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MANNER

Are allergies on the rise?

Clashing prints and daring colour combos

POWER DRESSING

KELSEY WARD & SHAMALIE ELKIN

On streetwear, women in business and growing their brand

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CONTENTS

MANNER FASHION

15. TREND NEWS

17. MANNER LOVES

18. TRENDS: HIGHLIGHTER BRIGHTS

21. TRENDS: RUSTY HUES

22. TRENDS: ANIMAL PRINT

24. TRENDS: HERITAGE

26. LIVING ON A PRAIRIE

28. DAY TIME PYJAMAS

31. COOL COMBO

33. NEW SEASON COATS

36. ACCESSORY UPDATE

40. JEWELLERY: YOUR STYLE, YOUR STORY

60. EDITORIAL: POWER DRESSING

MANNER FEATURES

46. INTERVIEW: KELSEY WARD & SHAMALIE ELKIN

52. REAL LIFE: AMAZING GRACE THE GRACE CROCKER FAMILY SUPPORT FOUNDATION

56. THE YEAR OF PROTEST

MANNER BEAUTY

MANNER TRAVEL

MANNER LIFESTYLE

MANNER CULTURE

MANNER contributors

Laura Butlin is a styleconscious supporter of independent businesses, a floral enthusiast and brunch connoisseur.

is a freelance writer,

and event management professional. Hannah enjoys drinking prosecco, sleeping, creating stuff and exploring new countries and cultures.

Bex Evans is originally from Leeds, but has called Jersey home for 14 years. She can be found writing, reading and jogging around the island.

Mark Stephenson is originally from Liverpool, but moved to Jersey in 2008 and is a passionate semi-professional photographer. He specialises in lifestyle, fashion and portraiture.

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freelance writer who loves yoga, culture and food. She's currently got the travel bug and is exploring Indonesia and Malaysia.

Hannah Carolan

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Ria Wolstenholme recntly graduated from Bournemouth university. Ria has a passion for the written word, be it public affairs or fashion.

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Liana Shaw is a freelance writer and blogger. When she isn't writing, she's off exploring far and exotic places.

Chloë Bowler is a celebrity Personal Trainer and owner of Health Chef, which delivers freshly prepared, healthy and delicious meals straight to your door, three times a week.

John Liot is a professional photojournalist and portrait photographer.

Hello..

With the summer now coming to an end, it’s time to look forward to cosy, dark evenings, crisp mornings and an array of autumn fashion collections.

We show you the best trends for the season, including highlighter brights (p18), rusty hues (p21) and cool combos (p31), whilst guiding you on how to wear your pyjamas outside the house (P28).

Liana Shaw discusses our emotive connection with jewellery, whether it be family heirlooms passed down through the generations or new pieces that can be incorporated into today’s life, we all have a story to share. John Liot photographs Abigeal Wanjiu in this stunning shoot (p40).

Avery Mallory looks simply striking in our power dressing editorial shot by Mark Stephenson (p60). He also captures Kelsey Ward and Shamalie Elkin for our autumn cover story. I talked to both girls about their success so far with Sneakerbae, their plans for the concept store and current issues and trends in the fashion industry (p46).

2018 has been a strong year for women with movements such as the #metoo, #timesup and the Irish abortion referendum result, to name just a few. Ria Wolstenholme takes a look back over the year so far (p56).

Missing the summer already? Head to Paphos and enjoy a week or two soaking up the sun, explore the ancient sites and take in a play at the old amphitheatre (p103). Looking to go further afield? Hannah Carolan shares her expert tips on where to visit, shop and eat in Singapore (p99).

With all that in mind, I hope you enjoy reading this edition, and I look forward to seeing you again in a couple of months for our winter special.

@sophlwilko

MANNER fashion HEAD TO TOE

All the must have colours, textures and prints you need this season

PLEATS

A must have in every wardrobedress up for parties with plenty of jewellery or down with a sweater for casual feminine looks.

PATCHWORK

Not just for hippies - patch it on and have some fun as seen all over the Dior runway.

Trend news

Latest trends, news and brands

CAPE TOWN

Adding drama and structure to any outfit, capes were a major hit on the AW18 runways. From romantic and floaty to sleek and sophisticated, you can now be your very own superhero.

FREE PEOPLE

With roots back to the ‘70s, the Free People girl lives through art, fashion, music and wanderlust. She’s feminine in spirit and Bohemian in attitude. From sweet to tough, tomboy to romantic, she's a girl who likes to keep busy and push life to its limits, with traveling and hanging out and everything in between. Available on the first floor at Voisins.

SKIRT £55, REISS AT VOISINS

DRESS £203, TED BAKER AT VOISINS

Celine

DRESS £157, MARELLA SPORT AT NAUTLIUS

SKIRT £89, MINT VELVET AT DE GRUCHY

Dior

Salvatore Ferragamo

JACKET £130, FREE PEOPLE

Manner loves

The pieces on our wishlist

DRESS £275, RIXO LONDON AT VOISINS

TOP £44.95, CHICHI

JACKET £204, METAMORPHOSIS

PURSE £95, KATE SPADE AT VOISINS

BOOTS £832, FENDI

SKIRT £416, RJINA PYO

BAG £258, DANSE LENTE

EARRINGS £142, MARNI

JACKET £254.15, POLO RALPH LAUREN AT VOISINS

HIGHLIGHTER BRIGHTS

Stand out from the crowd and channel your office stationery.

Images: Shutterstock/ Fashionstock.com, Ron Adar

Tibi

Tibi

Marc Jacobs

Rochas

Delpozo

JUMPER £315, GANNI AT VOISINS

OASIS AT DE

COAT £239, SUNCOO AT VOISINS

HEELS £98, MINT VELVET AT DE GRUCHY

TOP £44, METAMORPHOSIS

SKIRT £103.50, KAREN MILLEN AT DE GRUCHY

JUMPER £57, SAINT TROPEZ AT NAUTILUS

BAG £130.50, FURLA AT DE GRUCHY

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RUSTY HUES

Take inspiration from the leaves all around you - brown, orange, beige and mustard should fill your wardrobe.

JERSEY GRANITE £67, AQUA

Rochas

Jacquemus

TOP £53, COAST AT DE GRUCHY

JUMPER £98.95, PART TWO AT DE GRUCHY

TOP £39, WAREHOUSE AT VOISINS

JACKET £421, MICHAEL KORS AT VOISINS

TOP £49.95, CHICHI

DRESS £138, METAMORPHOSIS

BAG £99, ELLIS COLLECTIONS

JUMPER £208.04, WEEKEND MAX MARA AT VOISINS

ANIMAL PRINT

Go wild with your prints, whether it’s leopard, snakeskin or cheetah. Why not try an animal print suit as seen on the Tom Ford runway?

Tom Ford

SHIRT £189.34, WEEKEND MAX MARA AT VOISINS

Calvin Klein

Dolce and Gabbana

Zadig & Voltaire

Images: Shutterstock/ Fashionstock.com, Ovidiu Hrubaru

TROUSERS £44.95, CHICHI

DRESS £59, METAMORPHOSIS

SKIRT £89, MINT VELVET AT DE GRUCHY

TOP £49.50, KAREN MILLEN AT DE GRUCHY

LOAFERS £135, SAM EDELMAN AT VOISINS

BAG £22.50, OASIS AT DE GRUCHY

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Pronovias

Enzoani

Crisp burnt orange, blush pink & smokey charcoal grey and fabrics of soft fleece and textured velour by MamaB, Italy will keep you cosy!

New in this season is an exciting Turkish company, Luukaa, with its monochrome unique quirky style!

Popular pieces include the washable star & stripe cashmere jumpers, soft knit tunics and stretch lace vests.

Leather metallic boots and comfortable studded pumps complete the look with a range of funky scarves and interesting jewellery from Dansk, Copenhagen (lava rock & industrial-styling), Olia layering silver-plated jewellery and statement pieces from Christina Brampti, Greek jewellery designer.

Heritage

A trend fit for the Queen. Made up of traditional British fabrics, opt for tweeds as seen on the Michael Kors runway or dark florals spotted on the Richard Quinn runway, attended by the Queen herself.

Richard Quinn

Richard Quinn

Michael Kors

House of Holland

Jason Wu

DRESS £379, WEEKEND MAX MARA AT VOISINS

DRESS £250, L.K. BENNETT AT DE GRUCHY

BLAZER £124, METAMORPHOSIS

JACKET £69.99, ELLIS COLLECTIONS

JUMPER £139.50, GANT AT DE GRUCHY

Living on a Prairie

Time to join the Ye Olde Frontier. Well, sort of, says Liana Shaw. This autumn prairie chic is everywhere, and with good reason.

Prairie chic is one of the easiest trends to nail, or at least play around with. The versatility of the clothes, fabrics and accessories means it’ll be hard to put a foot wrong.

Speaking of feet, this look doesn’t mean you’ll need to go dusting off your cowboy boots. And it’s not about chaps, thank god. A touch of the wild west is enough to earn a fashion stripe. The prairie vibe this season is the new winter take on boho, with a touch of Americana – think earthy, rustic colours, natural fabrics and shady winter florals. It’s subtler and more undone than looking like an extra in a western movie.

Winter florals are always a key print in the later months and one of the fabulous things about prairie chic is that winter florals are given a great new twist. The high street is full of florals and nature inspired patterns, but with darker shades. If you enjoyed and wore the spring and summer florals/ pastels then this is a great way keep in your comfort zone and be on trend.

But it’s not just the florals that give a nod to the wild west style. Fringing is an obvious part of the prairie look, suede and leather skirts and trousers are plentiful and western style shirts with stitching or embroidery, smocking and rounded collars are all in. Or you could opt

for a crisp white shirt with a starched pointed collar.

Isabel Marant’s ready to wear AW18 collection was a runway hit and showcased the perfect colour tones that make this trend. Earthy tones such as pale ochre, rust orange, rich caramel and dried leaf greens – it all denotes to the wild Wyoming meadows, fir forests and Rocky Mountains. As the models during her show came out to Dolly Parton’s silky southern tones of ‘Jolene’, the collection displayed some extremely covetable pieces, including thigh high leather boots in robust leather and steel capped toes.

Chloe was another great fashion house that showed how to smash the trend. They showed off embroidered quilted coats and patterned wool ponchos, high collars in rusty pink and demin blue with pretty ruffles on the shoulders. The look is a little bit worn, a little bit untamed, but oozes femininity and fight.

So whether you are going to rock a head to toe western look with leather boots and a suede fringed jacket, or go for a softer prairie princess option in a dark floral dress, or add a simple accessory (western style buckled belts are a great, simple way to inject a bit of yeehah), this is a fun trend that everyone can get on board the wagon with. 

Chloe Bora Aksu

Images: Shutterstock/ Fashionstock.com, Ovidiu Hrubaru

JACKET £70, CHICHI

BOOTS £108, REGARDE LE CIEL AT DE GRUCHY

Alexander Wang

Christopher Kane

Bottega Veneta

Peter Pilotto

Missoni

How to wear: DAY TIME PYJAMAS

Pull off the pyjama trend without looking like you've just rolled out of bed

DRESSED UP

What could be better than spending the night dressed in silky satin? Dress up your pyjamas by adding heels and jewellery.

DAY TIME

Wear the top open over a basic tee and team with jeans and sneakers. A minimalist look which is casual enough to wear for running errands but also surprisingly sleek.

SHIRT £521, TROUSERS £521, LOEWE

TOP £28, METAMORPHOSIS

HEELS £46, TOPSHOP

BRALETTE £29, FREE PEOPLE AT VOISINS

NECKLACE £8, ACCESSORIZE

JERSEY BLACK GRANITE RING £89, AQUA

BAG £225, COACH AT VOISINS

BAG £116.10, KNOMO AT DE GRUCHY

COOL COMBOS

PRINTS

Why clash two prints when you can clash three, or more? Be fearless and step outside your comfort zone.

SPORTY

Not feeling completely sporty? Not to worry. Pair a delicate dress with sporty accessories for an AW18 twist on the athleisure trend.

COLOUR BLOCKING

1. Start injecting your favourite bright shade into your wardrobe and pair it with something simple to gain confidence.

2. Check out complementary colours and see what duos you like. Add these in easily with accessories or if you’re ready to be bold, pair the two tones together - whether it be a blouse and trousers or a dress and jacket.

3: If opposing colours are too crazy for you, try colour coordinating with just one shade.

SKIRT £29, OASIS AT DE GRUCHY

LEGGINGS £49.50, PHASE 8 AT DE GRUCHY

Christian Siriano Prabal Gurung Marc Jacobs

Michael

Kors

Sportmax

SIHIRT £82, CHICHI

DRESS £75, CHICHI

JUMPER £48, METAMORPHOSIS

TRAINERS £39.99, AFFINITY

MARC JACOBS AT

JUMPER £84, SANDWICH AT NAUTILUS

BOOTS £94.50, DUNE AT DE GRUCHY

TROUSERS £153, GANNI AT VOISINS

FUR

The real thing, faux fur, shearling, teddy bear style - take your outfit from tame to fierce.

