Marbella Rocks November/December 2017

ISSUE 36

MARBELLA

awards

2017

RELIGION

CLOTHING #LIFE HACKS

BENTLEYS

LAUNCH XMAS

GIFT

GUIDE

Get Ready for the

BLEND Experience

BLEND introduces an eclectic international cuisine in a cosmopolitan vibe where good food, nice drinks and wonderful people come together. The perfect place to eat, drink, lounge & enjoy!

Come and try our cocktails, smoothies & signature drinks, hang out with friends in our cozy lounge seats, share some food or book a champagne breakfast to start your day in style!

Open for breakfast (& wonderful coffee!), lunch, dinner, shisha & drinks, every day from 10:00am - 2:00am

Avenida Manolete 20, 29660 Marbella (next to the bull ring). * info@blendpuertobanus.com ) +34 952 634 299

www.blendpuertobanus.com BLEND. Puerto Banus

blendpuertobanus

Get Ready for the

BLEND Experience

BLEND introduces an eclectic international cuisine in a cosmopolitan vibe where good food, nice drinks and wonderful people come together. The perfect place to eat, drink, lounge & enjoy!

Come and try our cocktails, smoothies & signature drinks, hang out with friends in our cozy lounge seats, share some food or book a champagne breakfast to start your day in style!

Open for breakfast (& wonderful coffee!), lunch, dinner, shisha & drinks, every day from 10:00am - 2:00am

Avenida Manolete 20, 29660 Marbella (next to the bull ring). * info@blendpuertobanus.com ) +34 952 634 299

www.blendpuertobanus.com BLEND. Puerto Banus

blendpuertobanus

EAT

DRINK

RELAX

SEPTEMBER OPENING TIMES FROM 14th Monday to Saturday 1pm till late Sunday 1pm till late 3-Course Lunch 18:95€ Bottomless bubbles 30€ per person A la carte will also be offered all day and night

Happy hours between 5pm and 7pm everyday Light snacks and al la carte also available

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT/DJs EVERY WEEKEND EVENTS

Check website for details PARTIES CELEBRATIONS

NEW SHISHA LOUNGE AREA

VIP TABLES & DRINKS PACKAGES

& (0034) 952 90 77 81

* CONTACT@FUELBRASSERIE.COM

WWW.FUELBRASSERIE.COM

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MARBELLA

awards

2017

BENTLEYS

LAUNCH XMAS

GIFT

RELIGION

CLOTHING

GUIDE

#LIFE HACKS

EDITOR

SAM NICHOLS

Deputy Editor Annie Ivanova Copy Editor Joanne Rix Managing Director Martin Matthews Designer Francisco Delgado Contributors Jordan Sargeant, Elle Morgan, Leonardo Lopez Sola, Pedro Jaen, Gina B, Katie Clegg Marbella Rocks Office +44 7469 369193 +34 604 106 305 Contact sam@rocksmag.com General enquiries info@rocksmag.com Website www.rocksmag.com

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elcome to the Nov/Dec Issue of Marbella Rocks. The countdown to Christmas is firmly on and if you’re anything like me you’re a last minuter when it comes to Christmas Shopping. Don’t fear we have rounded up all the latest and greatest 2017 product releases For Him, For Her and For Them - with prices and websites supplied - so you can get some nifty little gifts for your loved ones stress free this Xmas.

We also bring you three exclusive fashion shoots from Religion Clothing, Elle Morgan Boutique and the new season collection from Gina B as modelled by Miss Malaga. Fashion has never looked this good with menswear, womenswear, sportswear and partywear - your winter wardrobe is well and truly covered.

We are also pleased to reveal more details for the star-studded Marbella Awards 2017, with ‘Rocky’ and ‘Universal Soldier’ actor Dolph Lundgren presenting the awards and Nathanial ‘Tmar’ Harding, Rachelle and Jetstream performing on the night. Plus, the Amy Winehouse Foundation is the official charity for the Marbella Awards 2017 with Mitch Winehouse, Amy’s father and Trustee of the Charity, as an honorary guest. If you haven’t got your tickets for the November 18 gala dinner yet see www.eventbrite.com to get yours now.

Elsewhere this issue we have Pink’s comeback covered on page 40. It’s been 5 years since her last album and the music industry stalwart has standed the test of time and if anything is getting better with age. If you like Pink’s punk rock style but wondered how that transcends on the red carpet… then check out Steal Her Style on page 47.

Plus all your usual What’s On, Calendars, Best of the Web, For Him, For Her, Chill In, Rock Out, Arts, Astrology and Fitness and Beauty Columns – we hope you enjoy this Christmas Issue.

Til next year,

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NEWS

WHAT’S ON BENTLEYS LAUNCH Bentleys Champagne Bar and Lounge is a new bar and restaurant in Fuengirola with stunning beach views and chilled house music. It will be a fresh up and coming new addition to the bustling Fuengirola gastronomy scene; serving brunch, light bites, sharing boards/platters, fine seafood and champagne,

cocktails and desserts daily from 11am to midnight with lots of live entertainment nights planned. Bentleys Champagne & Lounge Bar is located on the Paseo Marítimo Rey de España and launches this month. Stay up to date with their great events via Facebook or see Marbella Rocks calendar overleaf.

FLY POLE YOUR WAY TO FITNESS Fly Pole Marbella and Fly Pole Estepona is the new way to get fit, stay in shape and have fun whilst doing it. The group (previously called Fit 4 Life) have a passion for pole dance and for passing on their knowledge to students.

With stretching, choreography and floorwork pole dancing is a great way to improve your selfconfidence and fitness and you don’t need to have any prior dance skills, strength or flexibility to take part. The beautifully redesigned studios offer challenging and fun classes for all ages and abilities.

See www.flypolemarbella.com for more details.

NIKKI PRIVÉ OPEN FOR WINTER The stunning Nikki Privé is open for Winter. In a first for the group, owned and run by Nikki Beach Marbella, you can have a fabulous day out set amongst the beautiful backdrop of the Elviria based beach club and restaurant. There are also fantastic offers on food and drink including Friday Sushi Madness where Makimono Sushi Rolls are only €8 and Rose Saturdays where you can enjoy bottles of Tattinger Rose Champagne for only €49. There is also a fabulous Sunday Brunch from only €49 per person from 12-4pm every Sunday.

MARBELLA ROCKS SUPPORTS AMY WINEHOUSE FOUNDATION Marbella Rocks has teamed up with the Amy Winehouse Foundation as its official charity for the Marbella Awards 2017 with Mitch Winehouse, Amy’s father and Trustee of the Charity, as its honorary guest. “Far too many young people and their families are affected by substance misuse, including alcohol and ‘legal highs’, we want to change that,” Mitch said. The Marbella Awards 2017 will be held on Saturday November 18 at the Puente Romano Andalucian Ballroom. ‘Rocky’ and ‘Universal Soldier’ actor Dolph Lundgren will be hosting the awards with live entertainment from singer Tmar and the 5-piece Gibraltar based band Jetstream. There are still limited tickets available for the evening available through www. eventbrite.com. Who will win in each category – you decide.

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BENTLEYS Champagne and Lounge Bar

Beach views & chilled house music in a fresh up and coming new bar Serving Brunch, Light Bites, Bentleys Sharing Boards/Platters, Seafood & Champagne, Cocktails and Desserts...

Open daily from 11am – Midnight Bentleys Champagne & Lounge Bar - Paseo Marítimo Rey de España 13, 29640 Fuengirola Bentleys_Fuengirola_Spain Bentleys Fuengirola

FUENGIROLA +34 952 479 617

november 2017

MONDAY

FIND OUT WHAT’S ON EVERY MONTH WITH THE LATEST EVENTS IN AND AROUND THE COSTA DEL SOL

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER MEL WILLIAMS @LA FIORENTINA ROBBIE WILLIAMS DOES SWING @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA 2-4-1 SALADS & HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND ROCKIN' WEDNESDAYS @LA SALA

FREE DESSERT @TORO BURGER LADIES LUNCH @LA FIORENTINA BARRY WHITE TRIBUTE @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MASQUERADE DUO @LA SALA

SUSHI FRIDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ FIZZY FRIDAYS @BENTLEYS €1 TAPAS @THE HAIRY LEMON FREE DESSERT @TORO BURGER TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA HOMIES PARTY @LA SUITE RESIDENT DJ'S @NEWS CAFÉ HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND DJ @BABILONIA MASQUERADE DUO @LA SALA

ROSE SATURDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH TMAR & RJAY @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA REALITY DUO @FUEL RESIDENT DJ'S @LA SUITE LIVE MUSIC @FUSION LOUNGE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND RONAN KEATING @LA SALA

SUNDAY LUNCH WITH MUSIC FROM GITANE FLAMENCO CHILL @BESAYA BEACH SUNDAY BRUNCH @NIKKI PRIVÉ SUNDAY LUNCH @FUEL SUNDAY LUNCH @LA SALA TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA LIVE MUSIC @FUSION LOUNGE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND LAURA SUZANNE @LA SALA

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BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER LIVE ENTERTAINMENT @LA FIORENTINA TRIBUTE ACT @OLIVIA'S LA CALA MICHELLE DANIELS @LA SALA

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER LIVE ENTERTAINMENT @LA FIORENTINA TRIBUTE ACT @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND ZOE LOUISE @LA SALA

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER RAUL BENITEZ @LA PLAGE CASANIS MEL WILLIAMS @LA FIORENTINA ROBBIE WILLIAMS DOES SWING @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA 2-4-1 SALADS & HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND ROCKIN' WEDNESDAYS @LA SALA

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL LADIES LUNCH @LA FIORENTINA FREE DESSERT (1-4PM) @TORO BURGER MR MAPH & SIMONE @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MASQUERADE DUO @LA SALA

SUSHI FRIDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ FIZZY FRIDAYS @BENTLEYS €1 TAPAS @THE HAIRY LEMON FREE DESSERT (1-4PM) @TORO BURGER BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA EN IBIZA CLASSICS BY ORIOL CLAVO @LA SUITE RESIDENT DJ'S @NEWS CAFÉ DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MASQUERADE DUO @LA SALA

ROSE SATURDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ THIERRY DE LUCE @LA PLAGE CASANIS DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH ORLANDO AHEEM @FUEL TMAR & RJAY @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA RESIDENT DJ'S @NEWS CAFÉ RESIDENT DJ'S @LA SUITE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND JACKIE BROWN BAND @LA SALA

SUNDAY BRUNCH @NIKKI PRIVÉ SUNDAY LUNCH WITH MUSIC FROM GITANE FLAMENCO CHILL @BESAYA BEACH SUNDAY LUNCH @FUEL TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND JACKIE BROWN BAND @LA SALA

BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER EIGHTIES NIGHT @LA FIORENTINA TRIBUTE ACT @OLIVIA'S LA CALA LAURA SUZANNE @LA SALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL FREE DESSERT (1-4PM) @TORO BURGER BELLY DANCER @FUSION LOUNGE TRIBUTE ACT @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MR MAPH @LA SALA

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER ROBBIE WILLIAMS DOES SWING @OLIVIA'S LA CALA MEL WILLIAMS @LA FIORENTINA DJ @BABILONIA 2-4-1 SALADS & HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND ROCKIN' WEDNESDAYS @LA SALA

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL LADIES LUNCH @LA FIORENTINA FREE DESSERT (1-4PM) @TORO BURGER MR MAPH & SIMONE @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND VICKY & ERNESTO @LA SALA

SUSHI FRIDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ FIZZY FRIDAYS @BENTLEYS €1 TAPAS @THE HAIRY LEMON BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA RESIDENT DJ'S @NEWS CAFÉ PLAYBOY MANSION PARTY

BY DJ KIKE SUPERMIX @LA SUITE LIVE MUSIC @FUSION LOUNGE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND VICKY & ERNESTO @LA SALA

MARBELLA AWARDS 2017 @PUENTE ROMANO ANDALUCIAN BALLROOM THIERRY DE LUCE @LA PLAGE CASANIS ROSE SATURDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH TMAR & RJAY @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA RESIDENT DJ'S @NEWS CAFÉ SINGER @FUEL MARBELLA AWARDS 2017 @LA TERRASSE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @ BLEND

SUNDAY BRUNCH @NIKKI PRIVÉ SUNDAY LUNCH WITH MUSIC FROM GITANE FLAMENCO CHILL @BESAYA BEACH SUNDAY LUNCH @FUEL SUNDAY LUNCH @LA SALA TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA LIVE MUSIC @FUSION LOUNGE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND JACKIE BROWN BAND @LA SALA

BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER EIGHTIES NIGHT @LA FIORENTINA TRIBUTE ACT @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND BLUEFUNK @LA SALA

FREE DESSERT (1-4PM) @TORO BURGER BELLY DANCER @FUSION LOUNGE TRIBUTE ACT @OLIVIA'S DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND TONY CAPO @LA SALA

BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER ROBBIE WILLIAMS DOES SWING @OLIVIA'S LA CALA LIVE MUSIC @FUSION LOUNGE DJ @BABILONIA 2-4-1 SALADS & HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND ROCKIN' WEDNESDAYS @LA SALA

LADIES LUNCH @LA FIORENTINA FREE DESSERT (1-4PM) @TORO BURGER TINA FROM THE VOICE @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND FRANKIE VALLI SHOW @LA SALA

