Style | January 2020

JANUARY 2020

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STAND TALL IN THE NEW BMW X6.

The new BMW X6 M50i is the most ambitious X6 yet. Behind its bar-raising performance is an all-new 390kW V8. Every detail is considered and uncompromised, including the BMW Laserlights featuring an integrated ‘X’ design. Complete comfort and control are always within reach thanks to twin 12.3-inch high-resolution displays. Stand tall in the BMW X6 M50i.

Contact Brisbane BMW to book your test drive today.

Brisbane BMW 800 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley. Tel: 3853 0022. sales@brisbanebmw.com.au brisbanebmw.com.au

OWN THE 118i.

FROM $49,900 DRIVE AWAY*.

Dynamic, stylish and practical, it’s your time to own it!

Book your test drive in THE 1 today at Brisbane BMW. Brisbane BMW 800 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley. Tel: 3853 0022. sales@brisbanebmw.com.au brisbanebmw.com.au *Driveaway price of $49,900 is based on a BMW 118i finish in Alpine White paint work and an M Sport Pack with no other options.

Any other addition or option will incur a cost above the advertised $49,900. Car shown in the image may not represent the actual vehicle on offer. Offer is Valid between 01/01/2020 and 31/01/2020. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, please consult Brisbane BMW for more information.

By this time next year I will be…

MANAGEMENT GENERAL MANAGER Paul Johnston Lighter and healthier.

EDITOR Tracy Sinclair Not so stressed for this time of year.

OPERATIONS MANAGER Rebecca Cattell A mother-in-law.

EDITORIAL DEPUTY EDITOR Fiona Williams Still trying to understand my daily hiccups.

JOURNALIST Dinushka Gunasekara Cooking more than three things.

DIGITAL JOURNALIST Georgie Murray Flaunting one chin, not three.

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DIGITAL CONTENT COORDINATOR Tai Johnston Spending more time adventuring.

DIGITAL CONTENT ASSISTANT Melissa Myrteza Groovier! (If that’s even possible) PRODUCTION SENIOR DESIGNER Sophie Benstead A minimalist.

SENIOR DESIGNER Katrina James Still in debt.

PHOTOGRAPHER Corrina Louise A Barefoot Investor guru.

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CONTENT MANAGER Courtney Frank A home owner.

5 A country stay at Herrmann House with wheels from Brisbane BMW

JOURNALIST Jasmine Rolfe Renovating our first home.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Madeline Smith 12 months older.

LIFESTYLE 8 Explore the Scenic Rim 21 From A-Z find the best of Brisbane

BITES 18 New eats in the city and beyond 19 The Italian pop-up that’s here to stay

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Max Heaton Licensed to drive a car.

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Bethan Warrior Working towards my next overseas adventure.

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FASHION Outback inspired: desert days 15 The ultimate VIP shopping event at Sanctuary Cove

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER Lisa Cameron 2 puppies richer.

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O’REILLY’S CANUNGRA VALLEY VINEYARDS

ACCOUNT MANAGER Chloe Lloyd Living my best life!

SALES ADMIN Rhonda Baker Another year older and wiser!

OPERATIONS

ON THE COVER: Adam wears: Scotch & Soda Chino Pant $189.95 & Linen T-Shirt $249. Samantha wears: Lover Lina Midi Dress $550.

THIS PAGE: Adam wears: Altea Linen Shirt $289 & Scotch & Soda Chino Pant $189.95. Samantha wears: Lee Mathews Pleat Shirtdress $599. Models’ own shoes and accessories. Fashion available from David Jones QueensPlaza.

Photographer: Corrina Louise Stylist: Donna Kirby Models: Adam Domokos and Samantha Ashton Hair & Makeup: Chelsea Burns Stefan Squad Shoot Assistant: Fiona Williams Location: The Scenic Rim.

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DISTRIBUTION Bruce Thurtell “Sailing”, Rod Stewart song playing.

