sisterMAG 26 – Harvest & Soil – Vendémiaire

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ta b l e o f content Vendémiaire | What's waiting for you today? q WINE TASTING At a traditional broom pub

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p THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN With our Partner Lillet

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THE DATSCHA All about the Russian cult.

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League sisterMAG

presents

The

of extraordinary women Text: Franziska Winterling

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GA R A N C E DO RÉ

Your work speaks for you.

What you do speaks for you.

Strong women were a topic that became as important to us as none other during the production of this sisterMAG issue. What distinguishes a strong woman?

Is she allowed to cry or not know a solution? What are you supposed to wear as a strong woman? Who can be my role model as a strong woman? To answer these questions, we looked back in time and chose five totally different women that we will portray on the following pages. The focus lies on their achievements and strengths but also on their weaknesses and mistakes.

Because that’s what actually makes them relatable – to the sisterMAG team.

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A man can wear whatever he wants, he always will be a woman's accessory CO CO C H A N EL O N M E N

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CHANEL

Coco

... COCO CHANEL AND HER EXT RAORDI NARY WORK

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For more than a century the Chanel brand has represented timeless fashion, iconic scents and not least its truly extraordinary founder.

Born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel in 1883 she lost her mother as a child and grew up in a convent orphanage. The nun’s black and white habits were later often cited as an inspiration for her fashion designs. When Chanel left the convent she went to work in a fashion boutique and also performed as a show singer.

Inspired by the chorus of one of her songs she acquired the nickname Coco. At the age of 25, Chanel became the paramour of a rich man called Etienne Balsan who introduced her to the world of the French high society. This

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was also when she took her first steps in the fashion business.

Involved in the manufacturing of spectacularly simple hats she developed the dream of becoming a fashion designer. The Englishman Arthur Capel, the love of Coco’s life, supported her in the opening of her first salon in Deauville. In 1919, Capel died in a car accident but Coco managed to stay focused and pursue her ambition.

black dress. Coco Chanel also pioneered the wearing of custome jewelry. Her role during the 2nd World War remains controversial to this day: he is suspected of both having an affair with a Nazi and even working for the Germans as a spy. In any case her reputation in Paris had been destroyed after the war and she decided to leave France. In 1953 she returned to Paris to reopen her salon and would stay there immersing herself in her work until her death in 1971. Chanel lines are sold and worn all over the world and have made the Chanel brand synonymous with both s i m p l e elegance and strong, independent women.

The First World War changed the lives of many women who now took on what were formerly thought of as male professions which afforded them more freedom and self-reliance. Coco Chanel‘s simple creations of clear lines, without a corset and hence increased freedom of movement, epitomized this way of life and became a great success. During the 1920s she created both the Chanel No. 5 scent and the little 9

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Wallis SIMPSON … AND HER EXT RAORDI NARY LOVE Wallis Simpson was and is one of the most criticised and possibly even hated women of the 20th century. She is seen as a dominant, heartless and calculating person; »the woman who stole the king of England«. But despite or maybe because of all the strong figurative headwind she stayed strong. She was a woman who charted her own course, explored new roads and was in a relationship that has always been seen as unusual.

The American socialite was born in Baltimore in 1896 and her family raised her to look at beautiful dresses, a considerable fortune and eligible bachelors as the important things in life. Following these principles she married Air Force Commander Earl »Win« Spencer at the age of 19 but escaped the marriage soon after because of his abusiveness and SISTER-MAG.COM

alcoholism. They were officially divorced in 1927. Only one year later, she married the English heir Ernest Simpson who took her to London and introduced her to the British high society.

Through mutual friends, Wallis met then-crown prince Edward and in 1934 became his lover. A harmless romance to Wallis, the affair soon became an obsession for the royal. It eventually let him to abdicate the thrown after his father‘s death so he could marry the twice-divorced American.

The two of them continued to live together until Edward’s death with Wallis being as much his lover as a substitute mother and a confidante.

While Wallis would almost certainly have imagined a different life for herself, even at the beginning of the 20th century she

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W A L L I S SI MP SON ON HE R LO VE

» You have no idea how hard it is to live the greatest romance of the century. «

chose her own path as a woman.

After she had left her abusive first husband she travelled China on her own. And even the hate many English people felt towards her after Edward’s abdication did not break her and she stood faithfully by his side which was not in her nature. She succeeded in both keeping alive an extraordinary love story and remaining true to herself; especially when everybody would have expected her to act differently.

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You can pause for a moment and reflect but then you have to go on. Standing still is not an option for me.

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y m o R SCHNEIDER ... AND HER EXT RAORDI NARY M U LT I - F A C E T E D N AT U R E We can’t know now if it ever was Romy Schneider’s dream to become and actress but after the fact it seems like she naturally grew up to choose this profession.

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re-invent herself time and time again – far away from Sissi.

Romy was born in Vienna in 1938, both her parents were actors, she was their eldest daughter.

At 15 she starred in her first film »When the white lilacs bloom again« together with her mother.

Further films followed before the Sissi trilogy, produced between 1955 and 1957, marked her big break. Sissi became the role of her life but Romy Schneider insisted there were almost no similarities between her and the young empress and would for the rest of her days try to get rid of the image of the innocent princess.

Even while the Sissi trilogy was still being shot she also acted in other films. 1957 marked her first professional engagement in Paris. Her later engagement to Alain Delon and further roles in French films strengthened her relationship with the country.

Various roles on stage and in Hollywood over the following years added to her many facets.

While going from one professional success to the next, in her personal

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life Romy struggled with both illnesses and breakups. This let her to immerse herself even deeper into her work. In 1966 she remarried and in the same year had a son in Berlin. Now her personal life became her first priority. But only a short while later, Romy returned to the limelight showing a new, authentic face in film such as »The Swimming Pool« or »Les choses de la vie«.

An interview with German news magazine Stern in which she admitted to an abortion again changed her public perception.

Her new goal was provocation and during the 1970s she chose particularly difficult and even disturbing roles like »That Most Important Thing: Love« into which she put her all. Despite the tragic death of her son and further illnesses she never stopped acting and until her death in 1982 was involved in many further film projects. Romy Schneider‘s life was marked by many personal tragedies; she suffered with deep

depression and alcoholism but she never withdrew from acting and kept looking for new ways in which to define herself personally and professionally and for new and extraordinary roles which would challenge her.

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Garance DORÉ ... AND HER EXT RAORDI NARY HONESTY Having grown up in a world full of possibilities, it took Garance Doré a while to find her way but in 2006 she created her own little world on her blog garancedore.com .

Born in Corsica in 1975 the French woman’s childhood and adolescence were influenced by a variety of women: the legacy of her Moroccan grandmother, the courageous 80s style and feminist independence of her mother and the solidarity with her two sisters.

From a young age, Garance began to chart her course to independence and towards her calling. Her early job included waitressing and working as both a surf instructor and a receptionist.

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GA R A NCE D OR É ON HE R W OR K

The stories on her blog detail her anxiety about the future as a communications student and how an unusual pair of boots won her an internship at the PR department of a museum’s cinema.

This experience strengthened her faith in herself and her abilities as well as her long-held desire to become an illustrator. So once she had finished her university course, she stocked up on all the required utensils and set out to make her dream come true. Frustrated by underpaid job which did not afford her the opportunity to develop her own style, however, the young illustrator turned her attention to a new medium and in 2006 founded a blog. Originally started as a hobby channel on which to post her illustrations, it is now the basis on which her

» Your work speaks for you.

