Street Cred Magazine - August 2015

The Phoenix – August 2015

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SPECIAL STREET CRED SUPPLEMENT IN THE PHOENIX NEWSPAPER

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ummer Holiday’s are here and this is the time where all the hot parties concerts and festivals take place.

So far we have been to a few shows and they have all been jamming, something about the summer that makes you want to party hard even if the weather isn’t great.

In terms of sunshine I am still waiting but honestly it wouldn’t surprise me if it snowed at this

time of year it really wouldn’t. I mean so far we have had rain and storms so that’s our summer.

I see a lot of you have gone on holiday too, as I scroll down my notifications on Facebook I see so many of my friends taking beach selfies and tagging me in the picture.

Ha I do envy you all but I tell you this when I go abroad I will make sure you all wont hear the last of it. ha.

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OWN IT. So yes welcome to the summer Street Cred Magazine supplement and check out FabulousAYou fashion section which focuses on the wedding season.

Gracing our cover is the amazing Naomi Campbell god doesn’t she look hot for her age she still has those luscious lips.

Check our review on the legendary soul diva Karyn White who did an amazing show at Birminghams Jam House and so much more.

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Boxing champ Khan, a knock-out with fans in the Bullring, Birmingham

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wo time world champion, Amir Khan, was a knock-out when he visited Birmingham, as he made a special beeline for the Argeela Lounge, in Digbeth.

The boxing, still the youngest British Olympic boxing medalist, winning silver at the 2004 Athens Games at the age of 17, was in the city's Bullring where he was happily stopping and posing for pictures with his fans, before heading off to the shisha bar and restaurant for some mocktails and relaxation.

The 28-year-old - who has won the WBA, WEA and IBF Light Welterweight titles - was in Birmingham for his own AK Foundation charity campaign, which he set-up to raise money to build an orphanage and school in Gambia.

Argeela Lounge owner, Abid Hussain, said: "With Amir Khan being in Birmingham and for him to visit Argeela for some relaxation enjoying our mock-tails and desserts was a real honour.

After spending some time at Argeela Lounge, he then visited renowned British Asian Kitchen, My Lahore, for Sehri (close of

fast).

Khan was in the city as part of a nationwide tour to promote his AK Foundation.

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Karyn White - Still the 'Superwoman' of soul

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n a rare visit to these shores, soul star Karyn White gave a stellar performance as she brought years of staying at the top of her game to an audience - those who've been following her since she first broke onto the scene, as well as a new breed of music connoisseurs - who were doubly keen to hear quality music and a quality voice. And they were not disappointed.

At the Jam House, in Birmingham, she gave the kind of show which many have been baying for, for years, as she made it clear from the off-set that she was all about the music.

No gimmicky images, no excessive bling, this naturally stunningly beautiful California soulstress gave it with both barrels as she blasted out some of the classic tracks, which brought her to the fore in the first place, as well as a taste of newer tunes which were fresh, deep and very soulful.

An accomplished singer/songwriter, who rose to fame working

with the legendary L.A. Reid and Babyface, Karyn’s sultry voice was a pleasure to here as she gave a performance that was packed with energy, emotion and a great rapport with an appreciative audience, many of whom, of course, who were there to hear her belt out her ‘anthem.’

And, as she delivered with her all-time classic, 'Superwoman,’ that was it. The women in the crowd were screaming along - verbatim - as the men, well, showed immense appreciation of the 'better half' in their lives.

This was a class show, from a class act who made it clear from the off that, as she is all about the music, you were never going to be disappointed.

A mention goes out for local artist, Ricardo Williams, who, as the warm-up act, before the Superwoman wowed her baying audience, gave a great account of his talent, performing some of his latest, Luther Vandross-influenced tracks, which got the crowd in the mood for what was to come.

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rake is always in some confrontation with celebrities if it isn’t Chris Brown or Meek Mill its now Diddy.

Apparently he punched Drake in the face for using the 0 to

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Sadly there isn’t any footage of this event taking place but there is enough proof that it did happen.

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Naomi: The Legend

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aving got into her role on the hugely successful US television show, ‘Empire,’ supermodel Naomi Campbell has now checked in at the fifth season of Ryan Murphy’s horror anthology TV series, ‘American Horror Story: Hotel.’

