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SAM NICHOLS Deputy Editor Courtney Jones Copy Editor Joanne Rix Designer Teodora Nikolov Contributors Sam Hexter-Andrews, Rafael Motloch, Helen Watts, Natasha Terri, Carla Melus, Elle Morgan 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 September Issue of Marbella Rocks.

As another fantastic summer draws to a close we ensure you can look tip top for Autumn/Winter with our definitive guide on the Top 10 Fashion Trends and how to wear them. Leather jackets, sci-fi metallics and luscious layering, all is revealed in our feature on page XX. Plus we explore the Grunge trend and bring you guys cool Autumn knits and Nike’s newest range of trainers.

Our cover star Rita Ora has had one hell of a year already; disputes with ex Calvin Harris, the death of best friend Avicci and getting her hands on 1 Direction’s Liam Payne at the recent VMA’s. If you want to catch the ‘Lonely Together’ singer she is headlining the MTV Presents Gibraltar Calling music festival on September 21st and 22nd.

Elsewhere we bring you the first look at the Lamborghini Urus, the luxury car makers first foray into the SUV market and it’s a belter. And in tech news we explore how Air Taxi’s will soon be the norm of getting from A to B. Aviation brand Boeing and discount ride firm Uber are investing heavily in the technology.

And in another issue of exclusives we get down with legendary DJ Dimitri From Paris at the recent 51st State Festival. Dimitri, who pioneered disco and house and has worked with the whose who of the music industry including Nile Rogers, James Brown and Michael Jackson. He was a true gent and also revealed all his likes and dislikes – Dimitri digs and Dimitri disses (the interview was done backstage by a digger.)

We also caught up with 80’s pop icon Tiffany as she prepares to launch her new album on September 21st in the months 60 Second Interview.

Til next time,

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WHAT’S ON MTV FESTIVAL TO THE ROCK THE ROCK MTV Presents Gibraltar Calling music festival, on the 21st and 22nd September, will bring chart-topping acts including Stormzy, Rita Ora, Rag’n’Bone Man, Texas and Two Door Cinema Club as well as heritage acts such as America, Suzi Quatro, Sister Sledge and Boomtown Rats to Gibraltar. A few day tickets, Weekend tickets and VIP tickets are still available but be sure to get in early as they are bound to be a sell-out. In addition, MTV Club will bring a cool warmup pool party to La Sala By The Sea on Saturday 8th September. On the decks straight from Ibiza will be Club MTV’s top DJ, R3WIRE and local DJ Scott Strutton. See www.gibraltarcalling.com for tickets and more info on these unmissable September events.

MARIA BOZINOVSKA PT LAUNCHES IN MARBELLA Maria Bozinovska, a professional athlete in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness, has now launched as a personal trainer in the Marbella area. Maria will be taking on clients from all walks of life in the bid to transform them into the ‘body beautiful’ best they can be. Maria has been in the fitness industry for nearly 20 years and has competed in the IFBB since 2013. Her life has always been about the fitness, to feel fit and look better.

She brings this huge wealth of experience to her clients and is available for personal training sessions now. Email her at maria.bozinovska@gmail.com to book your sessions.

MARBELLA AWARDS 2018 GALA REVEALED The Marbella Awards 2018 will be held at the Puente Romano in the Andalucian Ballroom on Saturday November 17th. The evening will commence with a lavish cocktail reception followed by a 4 course meal, drinks and entertainment and of course the handing out of the coveted awards. Celebrities, TV crews, local and international media and Marbella business owners and glitterati will be in full force with a yet-to-be announced high profile celebrity guest in attendance to hand out the awards. More information on the star-studded event including the opportunity to purchase single or table tickets, at the earlybird rate of €80 per person including dinner and drinks, are available from the website at www. rocksmag.com/awards.

ROCKS MAG EXPANSION Rocks Mag, parent company of Marbella Rocks, is launching new magazines in London and Dubai as part of its first phase of expansion. London Rocks and Dubai Rocks will feature the same cutting edge news and global features as Marbella Rocks but with localised content such as the popular What’s On, Calendar and Gastronomy tailored to these new areas. The new magazines are set to launch at the beginning of 2019 and will also have a dedicated awards gala tailored to each city. Any business owners in Marbella that would like to feature in the new magazines can make huge savings on campaigns if they quote ROCKIT. Contact info@rocksmag.com for more information.

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DEMI LOVATO ON ROAD TO RECOVERY Demi Lovato is safe, well and on the road to recovery at an undisclosed rehabilitation centre, after being released from Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, where she was being treated after an opiod overdose on July 24th.

The alarm was sounded by Demi’s friend who asked the paramedics not to play sirens as they arrived at Demi’s residence, in an attempt to cover up the overdose. Demi’s life was apparently saved with the controversial anti-overdose

reversal drug Narcan before she was taken to hospital and treated until she entered rehab.

Having just celebrated her 26th birthday she recently took to Instagram to thank her fans for their continued support. “I want to thank God for keeping me alive and well. To my fans I am forever grateful for all of your love and support this past week and beyond. Your positive thoughts and prayers have helped me navigate through this difficult time.”

It is believed she will spend at least 3 months in rehab before being allowed to leave and resume here music career. Our thoughts are with you Demi.

SPENCER & VOGUE TIE THE KNOT Reality star Spencer Matthews and model Vogue Williams have tied the knot in a lavish wedding at a stunning Scottish castle. The bride, who was 6 months pregnant, chose a demure bespoke Paul Costello Gown – noticeably in ivory not virginal white!

Meanwhile Spencer wore a three-piece midnight blue suit as the secluded wedding with just close friends and family took place. "At the time it was so wonderful but almost dreamlike. It took a little while to sink in, but I certainly feel married, settled, and happy," Spencer said. "Everything has fallen into place. As we’ve said before we are best friends, we love being together, so it does feel just perfect. We’re delighted.”

The couple have jetted off on a mini honeymoon for 5 days but will be back in blighty for the impending birth of their first child.

YOUNUS MOVES ON RATHER QUICKLY Kourtney Kardashian’s former boyfriend Younus Bendjima has moved on rather quickly since their split last week falling into the arms of Tyga’s ex Jordan Ozuna.

The 24-year-old model, who dated Kourtney for 2 years, was seen frolicking on the beach in Mexico with his new girlfriend who is only 25.

Meanwhile Kourtney, 39, has shunned the limelight and chosen to spend time with her 3 children by Scott Disick; Mason, Penelope and Raine. Expect to her seething on the new series of KUWTK.

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news SOHO HOUSE RECUITS YOUNGEST MEMBER Amid the London heatwave Simon Cowell - who is busy filming the new series of ‘X Factor’ - decided to inaugurate his son Eric, aged 4, to become the youngest ever member of exclusive private members club Soho House.

Cowell paid the annual £925 membership fee so his son’s nanny could take him for a dip in the pool while he and Lauren were busy with work commitments. The Shoreditch club has a rooftop terrace pool that Eric can paddle in alongside other celeb members including Kate Moss, Jude Law and Prince Harry. The local leisure centre or swings in the park obviously don’t cut it for this little dude.

CAITLYN DATING INSTAGRAM MODEL Oh dear. Caitlyn Jenner, the 68-year-old transgender KUWTK star has revealed she is dating a 22-year-old Instagram model called Sophia.

The pair developed an unlikely friendship after meeting at a charity event last year and now Caitlyn claims they are “inseparable.”

Recent graduate Sophia went one step further asking her fans to quiz her during a Q&A replying that they are in love and could be getting married.

Sophia regularly shares pictures of the couple at Caitlyn’s Malibu mansion where she lives with Caitlyn and their dog Bertha.

Former Olympian Caitlyn who was married to Kris Jenner and has 5 kids, including model Kendall and make-up mogul Kylie, is said to be over the moon with the blossoming relationship.

CHERYL ANGST OVER LIAM’S MODELISING Liam Payne has been having a whale of a time since his split with Cheryl Cole – having been pictured out cavorting with three models since July.

The former 1D star picked up Winnie Harlow at the MTV VMA’s and has also been seen holding hands with Cairo Dwek in Cannes and unnamed model in London at the beginning of August. All this and he is not even into the second month of his split from the former Girls Aloud singer.

According to pals Cheryl is worried that Liam, 14 years her junior will be introducing these new flames to her young son before the time is ready. Either that or it could be a case of the green eyed monster. Get back out that Chezza we say.

