Tel: 0131 226 7614, www.chaophraya.co.uk.

RISING STAR First Drop Vivo Arneis 2013, £14 Made from the notoriously difficult to grow Arneis grape, this wine is a great example of new world winemakers experimenting with traditional Italian varietal. Pear and citrus notes interplay beautifully in this zippy wine, ideal for matching with shellfish.

AFTER WORK DELIGHT Kick start the weekend at Enzo. Every Friday from 5-9pm, the swanky Italian bar and restaurant in Quartermile offers a pint of Enzo craft lager for £3, a bottle of wine for £15 and special cocktails for £6. Enzo Bar, 8 Lister Sq, EH3 9GL, Tel: 0131 229 4634, www.enzo-edinburgh.co.uk

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Gin tasting at One Square Whether you are a gin novice or budding mixologist, One Square’s gin tasting packages are the ideal way to learn more about this most intriguing of drinks.

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Children, money and bills are the most common topics British parents argue over. According to research by money saving website VoucherCodesPro.co.uk, ‘varying opinions on discipline’ and ‘spending on unnecessary items’ are the culprits.

HOME HELP If you’re looking to impress, let global property portal Lamudi lead the way with its list of top techy gifts for the home.

Combining LED lights with bluetooth music streaming, the Striimlight Led Light Bulb and Bluetooth speaker is a cool feature to add to any room. The built-in bluetooth connectivity communicates with any bluetooth-enabled device like laptops, tablets or smartphones.

This fully automatic Winbot Robot Window Cleaner is ideal for lazy cleaners with big windows.

For a freshly cooked meal as soon as you come in from work try the Belkin WeMo Smart Slow Cooker. It enables the user to easily schedule cooking.

The Roku 3 is great for film buffs, and a good alternative to Apple TV. It’s a video streaming device which is plugged into the HDMI port of any TV, streaming everything from Netflix to BBC iPlayer.

From entire musical instruments to simple sculptures made from children’s drawings, 3D printing has made creating your own unique must-have items possible.

OUR FAVOURITE FIND Pizza, Peroni and freshly made pasta, we know where we’ll be making our next pit stop. Civerinos Italian Street Food & Pizza Slice Bar is now open at 5 Hunter Square and we’re predicting good things. www.civerinos.com

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