The 45-year-old model, who plays a cougar for guest re-accering episodes in the hit show, will be feeling more at hope, in her latest venture, as she will be

portraying a fashion editor who pays the ultimate price for her critique of a character which will be played by singing superstar, Lady Gaga.

The ‘Born this Way’ singer is reported to have a murderous role in the series and be involved in the fashion industry as real-life fashion icon Campbell’s character set to have major conflicts with the ‘Born This Way’ singer’s character.

London-born Campbell is film-

ing as part of her multi-episode arcn and is the third ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ newbie who will be featured after Lady Gaga herself and New Girl’s Max Greenfield.

Producers of the show have confirmed that joining the three rookies are AHS alums Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Kathy Bates, Finn Wittrock, Wes Bentley, Chloe Sevigny, Denis O’Hare, and Matt Bomer.

Has Kanye actually calmed dowN now?

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n an interview with Charlamagne the God and DJ Envy Kanye showed his human side and said that it’s important that rich people give to the underdog and the poor.

So what happened to

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ear Miss Edith, I Just wanted to say, this new beauty section is amazing and love how the paper is hitting all communities.

Miss Edith just one

question. Why don’t you set up a weekly Dear Miss Edith online, where you could answer more than one question?

I just think you’re hilarious and would love to hear more.

Edith Says...

Between going to my yoga class and seeing my personal trainer plus meeting with my ‘besties’ (as the young people wud sey) for lunch or breakfast.

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My advise really is just pray that Miss Edith find time to even consider it.

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I not sure I could deal wid unu on a weekly basis plus I just about know how to use emailing. Unu tink all I do is just read people misery and enjoy it. I actually have a social life surprising as it may sound.

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BIG SCREEN

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lagued by a very public and very troubled production, which saw the departure of Writer/ Director Edgar Wright (who had been attached to direct the project for many, many years) mere weeks before production, leading to a desperate scramble to find a replacement and frantic re-writes of the screenplay, everything spelt disaster for Marvel’s latest outing.

Fast-forward to now and the movie is out in theatres performing rather modestly at the box office when compared to the other films in Marvel’s arsenal.

This may lead one to believe that everything they feared is true; that Ant-Man is Marvel’s first genuine misstep in a series of films that range in quality from “just okay” (Iron Man 2) to “absolutely phenomenal” (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) but you’d be wrong...very wrong.

To put it simply, Ant-Man is fantastic. In-fact, Ant-Man sits

quite comfortably in the Top Five movies in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe; hanging with the likes of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers Assemble, Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Peyton Reed, a man best known for directing teen-comedy Bring it On (2000) steps in as Edgar Wright’s replacement. Don’t worry, it’s understandable if you just rolled your eyes, but fear not!

For Mr. Reed brings it (pun-intended).

He handles everything surprisingly well here; from the action to the smaller, more dramatic moments, he really delivers.

Of course, Reed is backed up here by one of the best visual effects teams in the business and they deliver some of the most inventive and dazzling uses of CGI I’ve seen in a very long time.

Due to the nature of the powers on show in this movie, we are treated to some hilarious sizegags, with some action sequences

Gfinity eSports Extravaganza set to take place at EGX 2015

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GX, the UK’s biggest games event, and Gfinity, the leading eSports organisation formed by gamers and with the backing of successful investors, is thrilled to announce they will be hosting two tournaments for more than $100,000 at this year’s EGX, running at the NEC, Birmingham from 24th to 27th September 2015.

The Gfinity stand will give EGX attendees a comprehensive eSports experience, allowing them to meet some of the top pro-gamers in the world, plus see them in action competing

for more than $100,000 in prize money across Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) and StarCraft 2, the largest prize pot

in EGX history.

The $100,000 Gfinity Champion of Champions event will see the top four teams from previous Gfinity events - fnatic, Ninjas

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looking huge and spectacular upclose, but small and insignificant when we zoom out.

It’s hysterical. Another area in which Marvel seem to shine is in their casting and Ant-Man is no different. Casting Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man was a stroke of genius.