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JUST JUMPING IN MY AIR TAXI At least 20 companies, including aviation giants Boeing and cut price ride firm Uber, are developing air taxis that are run by battery power to eliminate the noise and pollution associated with helicopters and planes.

With this many companies in the running to create the first battery operated air ride it is obviously a race to the finish line with high demand for customers who plan to dominate the sky and skip the queues on the roads.

But experts are discussing whether battery energy storage technology can improve this significantly in the future to warrant this. At the current rate of

development in the tech it is possible with battery energy density rising by 5 to 8 percent per year.

However, for batteries to be at a point where they make sense in small-scale aviation, they will need to achieve about five times their current density. At the current pace of battery and electric engine technology, it probably won’t be until 2030 that even hybrid electric technology is used in commercial aviation. But it is definitely on the cards.

So before you start swearing in gridlock again think Fifth Element style transportation could be with us sooner

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than you think with Uber announcing last week it will launch test flights as early as 2020.

The giant recently hired Tesla’s in-house battery expert, Celina Mikolajczak, to head up its effort to develop a battery that was powerful yet light enough to get its planehelicopter hybrids in the air.

“The chemistry tech on cells and batteries is going to get better and better,” Mikolajczak said at Uber’s Elevate conference in Los Angeles.

“So that means the aircraft with all electric powertrains are also going to get better and better.”

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AND IN OTHER TECH NEWS… PC EMOJIS Emoji’s are being mooted to represent the entire range of different couples holding hands, accommodating every possible combination of gender, sexual orientation and skin tone. The news comes from a recent blog post by the Unicode Consortium, the organisation behind the emoji we know and love. It’s narrowed down the shortlist of new emojis we’ll be seeing in 2019 to 179 in total with a reported 55 combination of happy mixed race and gender couples.

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AUTUMN KNITS

With the chillier nights set to draw in but it not quite being coat weather, just throw on a grey knit crew jumper over T-shirts to look on trend this Autumn. Light or Dark grey are the season’s to go colours.

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The idea of meshing the power of the human mind with electronic stimulus and responsiveness has long existed in science fiction but according to reports from the likes of computer giant Intel we will all soon be controlling everything we see and do via microchips implanted in our brains.

While it’s currently possible to implant a chip in the brain and even get one to respond to or stimulate gross neural activity, we simply don’t understand the brain’s nuance well enough to create the kind of interface that would let you channel surf by simply thinking about it. Well not yet anyway.

“Neural communications are both chemical and electrical,” Professor Liebhold says. “And we have no idea about how that works, particularly in the semantics of neural communication. So yeah, somebody might be able to put electronics inside somebody’s cranium, but I personally believe it’s only going to be nominally useful for very, very narrow therapeutic applications.”

In reality, we likely won’t be controlling our devices with a thought in 2020 as Intel has predicted although some neuroscience experts have predicted this technology will be widely available by 2030, although will Joe Public be keen to undergo the operation (said to be as minor as having a tattoo done with the same downtime) by inserting chips in their brains. The jury’s out on that one!

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Nike’s latest range of trainers have gone all patriotic on us. All hail the red, white and blue Autumn/Winter 2018 range featuring a 3D red tick in the classic Air Force 1 trainers while the Nike M2K Tekno Trainers have a modern crisscross pattern.

THERE’S WALLY Tech firm Red Pepper have taken all the fun out of your favourite search game by creating a robot that uses facial recognition to find “Where’s Wally”. With sniper like accuracy the bot takes a picture of the page sends the info to Google’s Auto ML Vision Service and points out the red and white stripped jumper clad Wally in less than 5 seconds. Oh and he also points him out with a silicone hand.

Can’t really see it taking off. But if your kids suddenly become mustard at this game, you now know why.

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FOR HER GRUNGE WHAT'S TRENDING...

Grunge is enjoying a resurgence this Autumn/Winter.

Think the nineties and a nod to bands like Nirvana and Green Day – effortless cool chic combined with a bit of skater and checkboard prints thrown in.

The joy with this is that anything goes and you can even pull it off better with a messed up hair do and just a splash or red lippy – made up is not the way forward – messed up is.

Here are some of our favourite picks from the High Street and how to wear.

Clockwise from left: Signature 8 Red Festival Jacket with Checkerboard Sleeves €55 Bershka Green Check Shirt €25 Topshop Checkerboard Dungarees €65 Adolescent Clothing Sweatshirt - €35 and Black Leather Skirt - €45 ASOS oversized grunge inspired jacket €95 Zara beatnik Top with Front Tie €20 C/meo Collective Daisy Print Off Shoulder Dress €155

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BENEFIT SALE Your favourite San Francisco based make-up brand has slashed the prices of some of its favourite make-up ranges by up to 60% this month. Get your hands on firm favourites including Dallas Powder, Benetint and Hello Flawless by visiting the brands UK site at www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk. There are over 50 items in this not to be missed flash sale so get in early while stocks last. Thank us later ladies.

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WE’RE FELINE IT MBA COMPETITION Marbella Beauty Academy has just run a competition for their students to create a look of their choice with their own personal style. All the girls work showed true originality and flair. The eventual winner was Amelia Glover, who has just passed all her Fashion & Photographic Make-Up and Level 3 Media with Honours, with the winning look below.

Animal print is back. The key to mastering this look is a splash of one print and not to overdo.

A bright neon yellow print jumper or grey leopard print button up blouse in our ‘Top It Off’ selection below goes well with anything from jeans to trousers or a demure skirt for the office.

Alternatively take a walk on the wild side with these leopard print jeans paired with a plain rock T-shirt. Look more Kate Moss than Dorian from ‘Birds of a Feather’ with our top picks from the high street.

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Giselle Beck Davies, director of MBA, said, “The competition was a great chance to show the kind of make-up the students love without the pressure of it being a look for the portfolio, like it just came from the heart.”

MBA Courses are up to date with the current trends whilst still adhering to the important classic timeless styles of make-up. For more information on studying at MBA visit their website at www. marbellabeautyacademy.com.

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RECIPE STICKY ASIAN STYLE SALMON This delicious Asian inspired sticky salmon with rice and veg from Jamie Oliver is a great healthy dish that can be cooked in under 35 minutes and contains only 640 calories per portion. Tasty and healthy.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 2)

l 150g brown rice l 160g tenderstem broccoli l ½ cucumber l 2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced salt l 2 limes l 2 teaspoons sesame seeds l olive oil l 2 120g fillets of salmon, scaled and pin boned, from sustainable sources l 3cm piece ginger l 2 spring onions l 2 teaspoons honey

moving in the pan. Tip into a small bowl.

5. Place the pan back on the heat, turn the heat down to medium-low and drizzle in 1 tablespoon of oil, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, then cover and cook for 5 minutes.

6. Peel and finely grate the ginger. Trim and finely slice the spring onions and add the whites to a bowl with most of the ginger. Add the remaining soy sauce, honey and the juice from 1 lime, then mix well to make a glaze.

7. Pour over the salmon, turning to coat, then cook with the lid off for a further 2 to 3 minutes, or until beautifully glazed and just cooked through.

8. Drain the rice and tip back into the pan with the broccoli and ginger. Squeeze in the juice from the remaining lime half, season to taste and stir.

METHOD 1. Cook the rice in a large sauce pan of boiling salted water for 25 minutes, or until tender.

2. Place a colander over the pan and cover with a lid.

Chop the broccoli into 3cm chunks and add to the colander to steam for the last 8 minutes.

3. Cut the cucumber in half lengthways, scoop out the seeds, then finely slice into half-moons and place into a small bowl. Drizzle with ½ a tablespoon of soy sauce and squeeze over the juice from half a lime, scrunch and toss together, then leave to pickle.

4. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2 minutes, or until golden, keeping them

WINE MATCH Asian sticky salmon combines the richness of the salmon meat with the sweetness of a honey and ginger glaze. As the honey makes the salmon sweeter than normal, you have to find the right wine to pair with the meat. A Pratello Rielsing is a good choice for Asian inspired salmon dishes, thanks to its dryness and it also infused with apple and lemon flavours setting off the sweetness of the honey. We also love the Adobe Gewurztraminer from Chile or if these two wines are hard to find we can recommend any good, dry Riesling which will do the trick nicely.