BLAZERS

Smarten up a casual look.

LEATHER

Longline leather coats are big this season, but if lengthy coats aren’t for you then let the inner Harley Davidson chick loose and throw on a studded biker jacket.

season COATS

BLAZER £220.50, GANT AT DE GRUCHY

JACKET £143, MINT VELVET AT DE GRUCHY

JACKET £246, TED BAKER AT VOISINS

JACKET £170, MINT VELVET AT DE GRUCHY

Zadig & Voltaire

JACKET £79.99, CHICHI

COAT £197, METAMORPHOSIS

BLAZER £189, ELLIS COLLECTIONS

PADDED

The perfect option for the uncertain British weather.

ANIMAL PRINT

Not for the faint hearted - wear yours loud and proud.

CHECKS

Not just for the office managerdress down for weekends.

Images: Shutterstock/ Fashionstock.com, Ovidiu Hrubaru

JACKET £255, GANNI AT VOISINS

COAT £454, WEEKEND MAX MARA AT VOISINS

Michael Kors

JACKET £58, CHICHI

JACKET £196, METAMORPHOSIS

JACKET £179.99, AFFINITY

JACKET £474.51, WEEKEND MAX MARA AT VOISINS

JACKET £89.99, ELLIS COLLECTIONS

Zadig & Voltaire

COATIGAN £79.99, ELLIS COLLECTIONS

Accessory update

Chunky trainers, cowboy boots and micro bags are just some of the accessories that should fill your wardrobe this autumn

1

SPORTING

The chunky dad shoe is here for another season. These shoes are sporty and chic, our dads know well. Pair them with a casual T-shirt and jeans or elevate a feminine dress with this sporty shoe.

2 SHOW YOUR BAG SOME LOVE

Finally, bags big enough to fit our life inside. This season “hugging” is the new way to hold your bag.

3 MICRO GLASSES

Add to any outfit to immediately appear put together and 100% cooler. Try

TRAINERS £139, CARVELA AT VOISINS

CLUTCH £49.99, ELLIS COLLECTIONS

TRAINERS £117, UGG AT DE GRUCHY

BAG £283.50, ABRO AT DE GRUCHY

GLASSES £122.40, RAY-BAN AT DE GRUCHY

BAG £159, KURT GEIGER AT VOISINS

4 CROC PRINT

Love the Hermès crocodile Birkin but can’t afford to splash the cash? Check out these great similar options without the hefty price tag.

5 HEADWEAR

Alexander Wang looked to the 80s executive for accessory inspo, bringing back the much loved claw clip. Zigzag headbands popped up at Prabal Gurung, whilst scarves and veils were seen on the Gucci and Dan Liu runways.

6 COWBOY BOOTS

Unleash your inner cowgirl and opt for some effortlessly cool boots. They're an easy accessory to throw on with anything - everyone should have a pair in their wardrobe.

Emporio Armani

Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafi

Mulberry

JW Anderson

HEELS £76.50, DUNE LONDON AT DE GRUCHY

BAG £985.50, MULBERRY AT DE GRUCHY

BAG £320, LONGCHAMP AT VOISINS

NINE WEST AT

Gucci

Alexander Wang

Dan Liu

Prabal Gurung

BOOTS £115, KANNA AT METAMORPHOSIS

BOOTS £134, MINT VELVET AT DE GRUCHY

7 ACCESSORISE YOUR ACCESSORIES

This season it’s all about upgrading your bags whether it be with funky straps like this fun Marc Jacobs option or adding unconventional tiny bags to your current bag. Play around with your accessories and see what works for you.

8

MICRO BAGS

Jacquemus have nailed the small bag trend this season. Get ready to overload on miniature everything!

9 LONGER LENGTHS

Experiment with large obnoxious pendants and long chains.

Mulberry

Fendi

OF LONDON AT DE GRUCHY

BAG STRAP £77, MARC JACOBS AT VOISINS

Miu

Miu

MICRO BAG £40.50, DUNE LONDON AT DE GRUCHY

NECKLACE £75, METAMORPHOSIS

Jacquemus

KEYRING £28, HELEN MOORE AT VOISINS

3 ROW JERSEY GRANITE NECKLACE £87, AQUA

SCARF £35, TED BAKER AT VOISINS

PLATINUM, DIAMOND AND PINK TOURMALINE RING £5895, CATHERINE BEST PICCHIOTTI DIAMOND, TSAVORITE AND KUNZITE NECKLACE £43,410, STOTT AND WILLGRASS

YOUR STYLE, YOUR STORY

“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” cooed Marilyn Monroe in ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ back in 1953. And in many ways, she wasn’t wrong. For as long as precious stones and metals have existed, we’ve become obsessed with the shiny, wonderful, luxury of them.

Words by

Liana

Shaw

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOHN LIOT MODEL: ABIGAEL WANJIRU | MAKEUP: KATE MORRISON

Jewellery made from shells, bones and stone have survived from prehistoric times, and were pretty simple materials to source and carve or shape. Even then such items were revered. It was a way of showing your status, culture and traditions as well as being purely decorative.

Jewellery was also worn for other reasons, such as protecting yourself from superstitions, ailments or spirits, and for practicalities, such has holding a cloak together. When metals came around, it was a game changer. Harder to come by and needing certain skills and tools to manipulate and craft, the finest creations were often coveted and collected by those who could afford it. Add into that the discovery and use of precious stones, and the artistic and cultural face of the world changed.

Nowadays, jewellery really is for everyone. The high street offers many fabulous ranges of jewellery for every budget. Your taste in jewellery is whatever you want it to be, because, since the dawn of mankind, we’ve enjoyed decorating and expressing ourselves by using jewellery.

Whether it’s The Pink Star (the world’s most expensive pink diamond at $71 million) or Catherine Middleton’s engagement ring (that gorgeous diamond and sapphire ring that was Princess Diana’s sparked a massive trend for similar engagement rings), as humans we can barely tear ourselves away from the lure of jewellery; jewels are awe-inspiring, symbolic and sentimental.

It’s this connection we often have with jewellery, especially if they have belonged to someone special or are reminders of a special occasion, that reiterates that sentimentality. 

GOLD AND DIAMOND KESHI PEARL RING £3650, CATHERINE BEST

TAHITIAN PEARL NECKLACE £1360, CATHERINE BEST

TAHITIAN PEARLS £8600, STOTT AND WILLGRASS

SOUTH SEA PEARL NECKLACE £4825, CATHERINE BEST

SOUTH SEA GOLDEN PEARLS £17,000 STOTT AND WILLGRASS

SOUTH SEA PEARLS £34,000 STOTT AND WILLGRASS

AKOYA PEARL NECKLACE WITH DIAMOND CLASPS £9,800 STOTT AND WILLGRASS

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: DIAMOND RING £28,000, STOTT AND WILLGRASS PLATINUM AND DIAMOND RING £15,015, CATHERINE BEST

18CT WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND LINKED BRACELET £18,438, CATHERINE BEST OVAL DIAMOND HALO RING £39,000, STOTT AND WILLGRASS DIAMOND FLOWER RING £11,400, STOTT AND WILLGRASS

Julie Blampied-Smyth, from Aurum commented, “The sentimentality is enduring, that’s the beauty of jewellery. Even though maybe the gold or mount doesn’t last forever, or possibly the style is no longer on trend, you can still transform jewellery, so that generations down the line, grandkids, great grandkids; they are still wearing the family heirlooms in a way that works for them.”

This does seem to be more of a trend in jewellery. People are looking to create their own heirlooms and treasured pieces. Apart from still enjoying high street jewellery, luxury pieces with versatility are becoming ever more sought after; a pair of diamond earrings that you can wear as a pendant too, or jewellery that comes apart to give you different looks for day and night –designers are constantly adapting to what we want.

This season on the high street heralds fun, statement costume jewellery, a lot of it with a 70’s twist and geometric designs. Costume or plated jewellery will always be a fabulous way to try out trends and different colours and allows you to step out of your comfort zone. Retro inspired plastic jewellery is going to be a playful look, and every autumn and winter, big, bold, stand out pieces (in aptly named ‘jewel tones’) are always popular, and really work for the Christmas party season. Everyone can find something that suits their style. More expensive or quality pieces are also great because they are often classic designs that come around time and time again. This doesn’t mean that trends won’t have an affect on when and how you may wear a classic item. Pearls are huge this year, but that hasn’t always been the case as they can be harder to match with a modern trend. However, with Balmoral chic becoming one of the go-to styles of the season, pearls, real or not, are back with earnest.

Whatever the current jewellery trend is, I can’t even pretend I’m not attracted to sparkle like a moth to a flame. Whilst everyone appreciates great craftsmanship and design, I’m definitely not alone. Stories from female family, friends and colleagues have shown that our attitudes to how and when we buy are changing too. In this modern day and age,

women are more aware than ever of being able to choose what we buy and when we buy it. We are going out and spending money on our own jewellery, because we know what we want. Buying jewellery doesn’t necessarily have to mark a special occasion or be gifted. “Certainly as females, we are empowering ourselves and are buying our own jewellery, just because” Julie muses. Amen to that. With so many different styles and tastes being accessible it really is empowering to know that I can choose to spend my money however I want, on something that it very ‘me’.

The last year has seen layering as a massive trend, with more understated, delicate pieces that can be mixed and matched. This trend means that some pieces of luxury jewellery or chunkier designs may get resigned to the jewellery boxes for a while, as some classic styles don’t lend themselves very well to this look. Wearing more than one chain can put a strain on the metal, as the pieces get banged and tangled up during day to day business. Therefore, wearing your prized diamond pendant or string of pearls might not be suitable, as scratching and damage to such items could be a costly problem. Spending time and effort to maintain your jewellery means storing it and caring for it properly. “If you had a car, you would maintain it or get it serviced regularly”

Julie explains. It’s a very valid point and makes me realise that if I want to enjoy my jewellery in 50 years’ time, it’s worth investing in proper care. This point leaves me thinking. Regardless of whether jewellery comes from the high street or a luxury jeweller, whether it’s been in the family for generations or is brand new, these items we adorn our bodies with, often daily, are really worth something. They are a representation of our style and our lives, and with them we can create our own stories. Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, the first female Secretary of State in US history, even had an exhibition at the Smithsonian based on over 200 pins she has worn throughout her life and political career. Now there’s a few jewels that have seen some changes.

At the end of day, it makes one think; jewellery really is part of your life story. So, what’s yours? 

"In this modern day and age, women are more aware than ever of being able to choose what we buy and when we buy it. We are going out and spending money on our own jewellery, because we know what we want."

CAMEO PENDANT £4310, CATHERINE BEST

KELSEY SHAMALIE &

Having met in 2014 whilst working in Roulette, Kelsey Ward and Shamalie Elkin have progressed from shop floor assistants to best friends and business partners who now proudly run Sneakerbae – the forward thinking, women’s streetwear store on Colomberie. 

SHAMALIE WEARS: SPORTS BRA £27, CALVIN KLEIN

KNIT TROUSERS £161.29, WEEKEND MAX MARA BOTH AT VOISINS

KELSEY WEARS: DRESS, MODELS OWN

KELSEY WEARS: SUIT, MODELS OWN

SHAMALIE WEARS: JACKET, MODELS OWN

How was Sneakerbae born?

KELSEY: Originally the idea was to have a range of women’s footwear in the basement at Roulette, but we decided we wanted our own space as women’s sneakers tend to be an afterthought in men’s stores.

SHAMALIE: With very limited options for women’s athleisure and streetwear available on the island, we knew we had spotted a gap in the market so decided to branch out into apparel too. We were fortunate that David gave us the opportunity to have our own store under the Roulette umbrella.

K: Oh, definitely. A lot of people think retail offers you no career prospect but there’s so much more to it. We don’t just sit behind a till, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes.

S: Yeah, I have still friends and family who say, ‘oh, so you just work in a shop’, when the truth of it is I haven’t worked on the shop floor in years and we’ve both progressed massively in a short time.

The store focusses on just womenswear, why was this important to you?

S: The initial offer of having a wall was great, but a small section of womenswear just wasn’t what we wanted. There are a lot of brands who make women’s only products but do it in overly girly colourways and sizes. We wanted to offer something a bit different - women want the same thing that men are offered but in smaller sizes, streetwear isn’t just for men!