What you do speaks for you « professional career rests. It is also a place where she shares her outfits, experiences interviewing inspiring personalities and private tales about her life in New York, her fiancé Chris Norton and her insecurities. Presenting all this interspersed with her illustrations and in her uniquely open and easy style of writing, Garance Doré does not style herself as an icon or an unusual talent – she comes off as genuinely approachable; »one of us«. Which, in this world and these times of perfect models and impeccable Instagrammers is as extraordinary as it successful.

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Kera TILL

... AND HER EXT RAORDI NARY C R E AT I V I T Y

Illustrator Kera Till makes the world inside her head come alive on a piece of paper from where it becomes the dream of countless women and girls.

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A collaboration which still continues today on her blog keratill.com . It offers a glimpse into her world through illustrations.

Her French influences are immediately distinguishable which is certainly, at least in part, owed to the fact that she divides her time between Munich and Paris. Her illustrations gives shape to every woman’s

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Born in Munich in 1983, the daughter of a museum director and a publisher grew up in a world filled with books. Early on, her French mother instilled in her a fascination for France and the French way of life. Kera has been drawing as long as she can remember. As a two-yearold she even coloured on the white bed sheets at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Although she had

been developing her creativity since childhood, Kera doubted it presented an option for a career and originally went to university to read political science. While jobbing as an assistant at Net-aporter the art director convinced her to put together a portfolio with which she immediately secured a commission from German Vogue.

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KE R A T I LL O N DR A WI N G

» I have been drawing since I can remember. I like the unexpected; but also the simple: a pen, a piece of paper and a bit of imagination is all I need «

dreams: beautiful dresses, cosmetics, cosy cafés, Fashion Weeks and glamorous events.

These are added to by Kera’s blog; she sees it as the modern version of classic fashion documentation which in print magazines used to be restricted almost exclusively to illustrations alone.

Kera’s illustrations now adorn Ladurée macaroon boxes, Biotherm body sprays and Avéne marketing materials.

A n o t h e r renowned customer is Lillet.

Kera also illustrates

books: the activity book »Dottie Polka‘s Vintage World« and the city guide »Munich for Women« afford their readers an even more in-depth look into the world of her illustrations. As one of the most sought after fashion stylers in Germany, Kera Till influences and changes contemporary fashion documentation with her extraordinary creativity.

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From the small French village of Podensac, Lillet made its way into the world and - as the embodiment of indulgence, the French way of life and elegance in general - has become one of the most popular aperitifs around.

Enjoyed at a picnic topped with

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t'aime Lillet fresh fruit and soda, straight up as an Lillet-aperitif at the start of a long summer evening or as an ingredient in a Lillet-cocktail - the versatile wine-based drink is the epitome of the successful combination of long-standing tradition and trend-conscious progress.

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Origin

W H E R E E X A CT LY DID THIS POPULAR A P E R I T I F O R I G I N AT E ?

»Maison Lillet« was founded by brothers P aul and R aymond P O D E N S AC L illet as a trading company for wine, liqueurs and spirits in 1872. Their family had settled in the small village of Podensac, located in a wine region of the Bordeaux, as early as the 1680s. Building on the family love for Bordeaux wines, the brothers developed »K ina L illet « by combining the traditional drink with a fruity liqueur. It was the first – and still is the only - aperitif to originate in the Bordeaux region. Lillet wasn’t just a hit in France, in the 1920s it was the drink of choice served at particularly big occasions in the US which made it universally fashionable.

American socialite W allis S impson , who achieved world fame through her marriage to P rince E dward , formerly K ing E dward VIII, who had abdicated to be able to marry her, never travelled without a bottle of Lillet in her luggage.

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pays tribute to the beverage’s local origins.

In 1937 the brand increased its name recognition even more through a collaboration with French artist R obert W olff (Robys). His advertising posters for the US market are still well known today and established the aperitif’s public face. Depicting a young woman framed by vines holding both a bottle of Lillet and a glass of wine they ooze the joie de vivre, represented both by the woman’s bright smile and the work’s general color scheme, with which the drink has been connected ever since. The caption »Au Vin blanc de la Gironde«, from white wine of the Gironde,

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After World War II the family focused on international exports and much increased Lillet’s global presence. In the 1940s the aperitif was a great success in the trendiest bars of New Yorker - and it still is today. The British adapted the versatile beverage in their own unique way and created Lillet Dry (with gin) and related cocktails.

One of these, the »Vesper Martini«, owes its popularity to

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the James Bond film franchise in which the cocktail made with gin, vodka and »KinaLillet« features prominently.

The 1960s and 70s saw the product range grow to include Lillet Rouge, which is made using Merlot grapes which afford it a more intense aroma. Lillet Rouge still retains the signature orange flavor but is enhanced by the addition of red fruits, vanilla and spices. Around the same time a new name was promoted, too, and the original »KinaLillet« replaced by the shorter and more succinct »Lillet«. This is mainly owed to the fact that the shortened version had already become the established way of referring to the beverage in the United States and the company decided to establish a uniform name globally.

the basis for a wide range of other cocktails and aperitifs covering all flavor preferences from dry to fruity and even sweet. In 2011 the product range was added to again by the introduction of Lillet Rosé, also made with grapes

To this day Lillet is going strong and still as at home as ever in cocktail bars all around the world with the company’s signature drink »Lillet Vive« a particular favorite.

It consists of Lillet Blanc, tonic water, cucumber, strawberries and mint leaves on ice – a fantastically fruity-fresh drink for the summer season! Lillet is also Photo links: Vichy Klieber /

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Photo: Max Bechmann from the region. Lillet is still produced in Podensac and known for its slightly sour taste, down to orange blossom and grapefruit, which is beautifully balanced out by the addition of fresh red fruits.

This modern interpretation of a classic is also picked up in Lillet’s evolving visual appearance: the successful French blogger and illustrator Garance Doré has created a silk Lillet scarf which represents the elegant, fashionconscious style for which the aperitifs stand.

The brand may have achieved global success but Lillet itself is still produced in its home village of Podensa. This way the beverage‘s familiar character and flavor which has captivated connoisseurs all over the world retain their integrity and make Lillet more than just an aperitif: a product which carries with it both the French way of life and the tradition in which those who love it are joining.

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Origin

W H AT E X A CT LY I S L I L L E T A N D W H AT M A K E S I T SO SPECIAL? The exact recipe for each available Lillet variation is – understandably – secret. But six known steps are common in their production processes and most of them are still executed manually even today.

These are the six steps to a Lillet Blanc, Rouge or Rosé:

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First come the selection and storage of the wine which is still sourced from Gironde, the area around Bordeaux. Sémillon and Sauvignon varieties are used to make Lillet Blanc and Rosé, Rouge relies on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes as a basis.

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Next it’s off into the world: The fruits and bark used in Lillet liqueurs are sourced from places as far and wide as the South of Spain, Tunisia, Haiti or Peru. Each year the best traders are selected to guarantee the beverage’s characteristic flavor.

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The actual liqueur production takes place in Lillet’s home village of Podensac where it has been located – and adhered to the same original recipe and procedure – since the 19th century. This is where the secret to Lillet’s signature flavor lies: first the fruits are macerated in alcohol for several weeks, then the liquid is drained from the vessel and the fruits are pressed.

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The next steps sees the combination of fruit liqueurs and wine, a process referred to as »vining« according to the old secret recipe. This step is done with the greatest care just as it is the case for the production of the famous wines from the Bordeaux region by which the Lillet founders were inspired. The wine : fruit liqueur ratio is 85% : 15%; the high wine content accounts for the requirement of Lillet bottles to be chilled and consumed within 3 to 4 weeks once opened.

