Marbella Rocks Magazine

ISSUE 09

SNOW 2 SAND & Bikini Descent BLING BOUTIQUE

Street

Glam

GENEVA Motor show 2015

hip hop yoga

La Fiorentina, El Pilar, Local, 11, Estepona, 29688 (Located opposite the Senator Banus Hotel) Tel: +34 952 885 765

Email: brigitte@lafiorentina.com.es

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“A LITTLE TASTE OF ITALY IN MARBELLA” Brigitte Pagini, Owner, La Fiorentina

CONTENTS

36 NEWS

14 Celebrities 16 For Him 18 For Her 22 Chill In 24 Rock Out

FEATURES

28 Being Shakira 32 Snow To Sand 36 The Geneva Motor Show 42 Hip Hop Yoga Comes To Marbella 44 Energy For Life 46 The Secret Golfer

89 Gastronomic Wagyu 90 La Red

HOME & INTERIORS 93 Property Of The Month 94 Art For Art´s Sake

OUT & ABOUT

96 Wine Angel Book

Fashiongyyrl 61 Bling Boutique 70 Amira Boutique

HAIR & BEAUTY

LISTINGS

HEALTH & FITNESS

London 116 Astrology 118 60 Second Interview

84 The Vicious Cycle 8

GASTRONOMY

48 Fashion Forward 53 Fashion Blog 55 Street Style 56 Yamaia

80 Statement Lips 82 The Hot Mama

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Launch 98 Aqwa Mist Opening Party 100 Limonero Launch Party 101 Charity Padel Tournament 102 DanceWorks Anniversary Triumph 103 Amira Fashion Show

FASHION

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112 Best Of The Web 114 With Love From

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EDITOR’S NOTE EDITOR SAM NICHOLS Managing Director Martin Matthews Copy Editor Anita Pouroulis Features Editor Alex Weaver Art Editor Christina Gubbins Designer Stuart Matthews-McRae Sales & Marketing Director Laura Pena Contributors Zahra Andersen, Bel Booker, Jojo Ruby France, Michelle Ganney, Daniel Boardman, Nicholie Rehnlund, Michelle Knight, Chris Murphy, Peet Rothwell, Jo Ward, Tracy Lee, Antonia Behan Marbella Rocks Office +34 952 880 270 Contact firstname@marbellarocksmag.com General enquiries info@marbellarocksmag.com Marbella Rocks Marbella_Rocks Marbella_Rocks Marbella_Rocks MarbellaRocks MarbellaRocks Marbella_Rocks1 Deposito Legal CA 220-202 The views and opinions expressed by contributors to Marbella Rocks may not represent the views and opinions of the publishers and we cannot accept responsibility for the claims, goods or services of advertisers. No part of this magazine can be reproduced or copied in any way without written consent from Marbella Rocks.

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arbella is truly rocking again. All the main VIP bars, clubs and venues are hosting truly fantastic Semana Santa / Easter Weekend celebrations to kick off the start of the Season. See our ultimate guide on where to head in What´s On. Elsewhere in this action packed April issue we´ve covered the best of two polar opposites of holidays; skiing and sunbathing. And yes, you can do both here in Southern Spain, less than two hours away in Granada, home to both the Sierra Nevada slopes and the Costa Tropical beaches. Fancy appearing in the Guinness Book of Records? Bikini Descent is hoping to grace the pages of the 2016 edition with this year´s event on the 25th April. Just don´t forget to pack your bikini and leave your clothes at home when you hit the slopes!

If you like fashion we have a stunning Street Glam shoot by the new must-have name on everyone´s lips, Bling Boutique. Plus we have a sneak preview of Amira´s new Spring/Summer Collection and the original Fashiongyyrl Yamaia reveals all about her luxury fashion and design showroom in our Fashion Features section.

If you´re still trying to shift those stubborn pounds, read all about Peet´s health and fitness tips and get off that yoyo diet by carb cycling (no spinning bike in sight!)

If dieting is not your thing, why not get into hip hop yoga at Plaza Beach this Summer. Good Vibrations Yoga & DJ´s are bringing this truly phenomenal hybrid of yoga and dance to Marbella for the first time. Already hugely popular in the US and Australia, you can get fit on the beach whilst moving to your favourite hip hop and house tunes. Roll on Summer, you´re almost here!

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OPEN FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS THROUGH APRIL

PUERTO BANUS’

NUMBER 1

NIGHTCLUB

NEWS

WHAT’S ON MARBELLA REALITY TV SERIES GETS GREEN LIGHT

MARBELLA NIGHTLIFE GETS ROCKING

T

he season is truly kicking off in Marbella with a whole host of your favourite venues opening their doors for what will surely be an epic Easter Weekend.

Suite is reopening after a winter makeover on April 3 and Tibu´s grand opening on April 4 are ones not to be missed. In addition, the Puente Romano Beach Resort has just announced international DJ Luciano will be launching their summer season with a one-off gig

on April 4.

VIP club, Aqwa Mist bucked the trend by doing a sell-out opening party on March 20 and the place is sure to be packed each and every weekend in April. Tibu will also be open every Friday and Saturday in April too. The Siddharta Group owned Funky Buddha Nightclub is also officially reopening from April 1.

Elsewhere, Nikki Beach´s infamous White Party on April 30 will surely be a decadent affair if you can manage to snap up a coveted ticket.

IN-MARBELLA LAUNCHES A new, online directory has just launched here on the coast. Fusing many of the elements of popular sites and social networks, In-Marbella´s main focus is to deliver a great experience by allowing the site visitor to easily filter their search

by keyword or location.

They are then able to see company information such as opening hours, contact details, website link and map .The aim is to create not only a search engine that will be the first port of call for searches in and

around Marbella, but a community of members who live, work or are visiting here on holiday.

What’s more site visitors are actively encouraged to interact leaving ratings and reviews on any of the businesses listed.

T

he new Marbella reality TV series, covered exclusively in our November issue, has been commissioned and filming takes place this month. The series, being made by Lime Pictures (Hollyoaks, TOWIE), with a former TOWIE director at the helm will start its opening scenes with the female-strong cast during the last week of April at various locations in Marbella.

The series is being called Life on Marbs and will feature a gang of girls including Marbella Dress Company´s Felicity Faye Kidd and model and IT girl Natalie Denham. It has been picked up

by ITVB, the new youth channel for ITV and is due for broadcast Summer 2015.

Lime Pictures remained tight lipped about content and cast members although we can exclusively reveal that Marbella based stylist Zahra Andersen will not be appearing in the show. It is unclear whether Carrie Anne Rowan, a local beautician who does not work at Golden Tarts (Sorry Sarah!) has made the final line-up of cast members.

Look out for the film crew around Marbella this month.

Marbella Rocks Magazine is expecting to officially meet and interview the cast members shortly so watch out for our feature in the May issue.

MARBELLA AWARDS 2015 VOTING OPENS VOTE NOW

The Marbella Awards 2015 is officially open and already hundreds of you have been voting on who you want to win the coveted gongs in each category. Who will win the best of the best in each of the 12 categories. Visit www.marbellarocksmag.com to make your entries known. More exciting details of the Awards will be announced shortly. Watch this space!

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april

2015 SUNDAY

MONDAY

NEWS

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

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FUNKY BUDDHA GRAND REOPENING KARAOKE @ Mama Nightclub TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco QUINCY SAX @ C’est La Vie ROCKIN’ WEDNESDAYS @ La Sala PUERTO BANUS EASTER BOAT FAIR SPRING/SUMMER OPENING PARTY @ Suite

EASTER SUNDAY SUNDAY BRUNCH @ Mosaik SUNDAY ROAST @ Yamas OPEN MIC SESSIONS @ La Caterina KARAOKE @ Mama Nightclub SUNDAY NIGHT @ Aqwa Mist

MONDAY NIGHT

TANGO LESSONS

@ Aqwa Mist

@ La Quinta

SUNDAY ROAST

GEORGE MICHAEL TRIBUTE NIGHT

TANGO LESSONS

KARAOKE

@ Yamas

@ La Quinta

OPEN MIC SESSIONS

@ The Boardwalk

LIVE MUSIC

@ Mama Nightclub

CHILL IN @

@ Bucintoro

TANGO CLASSES

@ La Caterina KARAOKE

LIVE MUSIC

@ Bucintoro EASTER FUN DAY

@ Bonos Beach

KARAOKE @ Mama Nightclub TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco QUINCY SAX @ C’est La Vie Rockin’ WEDNESDAYS @ La Sala CASINO NIGHT @ Seven AFTER PARTY @ Kube

@ El Banco

MRocks Recipe, Wine & DVD night

QUINCY SAX

@ C’est La Vie

@ Mama Nightclub

ROCKIN’ WEDNESDAYS

@ La Sala CHILL IN @

TANGO LESSONS

KARAOKE

@ Mosaik

MRocks Recipe, Wine & DVD night

@ La Quinta LIVE MUSIC

@ Mama Nightclub

@ Bucintoro

TANGO CLASSES

SUNDAY ROAST

@ Yamas OPEN MIC SESSIONS

@ El Banco

@ La Caterina

@ C’est La Vie

KARAOKE

ROCKIN’ WEDNESDAYS

QUINCY SAX

@ Mama Nightclub

@ La Sala

SATURDAY

DJ @ El Banco For ticket and table reservation inquires please contact: info@bigstage.se FEEL GOOD LADIES LUNCH QUINCY SAX FRIDAY @ Tikitano @ La Fiorentina @ C’est La Vie LIVE SINGER @ DJ LOLA & EDU LIVE MUSIC The Hairy Lemon REYES @ Suite @ El Banco DJ LOLA & EDU BELLY DANCE SHOW @ is Mosaik REYES @ Suite Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella, a member of The Leading Hotels ONE NIGHT STAND SATURDAY NIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT The Golden Mile’ between Marbella and Puerto Banús, just 35 minutes from @ Freudenhaus @ Aqwa Mist @ Aqwa Mist

The 264 spacious rooms and suites of this Andalusian-style resort, offers va SATURDAY NIGHT ROCK NIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT options amongst landscaped subtropical gardens on a beachfront location. @ Tibu @ Tibu @ El Jardin LIVE SHOW LIVE COMPETITION @ Malavida

Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella offers a wide and varied gastronom AFTER PARTY @ Malavida

restaurants. Discover a global cuisine full of flavours and tastes from all over @ Kube AFTER PARTY

the best Japanese cuisine at Namazake; Amazing Mediterranean delights a @ Kube

SUNDAY BRUNCH

FRIDAY

DJ @ EL BANCO LADIES LUNCH @ GOOD FRIDAY QUINCY SAX FEEL GOOD FRIDAY La Fiorentina @ C’EST LA VIE @ Tikitano LIVE MUSIC DJ LOLA & EDU REYES PUENTE ROMANO BEACH RESORT MARBELLA LIVE SINGER @ SUITE & BIGSTAGE PROUD @ El Banco The Hairy Lemon BELLY DANCE SHOW ONE NIGHT LUCIANO LIVESTAND APRIL 4,@ 2015 @ MOSAIK DJ LOLA & EDU @ Freudenhaus LIVE SHOW REYES ROCK NIGHT @ MALAVIDA @ Suite AFTER PARTY @ El Jardin LIVE COMPETITION EPICRomano EASTERBeach BIG Resort Puente Marbella, a member@ ofKUBE the Leading Hotels of the W @ Malavida GRAND OPENING PARTY PHAT PARTY @ @ TIBU collaboration with BIGSTAGE, a nightlife event management company from Stockholm FRIDAY NIGHT The Beach SATURDAY NIGHT @ Aqwa Mist of multiple events over Semana Santa/Easter holidays at the Puente Romano facilities @ AQWA MIST THURSDAY NIGHT AFTER PARTY LUCIANO @Aqwa Mist @ Kube @ PUENTE ROMANO The renowned DJ Luciano rose up from the underground DJ scene to become a true techno, but it isn’t just his DJing that makes him a star – his productions are also a k DJ @ El Banco LADIES LUNCH FEEL GOOD His events at Ushuaia and now Destino in Ibiza are absolutely legendary.

QUINCY SAX FRIDAY @ Tikitano @ La Fiorentina @ C’est La Vie LIVE SINGER @ LIVE MUSIC DJ LOLA & EDU ”It presents a great opportunity to bring a modern and vibrant type of entertainment to The Hairy Lemon REYES @ Suite @ El Banco DJ LOLA & EDU excited about the partnership with BIGSTAGE who have imparted a professional appro BELLY DANCE SHOW ONE NIGHT STAND REYES @ Suite @ Mosaik as a solid track record in organizing similar types of events in this region over the years @ Freudenhaus SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE COMPETITION General manager @ Aqwa Mist ROCK NIGHT of Puente Romano. @ Malavida SATURDAY NIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT @ El Jardin @ Tibu ”In AFTER our effort to continuously a unique and intimate events, we found in Pue @deliver Aqwa Mist PARTY LIVE SHOW FRIDAY NIGHT and vision partner that matches our clients desirability of a first class hotel Resort @ Malavida @ Kube @ Tibu PARTYand we very much committed in bringing world class entertainment to AFTER the region, @ Kube AFTER PARTY Luciano for the Easter holidays.” says Mr. Johan Ryman managing partner of BIGSTAG @ Kube

to enjoy the authentic Italian cuisine; Dani Garcia Restaurante and its 2 Mich

concept ofNEWS Brasserie

by OPENING Dani García. BIKINI DESCENT CAFÉ MEDICAL @ Sierra Nevada PARTY, ENERGY SYMPOSIUM DJ @ El Banco FOR LIFE CHARITY

@ Malaga

DINNER, FEEL GOOD

QUINCY SAX

BIGSTAGE has emerged from being an early promoter of the subcultural DJ @ C’est La Vie FRIDAY @ Tikitano

LADIES DJ LOLA & EDU LIVE SINGER LUNCH an internationally recognized full range nightlife entertainment organizer. Sin

REYES @ Suite @ The Hairy Lemon @ La Fiorentina has been committed to break new grounds in the nightlife scene and have s

LIVE MUSIC

@ El Banco

DJ LOLA & EDU

BELLY DANCE SHOW

themself as a go to company in the industry for organizing high end events @ Mosaik REYES @ Suite

LIVE SHOW FRIDAY NIGHT @ Malavida @ Aqwa Mist ONE NIGHT STAND SATURDAY NIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT @ Tibu @ Aqwa Mist LIVE COMPETITION @ Freudenhaus BIGSTAGE SATURDAY NIGHT @ Malavida ROCK NIGHT @ Tibu AFTER PARTY For any press or event related questions please contact BIGSTAGE AFTER PARTY @ Kube @ Kube @ El Jardin info@bigstage.se

SUNDAY BRUNCH

CHILL IN @

TANGO LESSONS

SUNDAY BRUNCH

@ Mosaik

MRocks Recipe, Wine & DVD night

@ La Quinta

@ Mosaik

LIVE MUSIC

SUNDAY ROAST

@ Bucintoro

@ Yamas

SUNDAY ROAST

@ Yamas OPEN MIC SESSIONS

OPEN MIC SESSIONS

@ La Caterina

@ La Caterina

KARAOKE

KARAOKE

@ Mama Nightclub

@ Mama Nightclub

LADIES LUNCH @ La Fiorentina LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco ONE NIGHT STAND @ Freudenhaus SEASON OPENING WHITE CELEBRATION @ Nikki Beach THURSDAY NIGHT @ Aqwa Mist

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celebrities

everyone’s talking about...

X FACTOR GETS NASTY It’s no surprise that the TV talent competition, The X Factor, gets slightly intense when professional judges have to give comments to hopefuls, but the panel on this year’s X Factor New Zealand have definitely taken things a step too far.

During a live broadcast on Sunday night, married couple Natalia Kills and Willy Moon, bullied and humiliated young contestant Joe Irvine, immediately after he finished performing the hit song Cry Me A River.

Natalia began her torment by commenting “I’m just going to state the obvious: we have a doppleganger in our midst”. Speaking about Irvine’s sauve blue suit and tie, she continued, “As an artist who respects creative integrity and intellectual property, I am disgusted at how much you have copied my husband, from the hair to the suit. Do you not have any value or respect for originality?”

After constant booing and heckling from the audience she continued to name Irvine as “cheesy” and a “laughing stock”, and proceeded to claim he “made her sick”.

This disgusting behavior has definitely not gone unnoticed. Their bullying has become a sensation on social media. Immediately after the show, popular channel TV3 posted a supportive photo of the young

singer claiming that they do not condone bullying and are on-site with Joe who was “doing well”.

After the broadcast, thousands of people went online to rebuke the couple. A petition at change.org was almost immediately set up to remove Kills and Moon from the panel and had over 35,000 signatures by press time.

Hundreds of people also took to Twitter to ridicule the pair, posting tweets such as “Worried about wearing a suit today at work. @ ‪ NataliaKills might burn me with her tongue for copying her husband # ‪ TradeMarkedSuit # ‪ xfactornz” and “NZ has one of the highest teenage suicide rates in the world, and the bullying shown on # ‪ xfactornz was simply unacceptable!! Get rid of her!”

It wasn’t until days after the pair received an explosion of criticism that they took to Twitter to apologise. Posting simultaneous messages on Thursday, Natalia wrote, “At last! I am relieved that I’m finally able to break the silence... xoxo.” She then posted a statement which explained that “a lot goes on behind the scenes of a reality TV show and you see isn’t always the whole story.

She finished by personally reaching out to Joe, writing, “I hope you can forgive me and I wish you all the best! Be natural, unconventional and be you!”