K: Yeah, not everything for women has to be pink! As much as we love it, it doesn’t have to be girly to be for women. Streetwear is very much in fashion, with major high street shops now selling Champion, Fila and Adidas – these are brands we’ve offered from the start. Everything seemed to happen at the right time for us, streetwear came into fashion just when we set up Sneakerbae.

S: It started as a trend and over the last couple of seasons it’s turned into a category in its own right. I don’t think it’s going anywhere. What do you have coming up this season?

S: We are a bit different, we don’t focus solely on trends as much as you would with high fashion, but we keep them in mind when we’re buying.

K: Whilst pastels were huge for spring, neon is going to be a big deal for AW18.

S: We’re also getting Carhart, Fila Footwear and some other new brands in too, we’re trying out new things and keeping them relevant. The two hardest brands to get are Nike and Adidas, which are the most popular brands at the moment. We’ve actually been in talks with Nike, so watch this space!

K: That was a big one for us. We worked persistently to get them to sit down with us! We were both so nervous meeting with them, but it was great to show who we were and share our vision with them – they gave us some amazing feedback and said they loved what we’re doing.

Does the store reflect your personal style?

S: Yeah, we’ve always worn the style of products we sell.

K: We used to buy men’s styles because the women’s versions were skin tight and didn’t fit the way we wanted them to.

S: I’m lucky to be a size 6 and able to buy men’s sneakers, but Kelsey is a 4 so she has no chance!

K: Exactly! It was annoying because if it wasn’t offered in a woman’s size it just wasn’t available to me. You use local models in your campaigns, is that an important part of your branding?

S: Yeah, we wanted to use normal girls, people that would wear what we sell. Our customer is young girls, so if you’re buying our sneakers you want to see someone like you wearing them not some supermodel type.

The fashion industry is certainly changing, but there’s still a lot

more that can be done, right?

K: Yeah, it’s something we both feel strongly about. The recent Nike X Colin Kaepernick advert is a great example of standing up for what you believe in.

S: We try to make sure we use girls of different shapes, sizes and ethnic backgrounds to represent real women.

There’s been a lot in the press about influencers and sending out the right message - how do you feel about social media?

K: I think social media has such a big impact on young girls, so it is important to us that we are sending out a positive message. All our content is organic too – we spend a lot of time planning shoots and editorials and are constantly aware of what we post.

If you could open a store in anywhere in the world, where would it be?

K: It’s not something we are looking to do right now, but if we were, it would be in a big city – London, New York, Copenhagen because the reaction would be so different to how it is on an island.

What does the future hold for Sneakerbae?

S: We want to get our name out there more and become part of the local community in a bigger way and immerse ourselves in other business aspects. Working with local charities is something we’d like to do as well.

K: Charities are really important to us. Being two young women in business, we want to work with women’s charities and help do it for other women. I have a young son too, so I want to show people that you can be a mother and a business woman. We have some other things in the pipeline too, but you’ll have to wait and see!

S: Right now, we want to keep our focus on Jersey and get it right here before looking to expand globally! We're very happy with the way things are, we're fortunate to have a close knit team at SB, all us girls as well as David work very well together. 

"Not everything for women has to be pink! As much as we love it, it doesn’t have to be girly to be for women."

Amazing Grace: The story of the Grace Crocker Family Support Foundation

People often play out to themselves what their worst nightmare would be. We have all had times in our lives where we’ve faced great adversity. How would you deal with it, knowing the things you feared were coming to life? And how do you get the strength to not just pick yourself up, but also create something amazing out of such tragedy? Words by Liana Shaw 

Sitting opposite Sara on a sunny August afternoon, cups of tea in hand, dog snuffling occasionally around our feet, I was ready to hear her story of how she and he husband have done just that.

Having already had two lovely children, Sara Crocker and her husband Nigel knew they would love another addition to the family. “Everything had been fine. I think I just took it for granted,” she explains “you just go through life and everything just happens, and you plod along.” I agree with her, yes, I suppose we are all a little bit guilty of that sometimes, because when you feel safe in your own universe, you feel untouchable. “For some reason though” Sara continues “I’d always had this really niggling feeling, ever since I got pregnant with Grace.”

At her twenty week scan, Sara still hadn’t gotten rid of that sense of foreboding. The sonographer was taking a bit of extra time and sent for the Chief Obstetrician. He confirmed that all was not well. He broke the news to the pair that the baby had hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a congenital heart defect.

“Basically, they say it is incompatible with life” Sara says. So, how do you go on with the next steps, knowing that, I ask? Sara explains the next steps included lots of information on the condition. They also went over to Southampton Hospital for a detailed scan. Then they had to choose: induce the baby or wait until after the baby was born, and the new-born would need surgery in a matter of days to survive. After support from her husband and gathering as much information as possible, Sara and Nigel decided to go ahead with the pregnancy. “I could probably get over grief” she explains “But guilt, that’s something different. If I didn’t go through with it, I didn’t want to look back on life in five years and think, what if?”

Because the baby would need treatment straightaway, the family had to relocate to Southampton. It was a stressful period of upheaval. Ellie had to leave school, they needed to find accommodation in Southampton, as well as paying their mortgage and bills in Jersey, there were other expenses to pay and pets to ensure were looked after. Finding suitable accommodation proved tricky and costly, and then came the next hurdle. Airlines and boats wouldn’t transport Sara to Southampton over 36 weeks. “That’s when you realise nothing is simple over here” Sara says.

Thankfully, they were thrown a lifeline when a man came forward with his own plane and was happy to take them over for free, meaning the family didn’t need to spend all their time away. However, it was an air ambulance that eventually got Sara and

Nigel over to the hospital, when it looked like Sara was going into early labour, although it turned out to be a false alarm. However, they finally welcomed Grace on 17th June 2009. She was a healthy weight of 7lb 5oz.

“That was the hard bit though” Sara recalls. “We had about an hour with her in the room and then they took her and hooked her up to all these tubes and things. They transferred her over to Ocean Ward, where she basically lived.” After being checked, Sara slept the first week in the hospital with baby Grace, who had already been under the watchful eye of Nigel. Their parents and family came over to see her just before the operation. At just six days old, Grace underwent major surgery on her tiny heart. “That was the longest, longest day of our lives. It was really horrible. But the surgeons were amazing, there was a really tall man with the biggest hands ever and I just thought, how do you operate on such a tiny, tiny baby?”

Luckily, Grace pulled through the surgery and spent ten days in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. It was a lonely time, where liaison for Grace and the family was really in limbo. After a couple of months of trying to make life in and out of hospital as routine as possible, especially for their two other children, they were able to take Grace home to Jersey. From August 6th, Grace was able to have the summer in her house, surrounded by friends and family.

But things changed towards the end of the summer. By September 3rd, Grace fell ill. She spent a little time being checked in hospital and was discharged. Maybe it was mother’s instinct, but Sara knew, when Grace slept the rest of the next day, that something wasn’t right. She returned with Grace to hospital. Sara’s eyes glisten but she holds her resolve.

“This is the bit I try not to think too much about” she says. “They took her in and I was trying to get hold of Nigel because he was in a meeting. I phoned my mum to come and pick up Charlie, which she did. Also, Nigel had arrived by then and I knew. I just knew. I knew that I would just walk back in and she would be gone.” And she was. Grace had died at eleven weeks old.

We sit in silence for a moment. It’s a hard topic to talk about and both of us suddenly feel a bit overwhelmed. Finally, I turn the conversation round to Grace’s legacy. Whilst nothing can repair the loss of a child, it prompted a move that meant Sara and Nigel have been a beacon of hope, light and support to other families in their time of need. They started the Grace Crocker Family Support

Foundation in Grace’s honour, to help others with children who need medical care.

The Foundation started in an official capacity in January 2011. Since then islanders have taken on challenges and held fundraisers and done all sorts of wonderful things to donate to the cause. The charity also hosts a spectacular themed Winter Ball every year. This September, nine years since losing Grace, the Foundation has grown into something extraordinary, and still gets bigger every year. Sara explains that yearly, about 230 families need financial aid and support. Many of these families can be cared for because of the success of the Grace Crocker Family Support Foundation. Recently, bringing a new role of Family Liaison Officer to the Foundation has also meant they can provide even more contact, information and emotional support, so other families will not go through the experience alone.

Being the burning fuel behind such an organisation is round the clock work, but Sara explains she and Nigel have no regrets. It is a way to remember Grace, whilst providing the island with a much needed service. “I’ve just got to be so grateful for what I’ve got” Sara insists. “I’ve had her, Grace has been in our lives - I knew it wasn’t always going to last. That’s why it’s so important not to take things for granted.”

As Sara and I finish our cup of tea, sunlight is streaming though the kitchen window. It is a lovely August day. I am in awe of our conversation. The positivity and provision that has come out of such a sad event in a life means so much for others. Sara smiles. “It’s funny, all these butterflies used to come around, that whole September after she was gone. I remember that” she says. She points outside. And outside in the garden flowers, dancing in the summer air, is a beautiful little white butterfly. 

"We sit in silence for a moment. It’s a hard topic to talk about and both of us suddenly feel a bit overwhelmed."

THE YEAR OF PROTEST

Protesting has played a major role during 2018, so it's no wonder power and protection took centre stage on the AW18 runways. Ria Wolstenholme takes a look back at the year so far.

This year marked 100 years since women were given the right to vote. In 100 years, a lot has changed, but the sad fact is that women are still not receiving equal treatment. Our pay, the respect we receive and the way we are discussed as objects is still very much an issue in today’s society; but there is hope that it’s changing.

Protest has been one of the biggest trends of 2018. #TIMESUP, The Women’s March, #METOO, have all opened the door for the important discussions of what women are subjected to, just because they are women. Lower salaries than men for the same jobs, sexual harassment, slut shaming, and discrimination are all things we’re still facing and dealing with.

However, there have been events this year that shonealightofhopeontothesituation.SaudiArabia lifting the ban that stops women being able to drive legally; Ireland holding the referendum for abortion laws, ending up in a 66.4% vote to overturn the abortion ban; and British companies like the BBC publishing their gender pay gap statistics. These were all historical moments, showing how far we have come, and can continue to progress, on the road of having women be equal to men in society, around the world.

This generation have rediscovered the power of voting with your feet. Protests have become something for everyone to be a part of, whether that’s an individual or collective protest. The women’s march is a prime example of people’s anger and frustration being moulded into something that sparked conversation and movement around the world. That anger was collectively taken, by women and men around the world, and made into something pure and powerful. 

Moving forward and bringing each other up as a group is the biggest way progress has been made among women. We became united, a community, made to create change from the roots up. Parity and equality in our day to day lives is all we want, not this false representation of feminism where we burn our bras because we hate men, and we hate that they have power, so we want to be better than them. All we’re saying is, why can’t we share the power? Why can’t we all be equally successful, equally paid, equally treated and equally loved and respected? It’s not rocket science, it’s extremely basic.

Some believe that protesting is aggressive or being angry will get us nowhere. But how can you not be angry? All of us moving forward together, being supportive and collaborative, for the same basic things we want to come into fruition, is surely what everyone wants. It’s the best way to protect ourselves, and protect each other. What is refreshing is areas of society choosing to actively get involved and making very subtle statements to the movements happening in the world today.

that can be described as masculine, and using it to make what would be described as feminine pieces such as dresses, skirts and jackets.

Some may say that’s a farfetched idea. But if you look at recent designs and collections, you’ll see suits, capes, leather and power dressing styles. Think the 80s blunt cut suits, the wall street worker sharp design; it’s all there, but on the women’s runways. Girls want the same thing as boys. They want comfort, structure, sleek unique style. Capes, trench coats, sportswear, athleisure, and they’re finally getting it.

that has made a big impact on the runways

role in this season’s collections is the work can

Protective, armour style fashion is something that has made a big impact on the runways recently. The concept of protection, armour, strong, bold, empowering hues, prints and cuts playing such an obvious and strong role in this season’s collections is the work of the people. These movements have forced a lot of people to stand up and admit they have to change or admit they have been ignoring the problem and not speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves. This fear can be plaguing for some, making them keep their mouths shut and their fists down; but they need to shout out what needs to change, and raise their first triumphantly to show we cannot be stopped.

The runways reflected a changing world, a more empowered and vocal world that’s open and ready for discussion. Women’s and men’s lines were presented together, garments were a nod to the concept of gender neutral and unisex clothing, and it was refreshing to see.

Gender neutral fashion is something I have touched on before, and since then I have seen a huge increase in it making appearances both on and off the runway. For example, the use of leather in recent shows is an expression of taking heavy, musky, worked material,

The idea of neutral dressing and over layering is another nod to the movement of women being women however they see fit. We are moving away from the thought that to be a woman, you must wear a dress and red lipstick and pose prettily. Now, women dress like men, men dress like women, we over lay our items, shop in the men’s section, and do whatever we want; and designers have picked up on that.