SUSHI FRIDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ FIZZY FRIDAYS @BENTLEYS €1 TAPAS @THE HAIRY LEMON FREE DESSERT (1-4PM) @TORO BURGER DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND HOUSEPITAL MUSIC HEALS

BY CARLOS JURADO @LA SUITE DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA DJ @BABILONIA 2-4-1 SALADS & HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND

ROSE SATURDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH TMAR & RJAY @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA DJ @LA SUITE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND JACKIE BROWN BAND @LA SALA

SUNDAY BRUNCH @NIKKI PRIVÉ SUNDAY LUNCH WITH MUSIC FROM GITANE FLAMENCO CHILL @BESAYA BEACH SUNDAY LUNCH @LA SALA TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MR MAPH @LA SALA

BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER EIGHTIES NIGHT @LA FIORENTINA TRIBUTE ACT @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND AURALYN WAVES @LA SALA

FREE DESSERT (1-4PM) @TORO BURGER HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND DJ @BABILONIA LESLEY HARRY @LA SALA

BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER MEL WILLIAMS @LA FIORENTINA ROBBIE WILLIAMS DOES SWING @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA 2-4-1 SALADS & HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND ROCKIN' WEDNESDAYS @LA SALA

FREE DESSERT (1-4PM) @TORO BURGER LADIES LUNCH @LA FIORENTINA MR MAPH & SIMONE @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) TONY CAPO @LA SALA

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MONDAY

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TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

SUSHI FRIDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ FIZZY FRIDAYS @BENTLEYS €1 TAPAS @THE HAIRY LEMON FREE DESSERT @TORO BURGER (1-4PM) TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA RESIDENT DJ'S @NEWS CAFÉ HOMIES PARTY @LA SUITE HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND DJ @BABILONIA MASQUERADE DUO @LA SALA

ROSE SATURDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH TMAR & RJAY @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA RESIDENT DJ'S @NEWS CAFÉ RESIDENT DJ'S @LA SUITE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND ENTERTAINMENT @FUEL JACKIE BROWN BAND @LA SALA

SUNDAY LUNCH WITH MUSIC FROM GITANE FLAMENCO CHILL @BESAYA BEACH SUNDAY BRUNCH @NIKKI PRIVÉ SUNDAY LUNCH @LA SALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND VICKY & ERNESTO @LA SALA TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA

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BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER LIVE ENTERTAINMENT @LA FIORENTINA LAURA SUSANNE @LA SALA

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL FREE DESSERT @TORO BURGER (1-4PM) DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND BLUE FUNK @LA SALA

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER RAUL BENITEZ @LA PLAGE CASANIS MEL WILLIAMS @LA FIORENTINA ROBBIE WILLIAMS SWING SHOW @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA 2-4-1 SALADS & HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND ROCKIN' WEDNESDAYS @LA SALA

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL LADIES LUNCH @LA FIORENTINA FREE DESSERT @TORO BURGER (1-4PM) SOUL & MOTOWN @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MASQUERADE DUO @LA SALA

SUSHI FRIDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ FIZZY FRIDAYS @BENTLEYS €1 TAPAS @THE HAIRY LEMON FREE DESSERT @TORO BURGER (1-4PM) BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA TEN IBIZA CLASSICS BY ORIOL CLAVO @LA SUITE RESIDENT DJ'S @NEWS CAFÉ DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MASQUERADE DUO @LA SALA

ROSE SATURDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ THIERRY DE LUCE @LA PLAGE CASANIS DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH ENTERTAINMENT @FUEL TMAR & RJAY @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA RESIDENT DJ'S @NEWS CAFÉ RESIDENT DJ'S @LA SUITE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND JACKIE BROWN BAND @LA SALA

SUNDAY BRUNCH @NIKKI PRIVÉ SUNDAY LUNCH WITH MUSIC FROM GITANE FLAMENCO CHILL @BESAYA BEACH SUNDAY LUNCH @FUEL SUNDAY LUNCH @LA SALA TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA LIVE MUSIC @FUSION LOUNGE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND PEET ROTHWELL & SANTA DAY @LA SALA

BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER EIGHTIES NIGHT @LA FIORENTINA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MR MAPH @LA SALA

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL FREE DESSERT @TORO BURGER (1-4PM) DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND BLUEFUNK @LA SALA

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER ROBBIE WILLIAMS SWING SHOW @OLIVIA'S LA CALA MEL WILLIAMS @LA FIORENTINA DJ @BABILONIA 2-4-1 SALADS & HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND ROCKIN' WEDNESDAYS @LA SALA

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL LADIES LUNCH @LA FIORENTINA FREE DESSERT @TORO BURGER (1-4PM) SOUL & MOTOWN @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MASQUERADE DUO @LA SALA

SUSHI FRIDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ FIZZY FRIDAYS @BENTLEYS €1 TAPAS @THE HAIRY LEMON BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA RESIDENT DJ @NEWS CAFÉ LUNNAS DJ @LA SUITE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND VICKY & ERNESTO @LA SALA GRAN GATSBY PARTY @SALON ANDALACIA PUENTE ROMANO

THIERRY DE LUCE @LA PLAGE CASANIS ROSE SATURDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @ BESAYA BEACH TMAR & RJAY @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA RESIDENT DJ'S @NEWS CAFÉ SINGER @FUEL DJ @LA SUITE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND TONY CAPO @LA SALA

SUNDAY BRUNCH @NIKKI PRIVÉ SUNDAY LUNCH WITH MUSIC FROM GITANE FLAMENCO CHILL @BESAYA BEACH SUNDAY LUNCH @FUEL SUNDAY LUNCH @LA SALA TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MANU GONZALEZ - VICKY & ERNESTO @LA SALA

BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER EIGHTIES NIGHT @LA FIORENTINA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND BLUEFUNK @LA SALA

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL FREE DESSERT @TORO BURGER (1-4PM) DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND TONY CAPO @LA SALA

BURGERS ONLY €8 @FUEL FREE DESSERT @TORO BURGER (1-4PM) ROBBIE WILLIAMS SWING SHOW @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA 2-4-1 SALADS & HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MEL WILLIAMS @LA FIORENTINA ROCKIN' WEDNESDAYS @LA SALA

LADIES LUNCH @LA FIORENTINA FREE DESSERT @TORO BURGER (1-4PM) SOUL & MOTOWN @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND FRANKIE VALLI SHOW @LA SALA

SUSHI FRIDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ FIZZY FRIDAYS @BENTLEYS €1 TAPAS @THE HAIRY LEMON FREE DESSERT @TORO BURGER (1-4PM) BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA HOUSEPITAL MUSIC HEALS

BY CARLOS JURADO @LA SUITE DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MASQUERADE DUO @LA SALA

ROSE SATURDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT @FUEL TMAR & RJAY @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA RESIDENT DJ @NEWS CAFÉ DJ @LA SUITE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND JACKIE BROWN BAND @LA SALA

CHRISTMAS EVE SUNDAY BRUNCH @NIKKI PRIVÉ SUNDAY LUNCH @FUEL SUNDAY LUNCH WITH MUSIC FROM GITANE FLAMENCO CHILL @BESAYA BEACH SUNDAY LUNCH @LA SALA PEET ROTHWELL & DJ @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MANU GONZALEZ - VICKY & ERNESTO @LA SALA

CHRISTMAS DAY BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER EIGHTIES NIGHT @LA FIORENTINA TONY CAPO & DJ @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND CHILLANDGO -JBB -TONY CAPO @LA SALA

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BURGERS ONLY €8 @TORO BURGER MEL WILLIAMS @LA FIORENTINA ROBBIE WILLIAMS SWING SHOW @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA 2-4-1 SALADS & HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND ROCKIN' WEDNESDAYS @LA SALA

FREE DESSERT @TORO BURGER (1-4PM) LADIES LUNCH @LA FIORENTINA SOUL & MOTOWN @OLIVIA'S LA CALA DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MASQUERADE DUO @LA SALA

SUSHI FRIDAYS @NIKKI PRIVÉ FIZZY FRIDAYS @BENTLEYS €1 TAPAS @THE HAIRY LEMON BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH @FUEL DEEP HOUSE EVENINGS @BESAYA BEACH DINE, DRINK & DANCE @FINCA BESAYA TONY CAPO @OLIVIA'S LA CALA RESIDENT DJ @NEWS CAFÉ PRE NEW YEAR PARTY @LA SUITE DJ @BABILONIA HAPPY HOUR (8-10PM) @BLEND MASQUERADE DUO @LA SALA

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HARVEY WEINSTEIN’S FALL FROM GRACE Hollywood super-producer Harvey Weinstein has been accused of over 50 counts of sexual indecency, harassment and even rape as more Hollywood actresses are expected to come forward with damning statements.

So far the accusers include Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mira Sorvino, Rose McGowan, Kate Beckinsale, Ashley Judd, Rosanna Arquette, Cara Delevingne, Heather Graham and Eva Green.

While some accounts range from mere groping to sexual propositions that would “help” these actresses further their film careers there have been 4 counts of rape recorded so far.

Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob set up Miramax and have been the forces behind some of the most popular Hollywood films including ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘Good Will Hunting.’

Weinstein has been dismissed from his own organisation and The Producers Guild of

America have now officially terminated Weinstein’s membership and issued an official statement relating to the case.

“Sexual harassment of any type is completely unacceptable.

This is a systemic and pervasive problem requiring immediate industry wide action,” the organisation said.

Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow applauded the movement. “The democratization of the spread of information can finally move faster than a powerful media mogul’s attempts to bury it,” she said in an email.

Weinstein, 65, is now facing criminal charges if prosecutors in LA and New York (where most of the assaults took place) bring together the women allegedly abused to testify in court - the film mogul could face up to 25 years in prison. His wife has left him and the Motion Picture Academy has disbarred him too.

And now it seems the floodgates are open, that every victim of sexual misconduct is coming out to talk about their own personal situations.

Twitter promoted the #MeToo campaign on Moments, its platform of highlighted stories, and the hashtag went on to be used more than 500,000 times in its first 24 hours by people from all lines of work. Those taking part included the singer Lady Gaga; the actresses Rosario Dawson, Anna Paquin and Evan Rachel Wood.

COLEEN JETS AWAYS - AGAIN Pregnant Coleen Rooney decided to jet away on a half term holiday with her three sons, while husband Wayne remains at home – still firmly in the dog house after being found guilty of drink-driving and enjoying a night out with party girl Laura Simpson.

Coleen and her boys - Kai, seven, Klay, four, and 22-month-old Kit checked into the Sandy

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Lane Hotel in Barbados in the midst of her personal woes, which makes this her seventh holiday in just 10 months!

According to a friend of the 31-year-old WAG, Coleen is “still very angry with Wayne” but feels she and her boys - Kai, seven, Klay, four, and 22-month-old Kit - should not be punished by his actions.

NEWS ROYAL PROPOSAL IMMINENT Prince Harry and actress girlfriend Meghan Markle are house hunting with speculation rife that Harry is days away from popping the question.

The couple, who have been dating for 15 months, were pictured viewing houses in Norfolk just miles away from Kate and William’s Amner Hall residence. According to reports they are looking for a property with lots of land that can house Meghan’s two dogs and be big enough to build a polo field so Harry can carry on his equestrian pursuits. Twyford Hall in Dereham (pictured here) is said to be the frontrunner.

Adding more fuel to the engagement fire is the recent tea that was arranged

at Buckingham Palace with Meghan, Harry and the Queen on Thursday October 12. It is tradition that the Queen has to give approval on any royal union.

Last month at the Invictus Games in Toronto, Harry and Meghan put on a very public display of affection and when interviewed about the romance Meghan said, “We are two people who are very happy and in love.”

Meghan, 36, has also recently given up her acting job in the hit US series ‘Suits’ to concentrate more time on her relationship with Harry, 33, who will be sixth in line to the throne after Kate and Will’s third baby is born next year.

KYLIE, KHLOE & KIM PREGNANT Anyone who watches E! knows The Kardashian’s are a tight knit family but this takes the biscuit, 3 of the sisters are expecting babies at the same time.

First up is youngest sibling Kylie who has been dating rapper boyfriend Travis Scott for 6 months. The 20-year-old is said to be expecting her first baby although has not officially confirmed the news yet and has been seen out wearing only baggy clothes to hide her growing bump. Fans of her Insta page know she posts revealing body shots and none have been seen for 3 months!

Kylie has also hinted at the sex of the baby. Sharing a few Kylie Lip Kit phone covers featuring traditional baby gender colours, light pink and baby blue, teasing us with the caption, "Which one?

I'm thinking blue..."

Meanwhile Khloe is also said to be pregnant with her first child from NBA basketball player Tristan Thomas. Multiple sources

have revealed the news although again the 32-year-old (like sister Kylie) has refused to confirm the news. Interestingly, despite being asked the news on a daily basis the entire Kardashian clan have not denied it either. Sources believe Khloe is waiting for an engagement proposal from Tristan to announce both pieces of news in a double whammy.

The only one who has officially confirmed they are having a baby is the only one not actually pregnant!

Big sis Kim is using a surrogate to have her third child with Kanye West. The oldest Kardashian made the decision to hire a surrogate (in a deal costing over €100,000) after discovering that she suffered from Placenta Accreta – a condition that makes another pregnancy life threatening.