He’s cheeky and sarcastic while at the same time being completely vulnerable and lacking any self-belief. He’s an everyman, which makes him easy to relate to.

Acting legend Michael Douglas in Pyjamas, Team EnvyUs and Virtus Pro - compete on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th for the coveted title of Gfinity CS:GO Champions 2015.

Prior to the weekend, the final Gfinity Summer Masters for StarCraft 2 will see eight of the world’s best players compete live from the show floor.

“We are very excited to announce that we'll be partnering with EGX to bring elite level eSports to the event for the first time”. Said Martin Wyatt, Head of Partnerships at Gfinity. “Following our successful debut at the show in 2014 we have decided to bring the culmination of our CS:GO and Starcraft 2 seasons to the NEC and 80,000 people.”

“With over $100,000 to play for and the very best playing talent in the world in attendance this is an amazing opportunity for the EGX crowd to witness world class eSports live and in person".

David Lilley, Managing Director of Gamer Events, added, "eSports is exploding worldwide and we're delighted to be working more closely with Gfinity to bring the UK's premier eSports experience to EGX.” “Visitors will see the world's finest gaming stars compete at the highest level and may even pick up a trick or two to help them win next year's prize pot".

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is also onboard as scientific genius and original Ant-Man, Hank Pym and his presence alone is enough to bring some extra credibility to the film.

He is a tortured individual and there is some fantastic world-building involving his character.

Lost alumni Evangeline Lily plays Hank Pym’s daughter Hope Van Dyne, who plays an integral part in the movie.

It’s great to see another strong female character introduced into

the MCU. Corey Stoll is fantastic as the movie’s villain, Darren Cross.

He has clear motives, he’s just the right amount of insane without being too over the top and he poses a genuine threat not only to Scott Lang/Ant-Man, but the world.

I’d even go as far as saying that Darren Cross is one of the most memorable villains Marvel have put to film since kicking off their cinematic universe with Iron-Man (2008).

What’s On OPM The Cavern, Exeter 22nd September 2015

OPM is back at it again! On the 15 year anniversary of the release of “Menace to Sobriety”, OPM will be back to kick ass in Europe for 26 shows throughout England, Scotland, Wales, Germany and Slovenia. The Tour starts off in England on August 28th.

OPM has also been back in the studio and are set to release a new EP: The Minge Dynasty in

The always loveable Michael Pena plays Scott’s best friend Luis and steals absolutely every scene he is in.

He is absolutely hysterical and will leave you and the rest of the audience in fits of laughter.

Ant-Man shouldn’t work. It is a live-action film about a superhero that can shrink down to the size of an insect and command an army of ants to help him in his fight against evil.

The whole concept of Ant-Man is absolutely ridiculous, yet somehow...it works.

Once again, just as they did with Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel and company have shocked the world by delivering a truly great superhero movie from source material that simply shouldn’t work on the big screen.

They know the concept is ridiculous and they embrace it by delivering their silliest and downright funniest movie to date.

If you’re a Marvel fan, you’ll love it. If you aren’t a Marvel fan, you’ll probably love it anyway.

It’s a film filled with heart, wit, comedy, action and a clear love for the genre.

Sometimes, it’s the little things that matter the most (Get it? Do you see what I did there?) Personally, I cannot wait to see the future adventures of Ant-Man!

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August 05 Hollywood Ending 06 Kate Voegele and Tyler Hilton 13 A Wilhelm Scream 20 Slim Jim Phantom of The Stray Cats 20 The Fratellis - Album Launch Show 21 Bailey McConnell 22 Smart Casual 29 Gehtika 29 Marcia Griffiths & Friends

BIRMINGHAM INSTITUTE August 05 Bad Religion 10 The Avengers 12 Don Broco 13 Break Even 21 Eric Martin (Mr Big) 22 Bassman Birthday Bash 2015 26 Dylan Evans- GET IN THE BIN 28 90’s Night Ibiza Foam Party

TOWN HALL

August 07-09 Project Soundlounge

summer 2015. Once again bottling up the SoCal lifestyle with fun, catchy hooks and infectious rhythms in an original style that defines the OPM sound.