This equality movement is here and it’s sticking. It’s seeping its way into every aspect of society, and for fashion to be a part of that movement is so incredibly important.

It’s every aspect of society, and for of that movement is so important.

It’s a way for the fashion community, the moguls and the legends to silently say ‘we’re with you’. Small

community, the moguls

steps can have the greatest impact, and the small nods to these issues in fashion have the potential to make a big impact in the

This fight is no longer a solo one. It’s a group effort, it’s making its move and it’s not doing it quietly.

The fact of the matter is, it no longer matters how old you are or how much life experience you have; we are living in a time where possibilities and opportunities to effect and make change are all around us, and if you are choosing to ignore it and not be a part of it, then you cannot complain about it. There’s simply no excuse

to not utilise the voice and

Hard times are faced

in order to reach good times. Difficult situations are presented to you so you can overcome them, and create a good situation out of them. That is what happened to our ancestors who fought for our rights. They stood up and demanded there be a change, and they got it. They struggled, and they doubted it, but eventually they got the justice and rights they deserved.

If we want to be treated equally, be given the same opportunities, pay, rights and respect as men; then we must use our voice. We have to take a stand, in our place of privilege where we have the rights to take a stand, and demand there be a change. We are living in the day and age where little girls are no longer told ‘you’re just a girl, you can’t do that’. They are no longer told ‘you’re a girl, you cannot wear that’. We can do and say what we want to do and achieve what we want to achieve. But we need to help each other and protect each other; because we’re in this together. 

Clockwise from top: Bora Aksu, Anna Sui, Alberta Ferreti

"If we want to be treated equally, be given the same opportunities, pay, rights and respect as men; then we must use our voice."

Clockwise from top left: Voters celebrating Ireland's abortion referendum result, #timesup protest, a gender pay gap march, women supporting the #metoo movement, a huge turnout for the 2018 women's march

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COLOURED LASHES

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LADY IN RED

Bright hues were everywhere during AW18 fashion week, but there was one colour that stood out amongsts them all: bold, bright red. British colourist Josh Wood created a scarlet shade for Marc Jacobs and used a range of cherry hues at Miu Miu.

Beauty BUZZ

Today’s woman is not afraid to make a statement. Go crazy with makeup and hair by venturing into new realms of colour and by teaming everything with glitter.

GLITTER BUG

Glitter hasn't really budged for the past few seasons, but this autumn is the most dramatic yet. At Ulla Johnson, Romy Soleimani for MAC created a gold leaf-lid in an “organic play to disco”, whilst models at Preen looked like mythical creatures with glittered foreheads. Giambattista Valli was the most dramatic with girls faces completely covered in glitter, representing full on disco balls.

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THE LUNCH HOUR NOSE JOB

Nose jobs are one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed, with 2017 seeing numbers increase 2% to 2751 according to BAAPS (The British Association of Aesthetic Surgeons).

Although, that number could be about to drop with the increasing awareness of the nonsurgical “lunch hour nose job”.

e procedure is proving a popular option for those who want to alter their appearance ever so slightly. Fillers are injected around the nasal bone, which means the skin and bone structure are both le intact whilst the doctor shapes the filler to make the nose look more symmetrical and straighter.

“Some people don’t want to go under the knife and they aren’t a er significant and permanent changes to their nose,” says Dr. Deepak Raj Dugar, a world-renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. “Instead, they are looking for subtle, temporary results.”

is procedure does not make your nose

smaller or give you an overall different shape. You’ll need surgical rhinoplasty to achieve that. “But you can fill around a bump to create an illusion of a straighter nose,” Dugar says. “Be aware, though, that using filler adds volume to the nose, so if your concern is that your nose is too big or crooked you would not be a good candidate.” On the other hand, this does help correct a droopy nose by li ing the tip slightly. " is non-surgical approach has a relatively short shelf life to it, so don’t go into the procedure expecting to change your nose forever," Dugar says. " e longevity of fillers can range from six to 12 months, but sometimes can stretch into as long as two years. In contrast, a surgical rhinoplasty is a permanent fix to your problem."

“If you want to make changes to your nose, or any facial feature, you should weigh the pros and cons of a permanent solution vs. a temporary solution,” Dugar says. “You need to decide what it is you are really a er and then determine if the procedure you’re considering will accomplish that.”

BENEFITS OF NON-SURGICAL NOSE RESHAPING

• No cutting, sutures, surgical risk, or healing period

• Injections are typically shallow, and topical numbing cream helps ensure a comfortable experience

• Immediate results

• Essentially no downtime. You may return to work or normal activities right away. While there can be mild redness or bruising, it typically resolves quickly and can be camouflaged with makeup

• Results last up to a year

• More economical than a surgery

• Procedure can be performed alone, or as part of a comprehensive non-surgical facial enhancement plan

A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO RETINOL

Laura Butlin explains how and why we should be using retinols

Retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A and an antioxidant which means it helps cells neutralise free radicals and helps prevent cells from being destroyed. As we age, cell renewal slows down as well as the production of collagen; a protein naturally found in our bodies that gives skin it’s strength and elasticity. Retinols encourage cell regeneration and in turn collagen production which has shown to reduce wrinkles. Retinol targets the lower level of skin helping to reveal a brighter, smoother, healthier more even skin tone. By enhancing cell turnover, Retinol improves signs of hyperpigmentation and acne scarring to gradually reveal a radiant, even complexion. It prevents dead cells from clogging pores it can also be a powerful ingredient when it comes to treating acne.

Studies show that from the age of 20 we lose 1% of collagen every year, therefore it makes sense that the best time to start using Retinol is in your mid to late 20s. Starting early strengthens your skins barrier to help prevent signs of aging, helps to fight acne and also reduces dullness. If you're starting to use Retinol at a more mature age, you will still see a visible reduction in signs of aging, and brighter more youthful-looking skin.

As Retinol sensitises your skin it is advised to use it as part of your

evening skincare routine, and follow in the morning with your daily SPF. To start off, most recommend using it once every two weeks, you can then slowlybuilduptoacoupleoftimesaweekoreveneveryeveningdepending on the strength of the product. Start your routine by cleansing, toning, then following with your retinol on dry skin. You will find a variation of product types containing retinol, serums and oils penetrate deeper into the skin and in turn will act faster. Creams such as moisturisers will sit on the skin more and may be better if you have sensitive skin. At first you may have some slight peeling and a little redness – this is normal for some as you will have more cells to shed. This should not be uncomfortable or ongoing. Once you build up your skins tolerance if it continues to peel, you are using it too often and should use it less frequently.

Retinol is not just a treatment but a maintenance product, the effects can be seen at any age to optimise your skins health. It’s not necessarily about the strength of the product but how it’s delivered into your skin. If you are using a maximum strength product and it’s just sitting on the top layer, it will not be able to compete with a lower strength retinol solution that is easily absorbed into the skin without causing any irritation. Modern day complexes often combine retinol with calming soothing ingredients that protect and hydrate the skin. 

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STRESS FREE FOOD

Under stress - whether it is work, study or a relation, dietary habits change substantially.

Some people lose their hunger when under stress whilst others tend to overeat - most often fatty, sugary and junk foods. Always blaming stress for making poor food choices is not the right approach. In fact, making the right food choices will help stabilise blood sugar levels and your emotional response. Good nutrition helps in balancing your stress hormones, relieving stress and boosting your mood. Here are 8 foods to reach out for when you've just about had enough:

OATS

Being a complex carbohydrate, oatmeal causes your brain to produce serotonin, a feel-good chemical. Serotonin calms you down and makes you feel good. Oats are also rich in beta-glucan, which help in lowering blood cholesterol level and also help in weight management.

NUTS

Nuts help replenish Vitamin B stores that are depleted in stress. The B vitamins help us manage the fight or flight response in stress. The potassium in nuts also helps keep the blood pressure in check thus reducing the strain on the heart.

SALMON

Eating salmon on a regular basis has been linked to reducing the risk of getting depression because of the omega 3 fatty acids present in it. It can reduce stress and anxiety in individuals when eaten even twice a week.

LEAFY GREENS

Leafy greens contain folate that produces dopamine in your brain. Dopamine is involved in the emotional regulation in the brain thus

keeping you happy. Besides folate, magnesium in the leafy greens also helps in keeping us calm and good.

SEEDS

keeping you happy. Besides folate, nervous

Seeds like the sunflower seeds, flax seeds, watermelon seeds, etc have stress-reducing benefits. These tiny powerhouses are rich in magnesium that promotes a healthy nervous system. They also are full of tryptophan which is an amino acid that helps in the production of serotonin that helps you feel calm.

AVOCADOS

Avocados are rich in the stress relieving B vitamins, Vitamin C and folate. They also contain potassium that naturally helps in lowering blood pressure. This makes them one of the best foods for relieving stress and anxiety.

MILK

Milk contains tryptophan, an essential amino acid which is a precursor for the neurotransmitter Serotonin. Serotonin is a "feel good" chemical known to

promote relaxation and calm in a person. And, milk taken with another carbohydrate will help in the absorption of tryptophan.

LENTILS & BEANS

Being stressed can be detrimental to your nerve health. Lentils and beans are rich in magnesium, folate and potassium which help calm the nerves, reduce anxiety and promote brain health.

Researchers have found that eating a diet of processed, sugary and fatty foods increases the chances of stress and depression. SoHealth Fitness Articles, as a general rule steer away from these foods if you are looking to improve your mood. Eating a healthy diet not only helps in maintaining a healthy body weight but also helps in keeping the moods in order. 

Should you be taking supplements?

Laura Butlin looks at the various supplements available and discusses the pros and cons of adding them to our diet.

The word supplement is defined in the dictionary as ‘a thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it.’ A vague definition at best and arguably not helpful when faced with the huge variety of bottles and tubs that the billion-dollar industry are constantly spitting out. Ideally, we would get all our daily needed nutrients through the meals we consume, but that just isn’t happening for most of us. Good skin, health, happiness and even energy starts from within, but do you need supplements to support your best self?

Vitamin D is understandably one of the highest deficiencies in the UK. Our bodies make vitamin D as a reaction to the sun, so if you spend most of your time indoors or the sun simply isn’t powerful enough, there are high chances that you may be deficient. Our mood, hormones and ability to absorb other chemicals are just some of what can be affected if our levels our low. Coming into autumn is a great time to start adding vitamin D into your routine as sun exposure is most likely to lessen. Ideally take this supplement in the morning with food, if your breakfast contains fat, your body will find it easier to absorb.

either 12 cups of broccoli a day or 5 cups of kale - unrealistic to most of us. If you’re looking to take a supplement bear in mind that it is most easily absorbed in smaller amounts, it can interfere with some prescriptive medication and it won’t be as effective when taken alongside iron, zinc or magnesium.

There are so many benefits to taking the recommended dose of omega 3, it promotes bone and joint health, keeps your heart healthy, reduces cholesterol, keeps your skin glowing and improves your quality of sleep. But it’s easier than you think to hit your recommended level by being conscious of what your putting on your plate. You can’t control the amount of mercury in a supplement but consuming 3-4 portions of oily fish weekly will do the job; think sardines, mackerel or wild salmon. Don’t eat meat? Try adding flaxseed to your diet.

your your mercury 3-4 fish weekly

fact, consume of rates of osteoporosis. To get your optimal be

With many switching to dairy free alternatives, the number of those lacking in calcium is likely to increase. However, the reality is that dark leafy greens are a better source of calcium than cow’s milk. In fact, populations which consume high amounts of dairy have been found to have equally high rates of osteoporosis. To get your optimal calcium levels, you would need to be eating

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Filtering through the variety of supplements out there may be overwhelming but it’s important to remember that diet and lifestyle vary from person to person. Ask your doctor to check your blood levels if you think you might be lacking in a vitamin or mineral. It’s not about taking more than anyone else, as in fact, your body can’t absorb high quantities of supplements thrown at it and they’ll simple pass straight through your body. Hold off on curating a wellstocked supplement cabinet and instead try to build a strong healthy foundation by considering what you put on your plate first. Then compliment that with any additional supplementsyoumay need. By keeping things simple, you’re more likely to be consistent, which is key to seeing any health benefits that supplements have to offer. 

Give nature a helping hand

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a certain cause

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INTERNAL CLEANSING

Pukka’s Wholistic Aloe Vera has internal cooling and soothing effects. It can also be really great to help cleanse the digestive system helping to protect an irritated digestive tract.

FERTILITY THROUGH TO BREASTFEEDING

Wild Nutrition supplements are ‘Food-Grown’ – essential nutrients combined and grown in live food to create a nutrient-rich food complex. Wild Fertility was created to support a healthy conception – whether to address hormonal imbalances or simply to optimise your nutrition. Wild Pregnancy is a unique complex formulated for the entire pregnancy and for breastfeeding women.