The baby is due at the end of January and as yet the sex is unknown. The couple already have daughter North, 4, and son Saint who is turning 2 in December.

IT’S A BOY Reality TV couple Speidi welcomed their first child, son Gunner Stone, born on October 1 weighing 6lbs and 12 oz.

Whilst Heidi Montag gave birth during a gruelling 5 hour labour at an LA hospital without pain relief, Spencer Pratt (the clue’s in the name) her not so supportive birthing partner captured it on video and posted it on social media.

Spencer is heard teasing her while she

gets her make-up applied in bed and then as the contractions set in and Heidi is seen in noticeable pain pacing round her room wearing a hospital gown and breathing into an oxygen mask he says, “No epidural! Heidi’s a gangster!

All natural,” in between his wife’s moans.

Heidi said after the birth, “My heart feels like it’s going to explode every day just being with him.” Clearly talking about Gunner not the ***hole she’s married to.

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LIFEHACKS

Everybody seems to be jumping on the life hack bandwagon, so we thought we’d join them! Here’s our round up of the Top 20 life hacks that could change your life (or just make it a little bit easier to do cool stuff!)

1. Freeze grapes to chill white wine down without watering it down. Similarly use frozen olives in Martinis.

2. Heavy sleeper? Put your smartphone in a glass cup to crank up the volume to wake you up in the morning.

3. Turn on your seat warmer to keep your takeaway hot whilst driving it home.

4. To make a good toastie place 2 slices of bread in a single toaster slot so warm and toasted on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.

5. Need an inexpensive cookbook holder use a trouser hanger and suspend on shelf so the book doesn’t get messy.

6. Before you throw away a post it run it through the keys of your keyboard to collect crumbs and dust.

7. Use nail polish to identify different keys on your keyring.

8. Use a clean dustpan to fill a container that doesn’t fit in the sink.

9. Almost finished your jar of Nutella or Peanut Butter – end it with ice-cream.

10. Run out of firelighters – no worries Doritos (or other high fat potato crisps) do the job nicely.

11. Sprinkle salt on your ice in your cool box makes it stay frozen for longer.

12. Save yourself a few euros before heading to the car shop to remove dents and dings from the surface of your car. You can do it yourself by using dry ice.

13. Up your chances of bagging an empty plane seat between by booking the window and the aisle seat. No-one picks the middle one, so if the flight isn't full, it's likely to stay empty.

14. Rub a walnut on a scratched wooden surface and it will completely disappear.

15. Place a bulldog clip in your fridge to neatly stack beers so they don’t fall out.

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16. Avoid splash backs from urinals by aiming bottom left you will leave as dry as the Sahara.

17. Scatter salt on red wine stains right away and work it into the carpet with your hands. Leave it there for a few hours and then vacuum it out.

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Wrap up in this season’s must have men’s coat – the fur-trimmed Parker jacket. Invest in one of these for those chilly Winter mornings and what’s more it literally goes with everything.

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18. Avoid creases by rolling your clothes when you pack to go on holiday.

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20. Invest in a kids paddling pool to store and cool drinks at a party.

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19. Wrap a bottle of wine in wet kitchen roll to chill in 15 minutes in freezer.

ROSE GOLD ROLEX

The hotly anticipated Erdem collaboration with H&M has been given an in store date of November 2. This exclusive menswear range featuring experimental textures and vibrant prints will surely be a sellout so get in there early. Erdem Moralioglu is a Canadian and Turkish designer who has dressed top celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, Keira Knightley and Alexa Chung – this new H&M partnership marks the first time Erdem has designed for men.

And we are mightily impressed with the results.

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Nothing says swag more than a Rolex watch.

There is a huge range of nearly new Rolex and designer watches at Marbella Rocks favourite Costa Blanca store Gold Rush. Get in early before the Xmas rush.

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HIGHRISE

London , Paris, New York and Milan Fashion Weeks have been a real eye opener this season… head turning, high rise mini skirts were the order of the day on the guests and catwalks alike.

Think Amber Valetti’s thigh grazing leather mini at Paris Fashion Week or actress Chloe Sevigny’s tartan Vivienne Westwood number at New York Fashion Week. Any print goes - as long as like Winnie Harlow, Jourdan Dunn and Alexa Chung wearing Stella McCartney the micro is out in force. Whilst the Winter weather doesn’t

embrace the trend – jackets, jumpers and winter boots give off a cool Wintry vibe or save it for parties and cover up with a long trench or bomber to brave the cold on the way out.

BEAUTIFUL BROWS What do Madonna, Victoria Beckham and Megan Fox all have in common? Apart from mega bank balances these beauties all swear by micro-blading, the semi-permanent make-up procedure that eliminates the need for eyebrow pencil for good.

Micro-blading is done via manual blades, so strokes are sharp and crisp and mimmick your own natural brow shape with semi-permanent pigment implanted into the epidermis.

The procedure is available from El Destino Hair and Beauty Salon in Estepona and costs around €300. The results of this method looks natural and just like your natural hair strokes. The process usually takes between one and a half to two hours and at least one touch up will be needed to get your final result.

The healing process is relatively quick but final results may not be visible until several weeks after your appointment because of how the skin heals. Contact www.eldestinoestepona.com.

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PARTY DRESSES KISS THOSE CHRISTMAS HANGOVERS GOODBYE

Awards Season, Christmas Parties and NYE Gala Dinners – now is the time to splash out on a new dress. Here at Marbella Rocks we are lusting over the AQAQ range of floaty maxi dresses and this blue crinkled effect, sheer number will make you the belle of the ball.

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Kiss those fuzzy heads goodbye, Lidl’s new Organic Fizz contains less sulphites, which is thought to be the cause of those dreaded hangovers.

Lidl master of wine Richard Bampfield explains, “Generally, organic wine producers use a lower level of sulphites in the production process, which means they are less likely to contribute to hangover. So if you don’t react well to sulphites you could be saying good riddance to hangovers with Lidl’s Organic Prosecco Spumante.”

LACE HEELS

Team your maxi dress with a pair of sky high heels for extra height and the wow effect. We love this new lace design by Christian Laboutin.

Available in ankle boots and Mary Jane styles also. Alternatively go to Dune and get their copies for a fraction of the price.

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The drink, launched just in time for the holiday season, is priced at a reasonable €7.99.

Alternatively, Marbella Rocks has come across a new no alcohol champagne brand that has just launched in Marbella and Malaga called Mirage if you really want to enjoy fizz with zero chance of a hangover.

Or the most appealing option yet - go for the best brands of Champagne…

Veuve Cliquot, Cristal, Dom Perignon, Laurent Perrier and Bollinger, the better the quality the reduction of head spinning the next day.

Plus a recent study by Brown University concluded that dark alcohol contains more chemical congeners (that contribute to hangovers) than lighter shades of alcohol, so stick to white wine over red and rose wine. You can thank us later.

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RECIPE SLOPPY JOE BURGERS What to do with all that leftover turkey at Christmas?

Well this Sloppy Joe recipe from Jamie Oliver is so much more than a sandwich or a burger, and giving it the Christmas treatment means we’re taking that bun filled with delicious pulled meat and crunchy exciting veg, served with gravy for dunking, to the next level.

INGREDIENTS • 200 g leftover cooked higher-welfare turkey meat • 200 ml leftover higher-welfare turkey gravy • 1 carrot • 1 apple • ½ a red onion • 2 sprigs of fresh mint • 2 gherkins • 1 fresh red chilli • BBQ SAUCE • 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup • 1 tablespoon HP sauce • 1 teaspoon English mustard • ½ teaspoon chipotle Tabasco sauce • 1 splash of Worcestershire sauce

3. Meanwhile, peel and finely shred the carrot, matchstick the apple, peel and finely slice the red onion, and pick and slice the mint leaves. Place it all in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of pickling liquid from your gherkin jar.

4. Finely slice the gherkins, using a crinkle-cut knife if you’ve got one, and the chilli, add to the bowl, mix well, lightly season and put aside.

5. Mix all the BBQ sauce ingredients together.

METHOD 1. Shred and pull apart your leftover turkey meat and place in a small pan with a splash of water and 4 tablespoons of gravy. Pop a lid on and place on the lowest heat for 10 minutes to warm through.

6. Split and toast your buns, then spread the BBQ sauce inside them, top and bottom. Pile your pulled turkey on the bun bases, drizzle with a little gravy and top with some of that tasty slaw. Pop the bun lids on, and you’re away.

2. Warm the rest of the gravy in a separate pan, ready to use it for dunking later.

7. Serve the rest of the gravy on the side for a naughty dunk, along with any leftover slaw.

WINE PAIRING WINE MATCH Turkey is not a powerful white meat and has a low fat content. With this in mind, your wine matches should be either a full-bodied white wine, or a medium bodied red with low to medium tannin. For reds a medium robust Pinot Noir or a Beaujolais Cru would be ideal. If you are not a Pinot fan, a mature Bordeaux, Chianti or Rioja would work well too. Although whites are overlooked with Turkey a Chardonnay is a great choice.

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NEWS MOVIE REVIEW

ALBUM REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW

THE LAST JEDI

TAYLOR SWIFT REPUTATION

THE MIDNIGHT LINE - JACK REACHER

Star Wars: Episode VIII ‘The Last Jedi’, originally scheduled for release in May this year will now debut on December 15, 2017. Rey took her first steps into a larger world in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ last year and will continue her epic journey with Finn, Poe, and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the continuing Star Wars.

If you are planning on seeing this at the cinema get comfortable! The film is a reported 2 and a half hours long – the longest ever Star Wars movie made.

As usual with the franchise there is a stellar cast consisting of Adam Driver, Andy Serkis, Benicio Del Toro, Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, Joseph GordonLevitt, Laura Dern, Mark Hamill, Oscar Isaac and Brit actor Tom Hardy.

‘The Last Jedi’ follows the extraordinary success of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, which was the first Star Wars movie to premiere in the popular holiday movie-going month of December. The prequal smashed numerous records, including biggest domestic and global debuts of all time as well and became the highest grossing domestic release of all time with over $861 Million and the third biggest global release ever earning $1.887 Billion. This next instalment has very big boots to fill.

Taylor Swift is back with a bang on November 10. When she dropped the first single from her upcoming album Reputation in August, ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ – or LWYMMD as its hashtag depicts – smashed all streaming records. Well 43.2 million to be exact and that was just on You Tube on the first day.

However the track hasn’t been that well received by critics. Continuing in the tradition of her last album, 1989, which marked Swift’s official evolution into pop music stardom it largely abandons the melodies and savvy lyrics that made her a household name in favour of pop proclamations of vengeance. Could Taylor be taking herself too seriously?

Revisiting old rifts – namely with Kanye West and Katy Perry.

Near the end of the song, she answers a phone call; someone’s asking to speak with Taylor Swift. “She can’t come to the phone right now,” Swift 2.0 says. Why? “Because she’s dead.”

Getting people to buy your records because of the shock factor is not new in this day and age of pop music but critics are saying the hype should be about the music – not point scoring with celebs you’ve fallen out with! The album, with 15 tracks will be released to Taylor’s usual fanfare on November 10. Let’s hope there are some catchy, melodic, well thought out tunes throughout.

The new Jack Reacher thriller by New York Times best-selling author Lee Child has been described as the “best in the business” by Booklist. The novel, out on November 7 sees Jack Reacher helping a wronged arm cadet.

Whilst taking an aimless stroll past a pawn shop in a small Midwestern town, in the window he sees a West Point class ring from 2005.

It’s a woman that he dated for 3 days cadet’s graduation present to herself that she loved. Why would she give it up? Reacher’s a West Pointer too, and he knows what she went through to get it.

Reacher tracks the ring back to its owner, step by step, down a criminal trail leading west. Like Big Foot coming out of the forest, he arrives in the deserted wilds of Wyoming. All he wants is to find the woman. If she’s OK, he’ll walk away. If she’s not … he’ll stop at nothing.

He’s still shaken by the recent horrors of Make Me, and now The Midnight Line sees him set on a raw and elemental quest for simple justice. Best advice: don’t get in his way.

This outing for Reacher is Child’s twenty-second novel.

The characterisation of Jack Reacher has been described as a modern day James Bond. The books are gripping and a sensational read. Plus why wait for the film when you can find out what the hero’s up to now.

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JETSTREAM The Gibraltar based band are going interstellar with their award winning song, Starlight.

This month sees the long awaited official release of award winning indie-pop hit “Starlight” by Gibraltar band Jetstream. The song penned by lead guitarist Stuart Whitwell was awarded “Best Song” at this year’s Gibraltar International Song Festival much to the delight of the audience and has since been in demand by the public for it to be made available on popular music download and streaming platforms.

“The recognition we have received since winning the festival has been fantastic, and the reception for the song itself has been superb. We are in a very good place as a band, writing our best material ever, and performing better than ever before, for that to be recognised feels wonderful.”

Since the Song Festival the band have been extremely busy, recording and releasing a further EP entitled “Flick the Switch”, an acoustic album “Live & Unplugged in the Cave” recorded on location at St Michael’s Cave and performing to big audiences at showcase events such as the MTV Presents Gibraltar Calling Festival and the prestigious Marbella Awards 2017.