Don Broco Temple, Birmingham 12th August 2015

Don Broco have announced a series of intimate headline shows, returning to the early venues of their career. The seven-date tour will kick off with a hometown show in the first venue the band ever played at Bedford’s Esquires, before working its way through the country and finishing at Glasgow’s King Tuts on August 14th.

They have also revealed the video for their brand new single ‘Superlove’, taken from the band’s upcoming album Automatic released on August 7th through Epic Records. Set at a dining table that would make the Mad Hatter think twice, Don

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SYMPHONY HALL

August 07 Sir Mark Elder and the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain 15 Musical Picnic: Andy Isherwood 29 Atif Aslam Live in Concert 30 Gateway to Divine Mercy 2015 Conference

NEC

August 06-09 The Festival of Quilts 15 The Color Run Birmingham

BARCLAYCARD ARENA

August 26 Bangla Beats Promotions

CIVIC/WULFRUN WOLVERHAMPTON

August 03 Freddie Flintoff: 2nd Innings (Civic Hall) 15 Folk-Stars 2015 Bhangra Competition (Civic Hall)

Broco entertain some outlandish dinner guests in the gluttonously amusing video for ‘Superlove’.

SLADE ROOMS, WOLVERHAMPTON

August 01 Funeral for a Friend 04 Death Angel 13 Teenage BottleRocket 14 Amped Local Band Night

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One Love I BASS 2015 TEN UNMISSABLE LIVE EVENTS THROUGHOUT OCTOBER

n the stunning surroundings of the Jamaican High Commission in London, the launch of the bran new Caribbean inspired TV channel, 1HEART TV took place on Tuesday 21st July, bringing together an array of guests to celebrate the launch of a truly pioneering channel dedicated to the Caribbean and all of its greatness.

With special guests including Capital Extra DJ Jade Avia, former Miss Jamaica UK Gemma Feare, MOBO award winning saxophonist Yolanda Brown, Jamaica Tourist Board Managing Director Elizabeth Fox and of course Jamaica’s High Commissioner herself, Her Excellency Mrs aloun

Ndombet-Assamba, the night proved to be a huge success with everyone attending thoroughly enjoying themselves.

“I’m pleased to see that this idea of sharing a positive side of the Caribbean with the world is growing. I’m looking forward to seeing us on television here in the UK in a way that some people may not realise or understand.

We can’t wait on people to tell our stories so we should tell themourselves.” said Jamaica’s High Commissioner Her Excellency Mrs. Aloun Ndombet-Assamba.

With delicately flavoured patties from Port Royal Patties, tasty nibbles from The Kings Room Catering and decadent cakes from Cakes

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for 1Heart well fed, while Dub Jam and Ravissant drinks kept the exotic Caribbean beach cocktails flowing the whole night long.

Leading from the front was Patrick Campbell of 1HEART TV, sharing the grand vision for the channel, stating, “Somebody, somewhere, is going to build a global £100 million company, that reaches a 100 million people, based on celebrating the Caribbean. I truly believe that 1HEART could be that company. At 1HEART TV we believe in the ‘4 Cs’. We Create, Curate, Connect and spark Conversation. This is the driving force behind what we do and where we do it is simply on TV, Online, Social and Digital.”

Vidal Juba, OH TV Station Director and OH TV CEO Akin Salami also greeted guests and gave them an insight into the partnership between 1HEART TV, OH TV and UN1TY, before British comedienne Angie Le Mar and 1HEART LIVE presenter Leah Charles took to the stage to present teasers of the flagship show Home Sweet Home Jamaica... with Angie Le Mar and a sneak peak of the content coming soon to the channel.

1HEART TV launched officially on OH TV Sky Channel 199 and the UN1TY app on Tuesday 28th July 2015, and will continue weekly every Tuesday from 7.30pm to 10pm.

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‘White Dee’s’ Column

The Benefit Street and Big Brother star writes EXCLUSIVELY for The Phoenix Newspaper.

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The flagship BBC Good Food

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H

ey everyone - well what could I possibly talk about this month.

Arghhhhhhhhhhhhh yep thats right - its here and its driving us all crazy already - what could it possibly be I hear you all ask.

Well let me fill you in.