CLEAR SKIN IN 60 DAYS

Change to skin’s health and its problems need to come from within. Viridian Nutrition’s Clear Skin Programme incorporates recipes from the Clear Skin Cookbook plus two nutritional supplements – Clear Skin Complex Capsules and Organic Clear Skin Omega Oil. Buy the Clear Skin duo and receive The Clear Skin Cookbook FREE.

FOR HECTIC LIFESTYLES

Solgar’s award-winning Ominium is the ideal choice for those seeking the ‘ultimate’ multivitamin for modern life. The exceptional benefits of Milk Thistle are due to its powerful antioxidant properties – it has also been credited with maintaining healthy liver function.

PROTECT AGAINST DRYNESS

Omega 7 SBA24 from Pharma Nord helps support the body’s mucus membranes, which form the protective lining of the eyes, mouth, digestive and female reproductive tracts, giving protection against infection and dryness.

Fiona Weston Skin Health talks about the Advanced Nutrition Programme

We all know that eating a balanced diet is what’s best for our bodies and skin, however food is not always as nutritious as we think it is! Important nutrients are lost through growing conditions, storage, cooking and refining.

For example, vitamin C is particularly vulnerable to nutrient loss during storage, you might be surprised to know that a sliced cucumber will lose 50% of its vitamin C in 3 hours and an uncovered cantaloupe will lose 35% of its vitamin C in 24 hours! Also, the three main robbers of vitamins and minerals are heat, water and oxidation. Cooking destroys not only valuable nutrients but also important enzymes whose key role is to breakdown food into absorbable and usable chemicals/components for the body. When vegetables are boiled, they can lose 20-50% of their B vitamins, 50% of vitamin C and 20% of their minerals.

Nutritionisfundamentallyinvolvedateverystageofskindevelopment and therefore a holistic approach which enhances the effects of skincare from the INSIDE is essential in generating results.

What builds a healthy skin cell?

As we know nutrition is important in maintaining optimal skin integrity and for the healing process when skin cells get damaged. When you are healthy your skin repairs at a faster rate. The most essential things for skin repair are: energy, protein, fluid, fats, vitamins and minerals. Energy is needed to fuel the healing process, protein is used for cell production,

accumulation and remodelling of collagen as well as immune function.

Fluid is one of the most essential elements as it transports the necessary supply of oxygen and nutrients to the skin. Fats are one of the key elements of cell membranes and are needed to absorb fat soluble vitamins.

These vitamins and minerals are key for skin health; vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin E, zinc, copper and iron. So why choose beauty food supplements? Because they feed the skin over the entire body and they feed even the deeper layers of the skin.

The Advanced Nutrition Programme which is part of the FEED, FORTIFY, FINISH belief is a premium range of beauty supplements which support healthy skin and help enhance one’s overall wellbeing. These specifically formulated vitamin supplements combine premium ingredients to maintain skin health and target skin concerns, the quantity and quality of nutrients in these products are at levels which can really make a difference. When feeding the skin from within as well as applying results-driven products topically, you really are doing the very best for yourself. This inside-out approach leads to radiant and youthful skin. Basically; Combining superior nutrition with superior skincare will give you the best result in the shortest period of time.

The Advanced Nutrition Programme follows the HFMA guidelines. There are no artificial colours, no artificial flavours and are gluten free. 

To purchase or book a complimentary ANP consultation please contact Fiona on 07700 875777.

PERIOD PRODUCTS THAT DON’T COST THE EARTH

Cliona Elliot looks at the health and environmental benefits of switching to menstrual cups.

If I had to personify periods I would definitely not describe them as a friend, but rather an annoying visitor who comes barging through the door every month with a gift-wrapped box full of a few days' worth of painful cramps, backache and the uncontrollable urge to eat everything carbladen and sugary in sight. But the fact is, unless certain contraception options intervene, periods are unavoidable and will continue to say hello each month whether we like it or not.

According to the Women's Environmental Network, the average woman uses between eleven and sixteen thousand disposable sanitary products in her lifetime, and will spend thousands of pounds on essential sanitary items, pain relief and chocolate (also essential). This means that women will throw away up to onehundred and fifty kilograms of sanitary waste over the years, which is the equivalent weight of an adult male panda! Unfortunately, this waste ends up in landfills, rivers and the sea and pads alone can take up to eight hundred years to decompose. As many disposable sanitary products are made from plastic and non-organic cotton, the manufacture of sanitary products also contributes to the vast problems caused by plastic pollution and mass cotton production.

Until the nineties the process used to manufacture the other ingredient—rayon—produced a by-product called hydrocarbon dioxin which is a known carcinogen. The method was replaced with a chlorine-free bleaching process which minimises dioxin production, and experts say that only trace levels of dioxin can be found in tampons today. Years of pollution means dioxin is present in the air, water and ground and according to the FDA, dioxin exposure from tampons “is many times less than normally present in the body from other environmental sources” such as food. However, other experts claim that even low dioxin levels in tampons are a cause for concern because they come into direct contact with the absorbent vaginal tissue which leads to the reproductive organs. The thing is, it can seem like everything is bad for us these days and there are experts and studies left, right and centre saying different things. There’s no need to panic and bin your tampons but raising awareness about what’s in the products we use and making informed decisions about what we buy can only be a good thing.

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Disposable sanitary products are not only bloody expensive (pardon the pun) and bad for the environment, but over the years there has been speculation surrounding sanitary products— mostly tampons—and what they’re actually made from. This explains the rise in organic brands on the shelves. But if you ask yourself the question what is a tampon actually made from? I'm sure most of us will agree that besides plastic and cotton, we have no idea. Most tampons are made from a blend of cotton and rayon, but due to the huge global demand for cotton it’s often farmed using chemical pesticides and insecticides. One study found that eighty-five percent of tampons tested contained Glyphosate - the active ingredient in weed killer. Ok, “lady garden” may be a wellknown euphemism for the lady parts but weed killer and vaginas aren’t a common association.

A cheaper, chemical-free and environmentally-friendly alternative to tampons and pads are menstrual cups. Menstrual cups have been around for a long time but over the past few years they have become popular and well-known brands includeTOTM, Mooncup and Lunette to name a few. There may be questions about what’s in tampons, but menstrual cups are made only from TPE, latex or medical-grade silicon. Compared to the thousands of tampons and pads a woman will use throughout her life, one menstrual cup can last up to ten years if it’s cared for properly. Not only does this make menstrual cups the most environmentallyfriendly sanitary product, but it saves a crazy amount of money

a which only four fluid can again.

less chance of menstrual cups disrupting sensitive pH levels and all be

removed with ease and there’s a wide range of cup shapes and sizes but

So how does it work? As opposed to a pad or tampon which absorbs fluid and can only be worn between four to six hours, a menstrual cup collects fluid and can be worn for up to twelve hours before being emptied, washed and used again. There’s also less chance of menstrual cups disrupting sensitive pH levels and bacteria compared to tampons which absorb all vaginal fluid. Each menstrual cup has a stem at the bottom, so it can be inserted and removed with ease and there’s a wide range of cup shapes and sizes to cater for all women. All cups come with detailed information and instructions showing exactly how to use and maintain it. Some women think menstrual cups are a bit weird and gross but if used correctly and cleaned properly, andwithabitofgettingusedto,manywomenhave never looked back since using a cup. Ultimately, the most important thing is to choose what's best for you and your body, but if it's chemical-free and doesn't cost the Earth then why not give it a try. 

"Compared to the thousands of tampons and pads a woman will use throughout her life, one menstrual cup can last up to ten years."

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EXPERT GUIDE TO SINGAPORE

Home to the iconic Gardens by the Bay, a thriving global financial hub, and recognised as one of Asia’s best dining and nightlife capitals. Hannah Carolan shares her travel secrets to make your trip more enjoyable. 

Planning a trip to the Garden City? This is your guide to the best things to do and see in the greenest city on Earth.

Food & Drink

A visit to one of the many well-known hawker centres or markets in Singapore is an absolute must. Popular with both tourists and locals alike, hawker markets all started when Singapore's migrants took up hawking in the 1950s and 1960s, and the government became concerned about hygiene on the streets. Your first point of call should be the Old Airport Road Food Centre, one of the oldest and largest food courts in the city. Be sure to try one of the most popular fried noodle hawker dishes in Singapore: Hokkien Mee. Prepared differently at most hawkers, it includes a mix of yellow and white rice noodles fried in a wok with egg, accompanied with seafood (usually shrimp and squid), and bean sprouts - all for just $4 SGD!

Next, treat yourselves post-dinner to a Singaporean classic, the Singapore Sling, at its place of creation: Raffles Hotel. First served in the hotel’s Long Bar in 1915 by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon, the gin-based luminous pink cocktail also contains pineapple, lime juice, Dom Benedictine, Grenadine, Cherry Heering brandy and Cointreau. Not forgetting the cherry on top of course...

For those wanting something a little bit more upmarket, a visit to Jing Restaurant, located directly opposite the Marina Bay Sands, is essential. Sit outside on the terrace where you’ll be given front row seats to the evening light show. Often referred to as one of the national dishes of Singapore, battle your way through an entire chilli crab and the Chinese dishes on offer, before finishing off your meal with a refreshing Ice Karang (a shaved ice dessert with different jellies, red beans, condensed milk, syrups and sweet cream corn).

For those who have packed plenty of Singapore dollars with them, a reservation at the Michelin-starred CUT restaurant at the Marina

Bay Sands will supply you with some of Singapore’s best steaks, or try the Michelin-starred Waku Ghin for Wakuda’s Japanese-inspired French tasting menu. To gain access to the famous Insta-worthy rooftop infinity pool, you’ll need to book yourself a room ASAP as only hotel guests get access.

A nightcap at the highest microbrewery in the world, LeVel 33, will provide you with the best aerial shots of the holiday, as well as a huge range of house-brewed craft beers to choose from. Or, step outside of your comfort zone thanks to the cocktails on offer at Native –try the grasshoppers paired with Chalong Bay rum, lemongrass, wheatgrass, Thai basil and coconut ice cream.

Shopping

No visit to Singapore is complete without taking a walk down Orchard Road. One of the most iconic buildings on this well-known street is Tang Plaza, and as Singapore’s oldest homegrown department store, Tangs is often credited with sparking the transformation of Orchard Road into the lively shopping haven it’s known as today.

Not keen on paying full price for designer gear? No problem, there are always plenty of deals available at IMM, Singapore’s largest outlet mall at Jurong East, where over 90 brands such as Michael Kors and Calvin Klein offer up to 80% discount all year round.

If you’re looking for quirky Singaporedesigned products, then there is lots to choose from at Naiise. With a total of six outlets across the city, Naiise stocks over 1,000 brands selling household items, local books, cute stationery, unique touristy souvenirs and more.

A visit to Little India’s 24-hour shopping mall, Mustafa Centre, offers everything from electronics to groceries, or take your pick from goldsmith shops, sari stores and jewellery

boutiques.

A trip on the MRT to Singapore’s Chinatown is a hub for all things Chinese. Most things here are made in China, whether you are looking for traditional items, imported toys or even antiques. The best place to shop in Chinatown has to be the colourful markets that line the lanes near the station.

Arts & Culture

With over seven galleries showcasing more than 2,000 artefacts from the civilisations of China, South-East Asia, South Asia and West Asia, the Asian Civilisations Museum is one of Singapore's largest and most impressive museums. There are free daily guided tours and lectures where you can explore the vast galleries dedicated to trade, faith and belief and materials and design.

Opened in 1996, the Singapore Art Museum houses one of the most important collections of contemporary art from the region. The exhibitions change every few months so can be sure to see lots of different art forms, from paintings and sculptures to moving media and installation art. A former Catholic boys’ school, art and architect lovers alike will enjoy exploring the carefully conserved building that was established in 1867.

Situated on an islet in the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ Symphony Lake, the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage is an idyllic venue for open-air concerts and picnics, with the audience sitting

at the water’s edge. Of the monthly concerts held – from Latin, jazz and classical to R&B and pop – the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s free, biannual SSO in the Park is the most popular.

Sightseeing

Located on Sentosa, you’re in for a full day of fun and heart-racing adventure at Universal Studios Singapore. Let your feet dangle off the world’s tallest dueling roller coasters, go on a space mission with Elmo from Sesame Street, and get soaked on a white water rafting experience that ends in a hair-raising drop. Scream if you want to go faster!

Head to the Night Safari (and the world’s first night zoo) at Singapore Zoo to see what over 1,000 nocturnal animals – including striped hyenas and other formidable beasts like leopards and lions – get up to after dark, in spacious natural habitats and without barriers, via the use

of special lighting techniques.