The band are now currently back in the studio working on a forthcoming album for release in 2018 which will mark their tenth anniversary. Jetstream have already secured Festival dates in the UK for Summer 2018, and will be releasing new music videos over the coming months.

“We are very much looking forward to see what 2018 will bring us. We have some big plans that are very exciting, plus we are working on plans for an official music video for Starlight too.”

Now with new band members Tristan Tonna on drums and Aaron Ignacio on guitars; the latter a major contributor to the first track from the new Jetstream “Flick the Switch” EP entitled “The Story of my Life” original members Stu Whitwell, Nolan Frendo and Justin Pou remain very much at the helm of this very successful pop / rock outfit.

“The planets are definitely aligning, or it’s all in the water we’re not sure haha, but we are certainly having a great time and it shows in our new material.”

The 2017 single “The Story of my Life” was released to the public with the launch of the official music video (available on the band’s website and You Tube). Not only do the band

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produce great music but they also craft visually compelling music videos with the help of their talented creative team.

Jetstream followed up this initial release with a second song in quick succession. Energetic rock track “I Know” grabbed the attention of the public with its cinematically epic and bizarre music video featuring an Elvis impersonator, a parachute and a camel in the desert. Certainly worth a watch!

The third track to come from this new record is a pumping anthem entitled “While I Sleep”. This song although unreleased feels very much connected to the indie-pop style of previous hits “Starlight” and “F5” however it is also

dynamically unique featuring electric drums (a first for the band) and an anthemic double vocal melody that the listener cannot help but embrace.

Asked about the bold EP title “Flick the Switch” the band explained: “The title feels right for this record, it signifies a crossroads in the band where for the right reasons a change in circumstances and direction was required, so we “Flicked the switch” and found our sixth gear.”

The band triumphantly delivered their best material and showcased these new songs in an energetic live performance in front of a packed “Classic Stage” at the MTV Gibraltar Calling Festival. It was certainly the biggest audience a Gibraltar act has received at the festival since its inception in 2011. Subsequently it was this performance and the strength of the Jetstream catalogue of original material that secured the band their first concert in the United Kingdom. Scheduled for the 9th November at the iconic underground music venue “The 100 Club” where legendary artists such as the Sex Pistols, Paul Weller, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, Kings of Leon have all earned their chops over the last four decades this will certainly prove to be a

milestone in the lives of the Jetstream boys.

“Performing at the 100 Club will certainly be an achievement of a band ambition so to realise that this year will be phenomenal for us. We are immensely proud of what we have achieved this year and we hope that all those Gibraltarians and Jetstream fans in London come to the gig and share a momentous night with us.”

When asked about what is next for Jetstream the band were quick to point out that they are already back in the studio working on a forthcoming album for release in 2018 which will mark their tenth anniversary. Jetstream have already secured Festival dates in the UK for Summer 2018, and will be releasing new music videos over the coming months.

Jetstream’s creative juices are certainly flowing and there is seemingly no sign of this slowing down.

“Starlight” by Jetstream is now available to purchase and download on iTunes, Amazon Music & Google Music and to stream online on Apple Music, Spotify & Soundcloud. “Sonic Graffiti” EP is also available to purchase and download on iTunes, Amazon music & Google Music and to stream online on Apple Music, Spotify, & Soundcloud.

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1. Women’s Advent Calendar - €80, Bodyshop.com 2. Crème De La Mer Moisturiser - €85, ElcorteIngles.com 3. Christmas Jumper - €22, ASOS 4. New Alpha Fitbit - €130, Amazon.com 5. Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel - €90, El Corte Ingles 6. iPhone Cases - €40, Casetify 7. Unicorn Nail Polish - €24, Nailsinc.com 8. Patent Laboutins - €450, Net-a-porter.com 9. Amazon Echo Plus - €140, Amazon.com 10. Emilio Pucci Glitter Dress - €385, Net-a-porter.com 11. Benefit They’re Real Double The Lip Lipstick - €19, Elcorteingles.com 12. Gucci Embellished Bag - €2180, Net-a-porter.com 13. Cartier Love Bracelet 18ct Yellow Gold - €3600, Cartier.com 14. Bring Me Some Wine Socks - €4, Groupon.com 15. Tiffany Infinity Ring - €190, Tiffany.com 16. Russian Volume Lash Extensions - €120, Lashcrowd.com

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PINK’S COMEBACK Pink has smashed it out of the park with her first hit single from her seventh studio album ‘Beautiful Trauma’. The inaugural summer single ‘What About Us’ a beautiful club ballad, made it to number one in 3 countries and the Top 10 in a further 9.

Grammy-award winning Pink really is one of the most exceptional singer, songwriters and performers of our time and this seventh offering marks a long 5 year wait for fans since her last album release date (‘The Truth About Love’ was released back in 2012) and it has been well worth the wait. In her usual style, she co-wrote all the songs on the album too.

Pink, real name Alecia Beth Moore, has sold over 47 million albums worldwide to date, including over 16 million albums in the United States alone. Her career accolades include three Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, an Emmy Award and seven MTV Video Music Awards (including the acclaimed Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award).

In 2009, Billboard named Pink the ‘Pop Songs Artist of the Decade’. She was also the second most-played female solo artist in the United Kingdom during the 2000s decade, behind Madonna.

GIRL BAND ROOTS Pink first rised to fame as part of a put together RnB girl group called Choice in 1995.

Using her stage name Pink which she coined from the Quentin Tarantino film ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Mr Pink character aged 14, she clearly stood out from the other girls as she admitted, "I was extreme. I went through phases from skateboarder, to hip-hopper, to rave child, to lead singer in a band. I did it all, and all at the same time! I mean I was mean!”

When the girl group disbanded in 1998 she was the only member to get a shot at a solo career and released her first album, ‘Can’t Take Me Home’ in 2000 under La Reid’s La Face Records which, luckily for the star, went multiplatinum.

Her stock well on the rise saw her release Missundaztood in 2001 with 12 million album sales and 3 Top 10 single hits including ‘Get The Party Started,’ ‘Just Like a Pill’ and ‘Don’t Let Me Get Me.’ Pink was now a certified household name.

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LOVE LIFE Pink had a string of failed relationships in the early part of her career before she met professional motocross racer Carey Hart at the X Games in Philadelphia in 2001.

Following a brief separation in 2003, Pink proposed to Hart in 2005 during the Mammoth Lakes motocross race. While she was assisting in his race she wrote "Will You Marry Me? I'm serious!" on a pit board.

Hart initially didn't notice and continued the race for another lap. When he did notice, he immediately veered off the track to accept right there and then.

Pink made him finish the race because she refused to “marry a loser!”

The couple wed in a ceremony in Puerto Rico in 2006 and they had daughter Willow in 2011 and son Jameson in 2016. Hart has also starred in two of Pink’s music videos as her love interest.

DON’T CHANGE Pink is also an active PETA animal rights campaigner and is outspoken about LGBT rights and same sex marriages. Earlier this year she got personal in her speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, sharing a touching story about an experience she had with Willow. Speaking about self-image, conformity and the legacy of rock stars before her.

"Recently, I was driving my daughter to school and she said to me, out of the blue, 'Mama?' I said, 'Yes, baby?'

She said, 'I'm the ugliest girl I know.' And I said, 'Huh?' And she was like, 'Yeah, I look like a boy with long hair.' And my brain went to, 'Oh my god, you're six. Why? Where is this coming from? Who said this? Can I kick a 6-year-old's ass, like what?'

But I didn't say anything. Instead I went home and I made a Powerpoint presentation for her. And in that presentation were androgynous rock stars and artists that live their truth, are probably made fun of every day of their life, and carry on, wave their flag and inspire the rest of us. And these are artists like Michael Jackson and David Bowie and Freddie Mercury and Annie Lennox and Prince and Janis Joplin and George Michael, Elton John, so many artists — her eyes glazed over. But then I said, 'You know, I really want to know why you feel this way about yourself.' And she said, 'Well I look like a boy,' and I said, 'Well what do you think I look like?' And she said, 'Well you're beautiful.' And I was like, 'Well, thanks. But when people make fun of me, that's what they use. They say I look like a boy or I'm too masculine or I have too many opinions, my body is too strong.'

And I said to her, 'Do you see me growing my hair?' She said, 'No, mama.' I said, 'Do you see me changing my body?' 'No, mama.' 'Do you see me changing the way I present myself to the world?' 'No, mama.' 'Do you see me selling out arenas all over the world?' 'Yes, Mama.' 'OK! So, baby girl. We don't change. We take the gravel and the shell and we make a pearl. And we help other people to change so they can see more kinds of beauty.'

PIPPA MIDDLETON

And to all the artists here, I'm so inspired by all of you. Thank you for being your true selves and for lighting the way for us. I'm so inspired by you guys. There's so much rad shit happening in music. And keep doing it. Keep shining for the rest of us to see. And you, my darling girl, are beautiful, and I love you!” she said.

The guests all gave her a standing ovation and Pink filled the news headlines the next day in her typical style.

2018 ARENA TOUR Pink has also just announced a 40-date arena tour of the US and a further multiple arena concert in Australia from July to September 2018 where she has a huge fanbase and even a pink bathroom decorated in pink (of course!) at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

Pink’s album was released on October 13 and went straight into the number one spot in the Top 10 album chart.

She is pretty chuffed with the way the album turned out saying, “I'm certifiably, insanely proud of this album. It's been a while, and I'm grateful for all the years we've had. Looking forward to the next chapter with you.”

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VILLA PARADISO Situated in the beautiful Mijas Hills region of Marbella, the experienced team at Villa Paradiso offer effective addiction treatment in a very private, discreet and rejuvenating environment.

At the heart of what they offer is understanding – an understanding of your needs, problems and how to help you overcome addiction, whether that be from drugs, alcohol or any other type of addiction. Villa Paradiso is not a clinic with set medical procedures but a place of peace and rejuvenation that is run by a highly experienced, skilled and dedicated team of people who know their stuff.

There is a real stigma attached to alcohol and drug dependency, why is this do you think?

The stigma is due to people not understanding the situation around any form of addiction. It's never an individual’s choice to become addicted, there is always more serious underlying issues or some form of trauma and/or void which needs to be filled.

How do you help patients overcome addiction?

Here at VP we work on a personal, centred approach to support the client with their recovery. We provide them with a safe place to discuss their issues in confidence and help them acquire a coping mechanism to sustain a better way of living, free of substance and alcohol abuse.

As well as therapy you do holistic treatments what are these?

We work on mind and body so healthy eating, exercise and also introducing mindfulness techniques including yoga and meditation.

You offer a gym, yoga, meditation, horse riding, swimming and a range of other activities – is building a lifestyle without alcohol or drugs key to the success in rehabilitating patients?

Here at VP we want our clients to be able to live their life in complete recovery once they leave our care. We work

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on giving them the skills and positive activities they can continue with, whist maintaining their recovery. Introducing them into a positive social network and showing them, that aside from alcohol and substances there is nothing they can’t achieve with our support.

You are considered the most experienced rehabilitation centre in Spain, what combined experience does the team have?

We have a highly experienced in house team who are leaders in their field, from all over the world. Our Clinical Therapist, Matthew Idle, has over 12 years of experience supporting people with addiction and obsessive compulsions. He has qualifications in NLP therapy as well as CBT and personal development and coping skills. Matthew has worked at the most prestigious rehabilitation centres in the UK as well as being a director of a recovery focused initiative helping people to maintain recovery by being involved in the project and then moving on to maintaining their own recovery.

What is the success rate for patients at Villa Paradiso?

Our team have introduced and bought in new methods and practices of working to the centre. Unlike no other rehab, we have successfully delivered programs with a good success rate of up to 96% of clients who have engaged with VP.

Obviously each patient is different but what would you say is the average length of a patient’s stay at Villa Paradiso?

Our success rate at VP is all about the client staying for the full period of treatment at the centre and maintaining their recovery. Each program is personally tailored to the client and is designed to maintain a lifetime of recovery. An average stay at VP would be around 4/6 weeks, however, each individual is different and it also depends on the treatment required.

Do you provide a detailed after care plan?

Following treatment, our clients receive twelve months of aftercare and we work closely with the client when they leave. We provide ongoing support with a full after care program written specifically for them to work on and maintain during their recovery. Our team is available 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year to support all clients in their aftercare programs.

Do many patients relapse?

In this line of treatment, you are going to have some forms of relapse as recovery is a lifelong process. Any client that follows our personal development program will maintain their recovery and we have successfully reintroduced our client back into a better way of managing their recovery.

For many being a patient at Villa Paradiso – anonymity is key. How do you protect this?

One of the key elements to VP, is that it is a safe place to recover. All key programs are delivered on site by our own team. This allows us to protect the client and provides a safe environment for them during the recovery process.

The NHS reports drug addiction is on the rise with 2,248 deaths related to drug misuse in 2014, an increase of 15% on 2013 and 44% higher than 2004. Do you believe you have saved the lives of patients you have treated successfully?

Each member of our team has worked in this field for a very long time and is able to deliver a professional service to clients.

Have you noticed a trend in younger patients tackling addiction? According to reports 15% of school pupils had taken drugs and 6% of 11 year olds said they had tried drugs once?

Here at VP we have a schools program developed, which has been delivered in the UK with great success/results.