WIN A WEEKEND WITH THE NEW BMW X6 AND A COTTAGE STAY

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f our front page had you dreaming of cruising through the lush Scenic Rim in a sizzling set of wheels, before retreating to a rustic and plush cottage for a night of decadence, then let us turn your dreams into a reality. We have partnered with Herrmann House and Brisbane BMW to give away a weekend vacation that’s so good, it makes the cover of magazines.

You and a very lucky guest could be spending a lavish weekend in Scenic Rim’s most elegant escape rated 4.5 stars, Herrmann House. Welcomed with a bottle of champagne on arrival, your stay will only get better in these historic digs, with a continental breakfast provided after your first night. Whether you’re

lazing in the king size bedroom with opulent ensuite, or sitting under the stars by the fire pit in the Hamptons-style lounge, you’ll experience the true beauty of the country.

When you finally bring yourself to leave your stunning holiday home, there’s no need to travel far for luxury when you can travel in it. Your ride for the weekend is the latest sleek and powerful BMW X6. Outstanding in every respect, you will be the envy of the streets thanks to its athletic body, distinctive design language and precise suspension. You won’t know if you want traffic or clear roads so you can spend more time in your car, to quickly get you back to your exquisite homestay.

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PRIZE BREAKDOWN: • Two-night weekend getaway at Herrmann House • Continental breakfast for two included after first night • Bottle of champagne on arrival • BMW X6 for the weekend valued at $2,000

TOTAL VALUE: OVER $2,900 • Prize is based on weekend availability • Prize must be taken before the end of 2020 • Prize is for 2 people only • A security deposit is necessary and the same guest rules apply regarding payment for damages, loss or excessive cleaning • No pets allowed • Prize cannot be redeemed for cash or transferred to another party • BMW must be loaned on the same weekend as stay at Herrmann House

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here’s one thing about January I love (apart from long days spent at the beach and time with my family) and that’s the sense of adventure it brings.

Summer is a great time of year for road trips and new experiences and we’re truly spoilt for choice when it comes to places to visit close by to Brisbane. Our cover shoot with Destination Scenic Rim and Brisbane BMW shows just how beautiful and rich the Queensland landscape can be with no shortage of places to unplug, wind down and have fun. Staying at the quaint Greenlee Cottages in Sarabah was a highlight of our last week working on our cover and it didn’t hurt to travel in true style in

the brand new BMW X6 – what a ride!

Brisbane really showed us who’s boss last year, stepping-up its game on all fronts. To get you in good stead for the year to come, we’ve compiled our A-Z guide showcasing the best of the best in food, adventure, health, beauty and of course, style (page 21).

Well, what are you waiting for? Get out there and get amongst it!

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Adam wears: Altea Linen Shirt $289 & Scotch & Soda Chino Pant $189.95.

Samantha wears: Lee Mathews Pleat Shirtdress $599. Models’ own shoes and accessories. Fashion available from David Jones QueensPlaza.

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tart the summer off swinging in polished accents and freshwater pearls. Find elegance in everyday accessories while sweeping the court in pleated perfection. Take note resolution reachers! A pristine power suit is a timeless crowd favourite.

Holly Ryan Meteor Pearl Earrings $300

Bailey Nelson Elizabeth Sunglasses $145

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Tory Burch The Izzie Watch $329

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Escape from the city

Adam wears: Scotch & Soda Chino Pant $189.95 & Linen T-Shirt $249.

Samantha wears: Lover Lina Midi Dress $550. Models’ own shoes and accessories.

Opposite image Adam wears: Altea Linen Shirt $289 & Scotch & Soda Chino Pant $189.95.

Samantha wears: Lee Mathews Pleat Shirtdress $599.

Fashion available from David Jones QueensPlaza.

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ight at your doorstep and only an hour’s drive from Brisbane sits the rural paradise of the Scenic Rim. Perfect for a summer road trip, the region is framed by mountains and valleys, breathtaking scenery and places showcasing delightful slices of Queensland. All you need is a car, a great playlist and your next day trip or weekend away is closer than you think.

From Tamborine Mountain and Canungra, to Boonah and Kalbar, the stretch is a foodie and vino lovers nirvana with wineries scattered across the region. With cafes and restaurants, charming country pubs, and accommodation with character also aplenty.