Want to get away from the hustle and busy of the city? The Treetop Walk at MacRitchie Reservoir has a 250m free-standing suspension bridge connecting the two highest points of the nature reserve. A breathtaking and relaxing experience.

TheChineseGarden,intheWestofSingapore, is a quaint park in Jurong with classical pagodas, lakes and a surprising turtle and tortoise museum. The13.5-hectare garden was built in 1975 by the renowned Taiwanese architect Professor Yuen-chen Yu.

And finally, go smell the roses at the Gardens by the Bay - the world’s largest glass greenhouses, which showcases exotic plant species, including dahlias, orchids and tulips. Later that day, make your way to the Supertree Grove – where gigantic tree-like sculptures come alive at night. 

Opposite page: Raffles hotel, the view of the Marina Bay Sands from Jing Restaurant, traditional items on a market stall, Takashimaya - a popular Japanese department store. This page: The National Gallery Singapore, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall Clock Tower, Super Tree Grove.

Spend a week relaxing in PAPHOS

Paphos is full of rich history, rural villages and picturesque resorts

TOMBS OF THE KINGS

The famous ‘Tombs of the Kings’ form part of the Archaeological Park. Although the name may suggest that royalty may be buried here, it is in fact local aristocracy and high ranking officials. It's best to visit in the morning as it gets very hot in the afternoon.

VISIT THE HARBOUR

Visit the marina's historic castle and learn all about its intriguing history. For lunch, enjoy a true Cypriot mezedes, where small dishes are brought to the table throughout the meal. Spend the afternoon people watching with a cold drink or visit the many shops and souvenir stores dotted along the marina.

WHERE TO STAY

The Asimina Suites features 110 lavish suites, including 12 executive's with a private pool with jacuzzi jets.

Fill your day lounging around by the pool, bask in the sun on the beach or enjoy the views from the gardens. Take advantage of the leisure and sports facilities at the hotel which include; a floodlit tennis court, a gym centre with cardio and strength training equipment, indoor and outdoor pools as well as a fully equipped spa offering luxurious treatments in a serene setting.

THE ANCIENT ODEON

The beautiful amphitheater is comprised of carved limestone and features twelve rows of stone seating. The Odeon - which is built into the side of Fabrica hill - is not just an archaeological site, but it also hosts theatrical performances and live music.

Whilst the nearest bars and restaurants are only 500m away, you won’t want to leave the hotel. With a buffet style restaurant and two a la carte restaurants to choose from, you’ll be completely spoiled for choice. We’d recommend the Kymata restaurant - offering breath-taking views right on the beach front, you can enjoy a light a la carte lunch or watch the sunset whilst appreciating fine Mediterranean cuisine.

Situated just 15km away from the airport and 3km from the harbour, The Asimina Suites is perfect for those looking for an unforgettable break in an idyllic location.

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HAPPY(EST) NEW YEAR!

Happy kids mean happy holidays and this family New Year ski holiday, with DIRECT flights from Jersey, could prove to be your Happiest New Year yet...

Everybody knows that the key to a happy family holiday is happy kids and one Channel Islands specialist ski tour operator has thought of literally everything to make sure that their New Year family ski holidays tick all of the right boxes.

Direct flights from Jersey Allez Ski’s holidays get off to a flying start (and the perfect finish too) with direct flights from Jersey. The family-friendly flights on one of Blue

Islands’ ATR-72s are direct to Grenoble, the gateway to the French Alps, take a smidgeon under two hours. This avoids all of the hassle of going via Gatwick and overnight hotels or going on the ferry and having to drive all of the way.

Quickest coach transfers possible Anybody that has been on a ski holiday knows that when you arrive at your destination airport, you are only half way there - and sometimes not even that. All of the traffic to some of the busy

resorts pass through one single-lane bottleneck meaning you could be stuck on a coach for the long-haul. Allez Ski’s family-friendly transfers are a different story. Not only is Chamrousse the closest resort to Grenoble, there is a choice of two roads up the mountain, both easily accessible from Grenoble’s ring road. What’s more the coach will be waiting right outside the airport arrivals hall and the coach drop-off point in resort is right outside Allez Ski’s apartments. The transfer should take a little over an hour.

Perfect family resort

After years hunting for the perfect resort, Allez Ski discovered an absolute gem in the French Alps and the mountain village of Chamrousse, that was once home to the Olympics, is now home for all of their family-friendly holidays.

With 90km of pistes ranging from gentle nursery slopes to the iconic and challenging Olympic Downhills to snowparks, there really is something for everyone in Chamrousse whether regular skiers or first-timers.

Chamrousse’s impressive network of 16 lifts link up 41 different runs so no two ski days need ever be the same. And skiing doesn’t always have to end when the sun sets. During the New Year holiday there will be a chance for floodlit night skiing and the unique experience of skiing with the magical and memorable vista of the nearby city of Grenoble lit up on the valley floor.

Lots of après ski options

There’s an abundance of après ski too. Hiking, tobogganing, ice-skating, ice-driving, snowmobile tours and husky rides all happen above Chamrousse’s snow and ice. Remarkably, beneath the ice, there is a chance to dive in a frozen lake or enjoy a meal in an igloo. Doing both of these activities might constitute the ultimate dip ‘n’ dine!

Home away from home

After discovering the best resort, Allez Ski then set about finding the best accommodation. They’ve done just this and the three-star Les Villages du Bachat will be the perfect home away from home for all of their clients in Chamrousse.

But they weren’t satisfied with getting a random allocation of apartments in any of Les Villages du Bachat’s eight small villages because they wanted to secure the very best ones for their clients. Once again, they have done just this.

All of their apartments are located in attractive low-rise buildings in the Aster Village just 50 metres from the nearest ski lift and 50 metres from ski school... and even closer to the ski hire shop which is right next door.

Skiing’s holy grail

Regular skiers, particularly those with children, know that finding accommodation close to ski hire, ski lifts and ski school is skiing’s holy grail. All of Allez Ski’s apartments are a snowball’s throw from all three of them!

The all-important extras

Allez Ski can arrange all of the extras needed for a ski holiday including ski hire and ski school. Ecole du Ski Francais, or ESF as they are always known, are quite simply the best in the business and the icing on the cake is that one of their main meeting points is at the foot of the slopes right in front of Allez Ski’s apartments. Getting yourself and your children to ski school can sometimes feel like a marathon expedition - but, with Allez Ski, it really couldn’t be any easier.

In an online survey of last winter’s clients, 100% said they were likely to book with Allez Ski again and 100% said they were likely to recommend Allez Ski to others.

“I cannot thank you enough for organising one of the best family holidays we have ever had. It did tick all of the boxes.” AM, St Helier, Jersey “The no hassle, direct flights were brilliant.” SS, St Saviour, Jersey

“Although smaller than other resorts, it was one of the best weeks skiing we’ve had.” MM, St Pierre du Bois, Guernsey

“Love proximity of apartments to the slope. Having skied before and had to trek a long way with all the gear, it was perfect for the children as first time skiers.” NS, St Peter Port, Guernsey

“Thank you very much for making our first family ski trip such a stress-free, seamless week. We haven’t stopped talking about it and how you had thought of everything to make it just perfect!” DK, Vale, Guernsey

Ski hire and ski school can be booked at the same time as the holiday or added anytime using Allez Ski’s new ski concierge service.

Holiday manager in resort

Allez Ski’s complete packages don’t just include flights, transfers and accommodation. Clients will also benefit from the services of an Allez Ski holiday manager in resort and an exclusive online video guide they can watch before their holiday. Allez Ski’s aim is to make the video and ‘paperwork’ so comprehensive that all questions will be answered before clients have even left home. Of course, not every question will be answered and the Allez Ski holiday manager will be in the resort for the whole week to answer questions and help deal with any little problems should they ever arise.

Very special offer with FREE ski pass

Allez Ski’s peak New Year week, 7-night ski holidays to Chamrousse in France depart Jersey on Saturday 29 December 2018. Complete packages including flights, transfers, HHH self-catering accommodationincludingtowels,bedlinen, end of stay cleaning and resort tax, online video, online ski concierge and holiday manager and a FREE ski pass (worth up to £159)startatonly£789perperson.

www.allezski.com includes prices, resort info, piste maps, videos, floor plans and more. or call 01481 259769

HHH Les Villages du Bachat

A contemporary ceramic French Bulldog sculpture £500, wearing a Chiampesan 18ct gold and diamond necklace and matching bracelet, pre-owned £3500, seated on an antique mahogany footstool £280.

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PEERING PANTHER MUG £30.00, ABI OVERLAND

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FAUX FUR AND BIRCH VINTAGE CHAIR £94.49, MAISONSDUMONDE.COM

Interior TRENDS

OLD FASHIONED PINKS

This easy on the eye colour is simple to apply to all homes. These tones of pink will work especially well alongside metallics, contemporary greys and natural woods. Try an understated look by adding shades of pink to soft furnishings or vases, however if you’re feeling bold look out for dusky coloured sofas or side tables.

LIGHTING

Lighting is the new season accessory for our homes. Play with shapes, sizes and texures to create a luxurious living area. Glamorous pendants are the new chandeliers as they came out as the most searched for lighting this autumn.

RICH PIGMENTS

Opposing the light pinks, a colour palette filled with navy blue, deep forest green and rich burgundy. You don’t have to commit by painting the walls, instead use textiles such as velvet and accessorise with throws or paintings and use furniture to bring the theme together.

OVERSIZED FLORALS

Look out for big bold designs, they’ll be all over cushions, rugs and bedding. These prints will be sure to keep you feeling cosy during the cold winter months.

CUSHION £29.99, THE GOOSEBERRY BUSH

THROW £10, DUNELM

LAMP £10, DUNELM

LAMP £42, DUNELM

FAUX FUR RUG £30, NEXT

CUSHION £32.99, THE GOOSEBERRY BUSH

CLOCK £20, NEXT

CUSHION £16, NEXT

SET OF 2 CHAIRS £160, NEXT

TOASTER £62.99, DUALIT AT DE GRUCHY

FLAT BACK BIN £113.40, BRABANTIA AT DE GRUCHY

TUMBLERS £9.50, MARKS & SPENCER

SALT AND PEPPER SHAKER £26.09, LE CREUSET AT DE GRUCHY

CUSHION £22.50, MARKS & SPENCER

CEILING LIGHT £80, DIY.COM

SOUNDCAST VG7 BLUETOOTH WATERPROOF SPEAKER

Finally, a speaker that can do it all. Packed with immersive sound and full-range acoustics. Wherever you place it, prepare to be transported to an audio paradise. This speaker may look humble, however the sound it produces creates impact.

£799, Hydropool CI

DJI SPARK MINI DRONE

This mini drone features incredible image quality and lifts off from your hand by recognizing your face. Control this drone with your mobile phone and take amazing aerial photos with just simple hand gestures. The perfect gift for a technology lover.

FITBIT CHARGE 3 SPECIAL EDITION

Fitbit Charge 3 Special Edition is the most advanced fitness tracker yet! This tracker lets you make easy, secure payments right from your wrist, plus you can switch up your style from the special edition band to the additional classic black band. The charge 3 is water resistant for up to 50 meters and does more than count steps - it tracks 24/7 heart rate, calorie burn, 15+ exercises, sleep and more. Available to pre-order now, £149.99.

SONY TRUE WIRELESS BLUETOOTH EARBUDS

Sony’s earbuds are not only completely wireless with four fresh shades to choose from, they also have outstanding noise cancellation built in. These ear buds have been extensively tested in real workouts to ensure they will not move around when exercising plus they fit comfortably in the ears.

ANKER POWERWAVE WIRELESS CHARGER

This wireless charger is one of the best options in it’s price range. It supports both Android smart phones and the latest iPhones with the recently introduced 7.5W output. The Anker charger allows case friendly charging and has an internal cooling fan which prevents overheating.

Latest TECH buys

THE LIMEHOUSE LAMP COMPANY LTD

Founded in 1971, The Limehouse Lamp Company started by faithfully restoring and replicating original antique lighting from their Victorian Pub premises, in London’s East End area of Limehouse. With St Catherine’s Dock on their doorstep, the modern Docklands of today were non-existent. No high rise office buildings, just the historic London dating back centuries and most of Victorian London’s architecture and docks still in existence. From these humble beginnings re-creating Victorian carriage lamps their range of products grew to the large collection of indoor and outdoor lighting they produce today. All products are handmade with the majority of work done in their workshops at their Sussex based premises. Every item is built and hand finished by craftsmen whom have over 100 years of combined experience making traditional lighting. Working in only solid brass and copper, each item is soldered by hand using traditional methods. Heavy parts are all cast in sand and finished by hand giving their lights the artisan quality of original pieces, with no two items being exactly the same.