It has received awards and been used in and delivered in over 50 schools. We believe by delivering this workshop we are creating awareness and understanding of addiction with the support that is available. We are always available if anywhere we deliver the program to might identify someone who needs our support.

What would you say is the important part of overcoming addiction?

We are currently developing new ways of working around families which support both the client and the family. The recent paper published by our lead therapist shows how important social and family acceptance is to a long term recovery.

Does it feel good to help people?

All members of staff are totally committed to seeing people recover and achieve their full potential. This is always more than a just a job and is carried out professionally and with love and care.

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STEAL HER STYLE PINK

Pink wowed at The Grammy Awards in this tulle black skirt and cropped floral halter. Recreate her look with our picks from the high street below.

TULLE SKIRT

ASOS, €35 A tulle skirt is a great red carpet look and this black pleated number from ASOS can be worn with practically anything.

LILAC HAIR

SCHWARZKOPF LIVE LIGHTENER + TWIST 104 COOL LILAC HAIR DYE, €5 This new Schwarzkopf formula lightens your hair colour up to 4 levels whilst giving blondes a subtle pastel twist of cool lilac. Great for rock chicking up any outfit like Pink.

EYELINER

URBAN DECAY 24/7 LIQUID EYELINER, €18 Pink's make-up artist, Kathy Jeung favours Urban Decay’s 24/7 waterproof liquid liner for its staying power and dramatic cat-eye look for the red carpet.

BLING IT

GUCCI RING, €3850 Pink loves statement jewellery and this Bengal tiger Ring by Gucci at Net-a-porter matches her halter top and jazzes up her outfit.

HALTERNECK TOP

PRETTY LITTLE THING, €18 To give your long demure skirt an edgy ‘Pink’ vibe team with this cropped floral halterneck that flashes just the right amount of flesh.

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Elle Morgan Boutique in Laguna Village has the best selection of womenswear and beachwear on the Coast.

With an International mix of affordable labels and exciting, low priced upcoming brands, this store is a must visit on your vacation. Don’t miss it!

Heidi Klein ▶ Elizabeth Hurley Beach ▶ Luli Fama ▶ Melissa Odabash ▶ Pily Q ▶ Beach Bunny ▶ Aguaclara ▶ Hippy Chick Ibiza ▶ Isla Ibiza ▶ Pho Firenze ▶ Pitusa ▶ Watercult ▶ Seafolly Australia ▶ Pink P France ▶ Always the Sun ▶ Hipanema ▶ Amuse ▶ Mele Beach ▶ Havaiana ▶ Virginia Macari beach couture ...and much more!

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Seafolly geometric bikini: 149€ Seafolly PomPom towel: 79€

Credits: Photography: Joanna Kustra - www.joannakustra.com Styling: Elle Morgan Boutique, 30&31 Laguna Village, 29680 Estepona - www.ellemorgan.com Makeup/hair: Aaike at Target Models International www.targetmodels.com - Tel: 652 020 292 Model: Evita Breide - @evitabreide The team would also like to thank Fake Bake International for the models tanning.

A great range of Fake Bake home tanning products in store at Elle Morgan Boutique, with prices from just 12.50€

Holiday Party Glam holiday season wear to summon up the party spirit.

Available at Elle Morgan Boutique in Laguna Village.

Elle Morgan Boutique in Laguna Village has the best selection of womenswear and beachwear on the Coast.

With an International mix of affordable labels and exciting, low priced upcoming brands, this store is a must visit on your vacation. Don’t miss it!

Heidi Klein ▶ Elizabeth Hurley Beach ▶ Luli Fama ▶ Melissa Odabash ▶ Pily Q ▶ Beach Bunny ▶ Aguaclara ▶ Hippy Chick Ibiza ▶ Isla Ibiza ▶ Pho Firenze ▶ Pitusa ▶ Watercult ▶ Seafolly Australia ▶ Pink P France ▶ Always the Sun ▶ Hipanema ▶ Amuse ▶ Mele Beach ▶ Havaiana ▶ Virginia Macari beach couture ...and much more!

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Peaches dress with black embroidery: 79€

Navy Peaches Jumpsuit: 79€

Peaches knit midi dress: 99â‚Ź

Amuse Lace Body: 99€ JadeSkye pants: before 79€ now 15€

Credits: Photography: Joanna Kustra - www.joannakustra.com Styling: Elle Morgan Boutique, 30&31 Laguna Village, 29680 Estepona - www.ellemorgan.com Makeup/hair: Aaike at Target Models International www.targetmodels.com - Tel: 652 020 292 Model: Evita Breide - @evitabreide The team would like to thank Palapa restaurant for the use of their beautiful restaurant as the shoot location. C.C Laguna Village, km. 159 A7 Estepona 29680, 29680 Estepona, Málaga Reservations 952 80 81 65 The team would also like to thank Fake Bake International for the models tanning.

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HECK OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING THIS WINTER AT GOLDEN TARTS HQ – IT’S A BUSY ONE SO BE SURE TO GET YOUR HAIR AND BEAUTY BOOKINGS IN EARLY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FANTASTIC PRODUCT RANGE AND DISCOUNTS.

JORDAN SARGEANT IS THE BRIDAL AND SALON CO-ORDINATOR AT GOLDEN TARTS. SHE ARRIVED ON MARBELLA SHORES STARRING IN ITVBE’S ‘LIFE ON MARBS’ IN 2015 AND HAS MADE HER HOME HERE, WITH BABY WILLOW AND BOYFRIEND JOSHUA ‘OI OI’ ORTEGA – JORDAN IS THE FACE AND MEET AND GREET GAL FOR GOLDEN TARTS. Like this article? Want to know anything more or make an appointment? Get in touch with the team via the following: info@goldentarts.com WhatsApp +34618616055 or call us on +34952811820

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LOVE FOR LOCALS

New for Winter 2017 is the Golden Tarts ‘Love For Locals’ Loyalty Card. If you haven’t got yours yet they are available at GT HQ in Puerto Banus, and here are just some of the perks… . Discount on all treatments & retail all year round . Priority and deposit less bookings . Notification on all celebrity appearances at the salon . Special Daily and weekly offers

fill those stockings. We are also exclusively stocking Glitter Eyes products and Go Get Glitter Facial and Body Gems as the new in trend is to sparkle. This isn’t just a summer thing you can sparkle all through the festive period with our selection.

NAILING IT

WEDDING SEASON IS NOT OVER YET

We had an amazing Summer with some absolutely beautiful brides.. but it’s not over..Summer brides are made in the Winter!

We have wedding trials booked in from now to next year with our brides for next summer coming along to meet the stylists and MUA´s to discuss and perfect their bridal day requests. We at GT have the coasts best bridal make-up and hair specialists and it is all under one roof of GTHQ! Our beautiful bride Michelle Downes was looked after by Emma and Ella. (Photos shot by the wonderful Sheila Roberts photography.)

TALK ABOUT US

It pays to talk about the tarts… Recommend a friend and quote “Marbella Rocks” when booking to qualify for a 15 Euro Tart Dollar for you and your guest to spend in salon on any treatment of your choice.

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING

Golden Tarts have got your Christmas Party covered, with our ‘Glamarama Package’ hair and make-up including lashes come out feeling party ready.

At Tart HQ we also have a selection for retail for a last minute dash to

We have got you for the perfect Autumn and Winter nails using brand new colours from the CND Winter range, consisting of deep berry purples, wine reds and burnt orange. CND Shellac is the best soak off powder polish with a wide range of colours all available at Golden Tarts.

Here's a preview of 3 of our favourites from the new collection.

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Katie says with Pocket Rocket PT “There are no fad diets, no low calories, no excessive exercise, chocolate allowed and a social life allowed!”

HRISTMAS AND DIETS DO NOT TEND TO GO HAND IN HAND. People tend to fall into two camps. We

have the avid gym go-ers/dieters. These are the guys and girls who, even if they wake up to a foot of snow outside their front door, would think ‘Well this will be a great all over cardiovascular workout getting to the gym today!’ (a bit much maybe but you get the idea). They are the types of people who view the countdown to Christmas as a challenge! They WILL look great at the Christmas parties. They also tend to get mildly stressed at the thought of the gym closing for several days (WHY IS IT SHUT ON CHRISTMAS DAY – WHY!) a n d feel a little sweat coming o n at the thought of consuming thousands of calories.

You then have the camp who think ‘What IS the point?’

They conclude that, what with all the work do’s, the Christmas markets, their kids nativity, Christmas itself, New Years…that there is zero point in watching their diet or training.

They are just going to get fat. So they might as well consume ALL the food and ALL the drink and then (usually) feel awash with panic and guilt come 1st January and make a lot of announcements on Facebook that ‘This is the year I get myself fit!’

Now, obviously both the above are extremes but I can guarantee you’re reading thinking one of them is you in some way. Because most people are guilty of doing one or the other. The problem is neither I would say are particularly healthy or beneficial.

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Group 1 basically don’t know how to relax. Christmas isn’t enjoyable and there’s an element of guilt or trying to undo the damage. Even though realistically it’s only a few days! I mean how many parties can you have?! Group 2 are too relaxed. They go all in but actually DO want to change, deep down. And come January, realise that they are further behind because they have gone crazy for December.

Ideally, we want to be a mixture of the two. So how do you do this? I give my clients what I call ‘YOLO’ moments. These are times where counting calories and macros will just be a hindrance or when the client just needs mentally a break from it all. Christmas and Boxing Day are most definitely YOLO moments in my opinion. I NEVER get my clients to track over Christmas, in fact I say to them if I see any entries

in MyFitnessPal over these two days I will be annoyed. Food and drink are important.

We use them to bond with friends and family. We create memories and celebrate being with the people we love with a yummy dinner or a glass of wine (or 7!) THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS! Even if you have a goal which you want to achieve, you should still enjoy your time socialising. No six pack is worth being miserable for.

Even if you’re a social butterfly during December, y o u can still maintain your figure AND enjoy yourself. It’s about balance. During the week you ensure you hit your macros, you hit the gym and get your training in. The day of the party I would get up and get some training in (weights and HIIT) to get your metabolism revved up and put the extra calories you’re going to be consuming to good use.

If you’re planning to have a drink that evening, I would keep most of your calories and macros aside for this. So have predominantly protein based meals during the day with vegetables (yes boring I know but you’ll be dancing on the bar later so…balance) and the damage will be minimal.

Stick to white spirits with low calorie mixers if you can.

These allow you to have more drinks for less damage. So you look socially acceptable and you’ll be tipsy AND you won’t be consuming 3000 calories or more.

I always tell my clients to make something to eat for when they get home as well. Because we all know, once you’ve had a drink you get ravenously hungry. This is usually when people grab a Maccy D’s or a kebab (which combined with copious amounts of alcohol, doesn’t do great things for your figure) so if you have something tasty but macro friendly for when you get home, you can sit there reminiscing about the night whilst stuffing your face and feel mighty fine about it all.

BUT AGAIN – if this is a one off party, if you have just one event to attend and the rest of the time you’re pretty good with your diet and you training, ENJOY YOUR GOD DAMN EVENING. Do not count calories or macros. It’s a one off.

One day isn’t going to make you balloon, it’s the same as one day doesn’t make someone a Victoria Secrets Model.

By following the basic principles above you can enjoy yourself throughout December and not wind up one of those people who declare to the world their fitness goals on January 1st because it has all gone a bit wonky. Unless you want to obviously, in which case go for it.

My point with all this is enjoy yourself but also keep your long term goals in your mind. That, in my opinion, is being balanced. Someone who is majority of the time healthy

and looks after their body but then occasionally knows how to let loose has a balanced lifestyle. I’ve witnessed personal trainers go from eating consecutive days of fast food (maccy d’s, fish and chips, kebab, literally one day after the other) and then make themselves chicken and broccoli 5 times a day. This is going from the sublime to the ridiculous. And in my

opinion not a healthy representation to their clients.

That’s not balanced and how can you preach to your clients a b o u t balance if you cannot do it yourself?

So to wrap this all up; Christmas doesn’t have to be a free for all. You can still make amazing memories and enjoy all the parties whilst walking into 2018 looking hot. You are completely in control and you can exercise balance.

You’ve got this.

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IMPLANTS

VENEERS

CROWNS

INVISIBLE BRACES

DENTAL HYGIENE

GASTRONOMY Puente Romano % 952 820 900 www.puenteromano.com

The most famous 5 star resort in Marbella. Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa has a wide range of restaurants for you to choose from. Pan-Asian influenced Nobu, the stunning beachside restaurant Sea Grill or the newest addition to the burgeoning group, gluten free café Celicio.

We are indeed spoilt for choice on restaurants living on the sunny Costa Del Sol. But with over 1,000 to choose, where do you start! Here’s our indispensible guide to the best restaurants on the Costa Del Sol. La Fiorentina Bistro Casanis % 952 885 765

Toro Burger Lounge

www.restaurantelafiorentina.com.es

www.casanis.es

% 952 764 412 www.toroburger.es

A great Italian restaurant located opposite the Senator Banus Hotel between Estepona and Marbella. La Fiorentina hold regular shows and events hosting top singers including Mel Williams and Italian Opera. Celebrity fans include Maya Schwarovski and Sir Cliff Richard.