Although it was all too little too late for the couple and they were quickly axed from the show. It was later confirmed that Aussie X-Factor judge Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Kiwi drummer Shelton Woolright would replace them in time for the second live show.

ANTONIO BANDERAS SETS DESIGNS ON FASHION CAREER Antonio Banderas is moving to London to study at the prestigious Central Saint Martins design school.

The Spanish actor said, “It’s something that has been on my mind for a long time and probably one of the best schools in the world is here, Saint Martins University, and so I am going to start studying with them.”

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“I need knowledge to take steps in that territory in the future. It makes me feel actually very young to put the elbows on the table again and try to understand another reality.”

“Of course, I won’t stop my professional life, I’ll continue acting, directing, but this is a new thing,” Banderas added.

NEWS

PATRICK CHEATS ON MILEY Miley Cyrus fans have come out in full force to support her after reports of Patrick Schwarzenegger hooking up with another woman.

Patrick was pictured getting cosy with a woman, reportedly named Natalie, while on spring break in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Miley’s superfans quickly stormed to social media in legions, sending threats to the son of famous actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, offering statements

such as ‘You’d better run for your life…’.

And like most cases of fan trolling, they have gone a little too far. Death threats were sent to the 21-year-old for his actions and according to TMZ some of the tweets were borderline dangerous and extreme.

The tweets were sent just after it was revealed that 22-yearold Miley actually knows the girl with whom her boyfriend was getting cosy with, and reports show that

RUSSELL CROWE STILL IN LOVE WITH EX In an interview promoting his new film, The Water Diviner, Russell Crowe has revealed he is still very much in love with his ex, Danielle Spencer.

The Gladiator star split from his wife in 2012 after nine years of marriage and they have remained on good terms and have not yet divorced.

they was recently pictured together watching a USC Football game.

Patrick took to twitter to deny any claims of cheating writing, “OMG it’s one of my best friends’ girlfriend...

Would NEVER do anything against my GF..... Girls have guy friends and guys have friends that are girls.”

Miley is yet to comment on the photos and instead spent the night partying at The Laugh Factory in West Hollywood.

In an interview with The Sunday Times, Russell talked openly about his marriage breakdown. “I’ve loved Danielle Spencer since 1989 - that’s never going to change - and that’s one of those things where I stare at her and go, ‘How did this fail?’ I still can’t work it out, because my feelings for her have never changed.”

Asked if the pair could rekindle their romance, he adds: “Once I commit to something, I stick with it, so you never know.”

Russell and Danielle have two sons, Charlie and Tennyson, aged 11 and eight respectively.

WRONG DIRECTION It appears that not only one, but two members of popular boyband One Direction are experiencing love issues whilst holidaying in Thailand.

Both Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson are under fire this week as photos emerged of them leaving a club with a group of girls before supposedly taking them back to their extravagant pad.

Cheating rumours were first sparked when backpacker, now known to be 19-year-old East Londoner, Lauren Richardson, posted a snap on Instagram of herself with band member, Zayn, cuddled round her waist.

Richardson then told a fellow traveller how she was given a tour of the luxury pad before joining Zayn and bandmate Louis Tomlinson for a raunchy pool party with at least three other girls.

Putting a stop to claims that he had cheated on his fiancée, Perrie, he tweeted: “I’m 22 years old. I love a girl named Perrie Edwards. And there’s a lot of jealous f**** in this world I’m sorry for what it looks like x.” Zayn has decided not to attend the rest of One Direction’s On The Road Again tour this week to fly home to be with Little Mix singer, Perrie Edwards.

A spokesman for the band commented: “Zayn has been signed off with stress and is flying back to the UK to recuperate.

The band wish him well and will continue with their performances in Manila and Jakarta.”

However things aren’t looking as good for fellow band member Louis Tomlinson, who has reportedly officially split from long-term girlfriend Eleanor Calder. The star received intense criticism after the news emerged of his intense kiss with a bikini-clad girl. A source claimed: “It’s been as good as over for a couple of weeks now, but they hadn’t formally put an end to it.”

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FOR HIM

NEWS

BIG BOYS

TOYS

SEABREACHER This state of the art, shark-like watercraft, designed by Californiabased company Innespace, was engineered for the recreational boating market and is now available to the public, that is if you have $50, 000 to splash.

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They may be expensive, but you definitely won’t be bored! With speeds of up to 40mph, and the ability to sustain high-speed dives and launch the vessel completely out of the water, this is definitely something for the adrenaline junkies.

Not only this, but the articulation

Bored at the beach?

If sunbathing all day isn’t something that tickles your fancy, then you may be more interested in these water toys. Instead of being bored on the beach, why not give yourself an adrenaline rush by having a go on one of these bad boys?

of the tail actually mimics the animal’s movements.

And if scaring the entire beach with your terribly realistic shark body is not something you’re after, the vessel also comes in the shape of a dolphin and a killer whale!

NEWS

Jet Ski Comedian Bill Hicks once said, “Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy you a jet ski, and you never see an unhappy person riding a jet ski.”

We fully support this if driving across the sea at speeds of over 40mph is something that makes you smile!

Jet skis are usually pretty easy to rent along one of Marbella’s many beautiful beaches, but we definitely think a purchase of a Kawasaki jet ski is well worth it. With prices starting at $9,699 they aren’t cheap but they have all the extras, including a brand new Jetsound audio system to listen to music while you ride as well as a supercharged engine to get you flying!

Seabob Now if high-flying motor boats aren’t your thing and you prefer a slightly more relaxing experience, then this is definitely something for you. The Seabob is an underwater motor which dives and drags you under the water at speeds of up to 15 km/h!

With guaranteed power and loads of

fun, at only 35kg they’re much easier to get around.

And if the beach isn’t really for you, then you’ll be pleased to know that the Seabob is designed to run in all waters, including pools! So if you have a spare 7,845¤ then this is the absolute boy toy for you.

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NEWS

FOR HER

Prestige Launches In

MARBELLA UK, Prague and Dubai based hair extension specialist, Prestige Hair and Beauty, has just launched in Marbella.

Spearheaded by Jana Hartmanova, who has been in the hair and beauty business in London and the Czech Republic for 20 years, the new brand is taking the Costa del Sol by storm.

Prestige only use the highest quality Russian and Remy European human hair and clients can choose from a variety of application methods from keratin pre-bonded tips to micro tand nano rings depending on hair type and durability to extensions.

Guaranteed not to tangle or frizz, Jana is able to colour match and blend your hair extensions with your hair colour and style using several different colours if necessary. She reassures it will give you the most natural and undetectable finish to your natural hair.

Jana credits her success to date because of her philosophy. “I offer a very personal service. Every client is an individual and I make it a point to understand their personality before I can determine what will work on them,” she says.

The Spanish launch coincides with the launch of Prestige Hair and Beauty´s new haircare range featuring a range of shampoos, conditioners, boosters and shine sprays, specially formulated to work with hair extensions, hair and bonds.

For more information visit www.prestige-hairandbeauty. com or email Jana on hrtmnv@yahoo.co.uk

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BANDAGE BIKINIS Hot on trend this year, bandage bikinis are effortlessly beach glam!

The contrasting colours and wrapped detail around the waist create a slimmer look, making you totally beach ready. Whether you’re just going to the pool, or to one of Marbella’s infamous beach parties, you will be sure to turn heads in these bikinis.

VS SKINTED MINTED Topshop ¤38

NEWS BOLD PRINT TOTES Bold prints have been in fashion for decades, but this year we take it Bohemian style with brightly coloured tote bags, which are perfect for the beach this spring and summer. We love these mixes and matches of contrasting colours, as well as the differentiating details on the patterns.

Charlotte Olympia ¤625

Agent Provocateur ¤180

ASOS ¤14.86

LA SKINCARE

AQ/AQ REVEALS SUMMER COLLECTION Carnaby Street-based brand AQ/AQ, with celebrity fans including Jennifer Lopez and Laura Whitmore, have just revealed their Summer 2015 Collection… and it´s incredibly hot! Known for their cutting-edge and sometimes risqué designs, the online boutique now delivers to Spain, so Marbella girls and guys

can get their hands on these fabulous designs too.

Marbella Rocks stylist picks include the Leoni Ruched Jumpsuit (¤217.50), the Crave Deep Plunge Maxi Dress (¤115) and for beach or pool parties, the Wink Cut Out Bodysuit (¤128) which will wow other party goers.

All available in multiple

colours so if you like one design you can grab it in several shades.

Plus, if you spend over ¤200 you get free next day delivery shipping to anywhere in Spain.

Perfect if you need a last minute outfit for the weekend.

See www.aqaq.com for more details of the collection.

A new, natural, parabenfree skincare range called LA Skincare is hitting Marbella this summer. The chic brand is represented by model Harriadnie Beau.

LA Skincare range was developed by beauty expert Louisa Ashforth, who after 14 years of running her own salon business in London, began to look more closely at many of the ‘high-end’ skincare products that she was recommending to her customers.

Louisa saw a gap in the market for a more open and honest skincare range, which would contain paraben-free ingredients and be 100% naturally preserved, producing real and lasting results. LA Skincare is also sensibly priced as well as being kind to the environment.

For more info visit www.laskincare.co.uk

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“New menus, special offers and specially selected Bodega wines available�

Tel: +34 956 616 934 - La Quinta Restaurante, c/Ramiro El Monje s/n Santa Maria Polo, Sotogrande - info@laquintarestaurante.com

NEWS

RECIPE

If you’re anything like the Marbella Rocks team to really appreciate your nights out there’s nothing quite like a relaxing night in. Cue DVD, dinner and a good bottle of wine. Here’s a rundown and recipe for a quality night in.

STUFFED SEA BASS This Jamie Oliver Recipe is perfect for those hot summer nights in. The garlic and fennel combination make it especially sumptuous and tangy while really bringing out the flavour of the fish.

INGREDIENTS ● 2 whole sea bass, clean and gutted, head and tail on. ● 1 whole fennel ● 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds ● 2 cloves garlic ● 50ml olive oil ● 30g butter ● ½ a bunch of fresh dill ● ½ a bunch of flat-leaf parsley ● ½ a bunch of fresh mint ● ½ a bunch of fresh basil ● 10 baby potatoes ● 20 capers ● 1 lemon ● 200ml white wine ● 200g tomato and basil sauce

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 190°c/ 375°F/ gas 5.

2. Slice whole fennel, peel and slice garlic and crush fennel seeds.

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3. Place a medium pan on a medium heat; add the olive oil and half the butter. Once hot add the fennel and the seeds and fry for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until the fennel is soft, golden brown and sweet.

Leave to cool.

4. Meanwhile place a medium pan on a high heat and cook potatoes for 5 minutes or until parboiled, drain and set aside.

5. Finely chop all the herbs together and add to a bowl with the remaining butter, mix well and set aside.

6. Ensure the sea bass is cleaned inside and out. Pat dry with kitchen paper and make three diagonal cuts to one side of the fish down to the bone.

Stuff the cuts with the herb butter and fill the cavity of each fish with two slices of lemon and the cooked fennel.

7. Gently transfer the fish onto the foil. Add the potatoes, capers, tomato sauce and white wine. Fold the foil into a parcel.

8. Place the parcels onto a baking tray and cook for 20-25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and allow them to sit for 2-3 minutes. Serve with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables.

WINE MATCH The best match for this amazing stuffed sea bass recipe is an aromatic Sauvignon Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc- Semillon blend. Areas such as Western Australia are particularly good.

The herbs in the recipe will complement well with the grape’s grassy and herbaceous notes. Try to avoid the more minerally Sauvignon Blancs such as Sancerre, as these are better with simpler, grilled fish.

An alternative match would be a dry rose, from an area such as Southern France. Always a perfect marriage on a summer’s day.

Remember to use the same wine in your dish, or at least the same grape variety!

Enjoy something new today- Salut!

NEWS DVD REVIEWS

BOOK REVIEW

THE BOY NEXT DOOR

DISCOVER WINE WITH THE WINE ANGEL

A short fling with her teenage neighbour becomes increasingly dangerous for high school teacher and divorcee Claire Peterson, played by the stunning Jennifer Lopez.

After she tries to break away from the affair, the student and friend of her son, Noah, played by the handsome Step Up star Ryan Guzman, becomes increasingly obsessive and begins to destroy her world; spreading photos of their sordid affair around the school and removing the brakes off of her ex-husbands car.

This psychological thriller is incredibly intense, that is if you’re not somebody who enjoys watching violent scenes full of blood and gore or listening to a spine-chilling sound track for ninety-one minutes, then this might not be for you!

Admittedly, this supposed action thriller screams cringe more than anything. Although the film is frightening at points, what is more disturbing is the lack of a meaningful storyline.

The over the top ending is strangely enjoyable and defines the saying ‘it´s so bad it is good’. Although your eyes are fixed to the screen, it’s definitely for reasons the director didn’t intend.

Directed by British born, The Fast and the Furious, producer and director Rob Cohen, this film has been given a hard time by critics with a 4.3 rating on IMDB but it is well worthy of a watch if you like thriller and horror films.

ROCKS RATING:

PADDINGTON The classic children´s character and “marmalade loving” Paddington has been brought back to life (well CGI!) for this fantastic feature length film that children and grown ups alike will enjoy watching.

The story begins in Peru where a devastating accident leaves Paddington without his beloved uncle. Young Paddington goes looking for a new home in London and comes across The Brown family who kindly take him in for the night. While the children are keen on keeping Paddington as their own, Mr Brown is keen to find the accident prone bear new lodgings. Hilarious scenes where Paddington floods the house and sets the kitchen on fire are executed brilliantly and will have the audience in stitches.

As Paddington´s innocence and charm is slowly endeared to Mr Brown, someone else has their eyes on the bear, taxidermist Millicent Clyde (played by Nicole Kidman). A madcap race to save Paddington ensues and the secret of who saved the bear family is revealed.

A brilliant film that doesn´t lose the appeal of the original books and TV series Paddington, helped mostly by the humorous writing of Paul King and special effects by the team that brought you Gravity and Harry Potter.

ROCKS RATING:

Discover Wine with Tracy Lee, the Wine Angel: at last, a no nonsense wine book that will take your enjoyment and appreciation of wine to a whole new level.

Focusing on the rich historic wine trade of Gibraltar, this brand new book supports and promotes Gibraltar’s wine heritage which spans as far back as 1839.

The book leads onto learning the simple mnemonic that’ll have you knowing your Grenache from your Gewürztraminer in just a few minutes.

Never be intimidated by wine again. The book explains how to find the perfect way to pair food with wine; the fool proof way to choose wine for any occasion and how to choose and enjoy wine with complete confidence.

What to know more about wine? Think you know about wine? Then this book is for you.

Tracy Lee is also founder of the UK´s most popular wine pairing app Wine Angel and a regular columnist for Marbella Rocks Magazine.

Wine, experience it, share it and enjoy it. Love Wine, Love Life

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NEWS

Marbella Rocks talks exclusively to Luis O´Brien, resident DJ at Malavida Club.

L

uis, nicknamed Dominik DJ was born to an American dad from Brooklyn and a mum from the Dominican Republic. He was born in the US and grew up in the Dominican Republic.

Why do you think your music has made Malavida the most popular winter club for Marbella locals?

“It is not just my music, I´d say my music composes 80% of Malavida´s success. I work with a sensational public relations team, bartenders, managers, entertainers and security. Every single one of them provides something special and together we make it happen.”

How did you get into the nightclub industry?

“I came to Marbella some years ago to visit my brother and I loved it and decided to stay. I realised that Marbella was missing that Miami fun/sexy style club scene and I thought this is an area I have always been passionate about, why not give it a try? So I did! I started from the bottom, playing everywhere I could and step-by-step I started making a name for myself.”

Did you have much help on the way?

“I do have to thank Guillermo Yague (former Lux, Franks Corner and Malavida owner) who believed in me back in the day when I was the new guy in town.

I also have to thank Juan Carlos, my current boss and owner of

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NEWS “Working with international artists is a dream come true, it’s like playing in the premier league!”

Malavida, who has given me the opportunity to work with the most current Latino artist’s on the international charts.”

What is Malavida´s ethos?

“To transmit our passion for the entertainment business in a fun and elegant environment with the best R&B Latino music on the market in a true V.I.P. atmosphere.”

What´s been your most impressive or biggest gig to date?

“Malavida most definitely, as I said before, the opportunity of working with international artists is a dream come true, it’s like playing in the premier league! We are not only known and popular in Marbella and Andalucía but also in Madrid and Spain in general.”

What dates are you playing at Malavida?

“Every day that is open, I’m the resident DJ.” What was like to work with Osmani Garcia of The Voice last month?

“Oh man!!! It was great; he is really cool and down to earth and even better live than what we all see on his video clips. My entertainment team and I were playing and dancing a lot of his tracks for about a month so everyone will be familiar with all of his tunes not just the famous Taxi (featuring Pitbull). Keep in mind that Malavida is mainly Latino R&B but about 4.30am I play more commercial music, Arabic &

French hip-hop and house tunes.

People were dancing and singing like crazy to Osmani´s tracks at the event last month, the crowd and the vibe was just amazing.”

What´s everyone drinking?

“Everything hahaha! Mostly Vodka like Belvedere and Grey Goose and lots of rum, Barcelo, Brugal, Legendario…”

We have seen quite a few artists throughout the winter, what can we expect this summer?

“I feel bad not being able to tell you, but please follow me on Facebook DominikDJ Twitter @Djdominkik.27 Instagram @ Djdominkik.27 and I will be posting regular updates.”