Do you remember the good old 6 weeks summer holidays well this year its the good old 7 weeks holiday - so what on earth are we going to do with our kids for a whole 7 weeks.

I don’t suppose it helps that for everyday since they have broken up, it has rained and poured constantly and yayyyy a great reminder that yep its nearly August haha. Roll on September.

Again all I can say is whatever happened to the good old days, when summer was summer and winter was winter.

You could almost guarantee when the kids broke up from school it would be a fun filled time of shorts and t-shirts and suntans and paddling pools, day trips and BBQ’s or picnic at the park or the reservoir - but NOPE not this time.

Instead we have windows locked, heating on, woolly jumpers and raincoats haha a constant yell of MOMMMM are we going out - MOMMMM what we doing today - MOMMMM why cant we play out - can I have this, can I have that.

On the plus side - I’m so glad that on the rare occasion the sun comes out - all the kids do too to hear them all playing together,

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o it was a great surprise to know that Puff Daddys empire Bad Boy Records is now 20 years old. My god is it that long since he burst on to the music scene and totally saturated the market with a new style of R&B and hiphop?

When we found out that Diddy was bringing the old artists back it was interesting that most of them he fell out with. Lil Kim, 112, Faith Evans, Mase, Lox, and Mario Winans were a few of the bad boy acts that made it for the 20 year tribute.

If you were a part of that era you would have definitely felt the goosebumps. Was sad not to see Biggie but watching the show just made you appreciate the legacy created by Diddy.

Although he may not get on with the artists but it was good that put their differences behind them just for the fans and money of course, all the acts need it.

whether it be football or tig or just sitting on the steps having a good old chat - it reminds me of how it used to be.

How even if they haven’t got much, they have each other and can put the world to rights in their own little 8yr old way, way into the night haha its just such a lovely thing to hear and to listen to - maybe we should all think more about listening to our little ones, as in reality they are our future, and we should cherish this.

On the other hand, I am blessed to have a 17 year old baby girl (who is normally mortified when I refer to her as that), who is on summer break from

college, and what has she decided to do with her time - well she has taken herself out there and got herself a job.

How proud am I, that she doesn’t want to sit around in her room day and night on the phone or computer, but that she is motivated to go out there and experience the real world, and earn her own money.

I would like to wish my baby girl all the best in her new job, and I know she is going to have an amazing future - because that’s what she wants!

Go get em Caitlin.

Dee x

Massive talk about the BET Awards

Did You Hear?

Did you hear about the plane a few months ago that had to turn around 30 minutes into its flight to Dubai from Heathrow due to a smelly poo?

‘Liquid faecal excrement’ was the of-

ficial reason, causing a 15 hour wait til the next flight.

Terrible for all involved, we’re sure.

The real question is, who did it, and would you have owned up if it was you?

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FASHION

FASHION Editors Note

t begins with a dream!

What an exciting time!

It’s still wedding season, couples are celebrating one of the most important days of their lives at this time of the year.

FABULOSAYOU is pleased to show some of the latest trends and tips for this wedding season, which I hope would be inspiring for you our readers.

Talking about inspiring our cover features the very inspir-

ing Naomi Campbell, how fantastic does she look? Definitely my style icon a woman who doesn’t age at all, she’s definitely who I want to be when I grow up.

FABULOSAYOU is still hot on bringing you exciting fabulous up to the minute styles, looks and trends.

If you feel you can contribute to this, we have 3 months voluntary contracts available.

Send in your ideas, comments and suggestions to fabulosayou@thephoenixnewspaper.com or ring us on 0121 231 3235

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FABULOSAYOU MAKEUP TRANSFORMATION African Queen Royal Blue Wedding PRODUCTS USED: Eyes

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Switch Your Lips From Boring To Diversity

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When I first heard of this product I was like " I've got to get this, what a great idea this

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Let me introduce you to Kiss Cosmetics new exciting product called Colour Switch.

Colour Switch can completely change the way your lipstick

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looks. Apply Colour Switch to your lips then apply your favourite lipstick on top.

It's so easy to use, I think I'm in love. I used 'magnetic melon'

by Kiss Cosmetics a rich orange colour, used colour switch underneath and got a lighter more subtle coral look which was really lovely.