Bistro Casanis is set in a beautiful two-storey Andalusian mansion in the heart of Marbella's Old Town with a picturesque courtyard terrace for alfresco dining. The menu is an interpretation of French cuisine, but with influences from all corners of the world, thanks to owner and gastronomy lover Guy Sirre. Fresh ingredients are sought every day in the local market with a great main menu and daily specials.

Located on the Paseo Maritimo in Marbella, Toro serves the best burgers in town, all with fun names likes Times Square, London Eye and Machu Pichu.

There is also a great selection of salad, wraps and sharing platters as well as milkshakes and cocktails. A fun dining experience for all the family. Takeaway and delivery service available.

OLIVIA’S LA CALA

Peggotty’s

Villa Tiberio

www.oliviaslacala.com

www.pegottysfishandchipsspain.com

Set in La Cala de Mijas with stunning sea views. Here you can have all the finery and décor of a trendy London restaurant but placed beside the stunning beach and palm lined location of La Cala. The menu has a wide selection to suit every palette from modern Asian fusion such as Miso Cod and Massaman Curry to traditional cuisine such as Rack of Lamb.

Easily the best fish and chip shop on the Costa del Sol, family run and has been around for decades, a true testament to its superior quality and unrivalled service.

Reasonably priced too with a starter, main, dessert and wine for around €50 a couple. Harry Redknapp is a big fan and comes here everytime he’s in Marbella.

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% 952 833 666

% 952 939 460 www.villatiberio.com

Located on the Golden Mile just a stones throw from Puente Romano is Villa Tiberio, the Italian Restaurant famed

by Sandro Morelli from London’s glitterati nightspot Barbarella with legends like Charlton Heston and Grace Kelly visiting his venues. The food at Villa Tiberio is five star, ambience second to none and the service always impeccable.

Marbella Club – The Grill

NIKKI PRIVE

www.marbellaclub.com

www.nikkibeach.com

www.blendpuertobanus.com

Winner of the Best Fine Dining category in the 2016 Marbella Awards, The Grill serves historical dishes, delivered with panache in a beautifully romantic setting. Dine under the stars surrounded by the scent of jasmine and bougainvillea or in the dining room with its rich interior centred by the legendary grill. The menu features classics such as soufflés, the best cuts of meat and seasonal ingredients.

Nikki Beach Marbella features stunning views, happy vibes, amazing food and creative cocktails. On their international menu, you will enjoy delicacies from all over the world, including the Nikki Beach signature sushi, seasonal salads and fresh seafood. One of the best restaurants and a great venue for entertainment on the Costa del Sol

Blend Kitchen and Lounge serves an eclectic international cuisine in a cosmopolitan vibe in the heart of Puerto Banus by the famous Bull Ring. Blend's chef has infused a modern interpretation of classic dishes, using the highest quality, freshest ingredients. The venue is open from 10am to 2am daily offering a great breakfast, lunch and dinner selection to suit everyone.

ZEN

LOMBARDO’S

THE HAIRY LEMON

www.zenrestaurant.es

www.lombardoswines.com

% 956 790 124 Facebook: The Hairy Lemon

The most luxurious Asian restaurant on the Costa Del Sol. Explore all the different Asian cuisines under one roof - Chinese, Japanese and Thai. Come and enjoy the best Peking Duck, a wide range of Chinese and Sushi plus enjoy a Teppanyaki show every night of the week. Zen also offer private party reservations where you can book the romantic outdoor terrace or the grand indoor salon.

Situated in the commercial centre of Paniagua near the famous Kings & Queens Avenue of Sotogrande is the beautiful Italian restaurant Lombardo’s.

Having just celebrated 26 years in business this is a firm favourite for locals and holidaymakers with delicious food, great ambience and a picturesque courtyard setting for al fresco dining.

Located in the heart of Sotogrande marina in Plaza de Naranjos, The Hairy Lemon offers a relaxed, friendly environment for all the family. Serving food from 9ammidnight every day with a wide ranging menu choice from Thai curries to tapas, burgers, salads and wraps. Every Friday night from 7pm is their €1 tapas and entertainment night.

The Boardwalk

LA PLAGE CASANIS

FUEL BRASSERIE

www.theboardwalkmarbella.coM

www.laplagecasanis.com

% 952 907 781 www.fuelbrasserie.coM

Winner of the Marbella Award 2016 for Best Restaurant. The Boardwalk serves the finest gastro pub style food on the Costa Del Sol, with firm favourites including Pie & Mash, Steak and Chips, Burgers, Salads and others classics on its bistro menu board. You can also stop by for breakfast, afternoon tea or if you fancy some live entertainment there are regular singers on in the evening

A great beachside restaurant in Elviria, owned by the Casanis Group of restaurants, that are famous in Marbella. The food is quality French bistrot food with an international influence. Fantastic paella, prawns, steak and hamburgers. A great wine and cocktail list too. Great live entertainment at weekends from Thierry de Luce and Mariam Hosn.

Eat, drink and relax at Fuel Brasserie situated in the beautiful Aloha region with stunning views of Las Brisas Golf Course backed by the La Palmitera mountain range. Delights on the Michelin inspired international menu include Lobster, Mussels, Sea Bass, Burgers and Rack of Lamb. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 1pm till late.

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BLEND

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GASTRONOMY LA SALA

FUSION LOUNGE

% +34 952 814 145

www.lasalabanus.com

% 603 605 290 www.fusionloungebanus.com

La Sala offers live music and entertainment from renowned musicians, singers and DJ's 7 days a week with acts like The Rat Pack and Peet Rothwell as Michael Buble.

With a fantastic menu to suit all tastes from breakfast to a la carte. Best for quality, value and service in addition to a lively atmosphere makes La Sala the ultimate social and dining experience.

An exclusive new restaurant, cocktail and shisha lounge has arrived in Puerto Banus. Fusion Lounge offers the highest quality traditional and modern shishas and the finest Moroccan, Arabic and International cuisine by the famous celebrity chef Saida. There is also live music, entertainment and belly dancers on certain nights.

BESAYA BEACH % 952 777 288

MONS CALPE SUITE

www.besayabeach.com

% +350 200 12746 www.monscalpesuite.com

Besaya Beach is located on the promenade of Marbella near Puerto Banus and is just a few metres from the beach. At your table you will find Besaya Beach’s famous interpretation of Mediterranean kitchen with a nouvelle cuisine approach. There is also a chill out lounge area where you can listen to live music and DJ’s.

Situated on the highest viewpoint of the Rock of Gibraltar at 412ft, Mons Calpe Suite offers beautiful views across 2 continents and 2 oceans. The newly refurbished restaurant has a British, Spanish and Moroccan inspired menu and is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.30am for brunch, lunch and A La Carte dinner.

FINCA BESAYA

BAO GARDEN

% 952 861 382

www.fincabesaya.com

% 951 518 193 www.baogarden.com

Between the sea and the mountains of Puerto Banus and Marbella, magic, gastronomy and atmosphere come together in a place that charms the senses. Enjoy the 3D effect – dinner, drinks and dancing at one of Marbella’s most popular nightspots. A great place for evening entertainment with sax players, entertainment, dancers and DJ’s.

Set amongst a backdrop of beautiful tropical gardens, Bao is a safe haven for anyone aiming to escape the hustle and bustle of Marbella. Located in Nueva Andalucia, the Garden serves gastronomical delights including street food and the best in fusion food, Taiwanese gua bao and succulent meat dishes. Plus delicious cocktails and craft beer.

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o matter what season it is, if you live in Marbella or just visiting you have to go to Finca Besaya, it is my #1 venue to recommend and as deputy editor of Marbella Rocks I get to go to a lot of top notch places!

Finca Besaya has everything to offer under one roof - a romantic terrace restaurant and a special indoor restaurant with beautiful décor, a state of the art bar and lounge where over the summer and winter weekends offers you spectacular events and entertainment with shows, live music and with amazing views - you will definitely have a night to remember.

Arriving to Finca Besaya, you can’t help but feel like royalty as it is stands so high on its own hill in the mountainous and exclusive area of Sierra Blanca (just behind the Istan shopping parade in Rio Verde Alto) with a majestic staircase makes it feel like you are arriving to a castle instead of a thoroughly modernised Finca.

The charming staff will be waiting for your arrival at the top of the stairs and welcome you into the venue. As we are escorted to the outdoor terrace restaurant I can’t help but pay attention to how wonderful it has been designed and decorated, like walking into a fairytale – the whole experience was very magical. On top of the terrace we got to meet our waitress for the evening, the very friendly and wonderful Alina.

Wine Drinkers Paradise

For all wine drinkers, Finca Besaya has a huge range of all sorts of champagnes, wines and beverages and your Sommelier will help you chose one that is suitable for your meal. As I am a red wine drinker I was recommended to try a wonderful red ‘Valdero Reserva’ a very light and smooth wine, the perfect choice for me and my guest. As we are glancing at the menus we receive little appetizers of fine cut vegetables and a homemade seafood dip accompanied with warm bread – very tasty and a hint of what was in store for us on this enchanting evening.

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Specialties and StarterS

With so many good things to choose from, we started with the King Prawn Salad with Avocado and Mango, an exotic and colourful salad that combines the sweet and savoury well. The taste of the king prawns with the mango makes a fresh combination of the sea and tropical taste in your mouth. A very light option highly recommended if you are going to choose a heavier main.

Next up the Foie Gras “Mi Cuit” with Pineapple Mango Chutney served with Cinnamon Brioche Toast was also divine. You will have an explosion of different flavours in your mouth at the same time, you can taste each ingredient but they all go so well together and just makes this dish spectacular and a must try in my book.

Dream Desserts

Don’t know if you can end this dinner better than we did, but we decided to go for the Chocolate Fondant with Blood Orange Sorbet and it was the perfect choice. The soft hot chocolate fondant was not too heavy, not too sweet and as it combined with the cold blood orange sorbet was a very fresh taste - the perfect combination.

Plus it was not too big and not to small, a beautiful dessert, and a wonderful way of ending our dining experience.

More Than Just A Restaurant

Look Out Meat Lovers

Finca Besaya will make you feel like you have died and gone to steak heaven. For the main course our very helpful waitress gives us great advice on what dishes to select. The Rossini Fillet Steak is a classic steak, tender and tasty but not too heavy. The steak was laid on a shredded pan-fried potato cake with steamed garden vegetables and a red wine jus. This will be a great dish if you want to just go for a classic option.

The Famous Finca Besaya hot stone prime cut beef fillet steak comes highly recommended however and people come back just to order this amazing dish. I had never had a hot stone steak and was not sure what I was to expect when it came out, but I was very happy with its arrival and it was just a spectacular dish on its own.

The taste was just a big WOW for me and I just fell in love with it, the meat just melts in your mouth. It comes with 3 sauces, steamed vegetables and thick cut potatoes, but the meat is so good that it can easily be eaten on its own - I can say that I will be back for this dish again and this is a BIG must when you come here.

Once you have finished your dinner, you are welcomed to stay and have a drink or cocktail in the beautiful lounge or terrace area.

This is just perfect ending for dinner, or a perfect start to a big night out! For those who like to party you can also have a dance and feel like a queen at Finca Besaya with its magical and colourful atmosphere and great music and show you will have the best time here. The crowd was also friendly and multi-cultural a great nod to the cosmopolitan vibe that Marbella has to offer.

In Summary

Once you have finished your dinner, you are welcomed to stay and have a drink or cocktail in the beautiful lounge or terrace area.

This is just perfect ending for dinner, or a perfect start to a big night out! For those who like to party you can also have a dance and feel like a queen at Finca Besaya with its magical and colourful atmosphere and great music and show you will have the best time here. The crowd was also friendly and multi-cultural a great nod to the cosmopolitan vibe that Marbella has to offer. info@fincabesaya.es +34 952 861 382 Urbanizacion Rio Verde Alto, s/n 29600 Marbella

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IBIZA FASHION FESTIVAL

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op Marbella brands Caroline Azzi and Virginia Macari put on a show stopping performance at the Ibiza Fashion Festival in London on October 14. Guests were treated to an 8-brand strong fashion show with 20 models with brands Chaela Rose, Charlie’s, Pretty Mi, Rain and DJ Damon Hess on the decks at 13 Grosvenor Place with an after party at 100 Wardour Street.

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NIKKI BEACH RED CLOSING PARTY

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ikki Beach's infamous Red Closing Party took on a chic Parisian feel this year as guests said goodbye to summer in decadent Nikki Beach style on Sunday October 1.

Guests were wowed with delicious food, live singers, sax players, dancers, DJ's and entertainment. The official after party continued at Nikki PrivĂŠ for those wanting to carry on the party vibe.

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QUEEN OF QUEENS A/W SHOWCASE

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ashion label Queen of Queens Marbella put on an impressive catwalk show and dinner at the Amà re Hotel to showcase their new Autumn/Winter 2017 Collection on Saturday October 21.

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osta Del Sol residents had the opportunity to explore their spirituality and meet like-minded people at the Mind, Body & Spiritual Festival on Saturday October 21-Sunday October 22 at the H10 Andalucia Plaza. The event provided a variety of products, therapists, readers and healers activities including empowering spiritual talks and demonstrations of mediumship by international mediums and healers.

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lA PLUS CHIC FASHION SHOW a Plus Chic events brought a unique fashion show from D&Rose Boutique and their haute couture line to Manolo Santana Racquets club on October 19, staged by Manolo Santana and his wife Claudia Rodriguez and hosted by Blogger Lydia PrestonSweeney and her business partner.