How do you go about getting tickets?

“All they have to do is go on Facebook or the Funky Buddha website and they have all the info they need, it’s very accessible to everyone.”

Any other plans whilst you´re here in Marbella?

“I want to start producing my own tracks and also represent established Latino artists worldwide, so you will be hearing a lot from me! I have already worked with great Latino artists in the past such as Daddy Yanki, Paquito Guzman, El Gran Combo and Noches Amarfi to name a few and want to get back into managing.”

Why is yours the party to go to?

“You can feel my passion for music in the way people dance, they communicate through music and it’s beautiful and HOT at night in Malavida and Funky Buddha Beach in the daytime.”

What´s everyone wearing?

“We have a very professional security team that keep the attire on the lock down. Everyone dresses elegant but sexy, it’s perfect.”

What´s the best thing about Marbella in your opinion?

“Apart from my son who was born here, the climate and people, I always say Marbella is ‘Miami European style’…”

Any big plans/surprises this summer?

“We have lots but I can’t tell you anything just yet until everything is confirmed. I can tell you that we are going to be doing something with Romeo Santos and DJ Javier Murillo and there are lots of exiting projects we are working on.”

Favourite tune this summer?

“I have got so many but two come to mind, Uptown Funk by Bruno mars and Eresmia by Romeo Santos.”

Best thing about being in the industry?

“The best thing is to see the crowd enjoy themselves.”

Worst?

“When the night ends…”

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REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN SPAIN. SPANISH LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION DOCUMENT. Registering a non-Spanish vehicle in Spain is a complex and potentially costly procedure.

However, you may be exempt from Spanish registration tax by getting Spanish number plates within one month of entering the country. But to do this, you need to become a resident.

Linea Directa has been insuring expat drivers in Spain for over a decade and understands all the steps involved. Below we outline this process.

STEP 1

OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY This is a statement by the car’s manufacturer that it conforms to EU regulations. You will need the car’s chassis number to complete this straightforward process online at www.eurococ. eu/en/certificate_of_conformity.

The charges for this service will vary according to type of vehicle, make and country of 1st

registration.

STEP 2

CURRENT LOG BOOK The vehicle’s original log book showing your name as the owner, the vehicles age and a valid UK address. You will also need the bill of sale for the car.

STEP 3

RESIDENCY IN SPAIN The Spanish residency certificate (Certificado de Empadronamiento) is your official proof of residency in Spain.

Your local town hall can provide you with this document. You will need to take your passport and proof of Spanish address (rental contract, contract to purchase or property deeds).

STEP 4

OBTAINING A SPANISH MOT CERTIFICATE All vehicles over 4 years old must be roadworthy and clearly

display a valid ITV sticker.

The ITV (Vehicle Technical Inspection) must be tested at an authorised centre, just as for an MOT test. You can find out the location of your nearest ITV centre on DGT website (equivalent to the DVLA). You can also call your local centre to make a booking. If the centre is busy, especially pre-summer, this can save a lot of time. The cost can vary but generally is around 40¤ for petrol-engine cars and 56¤ for diesel-engine cars.

STEP 5

OBTAINING A SPANISH EQUIVALENT OF A TAX DISC The Spanish Tax Agency can provide your vehicle with a valid “tax disc” for Spain, which must be carried in the car when in use.

You will need to complete the relevant form online and pay the amount according to your car’s tax band.

YOU CAN CARRY OUT ALL THESE PROCEDURES YOURSELF OR YOU CAN SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF AN ACCOUNTANT TO DO THIS FOR YOU. WE HOPE THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE IS OF INTEREST. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT LINEA DIRECTA PLEASE CALL 902 123 161 MORE INFORMATION ON LINEA DIRECTA ONLINE AT WWW.LINEADIRECTA.COM

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Being

SHAKIRA I

f you think that juggling work and home life is a struggle, you should try being Shakira! The blonde songstress not only gave birth to her second child this year, but released a number one single, and was also named one of the most influential women in the world by Forbes magazine!

Raised in Baranquilla, North Columbia, Shakira began performing at school. After writing her first song at the young age of eight and being signed to her first record label at just 13, Shakira has gone on to win two Grammy awards, seven Latin Grammy awards, five MTV music awards and seven Billboard music awards - that’s certainly something

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for a woman who has also had two children and a long-term relationship with a professional footballer.

This isn’t the first time Shakira has juggled her multitude of talents.

Throughout her career, she has not only been a singer, but also a songwriter, record producer, choreographer and model. Her allround personality means that she has not only written the majority of her songs but also created the dances in many of her music videos, including the video for the hit single Waka Waka which had over 813 million views and became the 9th most watched video on You Tube ever.

Although Shakira’s first two

studio albums were not a hit, her album Pies Descalzos immediately gave her prominence in the Latin American market. With the success of her albums, such as Dónde Están los Ladrones, she became a superstar in the Spanish-language market, known for her strong vocals and incredible hip-shaking, belly dance moves.

In 1997 Shakira made the decision to move herself and her family to Miami where she began to learn English. In 2001 her debut English language album Laundry Service reached number three on the charts, selling more than 200,000 copies in the first week of release. Her album was full of major hits such as Wherever, Whenever,

FEATURES which became her breakthrough hit in the U.S.A., and after selling 10 million copies worldwide, it became the biggest hit of 2001. Surely nearly everybody can remember trying to shake their hips in the living room when that one came on the radio. Shakira became an overnight sensation with women wanting to be her and men wanting to be with her!

Shakira soon became the highest selling Columbian artist of all time, and her records such as Hips Don’t Lie began to top the charts gaining her several number ones. She also began collaborating with massive US artists such as Beyoncé Knowles; their song Beautiful Liar was released in 2007 and quickly became a number one in several European countries including France, Germany, Italy and the U.K. By 2012 her U.S. album sales alone had reached over 10 million.

Shakira had created a worldwide phenomenon, which combined Latino, Arabic and hip-hop music and reached out to such a variety of people that she became a familiar figure worldwide. Her multitude of talents was broadened again when she was confirmed a Star Judge on popular NBC show The Voice. The fourth series aired on March 25th 2013, just months after Shakira had

RISE TO SUPERSTARDOM FEBRUARY 2ND 1977 Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is born.

1990 Shakira signed her first record deal.

1996 Her first album Pies Descalzos, meaning bare feet, sold more than 3 million copies.

1997 Shakira moved to Miami to increase her American fan-base.

1998 Her follow-up record, Dónde Están Los Ladrones, which translates as Where Are The Thieves, reached the top of Billboard’s Latin charts.

2000 She won her first Grammy award for Shakira: MTV Unplugged.

2001 Shakira released her first English- Language album called Laundry Service.

2005 Her album Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 garnered Shakira her second Grammy, this time for best Latin rock/alternative album.

2009 Shakira released the album, She Wolf, which went platinum in 2010.

2010 Her song Waka Waka became the theme tune for the FIFA world cup.

2010 The United Nations’ International Labor Organisation honoured her for her philanthropic efforts.

2012 Her worldwide sales hit over 70 million.

2013 She had her first son, Milan, January 22nd with long-term boyfriend Gerard Pique.

2014 She was listed 58th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes.

2015 Shakira gave birth to her second son, Tonino, on January 29th.

given birth to her first child! Her personality and likeability definitely won over the hearts of the nation and she rapidly returned for the sixth series after taking a year off to spend time with her son and hubby.

Shakira’s first son, with professional Spanish football player Gerard Pique, was born January 22nd 2013. Having been with the Barcelona F.C. centre-back since spring 2010, she believed it was time to begin her own family. It hasn’t been all fun and games in Shakira’s personal life though. Shakira previously dated Antonio de la Rua, son of former Argentine President Fernando de la Rua. In April 2013, de la Rua made headlines when he sued the Latin songstress for $100 million, charging that he had helped create some of his ex’s hit songs as well as the ‘Shakira brand’. Fortunately for the I’m A Gypsy singer the superior court dismissed the lawsuit and she was not made to give La Rua any part of her income.

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Shakira’s first ‘Virtual Baby Shower’...

her WAG status or fame get to her head. In 2010 the United Nations Labour Organisation honoured her for her philanthropic efforts and she became a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. Along with these charity efforts she also created the ‘Pies Descalzos’ foundation, named after her first hit album. The foundation was set up to help children in her native country, Colombia, to receive a quality education. Her charity work was also emphasised when she threw her world baby showers in the upcoming weeks to her second son´s birth. Shakira organised and ran the event asking for gifts to be donated to babies that were in need all over the world. She claimed that she hopes her charity efforts will one day make her sons proud!

It is clear that Shakira is no longer just a singer, her talents vary so far and wide that she has become an exciting role model for younger generations.

AGE: 38 STARSIGN: Aquarius HEIGHT: 5’ 2” FAVOURITE FOOD: Seafood CRAZY FACT: Her husband and her share the same birthday but she is 10 years his senior.

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...in 2013 was a huge success; over 80, 000 children were vaccinated against polio, nearly four tons of therapeutic food helped children

suffering from malnutrition, plus around 1,000 antimalaria bed nets and nearly 200,000 oral rehydration salts sachets were

distributed.

It is this type of altruistic and charitable behavior that makes Shakira a world icon in so many ways.

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BIKINI DESCENT

M

y husband loves skiing, I prefer lying on the beach.

Cue arguments about how we are going to spend a well deserved week’s holiday away in April.

Well now we´ve discovered the best of both worlds: Sierra Nevada.

Only two hours away from Marbella in Granada, and one of the only resorts in the world where you can ski in the morning and sun yourself on the beach in the afternoon. And it’s not just any old beach; you need to see beautiful white sandy beaches of the Costa Tropical, with Salobreña and Almuñecar beaches being the most highly recommended.

There´s no better time to do it than April or even the first few weeks in May, when the sun is at its hottest while the snow is still in abundance in Europe´s most southerly ski resort. Plus, it can take less than an hour to reach the beach from the Sierra Nevada ski resort.

If you wanted to, it would be possible to ski down the mountain and walk to the beach! It would be a two-hour walk with skis, which is maybe not too enticing. But it is in a sense, possible to “ski to the beach” here in Southern Spain!

Bringing actual meaning to the common phrase, “Freezing your tits off!”, 400 university students will gather on the slopes of Sierra Nevada on the 25th of April this year to take part in the third annual ‘Bikini Descent’ or ‘Bajada en Bañador’.

The event, organised by the University of Granada, occurs every last weekend in April to celebrate the end of the ski season in Sierra Nevada. The 2015 event is expected to be registered in the Guinness Book of Records next year. The 2014 ‘Bikini Descent’ broke the mark of the first edition with 300 attendees last year. At the inaugural event in 2013, 100 students took part.

The event takes place in the area known as Borreguiles in Sierra Nevada. Numerous media also attends to cover the event that is fast becoming a classic spring party and spectacle in the area.

The initiative was created after initial events in both Canada and Siberia, where several hundred skiers gathered, but this was not recorded before a notary. On the slopes of Sierra Nevada there were many more people skiing in a bikini or swimsuit and shorts for men, and this has actually been counted officially, pending the Guinness Book of Records entry.

Interestingly, many of the attendees last year joined in spontaneously, having never attended the university nor having been aware of the actual event before their skiing trip.

The manager of Granada 2015, Ignacio Pipó, said, “Our intention with this type of event is to promote both Granada and Sierra Nevada 2015, which are currently the only Spanish ski stations open and offers a unique product in spring. This university initiative is a huge success and has achieved a great media impact across the country and even outside it.”

Not doing anything on the 25th of April?

Fancy getting yourself recorded in the Guinness Book of Records? Then head down to Borreguiles in Sierra Nevada… with your bikini in tow.

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FEATURES SIERRA NEVADA Sierra Nevada sits at 2,100m above sea level, with the highest point of the ski area at 3,300m, ensuring good snow cover. The mountainous range also happens to be a skier´s paradise with 105km of slopes and over 120 runs to explore.

There is terrain to suit all levels of skiers: there are 40 blue runs, nine black, 50 red and 16 green. In addition, there are crosscountry ski trails and snow-shoeing paths.

The name Sierra Nevada itself means “snowy range” in Spanish and between the months of November and May, the peaks are covered in fine snow, making it a magnet for all skiers.

People also come up from the coast to escape the heat of local towns, and to take advantage of some of the fabulous facilities the resorts here have to offer.

There are also plenty of restaurants, bars, ski hire shops and more or less everything and anything you could need for a bit of quality skiing in Spain.

Plus, the surrounding snow-capped landscape and endless views on a clear day are truly breathtaking.

your face on a clear, bright day is one of the most enjoyable experiences.

Temperatures reach up to 13 degrees Celsius in the Sierra Nevada in April while on the Costa Tropical´s stunning beaches you can be bask in the sun with temperatures reaching in excess of 30 degrees.

Just be sure to apply sunscreen for your ski and beach trips, and wear sunglasses as opposed to ski goggles to avoid unsightly white tan lines on your face!

WHERE TO STAY It´s always better to stay in the resort of Sierra Nevada and then enjoy the skiing facilities early on in the morning before heading down to the beach for the splendid afternoon weather.

With quality hotel and

COSTA TROPICAL So after a hard morning on the ‘pistes’ you can jump in your car and drive down the mountain to the glorious Costa Tropical.

The closest beach town to Granada is Motril, although Salobreña and Almuñecar are close by and have better beaches.

If you fancy driving a little further you can hit the coast at La Herridora or Nerja, as there is a lot more to do in these bigger resort towns that cater well for families.

WHY APRIL? Skiing with the sun on

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lodge accommodation available to suit all ages you are spoilt for choice. Marbella Rocks recommends the Melia Hotel if you are interested in staying in the heart of the resort as there is literally only a 100-metre walk from the ski lifts. The Yhi Wellness Spa in the hotel also has fantastic facilities and there is a full English buffet breakfast.

There is also surprisingly quite a bit for the kids to do if you want to make it a family trip to Sierra Nevada.

The best activities can be found at the Mirlo Blanco recreation zone.

Children´s activities include fun ski bikes and sliding down the more shallow slopes on inner tubes. There is also ice skating and roller-sledding, which is a bit like a toboggan, but

much slower and safer!

The crèche and nearby Snow Garden are well-run establishments with fully trained staff to look after children up to six years old if you prefer to have fun on the ‘pistes’ and collect your little ones before your afternoon on the beach.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Another good way to enjoy your ski to snow experience is to book half the trip in the Sierra Nevada and then enjoy the last leg of your trip on a beach resort or hotel in the Costa Tropical.

You can relax and feel truly revived on the beach section of your holiday and go home with a tan whilst having also enjoyed a holiday steeped in activity.

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THE GENEVA

MOTOR SHOW 2015

T

he dust has just started to settle at the Palexpo in Geneva, home of the annual Geneva Motor Show. This year the 85th, was quite a special one, with plenty of surprises from the automotive world. The Geneva Motor Show, held from the 5th-15th of March, is seen by manufacturers as the largest car show in Europe, if not the world, so manufacturers frequently use it as a platform to launch new cars. This year was no different with dozens of worldwide premieres, far too many to mention them all. As it is my area of expertise I am going to focus on the Supercars, from Ford’s new GT to Koenigsegg’s show stopper the Regera. Here´s my pick of Geneva´s highlights.

Audi R8 The eagerly anticipated new R8 was a bit of an anticlimax. The car, which will no doubt sell very well, just isn’t different enough for us. It is 145lbs less than the current model and features a 5.2 V10 601hp engine which it shares with its Italian brother, the Lamborghini

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Huracan. The R8 also features a new 7 speed, S Tronic Dual clutch. To begin with Audi will only offer the V10 option, with the V8 to follow along with a fully electric E-tron version and potentially a hybrid to follow which could be very interesting.

Ferrari 488 GTB The 488 is Ferrari’s mid-cycle 458 update. While the exterior changes are subtle and mainly in the aero department, the engineers have added a number of innovative solutions, including the rear spoiler as well as the motorsport-derived underbody with vortex generators. Downforce is now up to 716 pounds at 155 mph. The main change is under the bonnet where Ferrari introduces a controversial new 3.9L twin turbocharged V8 with a very sophisticated dynamic vehicle control system allowing the pilot to control the engine’s performance. Peak output on the car is 660hp with a 0-100 kmph time of just 3.0 seconds.

Lamborghini Aventador SV The Lamborghini Aventador has been with us for 51 years now and the 50th anniversary special which came out last year has been followed up by the long anticipated sequel to the Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce. The Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce, known as the SV. The Murcielago SV was limited to only 350 examples and continues to appreciate in value, with very few ever actually hitting the market.

Lamborghini haven’t mentioned anything about low volume at the moment, but it is thought it will be limited run. However, the SV convertible has already been spotted, which could be very interesting indeed. The LP750-4 SuperVeloce as the name suggests has 750hp and is 4 wheel drive, the weight has been reduced by around 50kg on the normal Aventador, which decreases the 0-100kmph time to just 2.8 seconds. The Murcielago SV was always a favourite of mine as is the Aventador, so I am really looking forward to driving this monster, which is due to land with customers later this spring.

Bentley While Bentley showed a new facelifted version of their Continental GT variants, the true show stopper was the EXP10 Speed 6 concept car. Bentley has hinted

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recently that they wanted to add a fifth model to their existing range, Continental, Mulsanne, Flying Spur and soon to arrive SUV named the Bentayga (covered in last month´s issue). The EXP10 Speed concept car would be the perfect addition to their growing line-up, the two seater sports car has all the interior opulence expected from Bentley with the addition of exterior beauty. Several customers that I spoke to at the show mentioned their desire for Bentley to build it.