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The penultimate step is exclusives to the Blanc and Rouge varieties: they need time to mature. Stored in oak barrels for 8 to 12 months, the cuvee wines acquire a higher maturity in taste and an optimized harmony of flavors. The Rosé variety does not require maturation and the step is skipped to retain the liquid’s bright red coloring.

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In the final step, the cuvees are combined according to their aromas and levels of maturity to create the full and balanced flavor desired. The finished product is then bottled into the well-known Lillet vessels.

Now it’s time for the Lillet bottles to go on their journeys to bars, restaurants and homes all around the world carrying not only the aperitif’s distinct flavor but also some French savoir vivre.

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PHOTOS: Oh Hedwig INTERVIEW: Sandra Rothfeld

sisterMAG talks to the women bartenders TATJANA FRIEDRICH – brand ambassador for Lillet in Germany – and CORDULA ANGER from BRYK BAR in Berlin about their jobs, personal preferences and the best Lillet drinks!

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Interview

TATJA N A F R I E D R I C H

Women bartenders are rare – the job of a bartender is still a men’s field.

That’s why it is especially interesting to talk to some of the first women in this area, like Tatjana Friedrich. The 30-year old is very experienced in the bar scene and has been successful in many competitions. Her calling as a brand ambassador for the French Wine Aperitif Lillet has led Friedrich to different locations and events all over Germany since the beginning of the year. sisterMAG asked her about her preferences, the best bars and her job as a female bartender.

Tatjana, you have been a bartender

Afterwards,

and bar manager for more than 10

Cruises, as I wanted to see the world

years. How did it all start – what

and couldn’t choose just one country.

brought you behind the counter?

So for the next three years I travelled

Almost 13 years ago, I was in the

the world seas and worked my way

midst of my training in car sales and

I

worked

for

AIDA

up from junior bartender to bar boss.

started to work behind the bar, part-

What makes a bartender a good one?

time. I quickly realized: this is where

Are there differences between male

I really want to be! This is what I want

and female bartenders?

to do in the future. This is why I quit

A good bartender is someone who

my training and started working as a

turned their passion into a job, is

»bar leader« in a system gastronomy

always open for new products, knows

company and did my training there.

about his own products and never

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stops learning. Another important factor of our job is to stay humble and ask yourself how the guest feels about certain situations. You can’t put yourself in the first position.

workshop – I am always looking for inspiration for new ingredients and techniques! Experiencing the world with open eyes, ears and nose is the best tip!

So far, there is not that many women at the bar yet, as this job is still full of clichés. No matter the gender you should pay attention to the strengths and weaknesses in the team, as nobody can be an all round talent at the bar.

Where do you find your inspiration for new creations?

Which are the latest trends in the bartender scene? What can we be excited for in the future?

Low-Proof-Cocktails

is

a

nice

topic as it means to work with products that have little alcohol, but a rich taste and history. The use of regional products is another important trend for me. And with

No matter what I do, whether I shop,

that, I don’t only mean German

cook, travel, have a drink at a different

products, but European products

bar, talk to colleagues or attend a

in general: There is a great variety

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of European ingredients that have been forgotten, like various liquors, sherry, port wine, Kina aperitifs, cognac, brandy and champagne. In my opinion, all these products will

Which

be found on the bar menu more

recommend to your friends for the

often.

best Lillet-cocktails?

What is the meaning behind the

The Roomers Bar in Frankfurt is

Lillet bartender program?

definitely one of my favourite bars.

With the »league of extraordinary

The »Skyfall« with Lillet Rouge,

women«, Lillet and I want to create

Scotch, Coffee, Black Currant and

a platform where recent topics and

Sea Salt is my absolute favourite.

trends can be discussed, and where

Bartender’s Choice, can you tell

you can start an exchange with other

our readers your favourite cocktail

female bartenders and those, who

recipe with Lillet?

aspire to become one and motivate

I personally love to drink Lillet Rosé,

each other. The platform is to invite women in the field to talk about their experiences, start projects together and get to know each other.

address

would

you

ice cold from the fridge with a little ice and a slice of pink grapefruit.

And as a drink the Mustini, a Martini variation

by

Axel

Klubescheidt,

In short: we want to create a platform

brand ambassador for Absolut. It’s

for barmaids, to strengthen the job,

made with Lillet Blanc, Absolut

get rid of old clichés and encourage

Elyx and Roots Mastiha (a tree resin

new talents. By providing patrons for

liquor) mixed. For a quick and easy

young women, they can experience

drink, I recommend Lillet Citrosé,

what a great and diverse job being a

with Lillet Rosé and a lemonade on

bartender is!

the rocks.

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In dialogue with bartender Cordula Langer and Tatjana Friedrich in the Bryk Bar Berlin

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8 Questions for CORDULA LANGER

After a three months break, in March 2016 Cordula Langer returned to the Bryk Bar in Berlin as bar manager. The menu is thinned out and awaits guests in the bar in Berlin Mitte with a new relaxed vibe and an all female crew.

How did you find bartending and who taught you how to mix?

I always wanted to be behind the bar, which is why I chose the classical training at a hotel. Already during my training I was responsible for the cocktails at our bar, I basically introduced them, as there were no cocktails at the small hotel in Spiekeroog before.

Afterwards, I returned to Berlin and went to the Sage Barschool to learn the basics of bartending. My know-how was deepened at the Becket’s Kopf by Oliver Ebert and Christina Neves as well as at the Lebensstern with Thomas Altenberger.

Were there certain obstacles, that you had to overcome as a femaile bartender, especially in the beginning?

To be honest, I never had any problems! I was always fully accepted and had many, many nice colleagues who supported me.

Which job would you do if you wouldn’t work behind the counter?

I could imagine very well to become a brand ambassador for a spirits’ company some day.

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Which is the most popular Lillet-

A day off. What would you do?

Drink at the BRYK Bar right now?

Sports,

Lillet Tonic with thyme and fresh

Jumping

blueberries!

trampoline)

Do you have any female role

painting,

models in the bartender scene?

Or are there women who inspire

preferably Fitness and creative

Zumba, (on

a

swimming, crafting,

decorating, quality time with my fiancé or sometimes just not

you in general?

doing anything!

My rolemodels in the bar scene

Which Lillet drink do you think

Beate Hintermann (Victoria Bar

works best for which occasion?

/ Berlin), Barbara Ettel (VOIMA

Mhhh…that’s hard to say, Lillet

Bar / Berlin), Christina Neves

is perfect for aperitif cocktails!

(Becket’s Kopf / Berlin) and

Lillet Rouge can also be used

Audrey Saunders (Pegu Club /

for digestive cocktails. It’s a

New York). And I am inspired

great drink to enjoy purely, on

by German chancellor Angela

the rocks or mixed.

Merkel – just because of her extraordinary strength!

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Photos: ANNY CK Hair & Make-up: TINA FISCHBACH & PATRICIA HECK Styling: CESCO SPADARO Text: FRANZISKA WINTERLING

The icon's glamour

The work and influence of those extraordinary women is timeless and as relevant today as it was during the last century. But with their fashion they each represent their own time and often expressed personal change through changing styles. With the four bloggers Laura, Caroline, Livia and Franzi, we took a little trip back in time and brought the fashion of our icons – from Coco Chanel to Garance Doré – back to live.