So now you can apply Colour Switch underneath your bright or dark lip colours and tone that shade down giving you a lighter more subtle colour on your lip.

No more carrying around two or three lipsticks at the same time. It's cute white packaging is adorable.

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BRIDAL FEATURE

Top 10 Tips For The Big Day 1. Avoid drinking wine or eating dark-coloured that may stain your teeth.

2. Drink plenty of water to help keep skin glowing and polished.

3. Start washing your face using a cleanser and a weekly exfoliator.

4. Think about when you’re having your wedding and plan accordingly. Wear sunscreen ahead of a summer wedding to avoid looking too flushed in the snaps, or avoid the usual onset of winter skin by introducing moisturiser well in advance.

5. Practise makes perfect stubble. Work out which day stubble you prefer.

6. A straight razor gives the cleanest shave, so get a professional lather at your barber.

7. Trim your beard weekly prior to your wedding to get it into great shape.

8. Pluck stray hairs between your eyes to avoid a uni-brow at least 48 hours before. Avoid plucking over the brow or inside the inner or outer eye lines. Ditto on ridding any rogue ear or nose hair.

9. Put the man in mani-pedi and book an appointment a few days before the wedding.

10. The scent of a man is important, just keep it light.

www.streetcredmagazine.com 1. Avoid drinking wine or eating dark-coloured that may stain your teeth.

2. Don't tan, a too dark tan against a white dress is not a good look.

3. Don't get your first-ever bikini wax just before your wedding.

Start these three months prior to your day.

4. Don't change your contraception, skin-care program, washing detergent, etc., less than six weeks before the wedding as you will not know how y o u r skin

will react.

5. Facials, brow wax, or cut and colour should be done no less than 48 hours before your wedding.

Ideally a week before, giving you time to resolve any problems.

6. Avoid excess sodium the week before the wedding. This encourages water retention and bloating.

7. Don't straighten your hair before a trial or on your big day, if you want big bouncy curls.

8. Avoid wearing a bra the morning of your wedding, this helps avoid unsightly indentations in the shoulders.

9. Drink plenty of water to help keep skin glowing and polished.

10. Don't forget your beauty emergency kit. Include different sized safety pins, double-sided sticky tape, a small sewing kit, a small pair of scissors, a bleach pen, bobby pins, hair spray and anything else you think you might need.

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K O O L E GET TH Wedding Day Must Haves

by Leonie Henry

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adies, your wedding day is going to be fabulous but be rest assured you probably won’t have the time to top up on your make up, as you will be too busy being the centre of attention for the day.

Keep your skin fresh and oil free with Mary Kay’s Oil Mattifier. For only £13.50 this genius product absorbs oil, helps to control shine for up to eight hours and will keep your make up looking flawless for longer.

Tip: Use as a base before your apply your make up to keep your skin looking fresh and ‘picture perfect’.

M Makeup Artist; Wavenney Wallace-Sims Hair & Makeup; Wavenney Wallace-Sims Look created using airbrush makeup from Total Pro-Cosmetics and Urban Decay 'On the run' palette.

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en, are you feeling a bit hot under the collar? Then why not invest in a sweat proof under shirt?

You want the wedding day to be perfect and the anticipation

of it all may get you a little nervous and we all know nerves creates perspiration.

The last thing you want on your wedding day are visible sweat stains, besides feeling fresh all day long is a bonus not only for you but for your bride.

The Thompson Tee from America has hydro-shield sweat proof technology which helps blocks unpleasant odours and sweat.

Priced at only $24.99 and available in white, black and grey this is definitely worth the investment.

Tip: Avoid spicy foods on the day of your wedding.

Spicy foods can increase the amount of sweat you produce.

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Tips on saving

££££££

at your wedding

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by Selina Besley

ccording to experts the average wedding costs £22,000, but who said you can’t have a budget wedding that is fabulous. Here are 5 tips on how to banish those unnecessary pounds:

1. Wedding dress frenzy

This definitely has to be at the top of the list because every bride wants to look like a princess on her special day. However, sometimes money can be an issue when purchasing that ultimate dress. Be rest assured there are plenty of high street stores that sell beautiful wedding dresses at affordable prices such as House of Fraser, Debenhams and BHS. Check it out, you may be pleasantly surprised. Another option worth considering is hiring a wedding dress for the day.

not save on money and create your very own DIY invites?