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LISTINGS RESTAURANTS AMERICAN

Hard Rock Café C/ Ramón Areces, esq. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús Tel: 952 908 024 Jacks Smokehouse Muelle Ribera, s/n Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel: 952 813 625

La Quinta Santa María Polo Club, Calle de Ramiro ‘El Monje’ Sotogrande Tel: 956 616 934

Rendez Vous Avda.del Prado, Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 813 912

La Rosa Urbanizacion Guadalmina Alta, C.C. Guadalmina III, Calle 19 A, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara Tel: 952 855 769

Zozoi Plaza Altamirano, Marbella Tel: 952 858 868

Tango Av. Julio Iglesias, s/n, 29660 Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel: 951 899 557

Mr. Gourmet Burger Avda. Luis Braille 20 San Pedro Alcantara Tel: 952 785 257

BELGIAN

Route 66 Plaza Antonio Banderas 17/29, Puerto Banús Tel: 951 136 333

El Coto Ctra. De Ronda (El Madronal), San Pedro de Alcántara Tel: 952 786 688

Yanx Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 818 861

Mytilus Plaza de Los Naranjos, Puerto Sotogrande Tel: 956 790 212

ARGENTINIAN

FRENCH

Gaucho’s Centro Comercial, Laguna Village, Estepona Tel: 952 897 744

Le Discret Avenida del Prado, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella Tel: 925 929 321

GREEK

Red Pepper Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús Tel: 952 812 148 Yamas Av. Miguel Cano, 6, Marbella 34 Tel: 952 903 827

INDIAN

Bollywood Restaurant Avenida Del Prado. Local 4, Edificio Picaso, Aloha, 29660 Tel: 952 906 748 Chilli Calle Isla Verde, 2, Estepona Tel: 952 882 547 Jaipur Palace CN340, km 194,Next to Camping Cabopino, Marbella Tel: 951 310 004

Plaza de las Naranjas Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, Cadiz, 11310 Tel: +34 956 790 124

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LISTINGS Blend Puerto Banus Avda. Manolete 20, Marbella Tel: 952 634 299

Little India Conj. Buenavista, L21-22 Avda. de España, Calahonda Tel: 952 931 829

Cocomo Benamara Dos Hermanas, KM 168, Estepona Tel: 951 272 208

Mumtaz Puerto José Banús, Casa A, Local 7, Marbella Tel: 952 812 090

Del Mar At the Hotel Puente Romano Bulevar PrincipeAlfonso Von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella Tel: 952 820 900

INTERNATIONAL

1870 Calle la Concha, 11, San Pedro Alcántara Tel: 952 78 38 36

El Campanario CN 340, km. 168, Estepona Tel: 952 880 126

Albert & Simon Urb. Nueva Alcántara, Edif.

Mirador, Bloque 4-B, Mabella Tel: 952 836 886 Besaya Beach Urb. Coral Beach Km 176, Marbella Tel: 952 777 299 Black and White Marbella Muelle Benabola, Under the Torre De Banús, Puerto Banús Tel: 952 815 607

Finca Besaya Urb. Rio Verde Alto, Marbella Tel: 952 861 382 Fuel Brasserie Avda. del Prado 3, Nueva Andalucia Tel: 952 907 781 Noche Banus CC Iberico 7, Calle Manolete, Marbella Tel: 951 400 628

Fly Pole Marbella and Fly Pole Estepona were established in 2015

by Tyrenne Gonzalez after already having owned two previous pole dance studios before hand.

At the Fly Pole Marbella we believe the best way to get fit and stay in shape is to have fun doing it. We aim to promote pole dancing, stretching, handstands, choreography and floorwork as a great way to improve your self-confidence and your fitness.

Olivia´s 13 Calle Torreón, La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa Tel: 952 494 935 Venta García Ctra. De Casares, km. 7, Casares Tel: 952 894 191

ITALIAN

Carpaccio Frontline Puerto Banús Tel: 952 813 357 Don Giovanni Avda. de Antonio Belón 3, Marbella Tel: 952 765 550 Frascati Plaza de Los Naranjos s/n, Sotogrande Tel: 952 790 392 La Trattoria Calle de las Malvas, 14 Nueva Andalucia, Tel: 952 817 591

Our instructors are fantastic - and they all have one thing in common - a passion for pole dance and for passing on their knowledge of pole dance to their students. We are very patient and encouraging teachers, and we assume no prior dance skills, strength or flexibility when you come for your first class.

So if you are worried about not having a dance background, don't be! Most of our students have no prior dance experience.

Our beautiful dance studios were designed to create an atmosphere where you can feel comfortable and sexy. We offer challenging and fun dance classes for all ages.

You'll make new friends and have a laugh - all while developing your strength and flexibility. You won't believe what you are capable of!

Come and give pole dance a try - we hope you love it just as much as we do!

MARBELLA

ESTEPONA

+34 687 101 730 Www.flypolemarbella.com

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+34 696 095 601 Www.flypolefit.com

Lombardo’s Galerías Paniagua, Sotogrande, Cádiz Tel: 956 795 924

Tai Pan H. Puente Romano, Ctra. De Cádiz, km.177, Marbella Tel: 952 777 893

Santiago Paseo Marítimo, 5, Marbella Tel: 952 770 078

Pizzeria Picasso Puerto Banús Tel: 952 813 669

Thai Gallery CN-340, km. 175, Edif. Rimesa, Bajos, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 818 392

Don Quijote Urbanizacion el Rosario, 8, Marbella‬ Tel: 952 834 748

Villa Tiberio Ctra. De Cádiz, km, 178 Marbella Tel: 952 771 799

ORIENTAL

Asiático Zen C/ Lirios s/n, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 817 691 Kama Kura The San Roque Club, Ctra. De Cádiz,Km. 127, San Roque, Cádiz Tel: 956 613 030 Restaurante Asiático Bangkok P. de las Orquideas, C/ Iris, 11B, Edif. Excelsior nº 1, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 813 603 Sukho Thai Centro Comercial Marbellamar Tel: 952 770 550

Top Thai Centro Plaza, 64, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 951 319 445

SEAFOOD

La Red Playa La Fontanilla, Paseo Maritimo 6, Marbella Tel: 952 821 450 Peggotty’s Benavista, Urb. El Pilar, Benapilar Locales 8-10 Estepona Tel: 952 883 666 Sea Grill Puente Romano Beach Resort Milla de Oro, CN340, km 187, Marbella Tel: 952 820 900

SPANISH

La Red Playa La Fontanilla, Marbella Tel: 952 821 450 Paellas y Mas Calle Hermanos Salom, 3, Marbella Tel: 952 82 25 11

BARS & CLUBS Aqwa Mist Beneath La Sala Tel: 951 506 248

Babilonia Frontline, Puerto Banus www.babiloniapuertobanus.com Bijoux Second Line, Puerto Banus www.bijouxbanus.com

In the heart of the Golden Mile visit Villa Tiberio with 6000m2 of incredible tropical gardens and Greek and Roman architecture.

It is the most established restaurant in Marbella, having been owned and run by Sandro Morelli for 25 years. Private valet parling and live pianists every night.

Villa Tiberio, Carretera N-340 Km.178.5 (Next to the Marbella Club Hotel) Marbella ) +34 952 771 799 | * info@villatiberio.com | www.villatiberio.com

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LISTINGS La Suite Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Km 177 Tel: 952 820 900 Mirage Calle Gray D'Albion, Puerto Banus Tel: 677 644 737 Mosaic Music Club Avenida Juan Carlos I, 67 Estepona Tel: 630 011 977 News Café Lugar Muelle de Ribera Tel: 952 812 131 Seven Avenida Muelle de Ribera, Puerto Banus, Tel: 672 702 085 The Living Room Avda. Del Prado, Urb. Aloha Gardens bloque 1, Marbella Tel: 619 061 147 Tibu Plaza Antonio Banderas, Puerto Banus Tel: 952 810 918

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BEACH CLUBS

BEAUTY & HEALTH

Nikki Beach Hotel Don Carlos Tel: 952 836 239

Ocean Clinic Av. Ramon y Cajal 7, Marbella Tel: 951 775 518

Plaza Beach Puerto Banús Tel: 677 644 737

Q Max Laser Treatments @ The Wellness Studio Los Naranjos Golf Club Plaza Cibeles, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 628 936 396

Mahiki Beach Avda. Duque de Ahumuda, Marbella Tel: 951 899 376

Sala By the Sea Urb. Villa Marina, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 813 882

CAFÉS

Golden Tarts 22-23 Calle Jesus Puente, Puerto Banus Tel: 952 811 820

Reflections Hair Nails and Skincare Centro Plaza Tel: 902 325 324

Passion Café Calle Marqués del Duero, 68,Marbella Tel: 952 780 344

Sun Lounge Avenida Molete, Edif La Rotonda Local 1, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 951 279 214

Starz Ava Manolete, 60-61, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 816 313

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You booze

you snooze

At least she had a pillow! A girl discovered that dough can make a good headrest if you feel overcome on the way home from a night out

MANY OF US HAVE WOKEN UP IN THE MORNING WITH A SORE HEAD AFTER ONE TOO MANY ON A BIG NIGHT OUT, BUT AT LEAST YOU CAN FEEL THANKFUL TO FIND YOURSELF TUCKED UP IN YOUR OWN BED. SOME REVELLERS HAVE NOT BEEN AS LUCKY, HOWEVER, FINDING THEMSELVES OVERCOME BY TIREDNESS BEFORE THEY MANAGED TO MAKE IT HOME. PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SHARING IMAGES OF DRUNKEN PARTYGOERS ONLINE AFTER THEY PASSED OUT IN AN INCONVENIENT SPOT, SUCH AS SNOOZING ON THE SIDE OF THE PAVEMENT WITH A PIZZA SLICE AS A PILLOW. ONE MAN PASSED OUT IN A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE POSITION ON A PILE OF LOGS, WHILE A WOMAN APPEARED TO FALL ASLEEP HALF WAY THROUGH THE CAT FLAP AFTER A FAILED DRUNKEN FUMBLE FOR KEYS. Snacks are a good idea when you've overindulged in alcohol, if you can make it home with them first

If the drunken fumble for keys proves unsuccessful, then there's always the cat flap

If you're feeling a little nauseous after a few too many, the bin does make an ideal resting place

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Must have been a good party!

At least he caught 40 winks, but this reveller probably woke up with a nasty crick in his neck

Despite having the entire sofa to stretch out on, this woman made things awkward for herself

Wood you believe it? This man might not be impressed when finds out his friends captured his embarrassing moment asleep on a log pile

Does the Hulk live here? This man had to wake up to not only a hangover but a bill for repairing the door he'd crashed through

Nearly made it! This man fell at the very last hurdle on his way home

You're not home yet! This man got a little too excited and stripped off to his underwear on the train ride Let's hope he's not chilly! This man fell asleep on the roof after what must have been quite a party

Who needs a duvet? It might not be the most comfortable choice, but you can always shelter under an upturned table

Oh dear! As well as appearing to pass out on a car bonnet this man suffered a very unfortunate incident on the way home

If you can't make it to your own bed, then using a bush as a pillow is always an option

She may have had too many but at least this woman made it all the way home with her balloon

At least this woman will be able to check the post as soon as she comes round in the morning

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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017

ROCKS ASTROLOGY FORECAST Aries

Gemini

Leo

21 MAR – 20 APR

22 MAY – 21 JUNE

24 JULY – 23 AUG

Taurus

Cancer

Virgo

21 APR – 20 MAY

22 JUNE – 23 JULY

24 AUG – SEPT 3

It’s all about making connections on more than one level, Aries. Cause and effect being one of them. How events get set in motion. The decisions you make. And the results of these. Maybe you got what you wanted – or maybe you didn’t. If it’s the latter then this is your opportunity to choose again. Big gains can be made this month with your salary, investments and even treasures lurking buried deep where you had overlooked them until now. The other types of connection that are on offer? You could benefit from someone’s generosity as they put their assets at your disposal. This could be anything from money to their time or even a place to live. Singles could be tempted by the big ‘L’. Is it love or is it lust? Or if you’re really lucky an irresistible mixture of both? December could bring you an offer you can’t or simply don’t want to refuse. Whatever form it takes it has a purpose – and that is to expand your worldview or just your experience. Time to test the limits of what is possible now.

Allow yourself to go where you haven’t gone before.

Intense longing and yearning for something or someone could fuel you now, Taurus. Chances are you want a bigger slice of life than what’s been on offer of late. The backdrop to your life now is all about partnerships and ‘It takes two, baby.’ Chances are any sense of dissatisfaction you are experiencing stems from partnerships – or lack thereof.

Perhaps your current relationship is not giving you what you need. Time to initiate changes if so. This can be anything from communicating what you need to your current partner – or even moving on if necessary. Single? Time to take steps to rectify that too if you no longer want to go it alone. Of course, this may not be about a romantic relationship at all. It could involve a working partnership, friend or activity partner or even that certain someone you can’t stand. Any kind of partnership – that includes your enemies, also comes back to our sense of self.

What can I say? To activate that sense of togetherness, look inside to your core.

Same goes for someone you would rather not deal with. Banish what they represent within and say hello to real love instead.