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Waoolis

Simpson

MODEL: LAURA Dress: Guido Maria Kretschmer Shoes & Earrings: Malene Birger

For us, blogger Laura, from All that Choices , became Wallis Simpson at the Regent Hotel Berlin – with strong eyebrows, dark lips, big jewellery and of course a breath taking robe. Because a self confident and polarizing woman like the Duchess of Cambridge wasn’t afraid to get everyone’s attention, that probably came with such an outfit in the British upper class in the 1920s. Unmoved, Wallis kept her attitude and grace – even when she was hated for seducing the future king and had to fight for her unusual love.

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Dress: Guido Maria Kretschmer Shoes & Earrings: Malene Birger

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Chanel MODEL: LIVIA AUER

The early years of the great designer Coco Chanel come to life in this 1910s inspired look on Livia Auer . During the Belle Epoque – which is also the style of our shooting location, Café Grosz – women’s fashion was dominated by opulence and a playful attitude. Even then, the young Gabrielle was different – in black dresses and with straightforward shapes. At the same time, those early Chanel styles show more softness and romance than in her later years. About 20 years later, Chanel had completed her iconic 30s style. Pearl necklaces, short hair and a minimalistic elegance marked the appearance of an ambitious career woman, who blogger Franzi , from Zukkermädchen , embodied at the Café des Bode-Museums in Berlin.

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MODEL:LIVIA AUER Top: Samsoe & Samsoe Skirt: Malene Birger

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Top: Malene Birger Skirt: Frisur Belt: Malen Birger Shoes: Chanel

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Ladies Suit: Malene Birger Blouse: Philomena Zanetti

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Romy

Schneider

Not just as an actress, but also in her private life, Romy Schneider never ceased to surprise with new faces and facets about herself. Thrown back into her young years was Laura in these colourful sixties outfits at the fireplace bar inside the freshly renovated Stadtbads Oderberger StraĂ&#x;e .

MODEL: LAURA Turtleneck: Valentine Gauthier Trousers: Malene Birger Necklace: Malene Birger

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Dress: Guido Maria Kretschmer Ring: Malene Birger

Dress: Kiomi Belt: Malene Birger Shoes: Malene Birger

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One decade and some personal traumas later, the icon presented herself as a femme fatale, who didn’t hide the dark phases of her life and who still wouldn’t give up. Just like Caroline's look at the smoky Viktoria Bar .

MODEL: CAROLINE

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A modern woman who stands up for herself and her style – that is blogger Garance Doré and that is the role that Livia Auer took on at the Café Röststätte as well as the sisterMAG Office. In her clean and still comfortable look, Garance likes to share her life with her readers, juggling with career and femininity, with being strong and vulnerable at the same time. Garance manages to keep that balance not only on her blog but also in every day life with French elegance and a lot of self confidence.

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Trousers: Samsoe & Samsoe Coat: Valentine Gauthier Shoes: Frisur Watch: Casio Sheen

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Kera

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MODEL: FRANZI

Top: Frisur Skirt: Philomena Zanetti Shoes: Mai Piu Senza

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Illustrator Kera Till turns the world into a more beautiful and playful place with her drawings. And just like that, we turned the sisterMAG office into a French apartment and blogger Franzi into a literal “Zukkermädchen”, sugar girl, who looks like she came straight out of Kera’s illustrations.

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A little English flair supports this drink. The orange jam doesn’t only add an English touch, but also underlines the bitter and sweet orange notes that were used for the liquor in Lillet as well.

The

DUCHESS 4cl Lillet Blanc

one tablespoon British orange jam 2cl Lemon

Soda Water ice cubes

Fill Lillet Blanc, jam and lemon into a marmalade jar, put the lid on and shake it well. Afterwards, open the jar, add ice cubes, fill up with soda water and stir.

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To fit into the Little Black Dress, you sometimes have to pay attention to your shape. That is why Tatjana Friedrich created an exotic low proof and low calory drink! The Lillet Rosé stands for elegance and sophistication. The coconut water is low in calories as well as isotonic.

Haute COUTURE 5cl Lillet Rosé

15cl Coconut Water (Innocent) pulp from one passion fruit mint leaves ice cubes

Fill a wine glass with ice cubes, add Lillet Rosé and coconut water. Finish off by scraping out a passion fruit, stir briefly and decorate your drink with mint leaves.

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The 60s inspired us with movies like »Swimmingpool«, »Lolita« or »La dolce vita« to create a drink with the name »Femme Fatale« – what would be a better fit for that than Lillet Rouge, that came out in 1962 and got to international fame?

Femme FATALE 5cl Lillet Rouge

Fentiman’s Rose Lemonade Rosemary Lemon

ice cubes

Pour Lillet Rouge into an ice filled tumbler, fill up with the rose lemonade and stir briefly. Finish by softly rubbing the rosemary on the back of your hand to set the etheric oils free and garn the drink with it. Press the lemon peel against the glass to get all the flavours in and then drape over it.

Tip: if you don’t have any rose lemonade, you can just mix a few sprinkles of rose water with sparkling water or soda and a splash of lemon

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Tillistique takes you to a magical world, full of elegance, refinement and of course creativity. The sparkling of the champagne gets an interesting contrast with the bitter and colourful notes of the pink grapefruit. The right drink to be creative!

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5cl Lillet Blanc

3cl Fresh pink grapefruit juice 10cl Champagne / Prosecco Small lavender twig ice cubes

Mix Lillet Blanc and fresh grapefruit juice into a champagne glass and fill it up with cold champagne. If you have a lavender twig, that is a beautiful decoration for this drink. Otherwise, all kinds of edible flowers make very nice decorations as well.

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Sometimes, you just need a break between creative projects. The drink with pineapple and strawberries is easy to recreate at home – just the right partner for a little escape onto the balcony after a day’s work at the computer.

j'aDORE 5cl Lillet Blanc

Pineapple, half a slice 2 strawberries

Prosecco/ champagne ice cubes

Puree the strawberries and pineapple in a blender and filter through a strainer. Pour the filtered puree into a wine glass, fill it with ice cubes and add the Lillet Blanc.

Top off with champagne or Prosecco, as you wish.

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WINE TASTING GERMANSTYLE AT A TRADITIONAL BROOM PUB text: Julia Laukert photos: Besen Leiterwägele

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A broom pub combines quality, tradition, and adventure.

More information on Strausse and broom pubs and their opening times: www.besen.info www.straussen.info

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Strausswirtschaft tavern is the most original form of inn found along the German wine route meandering through the Rhineland, Rhenish Hesse, and Württemberg.

Here, winemakers have always served their products straight from their cellars, gardens, private living rooms, or one of the vineyard’s barns along with a signature Schlachteplatte (a hearty dish consisting of boiled pork belly as well as blood and liver sausages) or an assorted plate of cheeses and sandwich meats.

A Strausswirtschaft offered a place where guests could get a

square meal for a reasonable price and enjoy a good talk in a familiar atmosphere.

The menu changed seasonally and opening times were restricted to a few days a week.

The names given to these tavern varied from region to region, with Besenwirtschaft (broom pub) being used in Württemberg while the Renish refer to theirs as Strausse.

Some of today’s broom pubs even offer their guests a sneak peek into the daily running of such an inn, like the proprietors of the Leiterwägele or the Storz private winery in Cleebronn.

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NEVER FAR FROM AN INN Out on a hiking tour far away from any major city in the southwest of Germany, you will notice passing signs with the word »Besen« (broom) written on them. Some inns go even further and put an actual broom outside their door to indicate that their broom pub is open for business.