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CITY OF LIES Based on Randall Sullivan's bestselling book ‘Labyrinth’ a detective investigates the murders of rappers Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. and with this the implications of Death Row Records' and the origins of the Los Angeles Police Scandal, which was first serialised in Rolling Stone magazine.

The film is set in the mid-1990s where Los Angeles is rife with crime, poverty and racism. Detective Russell Poole, played by Jonny Depp, is a straight-shooting detective, who is assigned to investigate a cop-on-cop shooting and stumbles upon a web of corruption woven into the fabric of the department. As he delves deeper into the mire of scandal and deception, he is met with increasing resistance from his superiors and frozen out by his fellow officers.

Poole then uncovers damning evidence that certain officers in the department were moonlighting for Death Row Records. When he manages the task force assigned to the Notorious B.I.G.'s murder, he uncovers further evidence that these same men were linked to the murders. In the ensuing case Poole uncovers ignites a firestorm of controversy which prompts two lawsuits against the LAPD. Forest Whitaker plays a journalist also seeking to uncover the truth about the murders both taken place in 1997, Tupac was shot in Las Vegas and Biggy in LA shortly after.

ALBUM REVIEW

MEGHAN TRAINOR – TREAT MYSELF Meghan Trainor’s third studio album, ‘Treat Myself’, is a real belter and testament that Megatron as she affectionately known by fans is here to stay.

The album – released by Sony Epic Records on August 31st - will not disappoint. As usual Trainor writes, performs and produces all her own material but this time with a little help from her family.

"It's really special, my entire family sings on every song and [fiance Daryl Sabara] sings on every song," Trainor said of the album. "My father plays the piano and organs on one song."

“It’s obviously me being in love and happy, and reminding myself to choose happiness and love myself," she added.

Trainor has already released three singles from the new album, "No Excuses," “Can’t Dance” and "Let You Be Right” which are all performing well on iTunes.

However many believe is it a risky move to release three songs before the album date. Most artists have one or maximum two precede the album.

Die hard fans will of course get their hands on the album but has she peaked by releasing her best tracks? Time will tell if Grammy Award winning Trainor can garner a third smash hit album.

BOOK REVIEW

SMALL COUNTRY – GAEL FAYE French-Rwandan rap star Gaël Faye’s debut novel shares the title and narrative of one of his most famous songs “Petit Pays” (French for “Small Country”) and is informed by his own complicated biography.

Faye, like his protagonist Gabriel, is the son of a French father and Rwandan mother, and left Burundi for France after the outbreak of the civil war and the Rwandan genocide.

Small Country opens with a young disillusioned Gabriel in Paris, going on countless first dates with beautiful girls who always ask: “So, where are you from?” When he informs them with cold cynicism, that his identity can be weighed in corpses, they don’t react—they’d rather keep things light than dwell on the violence that shaped his childhood.

And so, not even the lanky and languid girls can hold his interest for long. Increasingly haunted by his homeland, he realises that until he acknowledges the past he’ll never be free enough to imagine his future.

This book delves into the disturbing issue of genocide and reveals the damaging effects it has and how it destroys lives even decades after the disasters occurred.

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GETTING DOWN WITH DIMITRI Grammy nominated producer, remixer and composer Dimitri From Paris has pioneered the disco scene for an impressive 35 years. Headlining the 51st State Festival on August 4th, he has made every member of the 25,000-strong crowd jump on their feet and party. Dimitri makes every one of his repertoire of reworks sound effortless; no mean feat when the original tracks are by the likes of Disco’s greatest musicians including James Brown and Nile Rogers. When Dimitri left the stage after his performance at Trent Park, we accosted him and found a glamourous spot backstage next to a digger to quiz the DJ on all things disco.

So Dimitri, what made you fall in love with the disco genre?

Oh wow, where do I start? The live element. You feel the energy and the actual soul with disco, more than any other form of music.

It has real instruments, it is organic and it is better than any other form of dance music - in my opinion. I love the raw beat and strings - a perfect blend of pretty and beautiful.

You were influential in getting house music played on mainstream radio in France and Europe. Was it a hard move at the time?

I am happy to help people discover music and people tend to go with what they know. I love sharing music I love.

You have modernised disco. What spurred you on?

It has always been my dream to share music with my fans. Disco has it all.

You have collaborated with some musical legends including James Brown, Nile Rodgers, New Order, Bjork and The Brand New Heavies.

Who was the best to work with and why?

I loved working with Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. They are disco greats and made a very strong imprint on how music is played today. I actually feel honoured that I can remix and play their songs that I grew up listening to.

If you could collaborate with any musical act who would it be?

Jay Kay from Jamiroquai is insane. ‘Return of the Space Cowboy’ is amazing. ‘Cosmic Girl’ is one of the best contemporary disco tracks. I would love to get him back into disco. Let’s make it happen!

Dimitri From Paris Present Le CHIC Remix album was released on Glitterbox Recordings on 27th July. How’s it going?

It’s doing well and it feels amazing to be accepted by the disco greats that I grew up listening to. Listen for yourselves. The disco genre is almost 40 years old but I really feel recreating this album is a huge honour. Not only to remix but to get new tracks approved by the artists themselves.

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What album are you most proud of and why?

Honestly my latest album, Dimitri From Paris Presents Le CHIC Remix as I really believe Nile Rodgers and CHIC are the pioneers of disco. It feels amazing to be accepted and to work with such greats.

What makes this album stand out compared to your previous albums?

It’s a revival.

What was the night like in the Playboy Mansion, as per your album title? Tell me you have been!

Yeah, it was fun. Hugh is a lovely guy. Surprisingly, soft spoken and very elegant.

You are obviously here enjoying the 51st State Festival and the London crowd at Trent Park. Where do you like to DJ most in the world?

I love London! Although, Paris and Japan are my favourites.

Do you think there will be a resurgence in house music as hip hop and RnB still seem to dominate the club scene these days?

People tend to go with what they know and what makes them feel comfortable and that is fine. I think there is room for everything and we don’t want one thing to be the same all over – it will get boring. People are inspired by what they love and disco is in a good place right now. There are other forms of music that are around but all we need is a few to take inspiration and get the roots of disco and let it flow.

Having a career spanning three and a half decades is pretty impressive. What are your plans for the future?

Do you know what? I never plan the future ahead – it’s up in the air. I am so happy to get new people and artists involved. I love sneaking in between the mainstream and the underground. Stay there and make people happy.

Now for our quick-fire round of questions.

Dimitri Digs...

Dimitri Disses…

FAVOURITE DISCO TRACK

WHAT CAN’T YOU STAND?

Change - The Glow of Love.

There are too many to recall really! If I had to pick one it would be people who are not reliable - that really annoys me.

FAVOURITE FUNK TRACK You have my mind made up.

FAVE FILM

WORST CHARACTER TRAIT? Not tolerant at all.

It’s a Wonderful life.

WORST ITEM OF CLOTHING?

FAVE COUNTRY TO DJ

I have a bad neck tie collection. There are a few really cheesy ones. I have thrown the worst ones away though you’ll be pleased to hear.

Japan.

FAVE ITEM OF CLOTHING Bow tie.

WHAT’S YOUR POISON? I have none! People think I do because I go to parties and clubs etc. but I prefer to sit down and listen to the music.

WHAT COULDN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT It’s cheesy but it has to be music.

3 THINGS TO TAKE TO A DESERT ISLAND

Music, pen and paper (to write songs). And, a friend – my man Friday.

BEST CHARACTER TRAIT I am pretty loyal.

Dimitri From Paris Presents Le CHIC Remix is a 20-track album featuring three brand new remixes alongside the much-loved essentials all brilliantly remastered for 2018. There are tracks that have resonated with artists from Frankie Knuckles to Disclosure and Gilles Peterson to Mark Ronson. Alongside the remixes, there are instrumentals of each completing the ultimate bumper pack. Dimitri is set to perform at the Glitterbox Closing Party at Hï Ibiza on Friday 28th September.

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Lamborghini Urus:

The World’s First Super SUV?