A large number of their products are reproduced from original antiques, whilst their hand finishing processes and traditional manufacturing methods give their lights a unique quality that makes each item feel original. The collections combine interior and exterior lighting covering periods of over 200 years from the early 1700’s to the 1930’s offering designs of grandeur and style.

The historic ranges of Industrial and Nautical Lighting offer replica lighting used throughout Victorian and Edwardian daily life. From the railways, ships and even taverns of emerging industrial England and America. Their lighting is sold throughout the world and has been used in stately homes, castles, public houses, museums, film’s and even in the mystical world of Harry Potter at Universal Studios. There are lights to suit almost any period property and are accredited to wire for any country on the globe.

Polished Finishes

All products are made of solid brass or solid brass and copper. As an alloy they will not rust or rot in any period of time. Polished natural finishes will patina in time and require polishing with brass polish if a shiny new appearance is desired. However, leaving the item to mellow to its natural colour improves the look of the products.

Antique Finishes

Antique natural finishes are the most popular ranges. Each item is finished individually by hand. The distressed finish (AB) is perfect for making an item look like an original piece. Products finished this way have a mellow appearance making them feel as if they were produced decades ago. Old Antique (ANT)

gives a very aged appearance similar to wrought iron in colour. This finish works brilliantly on old stone or brickwork and will look perfectly in place on any period property. With Antique Relief (ANT/REL) finish the experienced craftsmen will relief polish features to your requirements in order to highlight details you may wish to stand out.

iron in colour. This finish works brilliantly on property. like does mellow to a lovely warm classical

Plated Finishes

Nickel patinates in the same way as silver and can be polished easily to keep a bright appearance (much like cleaning the family silver). However it does mellow to a lovely warm classical appearance.

Exterior wall lights, lamp posts & gate post lights, hanging porch & hall lanterns

The extensive range of exterior and porch lights cover styles from Georgian through to Edwardian with influences of Regency, Classical and even Renaissance. They offer something to suit a country cottage through to a stately home. The ranges, which in some cases include replica of original pieces, have origins from all over the

British Isles, North America, Italy and France. All products are made of solid brass and copper and soldered by hand.

Historic Character Lights

brass

historic replica evokes a past re-discovered. stages lights are featured in all of Universal

Land & Frontier Land and most Shanghai

The Royal National Theatre also

Created from original antique lamps, each historic replica evokes a past re-discovered. Often used by imagineers on movie sets, theme parks and theatre stages their character lights are featured in all of Universal Studios Harry Potter Experiences, throughout Euro Disney’s Adventure Land & Frontier Land and most recently Disney’s new Shanghai park. In Dublin these collections feature in some of the oldest pubs in the world. The Royal National Theatre also regularly utilise these ranges to create scenes of yesteryear. If it is a period atmosphere you want, then look no further.

What to do with BUTTERNUT SQUASH

ROASTED CURRIED VEGETABLES

A comforting dish served with egg noodles or a brilliant accompaniment to tandoori style chicken. This recipe is a great fridge clearer, whatever you have in your salad drawer can go into it, cauliflower, aubergine, boiled potatoes, tomatoesyou can really experiment.

½ butternut squash, peeled, cut into 2cm cubes

1 medium onion, peeled and cut into chunks

1 large courgette, cut into chunks

1 red pepper, cut into 2 cm squares

10 button mushrooms, wiped clean and halved

3 cm piece of ginger, peeled and grated

3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed

1 small red or green chilli, sliced

1 heaped tbsp Garam Masala mix

1 heaped tbsp medium curry powder

5 tbsp quality olive oil

Salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat your oven to 400F/200°C/Gas Mark 6. Place all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix together until the vegetables are thoroughly coated with the spices and oil. Line a deep sided roasting tray with baking parchment and spread the vegetables evenly, season well and cover with aluminium foil.

2. Cook for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully discard the foil. Return to the oven and roast for a further 25 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through and turning golden brown. Heap into a bowl and garnish with some freshly chopped coriander and serve.

Squash are versatile ingredients that can be used in a number of dishes. Pumpkin flesh tends to be a little sweeter and has a higher moisture content making excellent soups and purees, the flesh from squashes is a little firmer and great for roasting or adding to curries and stews.

Recipes by Christian Gott

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, QUINOA & POMEGRANATE SALAD

This is delicious on its own or with crumbled Feta cheese. Serve as a base for grilled spiced chicken breast or pan-fried salmon fillet.

Half a serving of roasted butternut squash chunks

250g prepared ready-to-eat quinoa

75g pistachio nuts, roughly chopped

Seeds of 1 pomegranate

2 tbsp freshly chopped Parsley

1 tbsp freshly chopped Mint

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

A small handful pumpkin seeds (optional)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Place the quinoa into a large bowl and fluff it up with a fork. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly. Check the taste, season, mix again and serve.

PUMPKIN, CHILLI & GINGER SOUP

This is a brilliant warming soup to serve right through the autumn and winter months.

1 medium pumpkin, peeled and deseeded

700 ml hot vegetable stock

150 ml thick Jersey cream

2 onions, peeled and sliced

2 large carrots, peeled and sliced

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

1 large red chilli, sliced

A 4cm piece of ginger, peeled and grated

Juice and zest of 1 fresh lime

4 tbsp quality olive oil

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp plain four

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat your oven to 400F/200°C/Gas Mark 6. Mix the pumpkin, onion and carrots in half the oil and place in a large, deep roasting tin. Bake for 30 - 40 minutes, stirring a couple of times to help the vegetables cook evenly, until they are caramelised and cooked through.

2. Melt the butter in a large heavy bottomed saucepan, then add the garlic, ginger and chillicook for a couple of minutes then add the flour and stir. Add the roasted vegetables and the vegetable stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. When cool, puree with a stick blender or a food processor until smooth and pour into a clean pan. Add the lime juice, zest and cream. Reheat and check the seasoning before serving. Can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for three days without the cream.

HONEY & THYME ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Great as a side with roast pork or chicken. If you prefer, you could use maple syrup and rosemary instead of the honey and thyme or throw in a couple of cloves of roughly crushed garlic and a spoonful of curry powder.

½ butternut squash, peeled, cut into 2cm cubes

2 tbsp quality olive oil

2 tbsp runny honey

A sprig of fresh thyme or ½ tsp of dried thyme Salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat your oven to 400F/200°C/Gas Mark 6. Place all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix together, until the squash is thoroughly coated. Line a deep sided roasting tray with baking parchment, place in the squash and spread evenly, season well, then cover with aluminium foil.

2. Cook for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully discard the foil. Return to the oven and roast for a further 25 minutes until the squash is cooked through and turning brown. Remove and allow to cool.

ARE ALLERGIES ON THE RISE?

Chloe Bowler looks at whether dietary requirements are due to the rise in allergies, a lifestyle choice or a complete fad.

Over the last ten years we have seen a huge rise in people eating a more specific diet. Nowadays, when you visit a restaurant, most menus are labelled to show if they contain gluten, dairy and nuts. Whether allergies are on the rise or not, there is a definite increase in demand for gluten free foods.

But is this a healthier way of living or a fad? For some people it is a question of health, absolutely. It is thought that one in a hundred people in the UK have coeliac disease. A lot of these people go undiagnosed, as symptoms can be mainly digestive, and people can put these symptoms down to IBS or lifestyle.

Coeliac disease is a serious illness where the immune system attacks itself when gluten is consumed, and this can cause painful symptoms as well as damaging the digestive tract. It is even thought that it can contribute to wider problems such as osteoporosis. For sufferers of coeliac disease, eating well can be a minefield. When eating out in restaurants, menus can be intimidating, because the consequences of eating gluten by mistake can have painful and long-lasting effects. It is fantastic that gluten free options are now more visible on menus and readily available though.

But does every person who chooses gluten free products and foods need to? Asking for gluten free bead and pasta seems to have grown in popularity for dietary reasons. People believe that it is the healthier or ‘lighter’ option, but is it really? Food sensitivities are perhaps more commonplace these days, or at least better understood and diagnosed than they were ten or twenty years ago. Whether this rise is due to eating more gluten is up for debate, but some people will definitely find, by trial and error, that a gluten free diet agrees with them. However, this does not mean that they are coeliac, or even intolerant to

gluten. Without proper testing, it is impossible to be sure what is causing the symptoms.

Diet is individual, and what works for one may not work for another. However, I do think it is a shame when people choose restrictive diets because they think it is healthier. Most coeliac’s would prefer to be able to eat gluten if they could, it isn’t a lifestyle choice for them. Some packaged gluten free foods such as bread can often have a higher fat content, as well as salt and other ingredients. It isn’t always the ‘healthier’ choice, or at least the low-calorie choice that people look for.

The same goes for dairy. For people with an allergy, dairy is a serious worry and can have painful consequences. Vegans choose not to consume any animal product or by-product and so will look to almond or soy milk as an alternative. It really is about what works for you. If you digest dairy well, butter is a far more natural product than margarine, for example, and so doesn’t need to be avoided. Bodies can digest natural products better than chemical and preservativeladen spreads.

Red meat has had a lot of bad press in recent years. It can have a high fat content, but it is also nutrient-rich. If you do decide red meat isn’t for you, make sure you get plenty of iron in your diet from other sources such as spinach.

When it comes to diet, don’t follow the latest trends in ‘healthy eating’. There is a lot of conflicting and confusing research out there. If you think you have an allergy or intolerance, then I would suggest a trip to your doctor for testing. Above all, if you find that cutting certain foods from your diet work better for you, then I would again suggest that you talk it through with your doctor or a dietician to make sure that you are eating a balanced, healthy diet, and not excluding any nutrients. 

"But is this a healthier way of living or a fad? For some people it is a question of health, absolutely."

PLENTY OF FISH?

'There's plenty of fish in the sea' or so the saying goes, and if only I had a pound for every time I'd heard it. Bex Evans looks at dating in Jersey.

The theory is all well and good, at least for those in heavily populated areas, but what happens when (despite being surrounded by sea, a cruel irony if you ask me) you're staring into something more akin to a puddle than an ocean?

Welcome to island dating life. In your twenties it's not so bad; years stretch ahead of you, gravity has still to make any major impact on your physique, and most of your peers are yet to settle down. Fair enough, if you grew up on the island then you probably already know everybody your age, but new people are arriving all the time, and possibilities are endless. No matter how complicated and slightly claustrophobic it seems at the time, it's definitely the easiest and most fun time of life to be single.

Dating over 30 is a whole different ball game no matter where you are, but in an island community it's like playing that ball game in the dark, balanced on one leg, with both hands tied behind your back.

The number of eligible prospective partners seems much, much smaller than it did back in those halcyon days of youth and depleted all the further when you have to eliminate your ex's friends, your friend's exes, those of opposing sexuality, and those that are outside the furthest reaches of a reasonable match in age. In a population of 105,000 people that seems to leave approximately 6 potential matches. Two you've already dated, another two of whom

have questionable personal hygiene, and one you have a strong suspicion isn't mentioning the wife and two kids he has at home.

Despite the close quarters we inhabit, it doesn't seem to be as easy as it should be to meet a potential partner. For all its many positives, I don't think I'm unfair in saying that Jersey can be a little cliquey at times; so unless you have willing friends or colleagues ready to introduce you to their single buddies (and potentially take the rap if it ends badly) it can be difficult to get chatting to a stranger. Without nerves of steel, the thought of walking up to someone in the Royal Yacht and offering them a drink is enough to turn the stomach; not least because the pain of a public knock back is intensified by the knowledge that you'll probably keep bumping into them every Friday night for the rest of your days.

Of course, lots of people thoroughly enjoy single life and taking each day as it comes, and that's fantastic, but there's absolutely no shame in wanting to meet someone either. Humans thrive on personal interaction, and it's natural for us to seek affection and company.

So how do us single island dwellers go about meeting someone new, outside of our existing circle of friends and acquaintances, and without risking total humiliation, or having to set sail for new and unchartered shores?

As daunting as it sounds in a fast-paced, often ego-centric world, where we tend to rush around with our eyes down and our minds on the next meeting or the last Instagram notification,

there's a lot to be said for looking up, making eye contact and saying 'Hi' with a smile. The more you do it, the easier it becomes, so make it a habit. If you're exchanging 'Good Morning's’ with every little old lady you encounter in the Co-op, then the more natural it will feel to do it with that cute yet mysterious guy at the gym. And after all, whether it sparks a conversation or not, it's always nice to be nice.

It can often feel like there can't be anyone left on the rock that we haven't already met, but that's simply impossible, and it's simple to prove by pushing out of our comfort zone and doing something new. Luckily, we're spoilt in Jersey with activities and organisations, each home to a host of new and interesting people. Hit up Parkrun on a Saturday morning, join a beach clean, volunteer for a charity or take up a hobby that has an associated club. Try something different from your norm, and approach everything with an open mind and a friendly demeanour. There's no guarantee that Mr Right will be waiting for you there, but there's more chance than there is of him turning up on your doorstep clutching a box of Milk Tray.