Your day job may bring you surprising benefits perhaps in the form of a raise or acknowledgement or you just feeling you’re in the zone. No day job? Get ready to find your gig. The feeling that things are flowing your way extends to your personal life too. Positive strokes in one area have a knock-on effect which sees you literally ‘putting yourself out there’ in others. If romance has been lacklustre or just plain missing, you could see your confidence restored to the point of you putting yourself back out there again.

And hey – people are buying what you’re selling. With that in mind, your talents and skills are also in focus and if you already have that full-time gig, opportunities to big up or launch that side hustle abound as yes, people want what you have to offer. All this points to a return of belief in yourself and being unafraid to let ‘you’ shine through. Time to ask if something is fun or hard work? This has nothing to do with not being prepared to do what needs to be done. It’s about the love that gives back to you. It doesn’t matter whether this is your work – or your relationship. . If it’s all investment and no return, consider a change.

Life is asking you what you want to see, do, learn or experience, Cancer. The emphasis is on areas connected to travel, creativity, children and romance. In what area would you like most to shine and be appreciated? Where would you like to go? People forget that the good things in life – romance, success, the rewards of creative self-expression, fun and even indulgence, are spiritual experiences we can learn from as well as the challenges.

Your social life sparkles and you could find yourself either the life and soul of the party – or centre stage in some way.

November is all about being in the flow of life and realising that in fact, no, it doesn’t have to be a struggle. You should be in a position where you effortlessly attract who or what it is you need now – whether it’s that job or a new lover. Act and dress like a superstar and see what follows. Or is life still an uphill struggle? It shouldn’t be. If so, time to let go and let the energy flow. This could involve literally ‘letting go’ of something. Those old photos of a lover.

That clutter. Those thoughts that life has to be difficult. That connection you know no longer works. Ditch it and embrace the job instead. That’s just the job for you right now.

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You could be experiencing an intense ‘pull’ towards making yourself secure or home and family this month, Leo. Has the nesting instinct taken over? A sense of place or having one, could be fuelling important changes for you now and up until about the third week of November. This is an excellent time for property decisions or just to make that commitment to move. Your ‘roots’ or putting them down somewhere will be in focus now. If you already like where you are living then commit to it. If not, time to commit to moving to where you have a renewed sense of place. It’s time to think in the long term and not the short.

When it comes to your love life, does your current union sustain you or is something missing? You need good emotional foundations now. This has nothing to do with being ‘needy’ and everything to do with knowing that person is there for you when needed. You are usually so confident, golden and glowing that other people fail to see your vulnerable side.

Don’t be afraid to own it or own up to it. By the end of the month you’re back in full ‘roar’ mode and the party animal re-emerges once again. However, don’t lose sight of the fact that even lions need a den and we all need someone or somewhere that’s nice to come home to.

One vital exchange of information could see good news you won’t be able to miss flowing back in your direction in return now, Virgo. Put it out there. And by that I mean your ideas, your CV, your smarts and your business acumen.

Publish yourself on whatever platform you have available. Expect an influx of calls, messages, news, emails, meetings and invitations. You may feel you have to be in two places at once to deal with it all.

Keep track of your diary. Your workload could be set to increase as a result. You could also be dealing with the media, publishing, writing, blogging, journalism – or people who work in those areas.

New love interest? They’ve got lots to say for themselves and don’t be surprised if they are younger than you – or have a decidedly youthful outlook or appearance.

Do ensure they back up what they talk about with action however. By the end of the month, all this could see you wanting to retreat from the world and a little recharge or ‘me’ time could be in order.

Remember, you can only keep up the pace for so long. Whatever you do, don’t exist on coffee and take out because you’ve got so much on. It’s all about organisation and scheduling too. And that means scheduling the down-time if needed. And you excel at that, Virgo.

Libra

Sagittarius

Aquarius

24 SEPT – 23 OCT

23 NOV – 21 DEC

21 JAN – 19 FEB

SCORPIO

Capricorn

Pisces

24 OCT – 22 NOV

22 DEC – 20 JAN

20 FEB – 20 MAR

Are you making the most of what you have, Libra? Before you argue ‘I have nothing’, think again. I am not just talking about your bank account but your talents, skills and even the people you know.

Utilise what you have to get whatever it is you need now. This can be anything from that new job to somewhere to live – or even both. Often we can’t see what is right in front of us – the ‘wood from the trees’ syndrome, and you may be affected by this. Step back and do a stocktake if necessary. There are opportunities right in front of you or a door is opening and all you have to do is step through it. It is a time to appreciate the assets you have at your disposal – in order to accept even more that is due to come your way this month. Your bank account may be in for a much-needed and well-deserved transfusion. When this happens, put it away and don’t splurge – well, not all of it anyway. This is your foundation stone from which something lasting can arise.

What you build is up to you now. Have fun doing it and make sure you sit back reap the rewards of your efforts Libra.

This birthday season should have seen the emergence of a fabulous new you. In fact, this is the season of YOU. Or have you yet to emerge? Perhaps you are your own work in progress this November.

This is a birthday season like no other.

In fact, you have not had one like this in 12 years. Time to launch those big plans, if not your new self. This is one time to let your heart lead the way and for you to follow knowing you are headed in the right direction. What is your heart saying it wants? If you can quiet the party that’s happening around you, it’s time to listen. You are a magnet right now – for people, for opportunities, for love and for whatever it is you need to follow your heart’s calling. By the last quarter of the month, you could even see tangible as in material, results from this. The other upside of all this is that you are not unafraid to go after whatever it is you do want. The message of this month is that the time for compromise in key areas is over. Don’t accept second best (or being made to feel that you are). Go for what you really desire.

There’s more going on with you than meets the eye this month, Sag. And this may be a theme for you over the coming year. You could find yourself working behind the scenes in some way. Or formulating big plans that you are keeping to yourself for now. This isn’t how you normally operate but you are about to experience the power that comes with holding back and not giving too much away. At least until you are good and ready to. Your famous Sag generosity may be operating at maximum right now.

I would urge caution as the festive season rolls around as you could end up giving away more than you can really afford to. Feel the need to give? Rather than spend money donate your time, expertise or wisdom instead. Make a present of your presence. The start of your birthday season ushers in a time of mysterious travels, exploration of the depths and ventures into unknown territory. You’ll need a map, a compass and not just a star to guide you, but intuition too. The coming year may see you venture some place you never dreamed possible – or thought existed for that matter. Happy trails.

The end of the year is fast approaching.

And all it brings with it. Yes, your birthday and the season to be jolly. You may not be feeling it just yet however. This may be the month for withdrawal and contemplation.

Think of it as getting yourself ready for one of the biggest cycles you have experienced in a very long time – or have done this lifetime. Your intuition and creativity will be firing on all cylinders, so as they used to say in the ‘60’s – turn on, tune in, drop out. At least for a little while - if only for a few hours. Friends may be urging you to come out and play but if that inner voice is telling you different, then I suggest you listen. The universe is asking you to get clear on your future direction and what it is you want to achieve. You are shortly about to enter an incredible cycle where you can make huge in-roads into your career and establishing something for your future.

All this takes energy and commitment.

You may find yourself feeling unusually sensitive and if so, this is just one more indication some serious down-time is in order. You know full well this won’t last.

If you have a vision for the future, you are now preparing to ride that wave. Get ready for the perfect break.

Don’t fall into the trap of all work and no play, this Christmas, Aquarius. But don’t shy away from accepting more responsibility if it is offered either. The key is to maintain a balance and you will quickly find this comes from reaching out and connecting to others. Your network of friends is probably your biggest resource right now so utilise them and above all, stay connected. This is a fantastic month to advance those career ambitions and also to sincerely impress people in positions of influence and authority with what you and only you, can bring to the table. But don’t lose sight of the fact that you need a life outside of work. It may be a good idea to just jot down how many hours you are clocking up at work this month, just to ensure that things are not out-of-balance. Is this typical for you and is part of a long term pattern? If so, change it. Especially if people start complaining they never see you. The final week of November should redress any imbalance and you may even have a milestone to celebrate at that point.

Chances are whatever this is was also a group effort – or involved you and at least one other. All this is telling you that life – and enjoying it, is a collaborative venture.

Don’t be a hermit now or use work as an excuse. Why deprive others of your uniqueness anyway?

Travel especially the work-related variety, is highlighted for you now, Pisces. If certain people have labelled you as just a dreamer, you are about to challenge their perceptions as ambitions are ignited. You need a career that excites and inspires you with what you can achieve. Are you getting that? If not, a change of direction is possible for you now. Luck is on your side when it comes to making a move – whether it’s up your current ladder or across to another one. What November brings for you is the knowledge that you simply can’t stay put or stand still. There needs to be forward motion happening.

Take restlessness as a sign and if change needs to occur and don’t stand in its way. Others may be dealing with the law, academic studies, big business or the media – or be drawn towards them.

Dealing with businesses or people from overseas is another possibility. Singles could literally encounter that intriguing stranger from far, far away – and find themselves smitten. November is all about starting or continuing a journey on some level. No more spinning your wheels. If you stay in the same spot the view never changes. Broaden your horizons by the end of 2017.

‘We’re all stars on Earth. My job is to enable you to shine’ Delphi Haines is a professional astrologer, psychic and life-coach with over 20 years experience and a celebrity client list spanning four continents. The astrologer who put the ‘chic’ into psychic, you can read about her life as ‘psychic to the stars’ in her blog ‘The Psykick’ or contact her at www.delphinhaines.com. Follow her on Twitter @delphicowgirl or find her on Facebook.

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Try Blend’s cocktails, smoothies & signature milkshakes, hang out with friends in their cozy lounge seats, share some delectable food, taste amazing coffees or book a champagne breakfast to start your day in style. Marbella Rocks caught up with owner and proprieter, Jasmina Rucic, to find out about the bar and restaurant taking Marbella by storm.

WHAT IS THE “BLEND EXPERIENCE?” At Blend we want to make you feel at home. You can hop in for a drink, have some freshly made food, chill in our lounge seats or at the bar, spend some time with your friends or even work while we serve you. Many people are surprised by our amazing food. We have simple and easy food, but all freshly made and it tastes like heaven!

YOU ARE KNOWN FOR AMAZING COCKTAILS AND MILKSHAKES, WHAT IS THE BIGGEST AND BEST ONE YOU DO? Well, our fantasy milkshake is definitely one of the favorites. People sometimes even order them just for the picture! The fantasy milkshake is always different. It can be with donuts, pancakes, flamingos, chocolate bars, it all depends on the ingredients we have and the creativity of our staff. This is why people love to come back for it, as they will never get the same one twice.

YOU ARE HAVING A SEASON OPENING WHEN EVERYONE ELSE IS CLOSING, CAN YOU TELL US MORE? We are open all year round, more and more locals are discovering us and we are very happy about that. Blend is a cozy hangout where you catch up with friends in a laidback atmosphere, we see that more and more people are discovering us and come back to us, which is great!

YOU HAVE THE BEST LADIES NIGHT WITH CAVA AND 2-4-1 DRINKS – WHEN CAN US LADIES EXPECT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE OFFERS? We have a daily happy hour from 20:00 till 22:00 and on Saturdays cava is half price from 18:00 till midnight. So what are you waiting for :-)?

WHAT OTHER OFFERS DO YOU HAVE AT THE MOMENT? We have 2-4-1 salads on Wednesday, On Thursdays free cava for ladies who lunch or dine and on Fridays Two steaks with a bottle of house wine for only 45 euros (VAT incl)

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WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT OWNING YOUR OWN BAR/ RESTAURANT? That there’s never a dull moment, I meet many nice people and I can eat amazing food everyday.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DISH ON THE MENU? I am crazy about our lamb chops with garlic mash, our pil pil is the best I ever had & almost daily I eat the Chef’s Bowl.

This is a tropical salad with chicken or prawns and the ladies are mad about it!

IF YOU COULD ONLY TAKE 3 THINGS TO A DESSERT ISLAND WHAT WOULD THEY BE AND WHY? My kids, a good book and Blend’s lamb chops ;-)

haha! Just joking, I love all kind of music, from Ed Sheeran to deep house to foreign music that sounds like crying cats. Just no rock music for me.

BEST THING ABOUT BEING IN MARBELLA? The weather!

WORST THING? I work very quick and clear, I had to get used to this Spanish mentality where everything takes a lot of time and does not always go how you want it. For a control freak like me it can be hard, but hey, I’ll manage, I enjoy Marbella a lot!

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT? I am very proud of my work, but even more proud of the fact that I raised my kids to be adorable grown-ups and they all have a good heart.

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN? To never mind what other people say and do what I want. I am used to the fact that I always stand out from the crowd.

WORST HABIT? I am sooooo stubborn.

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE GROWING UP? Well, my parents wanted me to be a doctor or a lawyer as I went to the gymnasium.

But me? One day I wanted to be a photographer, other day a dog rescuer, third day something else. I am a creative person, sometimes messy and annoying, but always with good intentions!

To Enjoy the Blend Experience head to: BLEND PUERTO BANUS Aveniada de Manolete 20 29660 Marbella

WHAT COULDN'T YOU LIVE WITHOUT? My family.

OPENING TIMES MONDAY–SATURDAY: 12.00am~2.00 am SUNDAY: Closed

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? I don’t listen to anyone, this is the problem

RESERVATIONS: +34 952 63 42 99 www.blendpuertobanus.com