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Whilst the styling might not be to everyone’s taste, the exterior is unmistakably dripping in all the flamboyant essence we expect from Lamborghini. From its aggressive stance and huge rims, to the cavernous hexagonal front grille and sharp lines; it showcases all the outer hallmarks of the brand we know and love. But under the hood is where the Urus proves it’s a true super SUV. Admittedly, a colossal naturally aspirated V10 would have been sensational; however the Urus actually draws power from a thumping 4 litre twin-turbo V8, producing 641bhp and an organ-rearranging 627lb ft of torque. The engine is mated to a swift-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission and it is this potent mix that makes it capable of catapulting you, your spouse, your

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children and your dog (!) to 100kph in just 3.6 seconds - placing it among the fastest production sports utility vehicles on the planet. And despite the fact the engine meets its redline at a rather mild 6,800rpm, it delivers maximum torque from as low as 2,250rpm; meaning all that staggering performance is available at any slight tease of pressure from your right foot. Who said the SUV market was boring?

All that power is thrust into the tarmac through Lamborghini’s latest 4WD system with active torque vectoring, and features four-wheel steering for increased slow-speed dexterity and sharper handling – a key component for such a monumentally sized machine. In terms of ride and comfort, the Urus boasts adaptive air suspension with active roll stabilisation - giving the driver confidence over a variety of terrains and undulating surfaces. And helping the 2.2 tonne Urus to slow the pace, are some sizable 10 piston 440mm carbon-ceramic brake discs up front and a couple of 370mm rotors on single pistons in the rear.

From inside the cockpit, the Urus exhibits all the exquisite natural leather, alcantara, carbon-fibre and plentifully bejewelled switchgear you’d expect to see in any Huracan or Aventador. But unlike the aforementioned supermodels, the Urus offers three rear seats, Isofix points and 616 litres of boot space - easily expanded to 1596 litres, if you ditch the kids and stow the rear seats – making it perfect for trips abroad.

The price for this family-friendly Lambo is in the

region of €185,000 before options. But as you’d expect from Lamborghini, there is an extensive list of bespoke options to absolutely make the Urus your own. Lamborghini have really pulled out all the stops to ensure the Urus truly stands alone as the world’s first super SUV. It offers all the performance, style and charisma the marque is revered for, and all the practicality and usability you’d ever require from an ‘every day’ family supercar.

So if your commute, weekly food shop or daily school run require some spicing up, the Urus could be just what you need in your life. We love this thing and can’t wait to get behind the wheel.

For more information on the Urus, visit www.lamborghini.com.

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TOP 10 AUTUMN/WINTER FASHION TRENDS

Words by: Natasha Franklin-Mitchell

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s I sit peacefully under the limited shade of an apple tree during this unexpected, yet much welcomed, London heatwave, it seems almost unimaginable that those crisp autumn mornings will soon be upon us. However, fear not for whilst I kickback with a pen in one hand and an iced lemon water - I hope to bring some solace about the impending close of this summer season and add some furor about stepping into the Autumn/Winter 18/19 season in style whist wearing a pair of Miu Miu heels.

The overarching principle this season is 'female empowerment’, a seriously hot topic of recent debates.

Perhaps more importantly, the looks are all about making women feel great. Many of the trends are reminiscent of those over the past few years reworked with unique new touches to ensure there is something to suit every taste and body shape. So sit back, relax and read my definitive guide on what to wear … and how to wear it.

Animalistic

The love for all things animal printed has gone wild once again. Catwalks were bustling with models dressed from head to toe in the boldest zebra, leopard and tiger prints. Whilst the catwalk's philosophy was more is more, in order to prevent yourself from looking like a clone of Bet Lynch, my advice is to choose one key piece and make this the centrepiece of your outfit.

Choose either a skirt, bag, blouse or jacket and build the rest of your outfit subtly around that. For a chic look, wear animal print pieces with black, and a pair of killer heels; for a more casual daytime look, team your animal prints with a softer palette and a pair of flat shoes. The fabric you choose is also key to the success of this look and can mean the difference between ending up looking like Gigi Hadid or Kat Slater.

TOP TIP - Opt for natural fibres over synthetic where possible.

to suit every body shape. Here are a few of my top leather jacket picks to suit any budget.

For a worthwhile investment purchase at just over a third of the price of a Balenciaga, try this ‘Rokh’ biker jacket - €1420 available at Net-A-Porter

Splashing the cash, try this Balenciaga biker jacket - €3200 available at Net-A-Porter

On a budget, not a problem, try this versatile leather jacket from Topshop.

An essential wardrobe must have. I especially love the burnt orange autumnal lining.

Available now for €179

For any vegans out there looking for good synthetic alternatives - and they’re out in there in abundance I must add; try this for a fraction of the price at just €49 from Topshop.

The Cape

The superhero inspired cape made its return to the catwalks this season. Choose sharp, sophisticated styles for a smart look, alternatively opt for a casual Missoni style knitted cape- great for draping over the shoulders on a cool autumn evening.

Zara - Snake Print Dress €79 Gigi Hadid for Max Mara

Leather

I often get asked what wardrobe pieces are worth investing in and I always say a good quality leather jacket is something everyone should have. It can be dressed up or down and carries through seamlessly from day to evening. This season I am happy to report that leather made an appearance once again on the catwalks, and in an array of garments, with styles

Alberta Ferretti

This camel cape from Zara, complete with scarf attached, is the perfect autumn must-have. It works for both casual and formal looks.

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Add a touch of futurism to your wardrobe with a splash of metallic shine. I recommend choosing shades of silver which were all the rage on the catwalk. To ensure you pull off this edgy look, I recommend saving it for the dance floor. Here are some of my top picks to ensure you look out of this world.

Balmain

anything. For an edgy take on the look make like Prada and wear in strikingly bright colours, a far contrast from the heritage tweeds we’ve become accustomed to.

Perfect Pleats

Made to be worn with an edge this season, knife-pleated midi-skirts ruled the catwalk. Forget teaming with frumpy blouses and instead wear with contrasting textures such as a fluffy ‘Balenciaga inspired’ jumper in a hot colour for a bang on trend look. Whether for work or play, these pleats work best when worn with a belt around the waist to create the perfect silhouette.

If you want to show off those perfect pins and slender shoulders, go for this Lasula cowl front sequin dress.

Available from ASOS for €38

Balenciaga

Metallic pleated skirt.

Available now, Mango €39.99.

Silk Scarf Revival

For those of you who are apple-shaped, opt for this sequined shirtdress to cover the midsection. Zara €39.99

If you want to hide those bingo-wings, opt for a dress with sleeves like this embellished sequin skater dress with flute sleeves, by ASOS Edition €150

Now may be a good time to raid your mother’s wardrobe and strip it bare of those retro silk scarves, as blown up scarf prints were all over the catwalks. If you’re not quite ready to wear these prints from head to toe, the easiest way to incorporate this trend is by wearing a retro scarf around the neck.

Time for Tweed

This popular trend just won’t go away. The best thing is, this season, you can wear it with

Prada

Zara metallic thread tweed dress 25.99

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Burberry Scarf €120

The Seventies

With female empowerment in full force, what better trend to revive than that of the 70s decade.

Think Charlie’s Angels and wear hues of mustard, burnt orange, cream and brick red on textured fabrics such as crochet and shearling. If I had to choose one essential piece from this trend, it would be the shearling coat - ideal for when the weather gets cold. You can spend as little or as much as you like and there are lots of options to choose from, here are just two.

Chloe

Loewe €2895

Glittered coin printed ‘Balmain’ top €225

Vintage logo ‘Gucci’ jersey T-shirt €370

Luscious Layering

Although the Marbella sun may not warrant the layering of two coats, a Christmas trip to Blighty might be the perfect place to showcase your layered looks.

A tricky style to pull off, my top tip is to wear a thin layer pulled in at the waist, underneath a top layer to minimise bulk. Alternatively, blazers and shirts look great underneath a leather jacket- one of my favourite looks this season, as showcased on the catwalks of Alexander McQueen.

Reiss €295

Lust for Logos

Arguably the easiest trend to adopt this season is the trend I like to call ‘Logo Lust’. We all have our favourite design hero and this season we can declare our love from the rooftops by splaying their logo across the front of our chest. One rule to remember is to keep it real. Fake designer goods are not cool so take care when purchasing online and use a reputable designer retailer such as Matches or Net-A-Porter, both of which sell an array of on-trend logo T-shirts. Here are my top picks, which I believe are best worn casually with a pair of jeans.

Alexander McQueen

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Rita Ora is coming to the coast and headlining the MTV Presents Gibraltar Calling Festival on September the 21st and 22nd and this year is tipped to be bigger and better than before with a star-studded line up including Stormzy, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man and Chase & Status to name a few. Rita is sure to rock the Rock and end the summer with a bang.