Broom pubs and Strausse are more popular than ever thanks in part to an increased awareness for health and nutrition, as well as a growing interest in the sourcing of food products. A trip to a broom pub provides a threefold experience: quality, tradition, and adventure. The no-frills atmosphere is the perfect setting in which to enjoy food, cozy up and have a lovely chat.

When Sebastian Sehnert took over the Leiterwägele broom pub in Cleebronn in 2009, which had been running for 30 years at the time, the then 23-yearold found himself facing a huge challenge. The trained chef had worked in Switzerland before SISTER-MAG.COM

«In a cozy athmosphere with no paraphernalia, you come together, eat and – how the palatine likes to say – babble.» and was planning on pursuing an international career. But this was a chance he just could not pass up. Today he’s happy in knowing that he made the right choice.

Carrying on the tradition of an established inn – holding on to your regular clients but also winning new customers – is not an easy task. But Sehnert and his team approach it with a lot of passion and professionalism, a combination proven to be a successful recipe for business growth.

The Leiterwägele, located in a former servant’s house of the Neumagenheim estate, greets its customers with a rustic atmosphere.

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Settling down on the large terrace perusing the menu, one quickly detects Sehnerts' knack for innovation, which he indulges with each new season. Downto-earth dishes of the highest quality at reasonable prices: the menu boasts traditional regional specialties as well as the famous broom pub burger, a variety of salads, and delicious desserts.

The chef and proprietor has made researching current tastes a focal task. He tailors his offerings to the latest trends, masterfully combining them with longstanding classics. The broom pub caters to vegetarians as much as to those looking for the taste of traditional Swabian cuisine. Everything is freshly cooked.

Sehnert even makes his own ice cream on the premises, all to be enjoyed with a fine wine from the vineyard right next door. Just as it has been for decades.

NEVER SKIMP ON FINE WINE The Leiterwägele broom pub works closely with the neighbouring private winery Storz, a family-run business established in the 1930s whose wines can be enjoyed there. In late summer or early autumn, when the grapes are harvested, the eight-hour work days go out the window and 14- to 20-hour shifts become something of a norm.

Bottling, labelling, marketing: everything is done right there on the vineyard's premises. Many of today’s winemakers are organized in agricultural machine cooperatives in order to save money in harvest season. These have strengthened both the community among winegrowers as well as

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created real friendships.

Storz wine is stored in oak barrels, also known as barrique, as well as stainless steel and plastic tanks.

The different kinds of barrels create different tastes in the finished wine and allow for a wide range of price levels to be offered.

A good bottle of wine should not be budgeted as less than 6€.

As much as the family business is aware of its competition, especially internationally, it remains relatively unfazed; the Storz family are true fanatics when it comes to quality and will continue to make this the focal point of their business. The private winery’s range does not answer to current trends but focuses on the customers’ wishes and tastes instead. Guests are

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invited to sample the fruits of this labour for themselves at a tasting in a dedicated area at the winery or online torz, and secure a selection of the multi awardwinning wines to enjoy at home.

SUCH A LOVELY PLACE A stroll around the combined area of the Leiterwägele broom pub and Storz winery gives visitors an idea of the labour involved in running an estate and vineyard, especially in light of their constant expansions: five brand new apartments are currently being built and will soon offer holidaymakers the chance to spend their vacation within walking distance of the inn. Traditional crafts and authenticity remain important values throughout the region. The sublime backdrop, including a view of the Michaelsberg, makes the estate a perfect location for weddings and other festivities.

While the large area currently facilitates open air weddings, there are also plans to remodel an old barn into a banquet hall in which to share many unforgettable

moments. This is a place to feel right at home, to unwind from the stress of your daily life, and to escape the noise of the city. As a guest you are immediately drawn to the atmosphere of sublime quality, which is the first priority of both the Leiterwägele broom pub and private winery Storz.

Every product offered is selected and treated with this principle in mind to create a range for all tastes and budgets.

Besen Leiterwägele Gut Neumagenheim 1, 74389 Cleebronn Friday to Saturday from 5pm Sunday from 11.30am «summer broom» from 5pm

Privatkellerei Storz Neumagenheim 2 D-74389 Cleebronn Monday to Friday 6pm to 8pm and by appointment Saturday: 9am to 3pm / every 1rst and 3rd Sunday: 9.30am to 11.30am

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AUTHOR: ANNA LUZ Anna Luz de Leon is an author from Berlin and on her blog Berlinmittemom she writes about her daily family life.

text: Anna Luz de Leon illustrations: Mathilde Schliebe Sea for several days now. My

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husband’s back at work and my t’s Friday afternoon. The sun is

shining and I am sitting outside

desk and inbox are both bulging with

new

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inquiries. The children couldn’t

on my patio; trying to work.

care less, of course, and I find

The children and their friends

myself – once again – torn between

are playing in the wading pool,

all the different demands, requests

jumping up and down in

and expectations directed at me.

the water, splashing about.

It’s not like this is anything new

School's out for summer and

to me. I’m a freelancer and I work

they are enjoying it as best as

from my home office. So physically,

they can. My summer holidays

I am always available and no

are already over; we’ve been back

matter how hard I try to keep my

from our family trip to the Baltic

professional commitments and

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my family life separate, they do inevitably get mixed up. I am both a stay-at-home mum and a woman with a desk job and I find it hard to close both the literal and figurative door between those two areas of my life!

This is a common thread in my world; there are many areas of my life and the roles I play in them which intertwine and which I cannot fully compartmentalize.

This is a drain on my strength.

It unsettles me and leaves me thinking that I can’t do anything right. In these moments, I just let go of several things because I no longer have faith in my ability to reconcile all areas of my life: family, job, relationship, friendship – let alone any hobbies.

Looking at other women my age I wonder how they manage to go for a run in the morning before packing their children’s lunch boxes, doing the school run, having a first browse through their emails and taking early business meetings. Once my children are out the door I often need to stop

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Mum gets a short break and the blogger/ content creator is rolling up her sleeves. and take a deep breath before even attempting anything else.

My first shift, so to speak, is done.

Mum gets a short break and the blogger/content creator is rolling up her sleeves.

But what about the woman who would like to take a morning yoga class? Or the one her girlfriend desperately needed her to listen to the serious problem she is facing with one of her kids? Or the wife who would love to spend some one-on-one time with her husband, even if it’s just a quick lunch? The housewife who should really get going on the laundry and the cleaning of the house?

The writer with dreams of her own book but no idea of how or when to work on it? Where am I in between all of them? What

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about me? Sometimes I find it reassuring to see that other women struggle in the same way and that their juggling all the balls of their daily life with such ease is an illusion only maintained as long as regarded from the outside.

It takes the edge of the sting because it shows me that it’s not just down to my individual choices: 3 children, big family, home office, self-employment, voluntary work with most priorities still set in my personal life. Other women with very different lives find themselves in the same situation: The hustle and bustle of everyday life makes us feel like we’re missing out on some much needed TLC. Without a quiet place to which to retreat to where we can be with ourselves for a while without feeling bad for doing so, life is

I set out to find the moments and places that provide the source of my strength.

simply exhausting – we all know it.

So I asked myself what I could do to take better care of myself; listen to what I need so I could attack this feeling of tired resignation which so often paralyzes me head-on.

I set out to find the moments and places that provide the source of my strength. And I returned with this list of personal tips most of which are fairly easily incorporated into everyday life.

1 | LISTEN TO THE VOICE... ... your own voice that is! The voice within us speaks much louder than we sometimes give it credit for. We’re just too busy focusing on our supposedly inescapable responsibilities and the people around us to listen to the voice deep within ourselves.