Koenigsegg Koenigsegg is a name synonymous with hypercars.

For the last decade Christian Koenigsegg has been blurring the lines of the Supercar world. This year at Geneva, he took his company one step further. In the early days of Koenigsegg, the CC8 and CCX cars were always impressive, with an impressive power to weight ratio, they crowned that last year with the Koenigsegg One:1 based on an Agera the One:1 had a power to weight ratio of just that, 1:1. The new car the Regera from the Swedish meaning ‘’to reign’’ is something quite different. While the side profile is still very much Koenigsegg with the Zagato-esque bubble roof, the front and particularly the rear are very different, resembling more of a UFO than a car. The figures are also mind blowing, but require explanation! The total output of the car is estimated by Koenigsegg to be around 1800hp, and this is because the car features 4 power sources. The incredible thing about the Regera is it complexity, the car features a 5L V8 engine which produces 1100 bhp and 3, yes that’s right 3, electric motors producing 700bhp one at the crank and one at each rear wheel. The Regera is rear wheel drive only so the 0-100 is limited by traction, but it still achieves it in 2.7 seconds, the really impressive thing is that because the car has almost constant torque it will reach 300km/h in just 12 seconds, it will then top out at 400kmph, which it will reach in less than 20 seconds.

Comparatively, the Bugatti Veyron SuperSport, which finished production this month, will take 22.2 seconds to reach 300km/h and a bit longer to do 400kmph.

The Regera’s impressive figures don’t stop there, the media and clients around the Koenigsegg stand were forgiven for the confused looks on their faces, as the

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Koenigsegg only has one gear with a huge gear ratio, I will leave this wizardry to be explained by someone else. The Regera is expected to cost just shy of $1.9M USD that’s about €1.75M at the moment.

Elsewhere Elsewhere in the Supercar category there was a focus on track use. Mclaren unveiled their track- focused 675LT (longtail) a 666hp powered 650S, which is a very limited run and now sold out, so if you want one you will have to look to the used car market. The Mclaren stand also featured the impressive McLaren P1 GTR which, dressed in Harrods livery harking back to the F1 GTR, is track use only. Porsche showcased their new 991 GT3RS an incredible car, the harder, rawer follow on to the 991 GT3. The GT3 RS will by the time you read this already be sold out, with preference going to Porsche’s 918 clients. I deposited for three customers over a year ago, two of which have been invited to order and one who disappointingly didn’t make the grade. Porsche also showed their new Cayman GT4 a car really making waves in the car world as a mini 911 GT3 with 375bhp and daily drivability. Ford also decided to join the supercar brigade bringing back the GT with their new 600hp v6 eco boost supercar.

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P O H P I H

YOGA

COMES TO

MARBELLA

U

nless you’ve been living under a rock (excluding Gibraltar obviously), then you’ll know that anyone who’s anyone has been aiming to look great in a pair of yoga pants by getting all bendy and stretchy this summer.

Yoga has taken a huge popularity leap in the world of fitness, with over 30 million people taking part in yoga worldwide, according to a recent report by the BBC. Nowadays there are yoga practices to suit all different levels of ability, different age groups and even your mood.

Hip Hop Yoga is the name given to a contemporary yoga format, now hugely popular in world class

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sports and fitness destinations such as LA, New York, Boston, Sydney, Melbourne and London. Now it’s Marbella’s turn: this year Hip Hop Yoga will be making its debut here, thanks to Good Vibrations yoga instructor, Claire Lynch.

IT´S ALL ABOUT HIP HOP Hip Hop Yoga combines a sequence of postures that challenge your structure and nervous system to promote a more supple way of life.

Claire describes the class format: “The style of Hip Hop Yoga is Vinyasa flow so it’s energetic, you definitely feel the physical benefits that’s for sure, but the class also includes some relaxation and

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YOGA FESTIVALS Yoga has become such a worldwide sensation, that companies such as Wanderlust, based in Texas, have even created Yoga festivals in the US to cater for this growing trend. The festivals aim to celebrate mindful living by combining music, mediation and yoga in beautiful and tranquil locations so you can cleanse and recharge whilst having fun. Over 10,000 people attend these events with hundreds participating in massive group yoga sessions.

Good Vibrations is planning to take Marbella by storm and if permitted, will organise their own beach yoga festivals. Fun in the sun? Yes please.

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FEATURES breathing techniques to help chill you out and essentially really connect you to what’s happening with the postures.”

“The class is set against a loud, fun soundtrack. Music played ranges from hip hop to deep house, motown to reggae, with artists such as Biggie, Snoop Dogg and even Jay-Z; pretty much anything we’re feeling that day to make your yoga flow and helps you to switch off and enjoy.

After all, Hip Hop Yoga is all about freedom and joy,” Claire explains.

As one avid Good Vibrations attendee states, “Hip Hop Yoga teaches you to have fun with yoga, not take it too seriously and reminds you to be happy. Claire may make you ‘twerk’ mid chair pose too, and you can’t possibly be sad while she grooves around the stage - she knows how to groove, too!.”

If you’re up for a morning full of fun and action then head down to Plaza Beach on 9th May 2015 from 10am to attend the first ever Hip Hop Yoga event in Marbella.

Tickets for the event will be priced at ¤10 per person or ¤30 for a group of four if booked in advance.

To reserve your place, get in touch with Claire via her Facebook page or call Sam on +34 611 292 514. Good Vibrations will be selling tickets at the door too, so you can simply turn up on the day.

MARBELLA BOUND Good Vibrations is putting the practice on the beach because where else is better to do a sun salutation than basking in glorious sunlight? After scouring the Costa del Sol for venues, the popular Plaza Beach in Puerto Banus was decided upon as the venue for the inaugural event on the 9th of May. Claire urges that all beginners are more than welcome to attend. “The class will have some challenges but you only need to go as far as you are able to, we’d like you to enjoy yourself first and foremost. You don’t have to be able to wrap your leg around your head to be good at yoga and it’s not all about sitting on a mat chanting. Amongst the many physical and psychological benefits yoga builds strength, increases happiness and gets your body moving which, if you want to look good in the latest pair of flashy yoga pants, can only be a good thing, right?”

Hip Hop Yoga is a one-of-a-kind experience, which will not only rock your core, but also build your strength and create openness and vitality.

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ENERGY FOR LIFE GALA DINNER & MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM

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itochondrial Disease (Mito) has the capacity to cut short the lives of those afflicted with it. To lose a child is the nightmare of every parent and sadly, Mito has claimed too many young lives primarily because to date so little is known about it and it has generally fallen out of the mainstream of medical research.

The mitochondria are primarily responsible for energy creation in our body. They convert food into energy.

Failure to create enough energy can result in multi-systemic failure.

Without enough energy, it is hard to live in the world as we know it today.

Mito can strike at any age infant or adult alike, and is degenerative.

Eighty percent of infants born with Mito die before their twentieth birthday, and many don’t make it past their fifth birthday. It is often found to affect multiple family members. Mito is hard to diagnose and there are very few medical specialists around.

Given this, Service in Satchidananda (SIS) has joined forces with AEPMI (Association for Mito Patients in Spain) and the Fundación Ana Carolina Diez Mahou to both build awareness and raise funds for these patients. Key events will take place on the 23rd and 24th April.

Medical Symposium Thursday 23rd April (16:15 20:45) A Medical Symposium (in Spanish) will be held at the Colegio de Médicos Málaga. This halfday course has been awarded accreditation by ACSA and will be run by leading experts in the field.

The course is aimed at doctors and therapists. The main goal is to help doctors/therapists to recognise, understand, diagnose and treat

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these patients. For more information, please visit AEPMI.org Events.

Inscription is free.

Energy for Life Charity Dinner (24th April, Alcaidesa Golf, 20:00) SIS (sisproject.org) have organised a Charity Gala Dinner to raise funds and awareness for Mito research. It promises to be an entertaining night to remember. The tickets include predinner drinks, a three- course sitdown meal and entertainment, including performances by Dance Works and an auction with some fantastic prizes. Tickets are priced at 65, 85 euros and 100 euros.

Donations can be made at sisproject. org.

Invited guest speakers include leading figures Chuck Mohan, Director of the United Mitochondrial Foundation, US (UMDF.org), the largest patient organisation in the world, and Dr Julio Montoya,

Director of the Scientific Committee, AEPMI and expert in the genetics of Mitochondrial DNA. The funds raised will go to building a Clinical Registry for Mitochondrial Disease Patients in Spain.

AEPMI is working with key Medical Centres to implement this project.

The Registry will form the basis to:

Enable us to undertake Key Research Projects on a National and Global Level Work to bring potential drugs in final stages of clinical trials to patients here, albeit on a Compassionate Use basis or as part of a clinical Trial Please help us to build awareness.

Mito may be a rare disease but it is estimated that it will affect as many as 14000 in the future. This is a staggering number. For more information about the events, please contact Shani at onyommail@gmail.com or at 68779956.

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SO THIS MONTH‘S CLUB OF THE MONTH IS… EL PARAISO GOLF CLUB THE PARTICULARS Designed in 1973 by Gary Player, a man often regarded as one of the greatest golf players in history, El Paraiso is definitely one of the most established courses on the Costa del Sol. Beautiful sights of the La Concha Mountain and glorious sea views surround the course.

Out of the 32 reviews on Tripadvisor, 10 gave the course excellent, and 15 were very good, suffice to say this is definitely one to watch, or play!

For over twenty years it has been something of a Mecca for golf lovers. And whether you’re a professional or a newbie, the course offers something for all ages and abilities.

BEST POINTS The setting is incomparable, the beautiful scenery provides an enjoyable test, which is also equally fair, challenging and rewarding for golfers of all abilities. The fairways back on to meandering streams, which provide a beautifully tranquil ambience while you play. The course is extremely well looked after and the clubhouse serves a variety of lovely foods.

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GLOBAL GOLF NEWS WOODS ‘HOPEFUL’ FOR MASTERS RETURN.

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iger Woods has decided to take an indefinite break from golf this year after suffering from a back injury. He has made it clear that his performances last year were “unacceptable for play”. Woods stated that he would not return to the game until he was “able to play at the highest level”.

This means that he will not be playing in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, held in Orlando, Florida, which he has previously won eight times in his career.

In a statement on Woods’ official website he comments, “I spoke to Arnold today and told him that I will not play in his tournament this year. I’m sorry I won’t be in Orlando next week, but I know it will be a really successful event. I hope to be ready for the Masters, and I will continue to work hard preparing for Augusta.”

The Masters, which Woods has won four times, begins on April 9th.

WORST POINTS Although the course has a fantastically chilled ambience, some better players may not find it challenging. There are few holes, which have a significant slope and the course is often pretty busy so you may get stuck behind a few slow players.

FRIENDLY Very. The staff were lovely, and the breakfast, which was served from 8am, for a nice, early T-off, was superb.

TRICKY HOLES Hole two is definitely more challenging with its par 4.

Large bunkers, which are best avoided, surround the green that slopes severely from back to front. This one takes a couple of shots, especially for a more novice player.

CLUB RULES The Ball is out of bounds beyond any fence, wall or hedge bounding the course and areas delineated by white stakes.

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ZAHRA HAS HAD 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE FASHION INDUSTRY FROM STYLING EVA LONGORIA TO VOGUE COVERS, FASHION WEEKS INCLUDING LONDON, MILAN, NEW YORK AND LA, SUPERPAGEANT CALENDARS, STYLING FOR CANNES & MUCH MORE! SHE IS ALSO A RESPECTED STYLIST AND PERSONAL SHOPPER FOR THE RICH AND FAMOUS HERE IN MARBELLA.

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hat is fashion?” It’s not that easy to give a simple answer to this question, is it?

Fashion can be an art, a religion, a job, a peek into the personality. It’s playfulness. It’s an escape or a disguise. It is definitely a feast for the eyes.

But ultimately, fashion is an individual statement and artistic expression of what is inside. I believe that fashion has the ability to transform you into a new personality, a different person… you can be whoever you want to be, if you dress for it.

A French fashion designer once said, “Fashion is the most powerful art there is. It’s movement, design and architecture all in one. It shows the world who we are and who we’d like to be.”

It is true whether you like it or not. Fashion isn’t defined solely by our clothing choices, but is also conveyed through the way we carry ourselves, our personalities and our views of the world.

Fashion is a huge statement for each of us. It defines what we represent and how we want people to perceive us. A person uses clothes to express their confidence. Trends help people brainstorm different ways to show off their style. A person’s style gives you a piece of their personality because its their own way to artistically define themselves and the clothes are the way a person paints their own canvas.

At its most fundamental (and straight from the dictionary), fashion is simply the prevailing style or custom, as in dress or behaviour. In my eyes, fashion is not about the price of the shirt or the brand of a dress. It’s how you wear it and it expresses who you are. I love clothes, I usually dress like I just stepped out a ‘boho’ magazine, and that’s because I love to dress up and it expresses who I am. I always tend to look my best even on my bad days. We are all different. Some people prefer to wear gym clothes all week and some prefer to dress like they are going to run into their ex there is no right or wrong it’s all depends how creative you are.

So, ultimately who decides what’s fashionable and what isn’t? What’s in or what’s out?

Fashion Designers The iconic fashion houses: Chanel, LV, Elie Saab and few more are referred to as ‘haute couture’. These designers lead the way in creating trend-setting fashion. While some of their designs are outrageous and completely unrealistic, when it comes to everyday wear, generally the theme is adapted into versions suitable for wearing.

What is ‘Haute Couture’?

The term ‘haute couture’ is protected by law, according to the ‘Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture’ based in Paris, France. The ‘haute couture’ rules are simple: to be designated as ‘haute couture’ a minimum of fifteen people must be employed at the workshops and must present to the press in Paris each season (spring/summer and autumn/winter) a

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collection of at least thirty-five runs consisting of models for daytime wear and evening wear. The term ‘haute couture’ is French. Haute means ‘high’ or ‘elegant’. Couture literally means ‘sewing’, but has come to indicate the business of designing, creating, and selling custom-made, high fashion women’s clothes.

However the term ‘haute couture’ has been misused by successive ready-to-wear brands and high street labels since the late 1980s so that its true meaning has become blurred with that of ‘prêt-à-porter’ in the public perception.

The French term for ready-towear (not custom fitted) fashion is ‘prêt-à-porter’. Every ‘haute couture’ house also markets ‘prêt-à-porter’ collections, which typically deliver a higher return on investment than their custom clothing. In fact, much of the ‘haute couture’ displayed at fashion shows today is rarely sold; it is created to enhance the good name of the house. Falling revenues have forced a few couture houses to abandon their less profitable couture division and concentrate solely on the less prestigious ‘prêt-à-porter’.

As a result, these houses are no longer considered ‘haute couture’.

Glittering Names The syndicate has about 18

members, including such fashion giants as Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Pierre Cardin. The fashion houses generate more than $1 billion in annual sales and employ close to 5,000 people, including 2,200 seamstresses. Workers often specialise in one area, such as feathers, fabric, buttons, shoes and so on. Before World War II, over 35 000 people worked at such couture houses.

Staggering Prices Made from scratch for each customer, ‘haute couture’ clothing typically requires three fittings. It usually takes from 100 to 400 hours to make one dress, costing from $26,000 to over $100,000. A tailored suit starts at $16,000, an evening gown at $60,000.

A Small Market Today only 2 000 women in the world buy couture clothes; 60% are American. Only 200 are regular customers. Often, designers will loan clothes to movie stars or other public figures for publicity.

During fashion’s ‘golden age’, after World War II, some 15 000 women wore couture. Socialites such as the Duchess of Windsor, Babe Paley, and Gloria Guiness would order whole collections at a time.

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FASHION Despite the small market, designers maintain ‘haute couture’ operations partly because the prestige helps sell other products, such as perfume, cosmetics, and their ready-to-wear lines available in store.

Media Fashion trends are often sparked by characters on popular television shows and movies as well as adopted from magazine pages.

Shows such as ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ introduced us to new, cutting-edge designs. While you might not be caught dead wearing a Carrie Bradshaw original, you might take ideas inspired from her look and piece together your own creation.

Social media In the last ten years, fashion has become more of a universal industry providing clothes to international customers with backgrounds.

Instantaneously, the drastic change in communication lets users participate, follow and discuss any trend and fashion news and purchase fashion items easily online.

No matter how big or small a brand is, they are able to communicate with buyers and to a larger scaled audience. Top brands like Burberry, Urban Outfitters, and Louis Vuitton are promoting exclusive clothing and have become more accessible to the general public via social networking.

Within the last decade, the fashion industry has grown globally because of the presence of social media.

Celebrities Celebrities shape and influence fashion trends. Famous people have always shaped fashion trends throughout history and this is still true today. Often, what is considered hip or popular is usually so because famous people or celebrities have been seen wearing these things. So, celebrities not only influence fashion.

I would say that they create fashion too.

Young girls are trying to figure out their place in the world. They are learning to come to terms with their newly found sexuality, and their roles in society. They are looking for direction on how to act, how to dress; they are looking for role models. Directions and role

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models can be found in magazines.

Teenage girls often look towards magazines to figure out how they should dress, in particular, how they should incorporate sexuality into their clothing, and to what extent.