But who is Rita Ora, where does she come from and what made her raise to fame. Rita Ora is a worldwide, multi number one selling recording artist, singer, songwriter and actress, and was a household name as one of our beloved judges on The Voice. At just 27-years-old Rita has acquired a net worth of $16 million, a $1.3 million home, which she gave to her parents after installing a 200,000 pound panic room to keep them safe, amid a terrifying break-in back in 2015. Four cars, including a Mercedes ML Class and a Cadillac XTS, and even bagged herself Cheryl Coles ex, 24year- old, One Direction megastar and heartthrob boyfriend Liam Payne at the recent MTV VMA’s.

Rita was born Miss Rita Sahatciu on November 26th 1990 in Pristina, Yougoslavia (now Kosovo) to parents Vera Bajraktari, a psychiatrist and Besnik Sahatciu an economist and pub owner.

Moving to London aged one, Rita began performing from a young age and graduated from the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School, which produced numerous British pop stars such as Emma Bunton and Amy Winehouse.

Rising to fame debuting on DJ fresh number one single ‘Hot Right Now’ in February 2012, Rita then released her own debut album entitled Ora which also made it to the top of the charts, not only with the album but with two number one singles ‘RIP’ and ‘How We Do’.

Rita then went onto meet Scottish super star DJ Calvin Harris and they fell in love and released the smash hit “I Will Never Let You Down” together.

Rita could not have been happier, proclaiming that this was the very first time she had ever been in love, but Rita’s world was quickly turned upside down when Calvin publically embarrassed Rita on Twitter announcing their split after numerous tabloid reports of Rita partying with other men and Calvin seen out with other women. Broken hearted Rita then had her world further torn apart as Calvin placed a music ban on her from performing any songs they had made together.

Calvin finally lifted the music ban earlier this year and Rita was set to be full steam ahead

on the final production and release of her long awaited second album. When tragedy hit Rita once again, when her good friend, inspiration and music collaborator Swedish superstar DJ Avicci, devastatingly took his own life. Rita had worked with Avicci on his last song he released before he killed himself “Let’s Be Lonely Together” and she feels responsible to bring out the message for him and will be releasing it again as part of her second album.

Despite her hardships Rita still managed to release four songs internationally this year, and has made headlines with her controversial song ‘Girls’. Where she proclaims that “sometimes, she just wants to kiss girls”. ‘Girls’ has been used by many women as a song about empowerment and freedom but some in the LGBT community found the track to be insensitive to bisexuality. Rita apologised to anyone who had been offended and explained that "I ain't one-sided, I'm open-minded/ I'm 50-50, I ain't ever gonna hide it," during the first sing-song verse, she tells Billboard that "Girls" is more about being label-free.

"I just really wanted to show a side of me that just represents freedom and the belief [that you should] really be what you want to be," Rita said. "It’s not actually that deep. It really is just about that. It’s a free message, and for me, really fun.

It’s just a fun record." And all can agree Rita deserves a bit of fun after the last few years she has had.

In a recent interview with Billboard Rita announced that she is finally releasing her long awaited second album this year and said “it’s been a long journey, we all know it’s been a definite up and down rollercoaster and I’m glad it’s all just came to a stand still.”

After four long, hard years of heartbreak, setbacks and grief, Rita is finally set to release the album later this year. Rita told DIRECTV: "I think my fans can just expect tears, blood, sex, rock and roll, and the fulfilment of it finally happening!

November is when I’m putting it out, because it’s my birthday month."

If you haven’t already booked your tickets to see Rita Ora perform at the MTV Presents Gibraltar calling on September 21st and 22nd there is still time, tickets are available at www.gibraltarcalling. com. This is set to be Rita Ora’s performance of a lifetime as she sings for her friend late friend Avicci, women all around the world and for herself, in the admiration that she has persevered, endured and succeeded. You go Rita. Rocks salutes you.

“It’s been a definite up and down rollercoaster!”

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Price: 1.100.000€

Built: 330 sqm

Plot: 1233 sqm

Price: 995.000€

NUEVA ANDALUCIA Gorgeous three bedroom family villa enjoying total privacy in a quiet cul-de-sac in the residential area of Las Brisas, within walking distance of all amenities and numerous golf courses.

The villa was completely renovated in 2004 to a high standard and with impeccable attention to detail. Surrounded by a landscaped garden with swimming pool, the accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room, lounge with fireplace, two guest bedrooms, one en-suite and a further bathroom.

The top floor consists entirely of the master bedroom with walk in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom and a private terrace with mountain views. Extensive covered and uncovered terraces . electric gates open onto the driveway and covered carport for 2 cars.

Reference: S16436

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 5

BENAHAVIS A TRULY HIDDEN GEM !

This is the most charming Villa, beautifully presented and located just minutes away from everything that Marbella has to offer.

Located in Urbanisation Fuente de Espanto just 2 minutes above San Pedro and only 5 minutes from the Beaches of la Costa del Sol. This is a single story Villa with 5 Bedrooms, all en suite. 4 Bedrooms are in the main house, the 5th bedroom is in its own separate guest house just across from the main house's nice patio with stunning views on the quiet neighbourhood and the sea. Fully fitted kitchen so tastefully appointed with built in appliances and totally refurbished as the whole property. The Gardens are immaculate with a brand new watering system, private with ample terraces and a heated swimming pool. The Villa is tucked away down a private driveway with electric gates, ample parking for 5 cars. This is a must see property ! Location, gorgeous views, build quality, privacy, tranquility and charm. All make this house one of the best properties at this price level.

Definately well worth viewing for the client looking for an individual home with personality.

Reference: S17118

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Built: 129 sqm

Terrace: 30 sqm

Price: 437.000€

LAS PERGOLAS This spacious 3 bedroom 2.5bath townhouse located in a small community of only 18 townhouses, is close to some of the best golf courses and international schools in Golf valley Nueva Andalucia.

Open floor plan downstairs includes an upgraded kitchen with quality fittings, guest bath and the living room which opens to the private terrace overlooking the Aloha golf course, pool, mountains and sea.

Upstairs two bedrooms, including the master en-suite with reformed bathroom and private terrace with glorious views. All day sunlight throughout the home, from which you also get to enjoy the sunset each evening over the golf valley. The community has a large private pool, tennis court and landscaped gardens throughout.

www.firstchoicespain.com C. C. Centro Plaza | Offices 65-66 | 29660 Nueva Andalucía (Marbella) info@firstchoicespain.com | 952 817 369

Always First Choice for property in Spain

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Q&A WITH REEBOK’S RAFA S

ince my last column we have had a lot of questions from our readers about fitness and health in particular how I have sculpted my body. So this month will be all about you guys and I’ll try to answer your questions as good as I know how to. Hope it helps bring some clarity to our Fitness Community and spurs you on in your workouts.

What do you do to stay motivated?

I don’t believe motivation is the key to success. Neither when it comes to fitness or anything else in life. Motivation is great to get you started but it’s the determination that keeps you going long after the motivation is gone.

Rafael, or Rafa as he is known, is owner and head trainer of the new super gym in San Pedro, Reebok Hybrid. He brings a wealth of experience and training to the Costa Del Sol having trained in the top sporting/fitness facilities in the Nordics and Spain, boasting the following qualifications: 3 years sports and nutrition science graduate ELEIKO personal trainer ELEIKO strength coach lvl 1 ELEIKO kettlebell instructor lvl 1 Crossfit coach lvl 1.k IDO PORTAL movement workshop IDO PORTAL body weight training 2 years head coach at Swetec crossfit 1,5 year as a personal trainer at HF Nordics.

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What is the difference between those two then?

To me motivation can be listening to music or listening to a motivational speaker, maybe a look at old photos from the beach, whatever it might be it is always a source from the outside. Determination on the other hand is what you are telling yourself when the road has become so rough that all those strong voices dreams and memories are long gone and you just want to quit and give up. This is just not worth it! That’s where motivation gives up on you and it is there in that deep dark hole you can find determination, your inner strength. The refusal to quit, the refusal to give up! That is what determination is and that no one can give you. You can only find it within yourself.

Do you mix up training sessions? Ie gym, sports/team games, swimming etc.