But it’s there and more often than not it warns us when we are taking on too much or can’t seem to stop doing one chore after the other.

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2 | CLOSE THE DOOR! This does not just refer to physical doors although it can be very helpful to close these every now and then, too. But it is even more important to respect our inner

But it's very important to respect our inner limits.

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limits which we tend to ignore all too often. It can be helpful to make yourself see that you are about to ignore, push or cross an inner boundary – again. We take on too much and don’t distance ourselves enough; but our resources are limited. We are all aware of this fact, well, technically anyway. So every time you realize it’s about to happen again: Close the door!

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3 | GO AWAY! Sure, our chores and responsibilities don’t just disappear when we decide to ignore them. That’s no news to anyone. But it can help to create some distance between yourself and your chore, literally. Once the children are out of the house in the morning, instead of just sitting there, petrified, not knowing where to start, I could just put on my running shoes and jog through the nearby park for 20 minutes or so. Or speed walk. Or just walk.

That wouldn’t be running away from my responsibilities but just carving out some space for myself. They will be 20 minutes I didn’t spend just sitting around, overwhelmed by my chores like a rabbit mesmerized by a snake. I will have done myself a favor and find it that much easier to make a fresh start.

4 | JUST DO IT!

as a result we make no headway on any of them whatsoever. In these situations it can help to stop thinking and start doing. Spurred on by my own action I often get more done and in the end finish sooner; with more time to put my feet up!

5 | STEP BY STEP When the to-do lists gets longer and longer and chores just keep piling up I just want to pull the blanket over my head and hide from the world. I see all the things I would like to do disappear behind the mountain of things I have to do and I have no idea how to manage it all. It is a crippling feeling. In these moments I turn to words of wisdom from one of my favorite children’s books, Momo by Michael Ende, in which the wise street sweeper Beppo explains how he makes a seemingly insurmountable task

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easily accomplishable: He only ever thinks of »the next step, the next breath, the next stroke of the broom, and the next, and the next. Nothing else.« He looks at a manageable chunk of work, not more, and gets it done. This way, the entire task feels smaller, the mountain isn’t quite as high as it used to be anymore, your reward is no longer elusive but right there within your grasp.

6 | MINI TIME-OUTS INSTEAD OF GREAT ESCAPES It’s not easy to get off the merrygo-round of daily routine. Unless you put your foot out and stop it yourself, it will keep spinning ever faster until the horizon becomes all blurry and hard to make out. A mini time-out of just a few minutes can provide a much needed pit stop to collect your thoughts and recharge your power. I reward myself between individual tasks of my chores for example by playing my favorite song at a high volume – a definite advantage of the home office. Close the laptop lid, blast the stereo and for five

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minutes or so and give yourself over to the sound. Thus swept away from my chores for several precious moments I regain a lost feeling of lightness. Mini breaks in my garden have a similar effect (just walking around the garden for a few minutes and looking at beautiful things makes my heart feel light), a short telephone conversation with my sister and favorite nephew when he returns from preschool (recharging my heart) or a carefully prepared cup of coffee or tea. And when my children decide to go on a rampage there are always my noisecancelling headphones. They provide an acoustic detachment and a chance to collect my thoughts in peace. Collectively, these mini time-outs provide me with enough room to breathe to be able to tackle my chores with sufficient energy – and they take away the need to hide under the blanket.

7 | TAKE A BREATH AND LET GO As helpful as mini time-outs can be, sometimes what you need is

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Mini time-outs help, but sometimes we need a proper break as well.

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We have to say what it is we need otherwise we won’t get it.

8 | THE »I DID IT-LIST«

a proper break away from it all; time to take deep breaths and let go of the tension that has such a strong grip on us. For me, an evening with friends is such a break even if it’s just hanging out, chatting, laughing and enjoying each others’ company. Proper alone time does the trick, too: two hours at a spa with a trip to the sauna and a massage are just as refreshing as a long walk along the River Spree, an hour at a café with a good book or a yoga class in the park. Whatever the treat most beneficial to us may be we have to give it to ourselves. Take a deep breath and let go. This also works particularly well when done together with your partner sometimes twice as well in fact!

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I have to-do lists for just about everything.

My work requires them anyway but I also make them for the many things to do with my kids and family: school stuff, doctor’s appointments, play dates, etc. And they drive me crazy! They seem to get longer instead of thinning out and every Sunday night it feels like I am carrying over a ton of things to do over into the next week. So in order to avoid the frustration and crippling feeling related to never-ending to-do lists I have introduced »I did it« lists: at night I sit down and make a note of all the things I did that day. This way I can see much clearer what I have achieved. The many small things we do on-the-go and that don’t even make ordinary to-do lists consume just as much time and energy as the tasks we would ordinarily write down.

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9 | SAY IT LOUD!

10 | YOU COUNT.

Sometimes the intention of doing something to ease your stress is not enough. Time-outs like meeting our favorite colleague, an appointment at the spa or a manicure, a trip to the swimming pool to clear your head, a yoga class with your best friend or a lazy hour with a book in a hammock: If we don’t announce our plans out loud to the people around us there is a good chance we will not follow through on them. There are always so many things that seem more important. And so many things we want to get done. Have to! We know the many reasons not to take time out by heart.

We neglect ourselves. Despite the fact that we really ought to know better and can actually feel our body reminding us we all too often forget that we cannot recharge from nothing. So we get headaches and backaches, we don’t sleep well and in the few precious moments free of any responsibilities we can’t even relax properly anymore. We consider any given responsibility and chore more important than our own wellbeing. But we do count! If we don’t take care of ourselves we will wear ourselves out and no beautiful family, great job or other calling in the world can make up for that. We have a duty to take care of ourselves so we’ll be able to enjoy all the good and beautiful things in our lives for a long time to come.

So: Say it loud! We should state clearly what we need to ensure our wellbeing and avoid being swallowed up by our daily routine.

We have to say what it is we need otherwise we won’t get it. Once we have said it out loud and ideally even made a note in our calendar it’ll be much easier to turn the wish for a time-out into reality.

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Deceleration – taking a deep breath, treating yourself and your body to a time-out, looking after yourself. We all aim to make deceleration an increasingly integral part of our lives. With their new care line »Slow Âge« Vichy have set out to also apply elements of deceleration to our skin’s ageing process. The goal is not to cover up or make disappear any signs of an ageing skin but to preempt their formation in the first place.

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We increasingly strive for a holistic approach to the various different aspects of our lives: healthy eating, fitness regimes like yoga and meditation, balancing our family, friends and careers are supposed to help us create a happier and healthier life for ourselves. Integrating aspects of

mindfulness and deceleration into our lives can also positively impact our body's and skin’s ageing process – because 80% of all skin degeneration is not down to genetics but rather caused by internal and external factors which we ourselves can influence.

BAICALIN

The root's antioxidant effects protect the skin from negative environmental influences.

BIFIDUS-PROBIOTICUM

Strengthens the skin's natural barriers and defences.

MINERALIZING THERMAL WATER FROM VICHY

Reduces rednesses, improves the cellular metabolism as well as strengthening the skin..

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These considerations have let to the creation of a product which provides the skin with everything it needs to defend itself and age in a healthy way. Vichy‘s »Slow Âge« day care combines natural ingredients with modern innovations like findings from cancer research which the Vichy Exposome Expert Board is utilizing in the field of dermatology.