However, if creativity is not your forte then try Vistaprint.

They are very reasonable pricewise and have lots of templates to choose from.

4. Don’t over invite

Be careful when inviting guests. It can be tempting to invite as much people as the venue will allow but it’s also important to be logical and wise. Have a budget in mind and write a guest list as a guide.

Try and stick to c l o s e friends and family members.

2. Cut down on the tiers

Finding that perfect wedding cake can be just as stressful as finding that perfect wedding dress. Why not have less tiers on the cake which can considerably reduce the cost? You can always provide supplement cupcakes and other fancy sponge cakes just in case there isn’t enough wedding cake to go around.

3. Handmade invites

Rather than getting those expensive companies to design and print your wedding invitations, why

5. Ditch the expensive photographer

Having a photographer for the day can literally put a hole in your pockets. To avoid this an option worth considering is to hire a photographer for a few hours rather than the whole day, this means less spending.

However, if you do want a professional photographer be prepared to haggle, haggle, haggle.

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Top 5

Bridal

Romantic Ruffles www.houseofbrides.com

Ruffles are a great way to make a statement as you glide down the aisle.

BRIDAL FEATURE

Dress Trends

by Chantelle Gillespie

Flawless Fishtail www.houseofbrides.com

Design Detail

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This style of hem or train creates a striking effect. This type of dress will definitely accentuate your figure.

Barely There www.verawang.com

These translucent dresses are one of the hottest new trends for the season, but are you bold enough to wear one?

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Sparkling diamantés, feathers, beads, crystal and lace are fantastic for taking your bridal assemble to a whole new level.

Tasteful Two Piece

www.verawang.com Two is always better than one. You may even be able to wear part of your bridal outfit again by mixing it with another outfit.

WORLDWIDE BRIDES Mrs INDIA

Mrs Pakistan

Mrs Africa

Traditional Wedding Eye Makeup

Traditional Wedding Eye Makeup

Traditional Wedding Eye Makeup

Wedding Traditions

Wedding Traditions

Dowry – This is usually in the form of gifts or money. These items are given to the bride’s family from the groom.

www.sonascouture.com

Deep flattering tones.

Haldi Ritual – The bride is cleansed at her home with turmeric powder before the wedding.

Mrs INDIA

Mrs Pakistan

Mrs Africa

Sangeet Ceremony – An enjoyable musical event for women with dancing. This takes place before the wedding.

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Gorgeous intense tones.

Mehndi Ceremony - Guests apply henna on the bride.

Dholki - A percussion instrument that is played while the guests dance and sing.

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Gorgeous intense tones.

Wedding Traditions

Kitchen Party - (Tanzanian bridal shower) The bride to be receives wisdom and tips regarding different areas of marital life.

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FASHION

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t the beginning of July, Ask Bhabi a bespoke Sikh matchmaking service launched in Leamington Spa. The brainchild of founder Saranjit Kandola, Ask Bhabi, (Bhabi meaning brothers’ wife), the service aims to help Sikh men and women find a partner.

The idea came to Saranjit, a businesswoman who owns another company called Skin Haven also based in Leamington Spa, when she was working at Skin Haven, talking to women about their

Launch

troubles in finding a partner.

There are 2 tiers of membership available, with the standard costing £299 to join, then £20 per month, and the VIP Premium package at £449 to join and then £30 a month.

If you join between now and the end of October this year, Ask Bhabi will waive the monthly membership fees, saving you £20 or £30 per month.

Following initial interviews, either in person or over Skype or Facetime, you then receive personal regular updates on potential matches and support

during your first meetings with your dates.

The launch event, hosted by Noreen Khan went down very well, and the night included a special launch cake, as well as a chance for people to mix and mingle.

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“If you think you have the sophistication, the right look, and the right attitude to become a part of our team at FabulosaYou, get on board and drop us an email.” modelsareus@thephoenixnewspaper.com

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The Mimosa & Cardomum

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