As rock-dwellers we're always going to live with quirks that those in other places don't have to deal with, whether it's getting fogged in, surviving without Nandos or dating in a limited population. But we're hardy folk, islanders, and there's not much that will defeat us. With a positive outlook and an open and approachable manner, that shallow little puddle is capable of yielding quite the catch. 

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BEHAVE: THE BIOLOGY OF HUMANS AT OUR BEST AND WORST

Robert M. Sapolsky

Hi, I’m Hannah and I’m a biblioholic. My love of reading, and creative writing, is the result of three years spent at Oxford Brookes University where I studied for a degree in publishing. I love a good murder mystery book, but I also regularly read travel, health, action & adventure and science fiction titles.

BELIEVE ME J.P. Delaney

Claire Wright is a struggling British actor working in New York as a decoy to entrap cheating husbands on tape. When the wife of a suspected cheater is found dead, the police ask Claire to use her acting skills to help lure their suspect into a confession. Claire agrees but is unprepared for the results. Is she giving the acting performance of a lifetime or is she living the life she longed for?

A real roller coaster of a book where no one is who they seem and the reader is kept guessing right until the very end.

THE IDIOT

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Batuman

A ‘coming-of-age’ story of Selin, a young Turkish American girl starting Harvard college as a student of language in the 90s, when email is in its infancy. We get to be inside her head as she navigates the uncertainty of college life, young love and finding a direction in life. She studies literature and languages, including Russian, whilst using the new technology to further her writing ambitions and relations. She gains a group of friends including Svetlana, a Serb, and Ivan, a somewhat older Hungarian mathematician with whom she develops a relationship. A move to Hungary proves a bittersweet experience.

This book is dedicated to explaining how our biology and environment interact to give rise to our behaviour, ethical and social views. It explores the physical and emotional elements that make us what we are as human beings. Covering a broad landscape of potentially complicated matters, it manages to be enjoyable and informative. Written in an easy, conversational style, Behave provides an interesting insight into the causes of human behaviour - good and bad. Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University. However, he often uses a light touch writing the book, using personal anecdotes and humour throughout. *****

FROM THE CORNER OF THE OVAL OFFICE

Beck

Dorey-Stein

In 2012, Beck Dorey-Stein saw a posting on Craigslist which landed her, improbably, in the Oval Office as one of Barack Obama's stenographers –accompanying the president wherever he went. Although a good part of the book is more about the relationships she forms during her time at the Oval Office, Beck’s writing debut is still an energetic, sassy and hilarious tell-all account of what it’s like to be close to the president. For all the fun and frolics, the book does end on a sobering note when she leaves the reader in no doubt about what was lost when Obama left, and Trump walked in.

WHERE OUR SHADOWS WERE

RenownedlocalartistJasonButleropenshisfirst solo exhibition in two years. The exhibition titled ‘Where Our Shadows Were’ has been sponsored by UBS Wealth Management, Jersey, and will open to the public from 3rd to 27th October.

This will be Jason Butler’s first solo exhibition since his highly acclaimed ‘Seekers’ show in 2016. The new body of work is comprised of a selection of small to large scale paintings. Jason’s fascination with the language of

figurative painting, combined with his long-standing interest in abstraction, is at the centre of this series of work.

The exhibition will be held in his own Studio Gallery at 10 Commercial Buildings where the public will also be able to see Jason’s inspirational working environment. Large scale paintings will be hung in the main room, medium sized work will be displayed in the ‘Old Blue Room’ and the ‘Side Gallery’ will showcase smaller works. 

GEORGINA SUTTON

Georgina Sutton, a recent nominee for the Jersey Style Awards 2018, is a Concert Pianist who performs at local events synergising her classical style with a modern twist.

Arecent nominee for the Jersey Style Awards 2018 is Concert Pianist, Georgina Sutton. She was awarded ‘PwC Jersey Young Musician of the Year 2009’ and later studied at the Royal College of Music in London, graduating with a BMus First Class Honours. Georgina was one of the few to be offered a teaching contract with the RCM and subsequently taught postgraduate students at Imperial College University. She has performed for HRH The Princess Royal and was also a support artist for Katherine Jenkins. Georgina is currently being managed by SternbergClarkeandBlackCanvas Agencies in London. She performs onboard AlfieBuoy,aluxuryyachtinJersey,performing her own pianistic covers from artists such as Ed Sheeran, Clean Bandit, Pharrell Williams and Stevie Wonder with a modern twist.

Georgina’smostnotablesoloperformances include Liszt’s ‘Au bord d’une source’ and Ligeti’s ‘Arc-en-ciel’, both of which were broadcast live online from the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall for the Russian Piano and Watercolour Festivals in London. Her previous performances include Schubert’s Trout Quintet with the London Strauss Ensemble in Suffolk, Mozart’s Concerto in D minor K466 with the West Forest Sinfonia in Reading under the baton of internationally

acclaimed conductor, Phillip Ellis; Chopin’s Piano Concerto no.2 with the Jersey Symphony Orchestra at Fort Regent and Mozart’s Piano Concerto in A major K414 with the Chetham’s Orchestra at the Chateau Vermont.

Georgina has performed to audiences at many impressive venues, including the Sanctuary of Poseidon Amphitheatre and Open Air Syggros in Poros, Greece; RCM Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall in London; Royal Albert Hall Elgar Room and the Sheldonian Theatre Oxford alongside internationallyrenownedpianistssuchasIgor Petrin, Diana Ketler and Michele Rossetti.

Georgina’s innovate business model

‘AthElite Musician’ was shortlisted for the Deutsche Bank Creative Enterprise Award 2016 in London. Subsequently, she has run successfulworkshopsforstudentsattheRoyal College of Music and the Royal Northern College of Music with her injury prevention concept to educate the future generation.

Georgina performs regularly for local events including weddings, corporate functions, private parties and carefully tailors a set-list to suit the occasion. Alongside this, Georgina is part of ‘Reverie Duo’, an acoustic piano and singing duo on the island. She is currently teaching piano at St Michael’s Preparatory School and the Jersey Academy of Music. 

A shoal of ceramic fish presented on boat wreckage by Jane James

Granite sculptures by Mark Guest Gullies by Peter Fancourt

Colourfully glazed pottery by June Gould

Still life by Sergei Sogokon

Abstract painting by Drena Collins

Swan with babies by Sheila Birch

Group purchasing for gifts to treasure

Haveyoueverwantedtoownasignificantpiece of art? Harbour Gallery Group Purchasing gives you the chance to contribute to a ‘group purchase’ of a beautiful piece of art or craft for yourself, friends or family.

Perhaps you are getting married, have a special birthday coming up, or there’s a friend or family member with a special occasion, anniversary, retirement or relocation – you can now commemorate and celebrate with a wonderful work of art to last a lifetime.

The work of art can be chosen in advance and the Gallery reserves it for you. The piece is then put on the website shop page with a reserved sign where people contributing can see it and either purchase a gift voucher from The Harbour Gallery direct, or purchase a virtual gift voucher online from the gallery. As soon as the price of the reserved piece has been reached it can be collected and taken from the gallery.

If you are unsure of what to buy, a Harbour Gallery voucher gives your recipient the opportunity to come and buy art in their own time. They come in gift folders, either for general gifts or specifically for weddings.

And remember, with every purchase from the Harbour Gallery, you are supporting the work of the charity, the Art in the Frame Foundation.

The Harbour Gallery has been home of the Art in the Frame Foundation for 15 years. Art in the Frame Foundation is a Jersey registered not-for-profit charity founded 20 years ago. To keep up to date with all the latest news follow The Harbour Gallery, the home of Art in the Frame Foundation, on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or visit the website. Tel: 01534 743044

Anna D’Alessandro abstract landscape

Puffins by Lynne Jenner

Pippa Barrow terracotta bugs

Lion’s head painted on wood by Tracy Hoare

FRIDA KAHLO

Frida Kahlo was considered one of Mexico’s greatest artists. 64 years after her death, her wardrobe will be seen outside of Mexico for the first time as part of Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up, a major V&A exhibition.

MagdalenaCarmenFriedaKahloCalderonwasborn at La Casa Azul (The Blue House) in Coyoacan, a town on the outskirts of Mexico City, in 1907. Her father Wilhelm Kahlo was German, he had moved to Mexico at a very young age and remained there all his life. He eventually took over the photography business from Kahlo’s mothers’ family. Kahlo’s mother Matilde Caldderon y Gonzalez was of mixed Indian and Spanish ancestry. She raised Frida and her three sisters in a very religious and strict household. Frida also had two half-sisters from her father’s first marriage - they were raised in a convent.

Kahlo had a very troubling childhood, with certain events affecting the rest of her life. At age six Kahlo contracted polio, it

took her a long time to recover and left her with permanent damage to one of her legs causing her to walk with a limp. Following her illness, her father enrolled Frida into a German college in Mexico - it turned out to be a terrible experience, she was sexually abused and subsequently forced to leave.

Fortunately, at this time the Mexican revolution and the Minister of Education had changed the education policy, from 1922 girls were admitted to the National Preparatory School. Kahlo was one of the very first girls accepted at the school, she excelled academically and studied botany, medicine, and social sciences. She also became very interested in Mexican culture and became politically active. It was at this school Kahlo first met the already famous Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera.

Prosthetic leg with leather boot. Plaster corset, painted and decorated by Frida Kahlo. Opposite page: Cotton huipil with machine-embroidered chain stitch; printed cotton skirt with embroidery and holán. Frida Kahlo in blue satin blouse, 1939.

On September 17th 1925 Kahlo and Alejandro Gomez Arias, a school friend she was in love with, were travelling on a bus when the vehicle collided with a streetcar. Kahlo suffered several serious injuries including fracturing her spine and pelvis. Kahlo stayed at the Red Cross Hospital for several weeks, she returned home to fully recuperate. Her parents made her a modified easel with a mirror above her head, so she could see her own reflection and make self-portraits. She finished her first selfportrait the following year and gave it to Gomez Arias.

In 1928 Frida Kahlo reconnected with Mexican Muralist Diego Rivera, he was very encouraging with Kahlo’s artwork. They began a relationship and eventually married in 1929. After some time in New York City they left and returned to live in Mexico in 1933. Against tradition, Kahlo and Rivera had separate but adjoining homes and studios in San Angel. Kahlo soon learned of her husband's Affairs, including her sister Christina. Saddened by her sister's betrayal Kahlo cut off most of her trademark dark hair, it was also during this time Kahlo had more heartache when she miscarried in 1934. They were divorced in 1939 but not for long and remarried in 1940, though they led largely separate lives and were both romantically involved with other people over the years.

Kahlo died on July 13, 1954. Officially the cause of death was pulmonary embolism brought on by pneumonia, however, there is speculation she may have overdosed on painkillers.

Despite a life of tragedy and her many physical ailments, the legacy and talent of Kahlo cannot be underestimated. Her husband, describing her to Picasso once said, “I recommend her to you, not as a husband but as an enthusiastic admirer of her work, Acid and tender, hard as steel and delicate and fine as a butterfly wing, loveable as a beautiful smile, and profound and cruel as the bitterness of life.”

Since her death, Kahlo has become an international icon. Influencing many artists and fashion designers throughout the 1950’s and beyond.

Diversity is becoming the norm in fashion - and rightly so. Frida Kahlo celebrated her own mixed heritage and identity as mestizaje (Mixed European and Mexican) by wearing traditional garments.

After Kahlo’s death most of her wardrobe lay untouched for fifty years, it was sealed shut on her partner orders and only opened again in 2004.

Kahlo’s distinctive look derives from her adoption of the Tehuana dress. The Tehuana dress comes from the Tehuanatepec Isthmus, which is in the southeast part of Mexico in the Oaxaca. If you were to visit the Tehuantepec Isthmus, you would find all women are dressed in this traditional style. The dress is made from three parts, a very heavy headpiece usually with flowers, pleats and ribbons. A short blouse called a huipil with lots of jewellery and lastly a long skirt.

The Tehuantepec Isthmus society is a matriarchal society, the women dominate the culture and administer the society. Kahlo intentionally chose a dress that symbolises very powerful women.

Kahlo has been the inspiration for several designers, Jean Paul Gaultier's SS98 was full of layers and bright patterns with many of the models sporting mono-brows. More recently, Roland Mouret and the New York Label Cushnie et Ochs have taken influence. Indeed, her iconic face can now be seen on mugs, t-shirts and cushions. To mark International women’s day Mattel released a Frida Barbie, part of a new collection depicting inspirational women.

Frida Kahlo: Making Herself UP can be seen at the V&A until Nov 2018.

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