The line‘s unique combination of active ingredients has been composed to address both internal and external influences which threaten our skin. The totality of exposures is referred to as the exposome and Vichy has been the pioneer in its application in cosmetics. It encompasses amongst others:

UVA AND UVB RADIATION As much as a day in the sun undoubtedly helps us to recharge our batteries and achieve inner balance, exposure to UV radiation is extremely stressful for our skin. Both UVA and UVB radiation directly affect our DNA

which can be very damaging.

So-called double-strand breaks are particularly harmful and affect both the upper and deeper layers of the skin.

These breaks are very difficult for our bodies to repair and therefore often lead to errors in cell regeneration which can accumulate and cause accelerated skin ageing, visible in wrinkles and alterations in pigmentation, or cancer. Vichy’s approach is a »Slow Âge« day care with sun protection factor 25. It provides protection for your skin without the need of additional sun screen. If you’re spending the day sunbathing, however, you will still need to reapply a sufficiently high screen at suitable intervals, of course!

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FREE RADICALS This is another area in which Vichy applies research findings to strengthen our skin. Free radicals, instable molecules with a single unpaired electron – to which we expose ourselves by smoking, consuming alcohol or fast food and breathing in exhaust fumes – tear electrons away from intact molecules in our bodies in order to complete themselves. This can have a variety of negative effects on our cells including cancer and damage to our DNA. Our skin is also negatively affected because the damaged cells cannot, or only very slowly, repair themselves which makes our skin appear tired and wrinkled. This is remedied by the introduction of antioxidants which give up their electrons to free radicals before these can attack our body cells – without becoming radicals themselves. »Slow Âge« contains the antioxidant baicalin, which is extracted from the Radix Scutellariae, also the source of the Chinese medicine Huang Qi

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known for its high effectiveness in the neutralization of free radicals. We can also provide our skin with an additional boost of health by including foods high in antioxidants into our diet; like beans, berries, apples and a variety of other fruits and vegetables.

DRY AND SENSITIVE SKIN As the skin ages, it also tends to get increasingly dry. Sloweddown cell regeneration can cause the skin texture to appear uneven and worn out. Many skin care products’ and soaps’ alkaline ph further adds to the imbalance of our skin, which is naturally on the acidic side, and thereby facilitates increased dryness. The skin’s natural protective acidic layer is destroyed leaving it open to environmental influences, more sensitive and prone to dryness. The thermal water contained in the »Slow Âge«

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CORRECT USE

WHO IS IT FOR? Health-conscious from the age of 25 are looking for a skin care line for to dry skin.

2-PUMPS = THE RIGHT DOSE

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WHY SLOW ÂGE? The carefully combined ingredients both slow down skin ageing and boost skin health; they soften lines and wrinkles, reduce pigmentation marks and protect against the loss of the skin’s elasticity and volume.

STRAIGHTENING METHOD • Start with the most prominent face parts (forehead, nose, cheeks) • gently spread from the inside to the outside

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HOW DOES IT WORK? Antioxidants like baicalin protect the cells, probiotics help maintain optimal moisture levels and strengthen the skin’s natural defenses; thermal water helps maintain a natural ph and a sun protection factor of 25 keeps cell damage caused

by UV radiation at bay.

TO RELAX YOUR FOREHEAD

WITH YOUR PALM, APPLY STRONG BUT EVEN PRESSURE ON YOUR FOREHEAD.

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SLOWING USE 2 WAYS IN 1: TO SLOW DOWN THE AGEING PROCESS AND THE EFFECTS OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FACTORS ON YOUR SKIN

DIGITO-PRESSURE Helps your skin to protect itself.

FOR AN OPEN EXPRESSION • Use gently to relax your facial expressions • Inhale deeply - for an ideal oxygen supply

FOR EACH AREA, APPLY GENTLE PRESSURE TO YOUR SKIN 3 TIMES AND ALWAYS INHALE DEEPLY.

ON BOTH SIDES OF YOUR CHIN

ALONG THE SIDES OF YOUR NOSE

ON YOUR CHEEKBONES

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line products provides a natural remedy by supporting the skin in the reestablishment of a natural ph and thereby providing much needed moisture.

Skin irritation, inflammation and eczema threaten our skin’s natural balance and can further deprive aging skin of moisture.

Many of us are unaware of the micro-inflammations our skin is suffering due to environmental influences. They may be invisible to the naked eye but they still accelerate the ageing process.

Bifido probiotics, another active ingredient in »Slow Âge«, can help remedy this issue. The positive effects of probiotics have long been established in nutritional research, with probiotic yogurts probably the most popular example. The application of these good bacteria to the skin is also beneficial as they excrete compounds which strengthen the skin barrier which in turn prevents the loss of moisture.

Furthermore, they boost the skin’s immunotolerance and thereby

contribute directly to its general health.

Thanks to its carefully combined ingredients »Slow Âge« is not simply an anti-ageing product but rather a holistic skin care which improves skin health and slows down skin ageing. The day care treatment provides an ideal supplement to the other factors that contribute to beautiful skin like a balanced diet, a physically active lifestyle and cutting out tobacco and alcohol. A healthy life for a healthy skin.

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soft colours of nature JESKA HEARNE LOBSTERANDSWAN

Text: Sophia Schillik

Light cream, flattering reed green, and soft brown tones of all shades: natural tones radiate calmness and balance, forming the perfect backdrop against which people can fully develop their creativity. Skillfully applied accents of colour and a refined mix of materials ensure the palette isn’t too clean, and especially not boring. This is how you live stylishly in harmony with nature.

Photos: Jeska Hearne

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he recipe for the perfect home is subjective, no doubt. But if there is a living concept that promises true relaxation and balance, natural tones and materials definitely play a key role.

Stylishly combined and casually staged, they are the basis for contemporary living and allow for plenty of individual WOOD, WOOL, touches. Because they’re such a soft LINEN , FELT, focus for the human eye, natural tones AND S TONE are a balm for the soul, their calming – clear lines, and small effects de-stressing our everyday breakthroughs that and turning four walls into an oasis. bring a little tension into They also inspire us, as creativity otherwise purist interiors needs a place where it can develop freely. This is particularly successful in rooms with soft natural notes. However, this doesn’t mean absolute austerity; rather, it’s about harmonious combinations – of wood, wool, linen, felt, and stone, for example – clear lines, and small breakthroughs that bring a little tension into otherwise purist interiors. Those who create a restrained environment with soft shades and basic furniture can be bolder in their choice of accessories to introduce more of a personal touch. Cozy, not clean – this is the aura of a natural home, achieved by many small, lovingly assembled details.

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Mix and match: EQUALLY WELCOME F OR A N ATURAL LOOK

Opposites make living spaces thrilling, which is also true for the natural look. As with all interior concepts, it depends on the right mix. Hard and soft, rustic and playful, loud and quiet – despite a reduced colour palette, one can wisely play with contrasts through purposeful use of different materials and shapes. The advantage? Thanks to a softened, powdery colour base, the space works elegantly with a casual vibe.

Introduce powerful, masculine materials such as concrete, stone, or wood to complement delicate furniture and feminine, soft fabrics. Powdery and matte natural colours soften some of the rigour of darker shades such as graphite, charcoal, forest green or walnut. Wicker chairs,

a day bed in painted iron, or raffia baskets offer a lightweight, delicate touch; a light-coloured suede sofa or plush carpets make things pleasant. Soft bedspreads or cushions of wool, cotton, cashmere or silk are not only beautiful to touch, but also make for great eye candy and sprinkle gentle nuances – sand, cream, rosé or light pebble gray have an especially nice effect. Such purism in both colour and material harmonises particularly well with a minimalistic architectural style often characterises by the use of natural stone, resin, wood, bamboo, and cement. Last but not least, it’s the foundation of an ecological lifestyle.