Therefore, the celebrities featured in magazines can be especially influential for young girls and young women. Celebrities should be aware of this fact, that how they dress can have a big influence on young girls and women. They should know that this admiration and fame comes with a responsibility to teach young women to love themselves and their bodies, and to respect themselves and other women. Celebrities should try and teach girls to dress in ways that are attractive, but does not make them look like a sexual object or a ‘slut’. Miley Cyrus, you have been warned!

Musicians Musicians have always been very influential when it comes to dictating fashion. Rock ‘n’ roll is fashion. Elvis is an iconic example. In the 1950s, everyone wanted to dress like Elvis.

What about the heavy metal hair bands so popular in the 1980s? Axl

Rose reinvented the head bandana while Poison, Motley Crue and Bon Jovi set the pace for big, rocker hair.

Most musicians dress based on their chosen genre of music.

We can easily distinguish them through their own styles. Each style separates them from other musicians, and most people who are music lovers are greatly influenced by their favorite hit makers. In every era, there’s always a popular group which influences a certain crowd’s style and music preference. Nowadays, people wear streetwise clothes and they often prefer alternative clothing or a simplified subculture fashion.

Some are ‘plain Janes’ while others can be overdressed. When music fashionistas recreate the latest trend, designers and some fashion brands can be really creative when it comes to launching a whole collection that serves as a tribute. You can easily see young people strutting their stuff on the street wearing these encapsulated musicians’ trends.

My Takeout Just because you don’t know if a Prada bag is fall 2007 or spring 2008

doesn’t matter -unless you work in the fashion industry, of course. All that matters is that you like it and it’s an expression of you. That is fashion. Fashion is not the trend of the society it’s the trend of a person.

In my perspective, fashion should not control you but instead you should command fashion.

“As change is inevitable, change in fashion is also inevitable”.

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BLOG of the month STATEMENT PIECE JUMPSUIT

WHERE DID U GET THAT London born fashion blogger and photographer Karen has made it her mission to discover the coolest fashionistas in New York. Not only does she photograph these stylish guys and girls around town but she also asks them where they bought their outfits. She calls it I had to Ask (we prefer the tag #Street Style!!) She also features her top outfits and a wish list of all the new fashion finds including prices and where to buy online so all the hard work is done for you. As well as fashion she includes articles on how she shot New York Fashion Week with all the exclusive behind the scenes photographs giving the reader an insight on what it was like to actually attend the event. Karen has been featured in Glamour, Elle, Vogue and Time Out New York since her blog debuted. wheredidugetthat.com

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nternational model and designer Yamaia Faye is taking Marbella by storm with her fashion, beauty and interior showroom here in Spain. Her superhot brands Yamaia, Yluxx and Fashiongyyrl are sparking media interest all over the globe, turning fashion editor´s heads for all the right reasons.

And we can tell you why. She has got it all covered. If you want to buy a bespoke, haute couture, hot designer garb or up-and-coming designer dress, head to Yamaia. The Yluxx showroom encompasses a fashion interiors and design studio (for when you want your home to look as good as you do!) Fancy a party for all your favourite friends or women empowering network event?

Head to Fashiongyyrl.

In case you haven´t had the pleasure to meet Yamaia, the brains and beauty behind the brand, let me introduce you. This Fashiongyyrl is pure high-end fashion. She is glamorous, glitzy, gutsy, articulate, funny and smart. She´s a Women’s Gyyrl who tells it like it is and will have you all in a stitches.

Yamaia´s stunning showroom in Marbella is adorned with a pink catwalkesque carpets and luxurious gold and diamond décor. Like Yamaia herself, being 6ft 2 and drop dead gorgeous, the window into her fashion world is simply showstopping. Her eloquent Hibiscus flower logo personifies the brand: rare, elegant & sexy.

And this is really important ladies.

Yamaia knows how to dress. And she dresses well. If you want to have an image overhaul or hold an event at her showroom or even a hen party, you will learn lifelong lessons in fashion and style and leave feeling truly inspired.

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environment I´m in, it allows me to be open enough to express all that has meaning and impact, and my multi-cultural background and living and operating with people from all over the world adds to this element.

I am blessed to be able to bring so much diversity into my collections.

Q: YOUR NEW SPRING/SUMMER 2015 COLLECTION SOUNDS AMAZING, CAN YOU TELL US IN MORE DETAIL ABOUT IT? It is all about diversity, ethnicity and fine tuning, What I believe is that every woman should be creating her own identity and modeling herself!

Q: WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION BEHIND THE COCKTAIL COLLECTION? It’s all about helping women stand out and make an impact when they walk into a room. I´ve created a collection that has bold, vibrant colours that is also elegant and classy in nature, so they can think outside of the box.

as Versace and Michael Costello, she chose to base her business in Marbella. So how did she go from the Runway to the Golden Mile? Read her incredible story here

YAMAIA FASHION Q: HAVING LIVED IN THE US, HAWAII, MILAN, LONDON AND SPAIN, DOES BEING WELLTRAVELLED HELP YOU TO CREATE COLLECTIONS WITH EDGE AND DIVERSITY? Yes it most definitely does!

By embracing the culture and

Q: WHAT´S YOUR FAVOURITE ITEM IN YOUR COLLECTION? My favourite item is called,YCLASS. I´ve done it in pink, white and metallic blue. It gives a woman sophistication and has a really gorgeous, flattering A line cut.

It´s one piece that fits multiple women no matter of their shape or size. I´d compare it to Diana Von Furstenberg´s wrap dress, just not as famous yet! It has the same simplistic design and a high collar that accents a woman´s neckline and bustline.

Q: WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION BEHIND THE RESORT COLLECTION? The Yamaia Resort Collection is a way of living. It´s all about celebrating a woman´s body. We

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Q: YOU MUST BE A WALKING BILLBOARD FOR YOUR COLLECTIONS, DO YOU GET STOPPED IN THE STREET A LOT BEING ASKED, “WHERE DID YOU BUY THAT?” Haha, yes I do, all the time! I’ve learned to embrace it.

Q: AS WELL AS YOUR OWN BRAND, WHAT NEW, UP AND COMING DESIGNER COLLECTIONS DO YOU HAVE IN STORE FOR US THIS SUMMER? I’ll be announcing some designs in the coming months.

FASHIONGYYRL & YLUXX Q: FIRSTLY (HAVE GOTTA SAY IT) LOVE THE NAME FASHIONGYYRL. SO SMART AND SEXY. CAN YOU TELL OUR READERS WHY YOU SET UP FASHIONGYYRL? First, off I spell Fashiongyyrl this way because I’m unique and I believe all women have a unique quality about them. I wanted to impact people’s lives and help women to create their own identity. THE Fashiongyyrl platform is where we can all come together and share what we know, from trends, fashion and lifestyle.

Fashiongyyrl has a classy type of flow and women can walk away looking empowered, cute and confident in who they are. It´s a great feeling when a woman can make a statement with their clothes, from the inside to the outside. The dress is merely an accessory.

Q: CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU OFFER AT YOUR FASHIONGYRL EVENTS AND PARTIES? It´s not just to create a look, it´s about creating your own identity, so a woman knows who she is. You can wear a dress that can cost ¤10,000, but if you don´t know how to own the dress, it won´t look any good. We offer insight to a variety of ways to help ladies improve their etiquette.

Q: YOU ALSO OFFER HEN PARTIES, IS THIS A GOOD MARKET FOR YOU HERE IN MARBELLA? WHAT ADDITIONAL TOUCHES DO YOU OFFER?

This is the first time my hen parties have been written about! I used to live in London and Manchester and I know they love to come to Marbella to party. Instead of them coming to my house which I probably would do, the Yamaia Showroom gives them a place to come to for their hen parties, give them some trendy buffers so they can look great while they´re here in Marbella. Bring all the gyyrls down and add some new ones! Let’s not just get drunk and fall off our heels… let ME show you how to really enjoy yourself, stay classy (in those heels) while making you look good at the same time.

Q: BY SETTING UP FASHIONGYYRL, THAT ALSO SERVERS AS A WOMEN´S NETWORK IN FASHION, BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE AND CAREERS IN MARBELLA, IT MUST FEEL GOOD TO GIVE SOMETHING BACK TO ALL THESE WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY. Yes. First and foremost I can only be who I am and my career has been shaped by what I have learnt by the industry and dealing with rejection.

Once upon a time you never saw a lot of black, mulatto or brown women on the covers of magazine, 20 years ago, yes I said it and and I’m not ashamed to say it... I had to learn to do a lot of things for myself. Dealing with a lot of criticism and rejection was the very thing that strengthened me and opened my eyes about the world, women and fashion. I would rather be an example of what I am doing, as it´s not just about being cute. It´s about every area of your life, your strengths and weakness, to acknowledge them gives you the true power which makes you beautiful and that’s what I can teach people. I want to impact people´s lives. All of the hair, make-up and clothes are accessories.

Q: HOW MANY FASHIONGYYRLS ARE CURRENTLY IN YOUR NETWORK IN MARBELLA? Roughly about 1,200.

Q: HOW DO WE SIGN UP? Easy! Go to our website (www. yamaiaonline.com) or visit the showroom and speak to JQ Britt, who is the content provider and administrator of Fashiongyyrl for Yamaia Showroom.

Q: WHO IS YOUR IDEAL CLIENT? A woman that has an open mind, who’s willing to create a new space.

She has to be open and willing to receive. I can´t help anyone that really doesn´t want help, or believes they have it all.

Q: HAS THERE BEEN ONE PARTICULAR CLIENT YOU HAVE YOU HELPED THE MOST AND WHY? Yes, there have been many. But the greatest one is myself. I am a product of myself!

Q: WHAT ARE YOUR GREATEST COMPLIMENTS BY ATTENDEES? That I am animated, hilarious and I know my shit! I’ll keep it very REAL

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FASHION with you. So, don’t ask me if you don’t want the TRUTH! Q: WHEN IS YOUR NEXT FASHIONGYRL EVENT? At the Lions’ Club at Villa Padierna on the 23 March and in the US soon.

I will be announcing some more Marbella-based events shortly.

Q: CAN YOU TELL OUR READERS ALL ABOUT YLUXX? It´s simply for the consumer, We cover fashion, accessories, hair and make up, homes and interior designs. It´s all about the products.

Q: WHAT´S YOUR VISION FOR FASHION DESIGN HERE IN MARBELLA? WHAT´S MARBELLA LACKING AND WHAT ARE YOU BRINGING? One answer for your two-part question, the market needs to be elevated to the level of the fashion industry globally, I and my colleagues, partners and magazines such as yourself, are the ones that have to stand up and help make it happen.

Q: CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT ANY UPCOMING PROJECTS AND/OR COLLABORATIONS WITH YLUXX? WHEN IS YOUR NEXT YLUXX EVENT? I am collaborating with some really new exciting up and coming brands.

I can reveal details shortly. Watch this space!

MODELLING & BACKGROUND Q: WHERE WERE YOU FIRST SPOTTED AND BY WHO? I was spotted in Hawaii by a Philippino designer when I was 15.

I went onto model for Hawaii Tropic before doing catwalk and designer fashion.

Q: WHAT LESSONS HAVE YOU LEARNT THROUGH YOUR MODELLING CAREER? It helped me learn that no one else is going to walk you through the door. You have to learn to help yourself. Excuse my language but you really have to bust your ass to make a name for yourself!!

Q: YOU WALKED FOR MANY TOP DESIGNER BRANDS SUCH AS VERSACE, CAN YOU TELL OUR READERS ABOUT MAKING IT TO

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THE TOP? I have walked for a lot of freaking excellent designers all around the world! Everything was a fight and a battle. Everyone was starting out, models, designers and photographers and we all had to establish ourselves. I was one of the ones that made it, but it was hard and I had to work hard to get where I am now.

Q: AFTER YOUR CATWALK MODELLING CAREER HOW DID YOU END UP GOING INTO FASHION DESIGNING? Creating your own identity is about self-knowledge and I have always been surrounded by clothes and patterns so it was an easy transition for me. My mother was also a seamstress so I was always able to create my own style with her. Even some of my girlfriends were like “What the hell are you wearing?” but I know my style and know what works for me. And once I wore it out in school, events and clubs then they would change their minds and start following my flow. I was an early trendsetter.

Q: WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION IN THE FASHION WORLD? It´s not about the designers, I really believe it’s all about the women.

When I see a woman walking into a room I don´t see the dress first I see the woman wearing the dress.

Q: WHO HAS INSPIRED YOU ELSEWHERE? My mother. She is a great designer

and made some amazing clothes.

She once even designed a dress from a grocery bag! She has fabulous style.

Q: WHO ARE YOUR STYLE ICONS? Diana Ross, Jacqui Onassis, Audrey Hepburn, Josephine Baker. These women were doing the damn thing!

They own it!

Q: TELL OUR READERS SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT YOU. What you see is what you get! Even at home with a hoodie, sneakers and baseball cap, I own it and present it with flavour. Some of my favorite clothes are mens’ apparel, keep watching our Fashionboii is always around.

Q: YOU HAVE LIVED AN INTERNATIONAL JET SETTING LIFESTYLE. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE IN MARBELLA OF ALL THE OTHER EXOTIC LOCATIONS YOU COULD HAVE RESIDED? I had lived in London and Milan previously and it was a natural step to come to Marbella as I thought is would be great centre for my travelling needs and my daughter and it reminds me of Hawaii.

Designer: Yamaia. Hair: Sandunga Hair & Beauty Salon.

YFashiongyyrl Glam Squad: JQ Britt, Stylist Marbella & Belmon Salon. Fashiongyyrl Models: Grace, Andrianna, Elena & Kate Photography: Gary Tapp

CATWALK MODA Spring/Summer 2015 C. Sierra Bermeja, 56, Pueblo Nuevo Guadiaro FB: Catwalk-Moda

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This imposing, elegant villa is the perfect home for a golfing family with direct buggy access on to the Marbella Club Golf Resort. This grand 4 bedroom villa is situated in a privileged location with breathtaking views of the coast and mountains. The impressive master bedroom has a fireplace, cathedral style ceiling, en suite with Jacuzzi and two dressing areas. The property has under floor heating throughout and a sound system controlled in all rooms, the installed TV system permits separate viewing in various rooms. This stunning villa is ideal for entertaining, the drawing room has elegant proportions with an ornate feature fireplace, a secret door concealed in a bookcase and an impressive cathedral ceiling. The basement offers a beautifully designed bodega and space that could be converted into a spa or gym. The gardens are well stocked and mature. The infinity pool is heated and offers spectacular views of the golf course and coast.

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Nestled in a secluded protected nature reserve, this villa is built on the last plot offering uninterrupted views of the Straits of Gibraltar and Morocco. This stunning property has a stream running through the middle of the land providing a tranquil and soothing sound. The house has been built to meet sustainability criteria, and there is an eclectic mix of raw materials mixed with modern and contemporary design to create the feeling that nature is both outside and inside, with windows overlooking the flora. An infinity eco, sweet water pool with no chemicals stretches out over the entire south side of the property giving a feeling of being surrounded by water. A second single bedroom property designed in the same stylish manner is also included within the plot. A further feature is a fully equipped gymnasium. Available fully furnished. *Rate of exchange correct at time of going to press

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This immaculate and very spacious family sized villa is set in a quiet area within a 2 minute walk to the beach and a 5 minute drive to the luxury yachting marina of Puerto an s. The property is distributed over one floor and there is a spacious sitting room with an open fireplace and independent dining area. This room has access via full height sliding doors to a shaded terrace overlooking a very private swimming pool and mature gardens with fruit trees. The terrace is spacious enough for dedicated dining and relaxing areas from where to enjoy the view of the pool and garden. Accommodation also includes a modern, fully fitted kitchen with electric hob, electric oven and access to the terrace and three double bedrooms each with fitted wardrobes and very stylish bathrooms. The house has 24hr security and private parking for two cars. It is walking distance to amenities and just a two minute walk to the beach. This villa would make a great holiday home and has good rental potential.

Located in a prestigious beachfront development, this luxurious apartment was inspired by Moorish architecture and built to a very high standard with all the latest e uipment, yet surrounded by nature, peace and uiet. ou will find mature and lush gardens full of flowers, fountains and birds, where you will be able to swim in the peaceful pools, then take one step to the beach to relax under the sun and enjoy cocktails and a typical meal at the nearby beach bars while watching the sunset. The apartment offers covered terraces, to enjoy the stunning coastal views, a modern and spacious sitting room with open fireplace, a sleek kitchen with marble flooring, and three bedrooms all with windows or terraces offering different views and two bathrooms. This property is a great investment as a holiday home with super rental potential. *Rate of exchange correct at time of going to press

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Estepona â‚Ź375,000 (ÂŁ271,357*) REF: WW207 This beautiful Duplex penthouse is set in a quiet gated community ust five minutes from the luxury yachting marina of Puerto Banus.

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HAIR & BEAUTY

STATEMENT LIPS

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ost people who have dived into the lipstick jungle have more or less encountered problems! Primarily it’s the task of finding those shades that suit you perfectly. You’ve probably ended up thinking, “red doesn’t look good on me” and “pink is just not my thing.” Well let me break it to you, everyone dresses in any colour, all that matters is getting the right kind of shade for you.