I mix things up very much. A normal week usually contains - 2-3 sessions of Crossfit, at least 1 session of gymnastics, 1 weightlifting session and 2-3 lighter sessions with mobility, stretching and additional exercises

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which normally are regular gym exercises. Plus, whenever any chance is given to do something out of my comfort zone I jump at the occasion. The further away we go from what we are good at the more we grow so the more we mix things up the better we get, look and feel.

What is the best way to lose weight and keep it off?

This is a new question I’ve never heard before!! Let’s start with the worst way to lose weight and keep it of. It’s believing that you can do some fantastic new diet from the mountains of Himalaya that was recently discovered by science when they studied the ancient teachings of the holy minks bla bla bla – we here so much about fad diets guys, but do not follow these as unlikely to help and you could end up putting more weight on than when you started.

To lose weight is quite simple assuming that you don’t have any disease that makes you overweight. You need to lose more kcal then you consume and the more calories you burn during a day the bigger the weight loss. As we are habitual creatures so are our bodies. The more we do of anything, the easier it gets for us, meaning that when it comes to exercise the more we do anything the less effort is required of our bodies hence less energy spent.

So to maximise your kcal consumption you have to always make sure you are really giving it your hardest in your trainings. The focus should be on different types of cardiovascular training and strength training performed in circuits.

You should always add at least one compound movement and one explosive exercise. Compound exercises utilize multiple joints, this means maximum muscle recruitment, high nervous-system activation, and more stimulus for growth and burn, whether you're a beginner or advanced lifter.

Do you have “cheat” days?

As I work with fitness and am a very active person in my work and private life I don’t struggle with keeping lean. Anyhow I don’t plan any cheat days - I eat more when I feel my body is out of energy and feeling a bit lower and keep my regular diet to 80% of the time. To get and stay in great shape doesn’t have to be so dramatic. As long as you understand that it is a slow process where the small daily routines is the things that makes us or breaks us you are on the right path. You don’t have to do perfect from the first day and you definitely don’t want to do a 180 degree life change as they seldom last. It’s much better to start changing one unhealthy thing every week and suddenly 3 months later you are living healthier then you thought was possible and it wasn’t even hard to make the change. So less preparing and planning to start your healthy lifestyle and more doing. Start tomorrow with liquidating one unhealthy thing in your life and add one healthy.

It’s never the one big thing that changes your life it’s all the small things added up.

Happy health people!

Rafa

Do you train every day?

Yes I do train every day except those days my body tells me to rest.

I have learned how to listen to my body and distinguish when it is my body that needs rest or it’s my head that is lazy. As a beginner you definitely don’t want to train hard every day as your muscles aren’t used to that much intensity and you might have trouble building muscle mass if you are training more than your body can handle. Every second day as a beginner is the perfect amount of training when it comes to strength and muscle mass gain. When it comes to cardio vascular training there is no restriction. The more the better both for your health and looks.

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The most luxurious Asian restaurant on the Costa Del Sol Explore all the different Asian cuisines under one roof

We offer Chinese, Japanese and Teppanyaki show Here you can come and enjoy the best Peking Duck in Spain and also from the Japanese cuisine Zen offers a wide range of sushi and our famous Japanese chef will prepare a Teppanyaki show every day off the week. With us you can not only enjoy a great dinner but as well have everything from a business lunch to celebrating a birthday party and we do private reservations where you can book the romantic out door terrace or the grand indoor salon or just come and enjoy a cocktail in are beautiful Lounge Bar.

call for reservations +34 952 817 691 reservas@zenrestaurant.es

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- Fully Equipped Gymnasium

- Personal Training

- Training Zone

- Café

- Beginner/Advanced Group Fitness

- Sports Bar

- Crossfit

- Crèche

- Competition Preparation

- In House Nutritionist

- Sports Specific Training

- Valet Parking

- FUNCTIONAL TRAINING ZONE

- FULLY EQUIPPED CHANGING

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Camino Del Cortijo, San Pedro de Alcatara, 29670, Marbella

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

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www.casanis.es

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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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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

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The most luxurious Asian restaurant on the Costa Del Sol. Explore all the different Asian cuisines under one roof - Chinese and Japanese. 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

www.theboardwalkmarbella.coM

www.laplagecasanis.com

www.maifusion.com

Winner of the Best Restaurant in the Marbella Awards. The Boardwalk serves the finest food at their stunning beachside venue. Among the delicious dishes on the menu you can order Prawn Pil Pil which has the added addition of caramelized onions and delicious melt in your mouth ribs. You can stop by for breakfast, afternoon teas and enjoy cocktail making, kids pizza making classes and regular live music acts.

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.

Maï is an exquisite modern Japanese restaurant based in Guadalmina in Marbella. From the sea to your plate and where classic meets modern design.

Serving the best sushi and tempura prawns and a wide range of rice, noodles and meat dishes. With a great atmosphere, Mai also caters for parties and has a lovely outdoor terrace for al fresco dining.

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% +34 952 814 145

VELVET

% +34 634 605 405

www.lasalabanus.com

www.velvetmarbella.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.

Where amazing food meets a vibrant club atmosphere in the heart of Aloha.

Velvet’s menu is the perfect fusion of international cuisine including the finest from Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia, Japan and America. You will feel like you are taking a culinary trip around the world.

THE VIEW

% 951 662 278

NOLITA

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www.theviewbarmarbella.com

 NOLITARESTOBAR

The View Bar is a new friendly, social meeting place in Centro Plaza for people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities. With a 180 degree view over Marbella you can enjoy simple food with superb daily specials and a wide selection of draught beers and drinks.

Eat, drink and enjoy live sports, music and entertainment all in one place.

Bar, restaurant and live music venue Nolita, based in Guadalmina, is great for a day or night out. Serving Belgium and International food – the cuisine and service is second to none. Open Monday to Saturday with Karaoke on Thursday and live singers on Friday and Saturday it is a great place to unwind and let your hair down.

SOUTH BEACH

BAO GARDEN

% 665 660 737

www.southbeachmarbella.com

% 951 518 193 www.baogarden.com

Winner of the 2017 Marbella Award for Best Chiringuito, South Beach is a Beach Club, Bar, Restaurant and Chill Paradise in Marbella. Serving the finest cocktails, seafood, meat dishes, tapas, salads and Asian inspired dishes. Open all year round with a private beach, beds and chill terrace.

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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IF OUR HUGE PORTIONS ARE TOO BIG FOR YOU, DON’T FORGET OUR SMALLER COD & CHIPS SPECIAL ONLY €9.95 WITH TARTARE SAUCE & LEMON (TO EAT IN) Opening Times: Mon-Sat 6pm-10.30pm / Mon-Sat 6pm-11pm (June-Sept) Sundays: Closed Benavista, Urb. El Pilar, Edf. Benapilar Locales 8 - 10 29680 Estepona, EXIT KM 168 (Opposite the Senator Spa Hotel)

Reservations: 952 883 666

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The View Bar O

n arrival I was absolutely stunned by the magnificent panoramic views of La Concha, the Mediterranean Sea and the 180° view of Marbella. As the bar is named The View I expected to be stunned with the surroundings, and I was not let down, I was just blown away and had to take a moment to marvel at the magnificent natural beauty of Marbella, as you will do too.

The bar is beautifully decorated with both sides of the bar opening to create a refreshing breeze, and has a pool table and games for children.

The atmosphere was very friendly with a mix of locals, tourists and families of all different nationalities, a perfect spot for people on holiday and a place that if you live here is great to become your regular haunt.

I was greeted with a smile by the beautiful Bianca and seated on the terrace with a fabulous view of the valley.

It was an extremely hot day in Marbella, temperatures were the highest they have been since 1977 during this gastronomy review, and we were offered a refreshing cocktail which was presented perfectly and really hit the mark. Looking through the varied menu I opted for the mozzarella and tomato salad – which was the perfect starter on such a hot day and the chef Manny’s delicious special salad dressing, developed in Paris apparently, was the piece de resistance. With the thumbs up from me, I was

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very much looking forward to my main.

For main I had the succulent BBQ Ribs and French Fries and succulent is exactly what they were. The type of ribs that slide off the bone and have you drooling just at the sight of them, just completely mouth-watering.

For Dessert I opted for Tiramisu, which was as close to perfection as one could get, followed by a lovely glass of Sauvignon Blanc. What a fabulous evening.

In all, the meal and the service was as good as the view and all the staff were efficient and friendly, with the kitchen staying open till 11pm more people were arriving later to eat. A great sociable place to enjoy a meal, snack or just come in for drinks.