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Drab in tone

OR RATHER IN COMBIN ATION WITH ACCENTS OF COLOUR?

VANILL A MEETS GREEN , GREEN , GREEN

Subtle shades should dominate a natural look, but to be completely drab in tone isn’t for everyone. A little colour is certainly allowed.

The following combinations are especially pleasing to the eye.

WARM WOOD AND COLD GREY Grey immediately gives any room a touch of elegance and looks particularly striking with warm wood and natural colours.

Combined with birch, beech, oak, pine or teak, it creates a smart cosiness. If you like strong contrasts, combine light wood and dark shades – a light wooden table staged against a rich anthracite wall, for example. Furniture and accessories in pure white reflect sunlight and brighten the setting while milky colours like cappuccino soften it. Decorative elements of copper or brass are a wonderful eye-catcher.

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Sandy colours combined with delicate green and aquamarine tones give rooms a nice airy spaciousness. A bright interior can tolerate a few splashes of colour especially well. The balancing act succeeds with accents in green.

They act like a burst of freshness in rooms with natural colours and invoke memories of a day in the dunes. Soft nuances like mint, lime green or delicate, muted olive tones are also very suitable.

Even a bright, green-shimmering turquoise can achieve amazing effects. The scene is tastefully contrasted by shining grass or rich pine green. White varnished or wind-weathered wood with patina is a perfect sparring partner.

And, of course, one cannot forget plants – rubber figs, ferns, and cacti are great options.

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C HOCOL ATE WITH RED AND ORAN GE TONES Those who love a powerful touch gravitate towards glowing reds and oranges. However, it shouldn’t work too bright, and instead be well coordinated, warm, and cozy. Milk chocolate, cognac and mocha defuse the signal colour effect, create a discreet basis, and exude refined elegance.

Natural materials such as wicker, leather, clay, terracotta and tin

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are especially nice complements.

Integrate quiet, natural elements like raffia rugs or quality wooden furniture so the splendour isn’t too overbearing. Those who prefer a trendy touch can introduce 60s colour palettes combined with true design classics – flowing fabrics, patinated metal, and mahogany turn your home into a living fairy tale a la 1001 Nights.

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Materials

LINEN & COTTON: Synthetic fabrics should be avoided if possible; instead, resort to linen and cotton. Always rely on natural simplicity and use patterns and prints sparingly.

C ASHMERE & SILK: A little luxury in everyday life and a real upgrade for any interior: cashmere, silk, loden, wool, wool knitting, etc.

walnut or mahogany – is timeless, elegant, simple and can be very exciting.

CON CRETE & S TONE: Decorative elements of natural stone, clay and ceramic are a great way to achieve sophisticated accents.

WIC KER & RAFFIA: Accessories made of wicker and wood belong to the everyday life of Southern regions. The combination of braided baskets, rattan, and rustic wood is relaxed casual and gloriously Mediterranean.

WOOD: The same material, but of different types and colours. Wood as a design tool – be it birch, beech, pine, spruce, maple, oak, teak,

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AUTHOR: SOPHIA

Sophia Schillik is a food journalist and photographer, who used to work as an editor for interior design. Styling, arranging and decorating are her big passion.

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ESCAPE TO THE DACHA All about the Russian cult.

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childhood

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taking a break on the datcha

between strawbters ries and curran

t’s Friday afternoon. The weekend has begun, and the desire for an idyllic escape far from the city has been developing for days. Some go on vacation or enjoy their Saturday on a lake, while others visit their beloved dacha – a small cottage on the outskirts of the city with a garden to grow cucumbers, strawberries, and plenty more. Relaxation guaranteed.

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n e d r a g e h t n i e Spending tim For as long as I can remember, the dacha belongs in my life like sour cream in a Russian kitchen.

My family spent every free minute of the summer in their summer home, complete with lush greenspace. There was never a dull moment.

harvest plants and vegetables.

Everyone had a task, whether large or small. We were involved even as kids, and thus were in touch with nature at a very young age.

As a reward, and to cool down, we would take turns jumping into Our focus wasn’t necessarily on the cool water tank or using the relaxation, but rather on spending homemade shower. We would time together as a family and also recharge under the shade maintaining our garden. Every provided by our apple tree. year the earth blessed us Occasionally we would barbecue with potatoes, strawberries, or gossip with our neighbours in cucumbers, the surrounding garlic, apples and I remember my Oma dacha. Everyone pears. It definitely giving us matchboxes had their own required some and asking that we use respective work, but you them to collect potato place to nap can’t expect to following work – beetles in order to get something out either outside in of nothing. Every protect our crops. the shade or on square metre We rounded up the the metal beds of our dacha on small, striped insects inside the cool the outskirts of and placed them in the little house.

Aktöbe was used We would always tiny matchboxes with an to grow and return home

adventurous spirit.

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with buckets full of treasures we’d harvested in the garden.

We turned the strawberries to marmalade, marinated the cucumbers with herbs, and baked apple pie at our home in the city, which lies about 20 minutes away by bus.

All of the leftover fruits and vegetables were sold at the market to earn a few extra Rubles. »Sometimes Oma would sell apples on the bus ride home that

Olga's Datscha

she had just finished polishing.

We were very proud of our harvest and were keen to share it with others,« my mother tells me.

Every year the pantry would be stocked with new delicacies that we would present on the table for special occasions. Everything was marinated and prepared based on traditional family recipes. All organic, of course.

This was in Kazakhstan, but the cult was preserved in Germany.

After Russian-Germans were allowed to return to their »old home« at the start of the 90s and assimilated here, the desire to build dachas near the city remained.

My uncle and two aunts both have their own Schrebergarten, which

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they lovingly refer to as their dacha.

All family fests and birthdays are celebrated here as soon as the weather warms up.

Around 40 people come together to party throughout the day, with fully decked tables, as well as lively conversation and music. The season’s harvest is introduced and led through the greenhouses with rose bushes so everyone can marvel at the bushels of cucumbers and tomatoes. A fireplace is one of the most important aspects for we Russian-Germans; a grill, so to speak. What was once a rustic metal construction has now been

replaced by a more professional setup. This task is reserved for the men, who prepare traditional marinated kebabs, known as shashlik. The rest of the day is spent dining and enjoying one another’s company. It feels like paradise on earth every single time.

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FUN FACTS The word 'dacha' is derived from the Russian verb ‘dat’ (‘give’).

The Russian Tsar often rewarded his loyal followers with land, who would build a country house in addition to their urban dwellings.

Dacha-Boom – The 20th century saw a real dacha boom in urban centres as more and more city dwellers built garden houses in the suburbs for little money. This was simply because there were no restrictions on land ownership and the lots were thus used in meaningful ways. The main purpose was for these allotments to be used for rejuvenation and self-sufficiency.

DDR – The dacha cult arrived in Germany along with the formation of the German Democratic Republic. Entire settlements were established, which still exist today.

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Schrebergarten – The common definition dictates that a dacha is a one-storey weekend house with garden. In Germany, it’s called a Schrebergarten.

Land is leased exclusively for this purpose. Living permanently in a Schrebergarten in Germany is very difficult, if not impossible.

In Russia, however, there are no restrictions, which allows elderly people to fully move into their dacha after retirement.

Architecture – Dachas differ architecturally from country to country.

While they are constructed by lightweight materials and consist of no more than one floor in Germany, in Russia the iconic weekend getaways can be elaborate wooden structures with several floors.

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