Besides, the way to work the statement lips into a make-up look are endless, and as a beauty trend for summer the bright pink and red lips are timeless. But applying it is easier than making it stay on throughout the day, especially during hot summer seasons… and when enjoying those deliciously refreshing cocktails by the pool. Here’s my big round up on tips for the lips:

PREP YOUR CANVAS MAKE-UP ARTIST & HAIRSTYLIST NICHOLIE REHNLUND HAS BUILT UP AN INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION AS A BEAUTY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL WITH ASSIGNMENTS IN TV, FASHION, COMMERCIALS, PRINT, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. NICHOLIE CURRENTLY WORKS AND RESIDES IN PUERTO BANÚS AS THE MAKEUP PRINCIPAL TUTOR AT MARBELLA EVENT ACADEMY SECOND YEAR IN A ROW ALONGSIDE FREELANCING. CREDITS INCLUDE: BURBERRY, WALKING DEAD, MEN IN TREES ACTOR JULIE MCNIVEN, LONDON FASHION WEEK, HARPER’S BAZAAR UK, NICKI MINAJ ‘TURN ME ON’ MUSIC VIDEO, ETC. “AS A STYLIST I PRIDE MYSELF WITH A GREAT CREATIVE IMAGINATION AND A STRONG VISUAL SENSE WITH AN EYE FOR DETAILS. I LOVE BEING ABLE TO INSPIRE AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE, TO SHARE MY PASSION AND PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE ON BEAUTY, FASHION AND WELLNESS” 80 MARBELLAROCKS | ISSUE 09

Any lip colour, whether that is lipstick, gloss or liner, will adhere better to a smooth surface, so start by buffing your lips with a warm wash cloth, toothbrush or with a lip balm made with exfoliating granules. You can also combine sugar with honey and rub it on your lips to smooth them. After exfoliating, rinse off, apply lip balm, wait for 1-2 minutes and finish by administering a thin layer of foundation or lip primer (NYX) to prepare your lips for lipstick application.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT FORMULA Selecting the right formula can have a big impact on your lipstick’s staying power. In general, matte lipsticks stay on longer than glossy or creamy formulas. Lip stains, which come in liquid form in a tube with a sponge applicator, also tend to stay on longer because they don’t contain the waxes normally found in hydrating lipsticks.

So, to summarise, there’s more efficacy to long wearing ingredients.

HOW TO FIND YOUR SHADES Focus on shades similar to your skin’s undertone when choosing lipstick. Have in mind that it should also look good on your face when you are wearing absolutely no make-up. A quick way to determine your skin’s undertone is to look at the veins on your wrist. If they are blue, you’ve most likely got pink/cool undertones, meaning go for cooler lip shades. If your veins appear more green, you have a yellow/warm undertone, meaning aim for warmer shades. If they appear to be both blue and green, you are the lucky owner of a neutral skin tone (meaning equal pink and yellow tones), and you can wear any colour.

HAIR & BEAUTY LET ME SIMPLIFY SHADES THAT TYPICALLY SUIT: Fair skin: coral reds, cherry reds or dark reds with pink undertones.

Avoid too light and shades with too much yellow undertone.

Medium or olive: nude, pink, orange, cranberry and brick reds (fire engine red).

Dark: reds, deep plums, berries, burgundy or brown tones.

“The most flattering for an everyday colour is to find one to two shades deeper than your natural lips.

COLOUR IT IN For durability, first line your lips with a liner that matches your lipstick colour or use a colourless/ skin toned liner which helps prevent bleeding but matches any lipstick color. Start by defining the cupid’s bow on the upper lip, and from there completing the edges of the outlines to the upper lip. Finish off by filling in the whole lips with the liner for an even colour all over that really lasts.

FILL IN YOUR LIPS WITH THE LIPSTICK: Applied straight from the tube results in a richer colour than a lip brush, but with a lip brush can be given strikingly even edges. Next, blot lips with a tissue. Apply another layer of lipstick and then blot again. Bright, dark shades tend to stay on longer than softer ones because they contain more pigment.

“If the lip pencil is chilled in the fridge for a few minutes before application, it glides on smoothly and the outlining of the lips is easier.”

Finish Up With a fluff brush, dust a thin coating of powder that is colourless (one that you also use for setting your base and blotting shiny/oily parts of the face). Even rice powder, or baby powder is fine. Brush away any excess powder. Wait a minute or two for the powder to absorb any excess moisture. This technique may mute your lip color a little but it will do wonders for the longevity of your lip look. If you really don’t want to lose any of the original lip colour, you can set the look with a blush/eyeshadow powder in a similar colour as your lipstick. Apply gloss if desirable.

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the hot mama THIS MONTH OUR COLUMNIST, DANIEL BOARDMAN, ADVISES BUSY MUMS ON HOW TO LOOK CHIC (NOT FREAK) AT THE SCHOOL DROP-OFF.

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ow that you’re a mum, you probably spend a lot less time on your hair than you did before your bundle of joy entered the world. Many young mums get into a rut of slicking their hair into a ponytail every day, as hassle-free hairstyles become especially important once you become a full-time mum. However, having a new baby doesn’t mean having to sacrifice style, just replace a high-maintenance do with a flattering, on-trend style that’s also speedy and easy.

DANIEL BOARDMAN, SENIOR HAIR TECHNICIAN AT REFLECTIONS HAIR, NAILS AND SKINCARE SALON IN MARBELLA TRAINED UNDER THE MULTI-AWARDWINNING ERROL DOUGLAS MBE. DANIEL CUT HIS TEETH WORKING ON SHOOTS FOR THE LIKES OF COSMO AND ELLE, WHILE HIS FASHION WEEK EXPERIENCE GAVE HIM THE SKILLS TO TACKLE ANY HAIR TYPE OR PROBLEM.

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Come on now, chop chop!

A crazy amount of shedding followed by lots and lots of uncontrollable baby hair may mean the best option for you is to opt for a shorter style. Actress and mother of two, Jessica Alba recently chopped off her long strands, joining yummy mummies Kim Kardashian and Michelle Williams in proving that the bob is the most popular cut of 2015 so far. Alba’s killer new haircut is an A-line, texturised, sharp silhouette ending well above the shoulders and slightly layered to show off her gorgeous tortoiseshell highlights. I like to call this fresh and funky look the Baggy Bob and it’s a perfect style for mummies: the air-dry-friendly style only needs a spritz of Redken Fashion Waves 07 Sea Salt Spray (€16,88) to have awesomely tousled texture. It can also be worn straight and glossy or with a wave and it’s easy to tie back – what’s not to love?

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Fashion Plaits If hair up works for you, try experimenting with different variations. Sometimes the simplest hairstyles are the most stunning.

If you are looking for something more fashion forward, the array of braids on the spring runways had one thing in common - refreshing inventiveness. Braids are going NOWHERE people. Erdem sent models down the catwalks in long braids with wispy sections pulled out throughout for a lived-in look, while single cornrows were seen at Giamba.

The celebs are also all over this trend. Love it or hate it, Iggy Azalea’s version of the milkmaid plait at the Grammys was certainly a style statement. For young mums, if you have a frisky child that loves pulling hair, then this look will be a lifesaver for you. Whichever version you opt for, it’s quick, easy and will get you through the day, even if you haven’t had the time to wash your hair.

Simply work a little Redken Pillow Proof (€16,88) dry shampoo into the roots and you’re done.

Go with the Flow Boho is finally going out and curls are very much in.

Windswept hair is trending (handy, that) while at Matthew Williamson models sported a bombshell 70s wave, Dries Van Noten’s cool girl hair featured dishevelled waves and 90s-esque centre partings and I adored the Woodstock waves at Marchesa.

A wavy hairstyle is carefree and hassle-free on your part, but looks chic and stylish to those around you. Using tongs or rollers used to be time-consuming until GHD launched their new range the GHD Curve (€179,00). My favourite is the Classic Wave Wand, which creates a ‘curly but not’ look - the undone curl.

The Curve is mummyproof as it has an automated switch-off after 30 minutes - phew! A cool tip so you can control your hair styling technique without losing a finger and it comes with has a stand, so you don’t have to try and balance it on the corner of your bedside table to avoid burning the house down. The best thing about the Curve is your are done in ten minutes and you can mess it up with a little sea salt spray the next day for a dishevelled look. This is truly a fantastic tool and I never leave home without it.

Lighten Up Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE that is blonde and attended the Oscars was rocking platinum, ashy blonde hair. Clearly this is why Kim Kardashian followed suit. I personally love Scarlett Johansson’s look; her bold ash blonde streaks at the slicked-back crown didn’t undercut the edgy elegance of her contrasting side crop. I always suggest to my clients, who are opting for a statement colour such as this, to take the hair shorter like Kim K did which will help to keep it in good condition. Also use products which help repair the hair such as Kerastase Fibre Architecte (€36,20) which is a reconstructive serum that repairs damaged, split ends.

A colour change is always a great way to modernise your look and make you feel like the yummy mummy you are, but one word of warning - don’t be surprised if your friends and family get whiplash from this head-turning blonde.

Till next time.

Daniel XOXO

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vicious cycle by Peet Rothwell has lived on the coast for 8 years and is a professional singer by night. His passion is fitness and wellness and along with coaching and personal training, Peet also competes in Men´s Physique Bodybuilding.

AS MARBELLA ROCKS NEW RESIDENT FITNESS EXPERT, EACH ISSUE HE WILL BE COVERING ALL WALKS OF FITNESS LIFE, FROM SPORTS AND WELLNESS RIGHT THROUGH TO COMPETITION BODYBUILDING. PEET´S MONTHLY WEIGHT LOSS AND DIET TIPS COUPLED WITH REGULAR GYM AND HEALTHY FOOD REVIEWS SHOULD MAKE FOR AN EXCITING AND UP TO DATE READ FOR THE HEALTHY MINDED.

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Want to burn fat, get abs and stay lean all Summer? It’s simple, you just have to cycle!

I don’t mean going Bradley Wiggins style and hopping on a bike or even spinning in the gym. Forget all that for now.

In fact I’m not talking cardio very much at all. This month I will attempt to explain the art of carb cycling! Are you breathing a sigh of relief?

I’m sure some of you have heard of this technique before but perhaps don’t understand the concept. I assure you there is no better approach to getting and KEEPING lean, and even if you have to read some bits twice, it’s worth it.

Stick with me!

I emphasise the word ‘keeping’ because there are a hundred and one fad crash diets out there that will surely help you lose some weight initially but usually one of two things will happen:

FIRST SCENARIO “I did great in the first weeks and dropped the pounds off but now I have hit a brick wall, I’m even doing extra cardio and taking even more calories out from my already low calorie diet, but I just can’t shift that last bit off my belly/back!”

SECOND SCENARIO: “I was doing so well and lost loads of weight but now I am so busy my diet isn’t quite as good and now I’m piling on the pounds that I busted myself to shift!”

Sound familiar? Yep thought so!

There can be a number of different scientific factors that may cause any of the above but I’m not going to scare you off with the biometrics and boring statistics, but bottom line is: 1. You have crashed your metabolism and it’s now stopped responding because it’s main job is to KEEP YOU ALIVE. By reducing your carbs and calories to such a dangerously low level, your body goes into survival mode. It now feels it has to hang on to as much of the food energy it can for emergency, so it’s now started storing it as fat again. So you are back to square one, except now you are busting your guts with extra cardio and gym and are lacking the energy to train efficiently.

2. You tried to trick your body into losing weight fast and now that you have taken your foot off the gas, it’s now happily changing back to where IT wants to be and not where YOU want it to be. Never think you are smarter than your body, your body is the boss, not you.

So we need to approach this in a different way and create an agreement and long-lasting mutual healthy relationship with our body, so it will return the favour. You will get on so well after this TRUST ME. Let me explain a little more…

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The basic idea of a Carb Cycle Technique, like a regular diet is to reduce carbs and calories. But when we do this for a long period of time our metabolism has so little to process that it starts to slow down and doze off, so just before the metabolism is about to fall asleep and crash we recharge it and jolt it back into action and wake the bugger up! This allows us then to reduce our calories again but with a fast and alert AWAKE metabolism. Now we repeat this process over and over, hence it being referred to as a cycle. Now always remember that if the number of calories out (burnt) is more than the number of calories in (ingested) we will be in a calorie deficit and this will burn fat! It makes sense that it’s better to have an awake metabolism rather than one that is sleeping during this time!

CARB CYLCE CHART

We’re wading into more technical waters here but how much you want abs defines how much more you read, so feel free to leave us here and quit. As always there are loads of other awesome pages to read in this month’s issue!

Right, so now we understand what carb cycling is and why we do it and we’ve got rid of a few of the quitters that were reading that can’t be bothered with the tiny bit of education needed to create a killer body, let’s find a balance between our low-calorie days and our highcalorie days, in the industry we call these a ‘re-feed’.

There are many ways to set out our cycle depending on our desired results, how active we are and our current body weight. Remember we want to be in a ‘calorie deficit’ for the low days so the best plan is to find how much of each of the three main macro nutrients (macros) we need daily compared to our level of exercise to maintain muscle and shed the dreaded body fat.

PEET’S TIP:

CALORIES IN - CALORIES OUT = +/A + = WEIGHT GAIN A - =WEIGHT LOSS WITH THE ABOVE IN MIND LET’S IMAGINE OUR DAILY ACTIVITY HABITS. CARDIO IS GREAT FOR BURNING CALORIES BUT DON’T FORGET THAT WE BURN THEM LIFTING A COFFEE CUP OR CARRYING OUR SHOPPING! EVERY LITTLE HELPS SO PUT YOURSELF IN THIS MINDSET THROUGHOUT YOUR DAY. I WILL OFTEN TAKE THE STAIRS INSTEAD OF THE ESCALATOR OR LIFT, OR IF I WALK TO THE SHOP I WILL WALK AT A FAST PACE. I’M ALWAYS THINKING, “HOW CAN I BURN SOME ENERGY HERE?” ISSUE 09 | MARBELLAROCKS

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So how much protein, carbohydrates and fats (macros) do we need per day?

Let’s start with 40-40-20 split. So of our daily nutrition is: 40% proteins 40% good carbohydrates 20% good fats Generally we will keep to a range of consuming one gram of protein per pound of body weight to maintain muscle. Remember after some consistency we can decide if we need to reduce or increase our intake, so let’s start with this figure.

For example if you’re weighing in at 175lb (80kg) this translates (per day) as: 175g protein 175g carbs 40g fat Simple calculators for this can be found online.

Now that we have our low-cal diet day targets figured out we can decide how much and when our ‘re-feeds’ should be.

I would try three good consistent clean days, hitting the above macro targets then every fourth day up your carbohydrates by double as a starting point.

175g protein 350g carbs 40g fat Again I stress maintaining some consistency is key so that when we make some changes we can see the reaction. If you feel you’re gaining a little weight with your re-feed reduce the amount and vice versa: if you still feel flat you can up them.

PEET’S TIP:

GET A NOTE PAD OR EVEN USE THE NOTES APP ON YOUR PHONE AS I DO AND GET GOOGLING. MAKE SOME NOTES ON THE MACRO CONTENT OF OUR LIKELY FOODS, DRINKS AND SNACKS, ON THE STUFF YOU TEND TO HAVE REGULARLY IN YOUR DIET. ALSO LOOK AT TREATS AND CHEAT MEALS THAT YOU LIKE TO ENJOY. THIS HELPS ME FOR QUICK REFERENCE TO WHAT I’M EATING THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND A LITTLE CALCULATING SOMETIMES EVEN MEANS I CAN BE NAUGHTY ON LOW-CAL DAYS. TRACKING YOUR MACROS IS A SKILL THAT WILL MAKE YOUR DIETING A LOT MORE FRIENDLY AND MEANS YOU ARE ABLE TO EAT A WHOLE RANGE OF FOODS INSTEAD OF THE SAME MEALS EVERYDAY. WE JUST MAKE SURE OUR DAILY NUMBERS ADD UP AND WE’RE ON THE RIGHT TRACK TO ABSVILLE!

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GASTRONOMIC WAGYU EVENT DELIGHTS GUESTS AT THE PUENTE ROMANO

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he world famous Puente Romano Beach Resort presented a fantastic five-course Wagyu dining experience from March 19-21. The culinary masterpiece was held at the Sea Grill Restaurant and put together in conjunction with prestigious local winery, Do Toro, where specially selected Numanthia wines were paired with the exclusive tasting menu.

Wagyu Gastronomy is set to run on the Sea Grill Menu till April 5th, so if you get a chance to get down to there, be sure to do so. You will not be disappointed.

The spectacular Wagyu menu was designed by Thomas Stork, the Executive Chef of the resort. The menu was created to showcase a “unique and delicious experience in Wagyu.” Different formats, textures and cuts of meat including smoked, tartar, broth, and a succulent Wagyu strip were presented.

The wines from Do Toro,

Numanthia 2008, Thermantia Numanthia 2011 and 2010, are powerful, intense wines that marry perfectly with the flavour, juiciness and tenderness of Wagyu.

The menu and cuts of meat were selected after a long search for the purest specimens in Japan (where the Wagyu breed of cattle originates) offering a gourmet product of the highest quality. Attached to this tasting note details of Numanthia 2008.

NEW MENUS AT SEA GRILL In addition, the Sea Grill Restaurant has just introduced a fantastic new local beers and a specially created Spanish Tapas Menu. Plus Sea Grill´s new season menu card is set to be introduced shortly, watch this space for more details.

GASTRONOMIC WAGYU MENU Sour Cream with Smoked Wagyu and Sumac Wagyu tartare Wagyu consomme with White Asparagus and Green Chocolate Sorbet Black with Black Winter Truffle (Tuber melanosporum) Wagyu strip with Artichoke and Red Wine Sauce Rhubarb and Marc de Champagne

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f you卒re after a relaxing day on the beach, trying the freshest and most sumptuous meat and seafood cooked to perfection, then look no further than La Red Restaurant.