The View Bar, with a welcoming pub atmosphere, a pool table, open mic nights, entertainment by the famous DJ Russell Soden. Plus, The View plays all the major sporting games on its big screens. With the added bonus that is away from the traffic, the air was fresh when eating on the terrace outside and it was

a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of Puerto Banus and Marbella.

The View welcomes all families, couples and singles to enjoy an amazing atmosphere, fabulous food, friendly staff and a great entertaining time. There is always something going on at the View and with Manny in the kitchen and the best view in town, what more could one want.

The View bar is open 1pm until late and the kitchen is open 4pm until midnight and luckily for us all The View Bar is open all year round. I would highly recommend a visit.

Address: The View Bar, Centro Plaza, next to the bullring, Nueva Andalucia Tel: +34 951 662 278 Email: manager@theviewbarmarbella.com www.theviewbarmarbella.com

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BLISS WINNERS OF THE BEST HAIR & BEAUTY AWARD MARBELLA AWARDS 2015 & MARBELLA AWARDS 2017 Guadalmansa 951278137 Los Halcones 951492924 www.blisshairandbeautysalon.com

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NEWS CAFE HOST CARTEL

hursday night fun with Cartel at News Cafe in Puerto Banus with DJ Scott Strutton and an array of risqué entertainment. Be amazed and dance the night away to the very best in Funky House, R&B and Hip Hop.Every Thursday night 10pm to 3am.

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51st STATE FESTIVAL

he annual 51st State Festival definitely rocked Trent Park in London on Saturday 4th August. Revellers turned in their thousands to see the likes of Carl Cox, Masters at Work and Dimitri From Paris play their exclusive sets.

51st State Festival celebrates the roots of House music pulling together the threads of this hugely influential sound, exploring classic and tech house, garage, disco, soul, dub, dancehall and more.

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UB40 FILL THE BULLRING COURTESY OF ROCK LOUNGE

li, Astro and Mickey, the founding members of UB40, performed at the Plaza De Toros in Estepona, to a sell out crowd on Thursday August 16th. Organised

by Rock Lounge, the ultimate reggae band performed classic hits such as ‘Red Red Wine’ and ‘I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You’ as well as material from their new album.

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inner of the best nightclub award of 2017, Mirage hosts Kinky Malinki every Sunday night in the port except for bank holiday weekends. Guests are treated to the very best in house music, Dj's, dancers and percussionists. Sundays just got a whole lot more interesting. Let's get Kinky.

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Bespoke Style at Belmon Fashion Show

elmon fashion show held at Eme de Miguel San Pedro, showcased a fabulous range of styles for women of all ages.

Belmon is a salon and boutique, offering a bespoke all in one stylist experience. Have your hair and outfit catered to by top stylists Belinda Van den Boogart and Monique Bauer and enjoy a creative manicure and pedicure by the talented beautician Emma Dalby.

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

Rendez Vous Avda.del Prado, Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 813 912 Zozoi Plaza Altamirano, Marbella Tel: 952 858 868

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

Yanx Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 818 861

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

Chilli Calle Isla Verde, 2, Estepona

ARGENTINIAN

FRENCH

Tel: 952 882 547

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

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

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

The Hairy Lemon

Kitchen open from 9am to midnight - 7 days a week

LISTINGS Little India Conj. Buenavista, L21-22 Avda. de España, Calahonda Tel: 952 931 829 Mumtaz Puerto José Banús, Casa A, Local 7, Marbella Tel: 952 812 090

INTERNATIONAL

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

Blend Puerto Banus Avda. Manolete 20, Marbella Tel: 952 634 299 Cocomo Benamara Dos Hermanas, KM 168, Estepona Tel: 951 272 208 Del Mar At the Hotel Puente Romano Bulevar PrincipeAlfonso Von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella Tel: 952 820 900 El Campanario CN 340, km. 168, Estepona Tel: 952 880 126 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

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

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

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SOMETIMES YOU´RE NOT UGLY

YOU´RE JUST BROKE Hilarious collages of celebs have emerged on social media of late showing that money can indeed buy beauty. From Rihanna to Lana Del Ray the pictures compare the celebrities looking their best strutting their stuff down a red carpet with all their adoring fans compared to an image of them before fame and fortune looking….let’s just say, not so great. The pictures are enough to make you realise that all the glitz and glamour of their world is nothing but an illusion and we can all feel better knowing that they weren’t born with it.

Rihanna before and after bad hair day

Kim and Khloe pre fake tan disasters Eva Longoria…Wurzel Gummage hats were surely in fashion pre fame

Nicki Minaj after she discovered eyeliner

Penelope Cruz ditched the hat

Lana Del Ray…what surely not?

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Rita discovered all the secrets shouldn’t stay in her hair

Megan wasn’t so foxy back in the day

Mr Thicke met the razor

The lips that started a whole new beauty craze

Nations not so sweetheart

Ariana we are sure that is not the same person

JLO pre booty shaking

BeyoncĂŠ was still a beauty but she managed to master the art of make-up

Lady Gaga before she went well...gaga

Calvin certainly blossomed ;)

If you have seen any pics of celebs showing that money can indeed by beauty that our worthy of our list post them on Twitter tagging @marbella_ rocks and the best will win a dinner for two at a top Marbella Restaurant.

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september 2018

ROCKS ASTROLOGY FORECAST Aries

Gemini

Leo

21 MAR – 20 APR

22 MAY – 21 JUNE

24 JULY – 23 AUG

Fortune favours the bold, this month, Aries. So don’t be shy when it comes to being upfront about what it is you want.

A little enthusiasm goes a long way so show it whether it’s your interest in that job you’ve applied for or that potential love interest. Sometimes we need to play it cool but this just isn’t one of those times. Above all, take that first step towards whatever it is you want – or meet it (or them) halfway. Being the first one to start the conversation opens doors to opportunity and so much more. Let’s face it; being coy just isn’t your style. Time also to work your ‘brand’ or make any adjustments to your image you have been contemplating as first impressions count now. Remember, there’s something brave and also enchantingly disarming about the direct approach. So, whether it’s for business or pleasure, work that into your personal success strategy this September.

Speak with confidence and approach life with curiosity this month, Gemini. Especially when it comes to your ideas, what you have to say and the effect these have on others. And on shaping your future success. September puts you in a position to dazzle and make a lasting impression on anyone you meet whether it’s for business or purely personal reasons. You’re Prince or Princess Charming so it’s time to enchant, to weave a unique story and to draw others into it. Bring a touch of the theatrical into everything you do. See that interview or business pitch as a story where you are the lead character. The same goes for those personal interactions. Charm is your secret weapon. Above all, follow what you say up with action. It’s not enough to talk a good game, you need to bring it. Romance or any kind of meeting favours the intimate location where conversation flows and ideas can be heard and exchanged. Get talking.

September brings a renewed focus on your cash, assets, skills, work, values and that all important self-esteem. In other words the value you assign to yourself. Who or what makes you feel valued or adds value to your life? How you expect to be treated, rewarded and compensated reflects not just on your bank account but on your relationships too.

Is it time to refloat your personal stock?

When it comes to your actual money, it’s not about how much you have but how you use it. What you save or spend it on speaks about your values. Do you value yourself enough to ensure you reward yourself without tipping yourself into the worry of unnecessary debt? Get anything to do with credit cards, loans or major purchases signed and delivered by the start of October.

When it comes to any kind of financial dealings, salary or pay negotiations or even the terms of a relationship – know your value and know your price.

Taurus

Cancer

Virgo

21 APR – 20 MAY

22 JUNE – 23 JULY

24 AUG – SEPT 3

Are you living a life you love or just living up to others’ expectations, Taurus?

That’s just another way of asking are you living a lie? Conforming to how someone else has made us feel we should behave only results in a life half lived. Time to give yourself permission to be yourself and let go of what other people may think or expect. Pursue any avenue which allows you to express your creativity or just find simple, childlike joy in the process. Your intuition is broadcasting loud and clear about any areas where you are experiencing restrictions or are just bending yourself out of shape in order to please others.

Stop the origami living once and for all. Giving yourself permission to be you will result in you reconnecting to pleasure and put you in the path of new friendships or even a romantic opportunity. Time to get real and let the real you out to play this September.