Perfectly positioned on the beachfront on Paseo Maritime in Marbella, La Red offers the most impressive (and possibly one of the most varied) menus Marbella Rocks reviewers have ever had the pleasure of tasting. With over 100 choices of food from salads to pasta, paellas, meat, fish and shellfish, there is something to suit every discerning tastebud.

Our tasters went for a medley of starters, mains and platters. By far the best, were the king prawns cooked on the BBQ and mussels in garlic and white wine. The prawns were huge, rock-salted and so tasty. You can tell they had only been pulled from the sea a few hours previously. The mussels were fantastic too. A generous helping well worthy of the 造8.90 price tag, with just the right amount of garlic, not too overpowering.

Elsewhere, the mixed paella was delicious. Consisting of king prawns, crayfish, dorado, squid, chicken, peppers, tomatoes and peas, it was a good consistency, not dry or too watery and still a lot of bite to the rice.

There is also every type of meat available from chicken, pork, lamb and hamburgers that can be cooked on the BBQ if desired. There are six different steaks too, ranging from 造12 to 造21 depending on the cut, and then a choice of eight sauces to

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accompany.

La Red also does a great choice of salads, a perfect accompaniment to their bountiful meat and fish dishes.

The La Red salad of lettuce, tomato, onion, tuna fish, eggs, asparagus, olives and beetroot comes highly recommended. There are also versions with avocado and roasted peppers.

La Red is owned and run by Gustavo and Laura de Luca, the charming husband and wife team that also run the popular El Banco Restaurant in Nueva Andalucia.

All the staff at La Red were both friendly and attentive, which made our meal there the most pleasurable and relaxed beachside dining experience. Top points for food and service so far!

La Red also has the added bonus of having seating on the actual beach for guests that want to enjoy the stunning Mediterranean sea views and feel the sand between their toes. There is also a choice of eating on the promenade or in the restaurant itself if you want to get out of the summer sun. All beach and promenade seating have umbrellas nearby if guests prefer eating with some shade.

So, with a huge menu of tantalising fresh local food of every variety, Marbella Rocks really recommends eating out here for lunch or dinner this summer. The La Red menu also has a nicely labeled ‘vegetarian corner’, a specially selected kids’ menu, and with a great wine and cocktail list, you can rest assured that every guest will be well and truly looked after at La Red.

La Red is located on Playa la Fontanilla, s/n, 29602 Marbella and is open from 9.30am to midnight everyday. To book a table ring 952 821 450.

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Tel: 952 806 759 FB: LimoneroEstepona

Email: limoneroestepona@outlook.com Twitter: @LimoneroBar

www.limoneroestepona.com

Instagram: #LimoneroEstepona

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PROPERTY Of The Month

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ach month Marbella Rocks will be picking our favourite property on the Costa del Sol and giving you a greater insight into this special property.

We are selecting properties on the basis that they have something exciting about them. This could range from award-winning architecture, amazing dĂŠcor, spectacular sea views or even one that has just come on the market or been reduced to a lower price that we believe is well worthy of a bigger mention.

This month, we have chosen a stunning 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom villa located in one of the most sought after locations in the popular resort of Sotogrande. As we are in Semana Santa we have chosen this villa because it is a perfect family home and it is offered at a very competitive

price.

Well designed over 3 floors, the entrance hall is large and airy leading directly into the drawing room both with large windows that open onto the terrace while overlooking the stunning view down the fairway.

On this level there are two further bedrooms which share a large bathroom. The fully fitted kitchen and breakfast room also leads out onto the terrace with stairs leading down to the pool level. The lower ground floor has a games/TV room and access to the south facing private garden.

Property Agent: Winkworth Spain Property Ref: WW223 Price: ¤2,495,000 Tel: +34 952 880 941 www.winkworth.es

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art for

art’s sake // news and information from the local and global arts scene

WORDS BY: JO WARD

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ver the past few years, Marbella has witnessed an influx of artists and art galleries that are giving the town a new identity and turning the industrial area into a cultural hotspot.

The Kunsthaus Berlin Cultural Centre for Contemporary Art is a fascinating 600 sq metre gallery run by artists Nely Meyer and Fred Friedrich.

Their mission is to support artists working in new and challenging forms who are likely to impact contemporary art and culture.

Their current exhibition “I Biennale”, which runs until November 2015, is a unique tri-lingual (English, Spanish, and German) multi-disciplinary concept of paintings, photography, sculpture, films, videos and performing arts

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THE MUSEUM BELONGS TO ALL – Fourth Edition 19th April – 3rd May 2015 This unique project is a biannual event run by Kunsthaus Berlin that acts as a platform for exhibiting local and international artists. Held in April and October each year with the goal of promoting art within the community, communicative and creative skills are encouraged. Artists are invited to enter their works for assessment and one artist from each discipline (photography, painting, and sculpture) is then chosen to exhibit at the gallery during the three week event. www.kunsthausberlinmarbella.com Poligono de La Nueva Campana local 2, Nueva Andalucía, 29670 Marbella Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12:00- 19:00

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Pharrell Williams for sale at Art Basel Hong Kong!

Known for being a patron of the visual arts, hat wearing ‘Happy’ singer, rapper, producer and fashion designer Pharrell Williams is the model for 30 mini figures designed by the artist ‘Mr.’ The mini Pharrells were up for sale for the princely sum of $20,000 each! Wearing his signature ‘Grammy hat’ the figures are modelled on Williams’ voyeuristic avatar from the ‘It Girl’ music video, also by ‘Mr.’ and could be found standing on a vitrine outside Galerie Perrotin’s booth at the Art Basel Show in Hong Kong in March.

Apparently several of the miniPharrells have already been sold to international collectors. Last year Pharrell curated his first modern art exhibition ‘GIRL’ in conjunction with gallery-owner Emmanuel Perrotin

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uring five days this summer from 30th July 30 to 3rd August, Marbella will become the new worldwide capital of art.

Art Marbella, the first major international art fair in the Costa del Sol, is an exciting new event for collectors, artists, curators and art lovers to

ART MARBELLA appreciate, enjoy, educate themselves and acquire art works of exceptional quality. The event will be held in the Palacio de Ferias, Congresos y Exposiciones located near to the historic city centre, next to the beach.

Over 50 prestigious international galleries will take part and the show will include specific

sections developed by independent curators showcasing the work of selected artists as well as individual projects carried out by invited artists.

In cooperation with the Malaga Centre of Contemporary Art (CAC) and other museums and art centres from the region, Art Marbella will also develop a full

programme of parallel activities. www.marbellafair.com Thursday 30th July VIP, Press and Professional preview . Friday 31st July to Sunday 2nd August 17:00 - 22:00 Palacio-de-Ferias, Congresos y Exposiciones de Marbella, Avda. Jose Melia 2, 29600, Marbella

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WINE ANGEL BOOK LAUNCH

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ver 100 guests attended the launch of the new book, Discover Wine with the Wine Angel, on 11th March, at the Gustavo Bariscas Art Gallery in Gibraltar.

Launched by the Honorable Stephen Linares, Minister of Culture for Gibraltar, the evening was a great success.

Gibraltar’s leading wine merchants were in attendance and had kindly donated wine for the occasion. Heads of business, friends and family enjoyed the launch and many copies were sold on the night of the pre-launch reception.

The book is now on sale in Gibraltar, at local wine shops and supermarkets.

Soon to be released on Amazon.

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AQWA MIST OPENING PARTY

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arty-goers were out in full force on Friday 20th March to celebrate the massive reopening of the Marbella superclub. Aqwa Mist is one of the first VIP clubs to open for the season, proving once again that Marbella is the top destination for both Spring and Summer partying.

Even with the March rain, the place was ram-packed full of people done up to the nines, ready to party the night away in style. And with the new refurb and resident DJ Stacey James doing what he does best, the season definitely went off with a bang.

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LIMONERO LAUNCH PARTY

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eautiful new Estepona based restaurant Limonero hosted a fantastic launch party on March 15th. Guests were treated to a welcome drinks reception and sample of their new menu, which included beautifully made Bruschetta and deliciously succulent monkfish with langoustines wrapped in pancetta. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. Guests even got a tour of their exciting new chill-out wine bar at the back of the restaurant, which they have named ‘Caesers’. The décor was fantastically sauve and created a really chilled ambience. Perfect for a relaxing drink after dinner.

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CHARITY PADEL TOURNAMENT

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adel Players in Sotogrande participated in a ‘Onesie’ Tournament on Saturday 14th March to raise money for Las Milagrosas, San Enrique, an elderly people’s home local to the area. A total of ¤1370 was raised through inscriptions which will pay for sun blinds, a request made by the residents so they can still sit in the gardens in strong sunshine. The event was sponsored by Abbeygate and Helvetic Funds with facilities generously provided by the Octogano Tennis and Padel Club.

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DanceWorks Anniversary Triumph

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50 people packed the Teatro Juan Luis Galiardo, in San Roque on Saturday to watch DanceWorks-Sotogrande’s 10th Anniversary Show. Over 100 students filled the stage with a stunning programme of ballet, musical theatre & routines from the fabulous ‘Poptastic’ dance crews. Dancers from age 5-17 years delighted the audience with stunning routines from Mamma Mia, Venus, Barn Dance & Celtic Spirit, all under the direction of the highly talented Jacqui Morgan.

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AMIRA FASHION SHOW AT LA FIORENTINA

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hic fashion boutique Amira, in Laguna Village held a oneoff spectacular fashion show at La Fiorentina Restaurant in Marbella on March 19th.

The restaurant was packed with guests as Amira´s stunning models exclusively launched her brand new Spring/Summer 2015 collection to excited onloookers.

Food and wine flowed, with delights on the menu including parmesan and prawn baskets, pasta al limone and homemade Italian profiteroles.

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Freudenhaus Marbella

Reservations:

+34 633 359 934

Email:

Info@freudenhausmarbella.com

LISTINGS RESTAURANTS

Tel: 952 786 688

Tel: 951 310 004

AMERICAN

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

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

Hard Rock Café C/ Ramón Areces, esq. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús Tel: 952 908 024 Route 66 Plaza Antonio Banderas 17/29, Puerto Banús Tel: 951 136 333 Yanx Cetro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 818 861

ARGENTINIAN La Quinta Santa María Polo Club, Calle de Ramiro ‘El Monje’ Sotogrande Tel: 956 616 934 Gaucho’s Centro Comercial, Laguna Village, Estepona Tel: 952 897 744

BELGIAN El Coto Ctra. De Ronda (El Madronal), San Pedro de Alcántara

FRENCH Rendez Vous Avda.del Prado, Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 813 912 Le Discret Avenida del Prado, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella Tel: 925 929 321

GREEK Red Pepper Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús Tel: 952 812 148

INDIAN Bollywood Restaurant Avenida Del Prado. Local 4, Edificio Picaso, Aloha, 29660 Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 906 748 Jaipur Palace CN340, km 194, Next to Camping Cabopino, Marbella

The Hairy Lemon

INTERNATIONAL Albert & Simon Urb. Nueva Alcántara, Edif.

Mirador, Bloque 4-B, Mabella Tel: 952 836 886 Black and White Marbella Muelle Benabola, Under the Torre De Banús, Puerto Banús Tel: 952 815 607 Ciet La Vie Paseo Las Palmeras, 15, San Pedro De Alcántara Tel: 952 783 394 Del Mar At the Hotel Puente Romano Bulevar Principe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, s/n Marbella Tel: 952 820 900 El Campanario CN 340, km. 168, Estepona

Plaza de las naranjas Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande Cadiz, 11310 Tel: 956790224 f Lemon Sotogrande

LISTINGS Tel: 952 880 126 Guey Plaza de las Orquideas 4, Marbella Tel: 952 989 250 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

Puerto Banús Tel: 952 813 669 Ristorante Regina Edif. La Ruleta, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 814 529 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

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

Sukho Thai Centro Comercial Marbellamar Tel: 952 770 550

Pizzeria Picasso

Tai Pan

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H. Puente Romano, Ctra. De Cádiz, km.177, Marbella Tel: 952 777 893 Thai Gallery CN-340, km. 175, Edif. Rimesa, Bajos, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 818 392 Top Thai Centro Plaza, 64, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 951 319 445

SEAFOOD Sea Grill CN340, km 187, Marbella Tel: 952 820 900 El Barlovento Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande Tel: 619 007 101 Santiago Paseo Marítimo, 5, Marbella Tel: 952 770 078

SPANISH La Red Playa La Fontanilla, Marbella Tel: 952 821 450

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

Mama Calle Ribera, Casa S. Puerto Banus Tel: 604 113 788 News Café Lugar Muelle de Ribera Tel: 952 812 131 Seven Avenida Muelle de Ribera, Puerto Banus, Tel: 672 702 085 Slainte CL Manokete CC Iberico 7, Marbella Tel: 951 279 314 Suite Hotel Puente Romano Tel: 630 962 852 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 Karbon Klub Calle Jacinto Benavente, Local 2-3, 29640, Fuengirola Tel: 605 311 337

BEACH CLUBS Nikki Beach Hotel Don Carlos Tel: 952 836 239

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 parking and live pianists every night.

Plaza Beach Puerto Banús Tel: 677 644 737 Sala By the Sea Urb. Villa Marina, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 813 882

CAFÉS

Villa Tiberio, Carretera N-340, Km. 178.5, Next to Marbella Club, Marbella +34 952 771 799 E-Mail: rest.villatiberio@hotmail.com www.villatiberio.com

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

C.C Laguna Village A-7 Km. 159 Estepona Tel: 952 936 552

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

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

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

FOC Design Avenida Gustavo Adolfo Bequer 16, Locales 2/3, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 817 129

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

Ambience Home Design Edificio 3, La Cancela de la Quinta,San Pedro de Alcántara Tel: 952 788 691

Continental Design Urb. Nueva Alcántara, bloque Reflections Hair NAils and 6, local 3 Bajo, San Pedro de Skincare Alcántara Centro Plaza Tel: 952 900 313 Tel: 902 325 324 La Silla Colonial Pure Skin Beauty Room Calle Luis Braille 24/26, Los Naranjos Golf Club San Pedro de Alcántara Plaza Cibeles, Nueva Tel: 951 275 077 Andalucía Tel: 661 279 575 Etno Design

Katie Lee Beauty Therapy 3-week Make-up Artist course

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from 15 April – 5 May Marbella Rocks readers can receive a ¤250 discount on this ¤1,650 course price by quoting discount code:

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The class are being held in English and Scandinavian from

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Everything is included in the class and you get to keep the brushes together with your

Diploma as Make-up | Beauty Artist Sotogrande Physiotherapy Clinic, Plaza Italica 13, Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro 11311, San Roque Tel: 660 444 005 • katie_a_lee72@yahoo.co.uk

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For more information please visit: www.marbellaeventacademy.com Tel 653 856 456

LISTINGS Ctra. N 340 Km 133 Pueblo Nuevo, Sotogrande Tel: 956 796 924

FASHION

Twist Boutique Cntro Comercial La Colonia San Pedro de Alcántara Tel: 951 507 019 Vive la Reine Boutique Marbella Real 20, Avenida Principe, Alonso de Hohenlohe, Marbella Tel: 663 452 040

Quote MROCKS for a discount off your first party.

Tel: 951 350 227 Fashion Villa Paseo de Suiza, Elviria Tel: 952 850 501 Superfly Tarifa, Poligono la Vega, Tarifa, Cádiz Tel: 956 684 242 Mermaids Swimwear daisy.mermaidsswimwear@gmail. com Que-Sera Kaftans Tel: 603 207 905

Elle Morgan 31 Laguna Village, Estepona Tel: 647 869 831

GYMS & FITNESS

Anthonys Diamonds Avenida Ramon y Cajal 40 Tel: 952 588 795

MGM Avenida de Manolete 10, CP 29660, Nueva Andalucía, Tel: 952 817 219

Flamingo Market Place c/ Jesus Puente, Local 15, 29660, Puerto Banus, Marbella Tel: 951 388 262

QI SPORT Urb. La Azambra Tel: 952 929 013

Religion Clothing Francisco Villalon 17-A Puerto Banus, Marbella

Dynamic Marbella CC Le Village, Ctra de Istan km, 0900 Tel: 952 775 021

Beautifully crafted children’s footwear. Comfortable & practical shoes that let those growing feet rock style & gorgeousness everyday sweetlittleshoeco.

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drunken celebrities

CELEBRITIES, YOU´VE GOT TO LOVE THEM. USUALLY POISED AND COIFFED FOR HOURS ON END TO ATTEND THE LATEST, BIG CELEBRITY BASHES. YET, JUST LIKE US, THEY OCCASIONALLY KNOCK BACK TOO MANY AND THE RESULTS AREN´T TOO PRETTY! TAKE A PEEK AT MARBELLA ROCKS’ TEN BEST DRUNKEN CELEBRITY PICS…

Cheryl Cole Cheryl Cole, who’s now known as Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, needed a bit of assistance leaving The Burlington Club after celebrating the 30th birthday bash of Kimberley Walsh´s sister. The owner of the club held the door open as Cheryl precariously exited with a death grip on her clutch purse, with her friend loyally stepping forward to prevent any unfortunate wardrobe malfunctions.

Michael Hasslehoff ´The Hoff´ made headlines back in 2007 when his daughter recorded him steaming drunk in the bathroom eating a hamburger. The recording ended up on You Tube to the delight of the world.

His daughter Kitt said she filmed it to highlight his then drink problem.