Say goodbye to time wasters. Want serious results? Then this is the month to take yourself and what you want, more seriously than you may have been doing in the past.

Deal making of all kinds is favoured whether it is that business contract or sealing another kind of deal with a kiss. Ensure you are seen as someone who knows where they are going and the results they want to achieve. Serious commitment to a goal will get you taken seriously by others. Above all, September wants you to get very clear about what you are prepared to compromise on and what simply is a deal breaker. And being prepared to walk away from the table – be it the negotiating one or that date in a restaurant, if you arrive at the point where you realise you both want very different outcomes.

This September’s big secret for you is the revelation that those who are prepared to stick out for what they want, usually get it. Maybe not always the first time around but eventually.

And they don’t waste their precious time, energy or love in the interim. Seriously.

Go with your gut feelings this month, Virgo.

Yes, I know you are the Queen or King or systems, details and doing things by the book. But September asks you to follow those nudges from your intuition which are going to prove every bit as reliable as schedules and checklists. You’ve access to what I call a Passion Barometer for the remainder of your birthday cycle. Is it moving up or down when you think about a particular person, goal, direction or situation? Yes, something can look perfect on paper but what does your heart tell you? Don’t be surprised if this leads you towards flirtation, the opportunity to kickstart a romance, work recognition or an opportunity to have fun and get yourself noticed for all the right reasons. Some things just defy logic and this is one of them. Above all, don’t sit on the sidelines acting like a spectator at your own party. Time to see and be seen and be open to who or what appears. Taking a chance begins with taking a chance on ourselves. That’s your superpower this month.

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Libra

Sagittarius

Aquarius

24 SEPT – 23 OCT

23 NOV – 21 DEC

21 JAN – 19 FEB

The first three weeks of September asks you to take a good look at what is working for you and what holds you back, is lived out or has turned into nothing but baggage you no longer need. Time for the great soul declutter we all need to do, but often shy away from, before our birthday cycle begins. Because you are the sign of the diplomat, you usually steer clear of direct confrontation or hurting people’s feelings. But the fact is, deep down you know something or someone needs to be let go of and what’s more, those hints just aren’t working. Relief will follow release.

As will a surge of energy that was being misdirected into a lost cause or all that clutter in your closet. This birthday season could see the start of an important new friendship or a long term love. Your bank account should also be showing a marked improvement. Clearing out what no longer works or drains you simply makes space for something better. Give yourself the birthday gift of only retaining what you want to take into the future with you.

A month long window opens for you when it comes to career progress, Sag so make the most of the opportunity.

Time for your best game face so upgrade that professional image if necessary.

And also bring your best game. If career progress or even your finances have been nothing but hard work for little or no return lately, this month marks your turning point. Focus on what adds structure and stability to your life. Yes, it sounds boring I know but think of it another way – there is nothing more boring for a Sagittarian than not having the resources to fund those adventures and dreams. September marks the start of an important two month preparation period which is leading up to one of the biggest cycles of opportunity that you have experienced in over a decade.

Think of this as laying the foundation for that. Focus on the here and now and not on the horizon. You’ll have all the time and indeed, the money, to go off in hot pursuit of that dream later if you do.

Free your soul this September, Aquarius.

Deeply transformative changes unshackle you from burdens or whatever is holding you back. Either down to you initiating them or else they may occur anyway.

Chances are however, change is overdue.

For some of you these could revolve around your home and living arrangements.

Changing rooms, sea changes, moving experiences, relocations or people moving in or out set in motion those life renovations and improvements you may have been putting off. These may not only extend to your home and lifestyle but also your career. Strangely enough what frees you or unchains you from anything that has become restrictive or a burden, ends up making you feel more secure. Others could step into a new, long term role that enhances their professional reputation and has the potential to build a solid foundation for the future. New people you encounter now could be with you for the long haul.

Time to redefine what ‘family’ and ‘home’ mean this month.

SCORPIO

Capricorn

Pisces

24 OCT – 22 NOV

22 DEC – 20 JAN

20 FEB – 20 MAR

Sudden startling opportunities or flirtation appear out of the blue this month, Scorpio. There’s an element of surprise and chance about you but what happens may not be as random as you think. New people could have a pivotal role to play in your future. Even if you don’t realise their significance when you first meet.

Synchronicities are actually destiny in disguise. Don’t get too attached to plans and be open to change. Remain flexible or you’ll stop the flow of something that just wants to deliver what may be a golden opportunity for you. This is extended in the form of an invitation and like any invitation, it is up to you how your RSVP. Attendance is not compulsory. However, if it piques your curiosity or comes spinning out of nowhere, please don’t reject it out of hand. Remember – sometimes you just have to grab an opportunity when it arrives and before it moves in another direction.

If you’re feeling that something big is just around the corner – you’re probably right!

This month could see you in the right place at the right time, telling a total stranger about that goal or vision you have. Only to discover they are in a position to help you.

Either directly or via someone they know.

Luck, synchronicity, destiny – whatever you like to call it, is on your side now. When it comes to that big thing – that goal, dream or wish, don’t keep it in in the realm of ‘someday’ any more. When we talk about ‘someday’ we all secretly know that day never arrives. This month asks you to ditch the someday mentality in favour of taking some kind of action right now, today. What can you do to move towards having or experiencing it? Make a contact, strike up a conversation, do some research, get writing or simply get doing? Take one step and watch how the chance encounters and ‘random’ lucky breaks start to happen. That big thing waiting to happen is you taking charge of your destiny, Capricorn.

This month may or may not offer you that deep one-to-one love experience but it will offer you the next best thing which is the love of friends. Your social life, friends, networks, groups, clubs and associations sparkle with potential as well as friends old and new wanting your company. However, when it comes to attracting someone special, you could just meet someone with whom there’s an intense and almost mystical sense of déjà vu. Finishing each other’s sentences even after you’ve only known each other a short time and a feeling of spooky but at the same time comfortable familiarity may lead to the feeling you’ve met before. If so, consider the possibility you have. Just ensure you don’t place that new lover on a pedestal if it’s a long term real thing you’re after. And take your time so you fall in love with the real person as opposed to a fantasy. Oh, and they want the real you too. You can’t hurry love and remember, whether it’s friendship or romance – it’s ALL love, Pisces.

‘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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Award winning 80’s icon Tiffany has sold over 15 million albums to date, most famous of course for “I Think We're Alone Now” in 1987. And now she's back with a brand new album, 'Pieces of Me' out on September 21st. Fresh from her interview on Good Morning Britain, Marbella Rocks caught up with the starlet to find out about her life, loves and her impending comeback.

Tiffany How did the new album come about?

I have always had a rock chick side to me, I love artists like Led Zeppelin and Foo Fighters and wanted to bring this side out of me. Through fate I met up with 2 British brothers Mark & Oliver Alberici in Nashville and we started writing and producing music together.

Does it have an 80’s feel?

There is an 80’s feel yes – primarily it’s a pop/rock album though, my voice has a pop tone to it. It’s fantastic I couldn’t be more proud.

Can you sum up your album in five words or less?

The arrival of the true Tiffany.

‘I Think We’re Alone Now its album Tiffany and it’s follow up album catapulted you to global stardom – how did you handle fame at such a young age?

I rode the wave! It’s a wild ride but I have good friends, family and support network around me which made things easier.

If you could take 3 things to a desert island what would they be?

The Rumours album, a candle and olives.

What do you look for in a guy?

Definitely a sense of humour.

Funniest pick up line used on you?

A guy started singing ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ because of my red hair.

What did you growing up?

Stevie Nicks.

want

to

be

Do you regret posing nude for Playboy?

Definitely not.

No seriously have you always wanted to be a pop star?

I have always wanted to be a musician, even as a little girl.

Does your 25-year-old son?

Hmmm, no! He is proud of everything I’ve done.

What could you live without?

Hate in the world.

greatest

What is your worst ever fashion faux pas?

Which one?!!!!

Best advice you’ve ever been given?

Stay true to yourself.

Best thing about being a pop star?

Definitely great hair stylists and makeup artists. I like to give off the illusion I wake up like this – but it’s so not true!

What´s your achievement so far?

My kids and my music.

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What are your plans for the future?

More music, more albums and more tours. I can’t wait.

80’s icon Tiffany returns with her electrifying new album ‘Pieces of Me’ out on Go On Then Records via Absolute Label Services.

Pre order at www.smarturl.it/ PiecesOfMeTiffany