Ed Sheeran We love Ed Sheeran and one of our highlights of this year´s Brit Awards (apart from his spectacular, live performance) was Ed leaving the Brits after-party. He could barely stand and his eyes were glazed over from one too many, making him our number 1 drunken celeb.

We´re also loving the pic of him and Sam Smith in the taxi ride home!

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Christina Aguilera The ‘Genie in a Bottle’ singer obviously sunk too many on this wild night out in L.A. The popstar’s tell-tale lipstick trail and half open eyes bumped her into number five on our drunken hotlist.

Lindsay Lohan The ‘Mean Girls’ star has had her fair share of bad publicity with more than eight stints in rehab over five years. Unfortunately she’s renown for for not showing up to set on time after numerous drunken nights out, quite like this one here.

Cara Delevingne The Brit supermodel couldn’t manage to keep up appearances while leaving her hotel after a long night.

The poor, overworked supermodel braced herself in the backseat of her limo, elegantly dressed in a long black gown and her hair in braids. Perhaps to avoid any nauseous spillage on those golden locks?

Paris Hilton The original ‘It Girl’, Paris made a name for herself from just being a party chick (and that dodgy sex tape.) Now she has reality shows, perfumes, a dog clothing line and she’s a DJ. Although it’s doubtful that she had the crowds cheering on this night out in 2012. She’s rumoured to be playing at Olivia Valere again this summer, so watch out!!!!

Vernon Troy ´Mini Me´ from the ‘Austin Powers’ trilogy reportedly likes a tall drink or three, along with some tall supermodels. Unfortunately after this heavy session of JD and coke in ‘Celebrity Big Brother’, Vernon was completely out of it, but it did make for some fantastic viewing.

Keifer Sutherland As the intrepid protagonist of ‘24’, Kiefer is normally saving the day but this pic taken at a bar in L.A. shows that he won’t be doing much, inebriated in those underpants, apart from getting a kebab on the way home.

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lthough it is not a new hotspot, Nobu on Berkeley Street in Mayfair, is still one of the most popular dining experiences in London. It is has been graced with some high profile clients, as well as being prone to throwing some of the most lavish and high-flying parties.

With two specific cuisines, Japanese and Italian, they aren’t lacking in food diversity. Matsuhisa’s extensive Japanese training has been a heavy influence on the mouth-watering menu at Nobu. From King Crab Tempura to Creamy Spicy Shrimp, Beef Kushiyaki and Spicy Seafood Udon, there is a flavour and taste for every Japanese-loving foodie.

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An exhibition was held in honour of the late Alexander McQueen in March, the Savage Beauty Exhibition, as expected, turned out to be quite the star-studded bash. Game of Thrones beauty, Natalie Dormer made an exquisite appearance in a chic, gothic, allblack ensemble. And celebrities such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Victoria Beckham, Daisy Lowe, Sam Smith and Jack Guinness, were all present to enjoy Ketel One Vodka cocktails, as McQueen’s entire body of work was put on display. Over 240 pieces of McQueen’s designs were featured, including feather dresses, meticulously embroidered kimonos and hand-painted glass clothing. The super impressive collection begins with his 1992 MA graduate collection all the way through to his unfinished A/W 2010 collection.

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Awards season has been in full swing the last few months, so it was a welcome break to have the Brits take place in London. It’s no surprise that the big winners of the night were Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and One Direction. Additionally, the multi-talented Taylor Swift accepted her accolade for best International Female Solo Artist, whilst Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars accepted their prestigious and well-deserved award for Best British single, Uptown Funk. The loveable duo, Ant and Dec, did a fantastic job as the hosts of the Brits 2015. It wouldn’t have been complete without a slight catastrophe however; the iconic and legendary Madonna was left red-faced after two of her dancers accidentally strangled her with the cape she was performing in and pulled her off of the stage!!

Proving she is one of the best professionals in showbiz, she appeared on the Jonathon Ross show to talk about that infamous moment. Making light of the situation the singer joked that writing lyrics about falling must have been karma, “I’m never writing lyrics like that again the universe was trying to teach me a lesson.”

FASHION

It seems Kendall Jenner and BFF Gigi Hadid are fast becoming the biggest supermodels in the world. At the mere age of 19, the stunning beauties have already carved an impressive name for themselves in the fashion world. Gigi landed herself another campaign with the

renowned brand Guess as well as being named the face of VSPink.

As if that isn’t enough she has also been dating the insanely talented and attractive Cody Simpson. Gigi most recently appeared on the cover of Vogue Spain in a retro 70s inspired look. Both Kendall and Gigi were spotted at Paris Fashion week after putting on an impressive display on the catwalk.

C E L E B S

SPOTTED! KYLIE JENNER The youngest of the Kardashian clan was spotted at Vue in Westfield, London.

FIT FOR LIFE

With spring fast approaching, it’s that time of year again to begin, or reignite, your fitness journey.

In preparation for the spring and summer clamour of getting into shape, Striders Edge have a dreamy 2015 collection to get you feeling fit, healthy and more importantly looking good! The new collection, aptly titled ‘California Dreaming’, has a radiant palette ranging from fluorescent corals to turquoise blues and subtle shades of grey and yellow to really capture the sun-drenched landscapes of California with a London designed twist. This spring ’15 collection also includes vibrant coloured vests, printed leggings, statement racer backs and a new line of technical cover-ups.

THE FITNESS LOVER An endless collection for the fitness lovers out there includes some intricately detailed tanks and statement racers. The body skimming tanks pair effortlessly with their E-breathe tights and perhaps some printed leggings to finish off a fresh fitness look.

THE YOGI The new technical cover-ups are the perfect accessory for the chic yoga chick. With their Fluid EasyFit Vest and Tees with seamless, sweat-wicking Sculpt E-Capris this makes the perfect outfit for all those intense stretches! The kit is quick drying and high breathe in order to keep your skin healthy, warm and

dry as you workout.

THE RUNNER The innovative endurance tights with gathered knee articulation and flat seams deliver an unbeatable fit supporting your legs as you run.

The technical high-breathe mesh and sports gusset make these the ultimate running tights. Pair it with some vibrant vests for a savvy statement style.

Nothing beats luxury like cashmere performance fabrics, which are unique in style as they combine exquisite design with technical innovation – a true fitness wonder! The most dynamic collection to date became available online on 1st January 2015 – www.stridersedge.com.

THEO JAMES The dapper actor was seen promoting his new film Insurgent on the red carpet at the Odeon cinema in Leicester Square.

KATE MOSS The legendary pop princess The legendary supermodel was seen arriving at the Victoria & Albert Museum Fashion Benefit Dinner.

SPORTS It was a big game for England on 14th March. They fiercely beat Scotland 25-13 to get back in Championship contention. It wasn’t very promising for England at halftime as Scotland was storming in the lead, 13-10. However, thanks to George Ford’s two conversions and two penalties, England secured the big win.

Additionally, rivalry teams Saracens and Northampton Saints went head to head the same day at Allianz Park, with Saracens beating the opposition 24-20, landing them a well-deserved place in the LV=Cup Final. Captain and Man of the Match, Maro Itoje said, “It was a good performance from the boys and I’m just so proud and privileged to be a part of such a magnificent team.”

MARK WRIGHT Mark Wright and his stunning bikini-clad girlfriend were spotted taking some cute snaps in the Caribbean.

PERRIE EDWARDS The Little Mix pop star was seen heading to the BBC Broadcasting House.

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ASTROLOGY

MARBELLA ROCKS ASTROLOGY FORECAST APRIL 2015

Aries

Gemini

Leo

It’s likely that even if you don’t initiate fresh starts and new beginnings, they are going to happen anyway, especially around relationships, this month. Put a fresh foot forward and a spring in your step if you are already coupled up.

Singles, on the other hand, could just see the appearance of someone who is ticking all the boxes as well as saying all the right things. If there have been blockages to romance or even business ventures lately they could now vanish like the mist at midday, but opportunities may come in disguise, so look closely.

Time to push forward with plans be they professional or personal.

Events could even prove you can mix business with pleasure - successfully. Chances are that people are responding to a new ‘you’ on some level. Don’t be your old self if you want fresh outcomes.

Romance has that fated feel - you may feel that destiny had a hand in your meeting or that you have known this person forever. Let go if you are seeking love and know you’ll be in the right place at the right time for it to find you. That’s all part of the mystery. News could open up opportunities on the work front or at the very least, fabulous new friends beckon as your social life shifts into high gear and your network of professional contacts grows.

The same fated feel could hang over these new contacts as well, which could just as easily be made standing in the queue for coffee on a commute or in a nightclub. Have business cards ready and if you are handed any in return, keep them as you will be using them! This month proves that when it comes to success in any venture it’s not what you know - but who.

Who turned off the fun? Some of you may have been asking yourselves that question for the past couple of months, but April sees it all turned back on again as your life heads back down the fast lane - where you want it to be. Scene-stealing opportunities and lucky breaks may form part of this and while others turn green as you make it all look so easy, we both know it’s the result of dedication and talent. Travel is high on your agenda, as is the need to liberate yourself from anything that restricts you. April sees a new path opening up that presents you with a steep learning curve, which tests your ability to believe in yourself and your dreams. Don’t forget, when the universe sends us what we want, this too involves a challenge and that’s to accept expansion. Think big, dream big, live on a grand scale now.

Taurus

Cancer

Virgo

News could have you on the back foot or drastically revising your opinion of someone.

Ask yourself whether you’ve been seeing them as they truly are or how you hoped they’d be. Very often we see the potential someone carries but they are unable to live up to that. If so, chances are your intuition was telling you what your good nature ignored. However, any disappointments or severed connections are merely to ensure that you are free and unencumbered by anything holding you back, as your birthday brings in a shining new cycle. Bank-account boosting opportunities go hand-in-hand with the soul-boosting kind now and that includes a new lover who is worth your investment. The more different they are from your usual ‘type’ - the more likely they are to expand your world - and bring you the love you deserve.

Focus on what you need to sustain you in the longer term Cancer, especially when it comes to home and career matters. Others had better show they are on the same page as you when it comes to committing to the long haul as you won’t have much patience with anyone who doesn’t share your desire for something lasting - and it won’t matter whether this is your roommate, your boss or anyone in between. If you discover you’re being taken for granted or not taken seriously it’s likely you’ll move to change the terms of the relationship for something that works in your favour. They say often you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone, so expect wails of dismay if you withdraw but don’t be tempted to do a U-turn over it. A new beginning that offers the foundation you are seeking is just around the corner.

It’s time to not just be the change you want to see in the world, but to initiate the changes you’re yearning for in your own life this month. Expect passions to be stirred and deep emotions to come to the surface - especially if you have been engaged in any kind of denial about what it is you really want. It’s time for total honesty with yourself first and then loved ones. The result will be more authentic connections and you stepping into your power to deal with and bring about those changes.

Of course, power is sexy even if it is just the power to move your own soul. But don’t be surprised, if by doing this, you move someone else’s too - and they move closer as a result. See, being who you truly are has hidden benefits. Don’t be afraid to give in to your desires this month.

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Libra

Sagittarius

Aquarius

Partners and close personal relationships of all descriptions are your main focus this month.

If you’re spoken for, then honest communication is what’s needed now and don’t be surprised if this brings about the change you’re seeking or a new beginning. If you’re single, it’s all about the love you believe you deserve as potential lovers reflect these beliefs.

However, they may also challenge you on some level and don’t be at all surprised if they rub you up the wrong way at first, only for you to revise your opinion of them later on.

This month might be best summed romantically as a Beauty and the Beast month - although which one of you is Beauty and which one the Beast, I’ll leave up to you to decide!

Don’t let first impressions influence you as appearances can be deceiving and true love sometimes doesn’t look the way you thought it would.

An unexpected romantic encounter could leave you breathless and hanging, as this person seems to know that the way to your heart is to keep you guessing. You may just have to resign yourself to waiting on them to make the next move. Enjoy the sense of anticipation and just not knowing for certain - yet. Admit it - if it were easy your interest would not be as piqued as it is. Love could be your next big adventure or you could even find it travelling now. It’s time to dust off those dreams and that suitcase, for that matter, but while romance may be the carrot, work will turn out to be the stick which drives you (and pays for the adventures) so don’t ignore your responsibilities even as you crave something (or someone) new. If you have a question around a lover’s intentions, it will be answered in time. While you wait - attend to the job in hand.

Unexpected news demands your attention and a reaction but it’s time to confound others by choosing the one they’d least expect. The same could be said for choosing a lover this month. You may astonish everyone with a ‘Is s/he really going out with him/her?’ date. Others may see your new romantic interest as boring and predictable but that smug, satisfied smile on your face tells a very different story as potential lovers have hidden depths now that they only reveal to those they deem worthy. The fact that they consider that you are, just adds to the allure.

Don’t be surprised if you attract someone whose day job merely supports their long-term dreams of something radically different or whose conventional appearance conceals the kind of wild, radical outlaw you find so appealing. That city suit could conceal a rock star in the making. Enjoy confounding expectations this month.

Scorpio

Capricorn

Pisces

Changes on the work front could catch you unawares but if they are not to your liking, take heart as this month shows that when one door closes another opens.

Chances are any surprises are just a course-correction and turn out to be a blessing in disguise if you’ve been secretly resenting that deadend job. What needs to be said gets said this month, whether it’s related to your career or your relationships.

Clearing the air will have beneficial results all round. You’ll also come to understand that when it comes to lasting love and happiness, you need someone who embodies sexiness and passion with depth. Is this too much to ask? The answer is no, as the month’s end could see love talk take you somewhere new as someone who ticks all the boxes appears on the scene. And it’s not just all talk and no action either. Turn up the heat now.

If work has preoccupied you of late, it’s now time to let the child within out to play and let others see the fun side you’ve been keeping hidden again. Someone new may be the catalyst that unleashes that free spirit that’s been chained to the desk lately. However, extra efforts at work have not gone unnoticed and rewards and recognition may be forthcoming this month. If there is any extra money around you, think about investing it in your future in some way - either by saving it or investing in your own talents by upskilling. When it comes to financing the fun, you may not be the one who has to bankroll that, as you could be the recipient of a few glittering invites or else someone else’s generosity. Do you have a problem with that? Enjoy the fun of saying ‘Thank you, I’d love to’.

Changes around your income, payments or joint financial arrangements could occur, or an unexpected expense could see you having to re-shuffle financial priorities. When it comes to love, however, it’s time to go with more than just what your heart is telling you. Your ability to trust and see the best in someone means you often jump in too soon and then are left to lick your wounds for a long time.

Don’t mistake talk for real intimacy or having lots in common as an indicator that this person deserves your trust - or your love. Both need to be earned, so enjoy their company and their conversation but take your time to allow the ‘real’ person behind all the smooth talk to emerge.

Remember, talk is cheap - especially when you’re typing on-line, and actions speak louder than words.

Fall in love with someone real - not an illusion if something lasting and long term is your goal.

Horoscopes provided by leading celebrity and TV astrologer Michele Knight.

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but it was very sweet and I love that song.

BEST PICK UP LINE YOU’VE USED? I’m straight to the point really so it’d be something like, “Your place or mine?” Or, “What are doin’ standing there? Get ya kit off!”

FAVOURITE FILM OF ALL TIME? ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’.

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? Ellie Goulding at the moment.

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE GROWING UP? Anything to do with horses.

BEST CHARACTER TRAIT? Patience and tolerance.

WORST HABIT? I’m as untidy as hell.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX? Sleep!

Each month Marbella Rocks Magazine will be quick firing questions at unsuspecting famous Marbella faces. This month, we’ve sprung it on ‘Marbella Lashes’ Spanish distributor, Jemma Woodley.

WHAT COULDN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT? My coffee and my cigarette, first thing in the morning.

IF YOU COULD ONLY TAKE THREE THINGS TO A DESERT ISLAND WHAT WOULD THEY BE? My bed, coffee and Mrs Whiskas (my cat).

ARE YOU SINGLE? Yes. Free, single and loving it!

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY? Honesty, a proper gentleman and tattoos…

CELEBRITY SHAG? Hmmm have a couple in mind but Callum Best would do!

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IDEAL CELEBRITY DINNER PARTY GUEST? Callum Best? Haha!

GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT? I made a life-changing decision on 4 October 2010. Best thing I ever did!!!

IF YOU HAD TO BE AN ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? My cat....spoilt rotten!

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT? There’s been so many I can’t remember!

BEST PICK UP LINE USED ON YOU? Somebody once played me ‘You Are So Beautiful’ by Joe Cocker.... I guess he was trying to get in there with me. It didn’t work

BEST THING ABOUT MARBELLA? Mountains, sea and beach. It’s such a beautiful place, it´s got it all!

WORST THING? Nothing to do in the winter, cold, and everything closed on a Sunday!

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? Believe, conceive and achieve all my dreams and my goals and successes. I’ve only just started btw!

RUNNING YOUR OWN BEAUTY BUSINESS DO YOU FEEL PRESSURED TO LOOK GOOD ALL THE TIME? Yes I try to keep my nails nice it is a good advert and I am lucky to have my sister working with me so we do each others tans! I would like to spend more time on myself really!

WHAT´S YOUR FAVOURITE TREATMENT YOU OFFER? It’s got to be eyelash extensions.

I love the way you can instantly transform a look. Give the eyes a lift, open them up, enhance features… amazing!

ARE YOU LAUNCHING ANY NEW PRODUCTS OR SERVICES? Well, we have a little plan to expand and introduce facial treatments in the next couple of months. But that is all I’m saying at the moment. Also we will be doing LVL lashes soon.

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