From luxury glamping, authentic farm stays, country homesteads to B&Bs and cottages, the friendly locals are ready to welcome you to this unique destination.

Just as exciting and adventurous as the destination itself, it all begins in the journey of getting there. Encompassing serious style and performance, put tyres to the tarmac and add some leisurely luxury to your escape and seize the opportunity to road test the new BMW X6 from Brisbane BMW. The ideal leader of the pack on every terrain, the X6 demonstrates its dominance on the road thanks to its powerful engine, precise suspension and features such as the xOffroad package. Cue the BMW Operating System 7.0. En Route GPS, destination: O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards where you’ll arrive not only in the utmost comfort but also in total safety.

On your way to O’Reilly’s, it would be

rude not to hit play on the immortalised Australian band Redgum’s song “I was only 19”, as you pass through the town of Canungra. Nestled in the foothills of Lamington National Park, it is a bustling hub of activity with cafes, restaurants, a quintessential country pub and a burgeoning wine industry.

Cruising into O’Reilly’s, take in the offerings in abundance. Immerse yourself in the surroundings, sample the local wine, roam the lush grounds, make friends with an alpaca from the Mountview Alpaca Farm (take it for a stroll, yep even with a lead) or have a picnic platter by the creek with treats from Kooroomba Gully, Greenlee Macadamia Farm, and a selection of fresh local produce.

“Hey BMW, take us to Greenlee Cottages, Sarabah,” you’ll say as you step back into the X6 and be whisked away to your destination by its chic assistance system.

For your complete experience in the Scenic Rim’s country escape, Greenlee Cottages is the perfect way to unplug, sit back, relax and breathe in a sigh of bliss from the surrounding nature and quiet ambience. Be treated to the wholesome local provisions with your complimentary breakfast hamper and wake up to wallabies on the hill amongst the macadamia trees.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic escape, an adventure in the great outdoors or time to unplug, wave goodbye to the buzz of the city as these endless offerings across the Scenic Rim are just the beginning of a thriving slice of paradise just a drive away.

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Buildin’ on up From music notes to nail guns, founder of Front Porch Properties Rachael Turner made a leap to change a successful career and chase her dreams into a male dominated industry.

This is how she did it.

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ince she was a little girl, Rachael Turner has been passionate about houses and building. “I was always doodling and sketching floor plans and house elevations. After running my music school for 10 years, I had this fire inside me urging me to pursue my passion for design and construction,” she says.

Years on, during the build of her own dream house with her husband and inbetween intentional disaster relief work, Rachael realised it was time to make the transition to different types of instruments and swap the white ivory keys and hammertime to a different type of hammertime, sawdust included. “After that, we bought, renovated and sold a couple of houses. They did quite well and I knew I was playing right into my strengths and just loved the entire process,” she says.

The transition wasn’t easy, and we’re not

talking calluses and the physical demand, it was the mental grind that set the realisation of the change in stone. Entering a new industry or workplace can be daunting in itself and starting as fresh as a blank canvas came with its own challenges. “Starting again in an entirely new industry, with no contacts or family in the industry was definitely hard. I really had to mentally commit to the journey and not back down no matter what,” she says.

This was one test, being a female in a male oriented industry was the next. “In the early days, being a woman in the construction industry, (a piano player at that!) was certainly intimidating and difficult. I definitely had to work hard to prove myself,” she says.

Years on, Rachael has settled into the workforce and blokey environment, hitting home that women really can kick-on in any arena.

QUICK TOOLBELT TALK: Best place to cool off in Brisbane?

Our new back deck we built at home this year. Beautiful breezes in the afternoons!

Favourite road trip song?

I’m actually more of an audio book girl! I hate the feeling of wasting time driving, so for me, long commutes are a perfect chance to multi-talk and to listen to a book/podcast and learn something!

What is your most treasured possession?

A couple of weeks ago I was in the Bahamas helping with the re-build after Hurricane Dorian. I spent several days helping an elderly lady clean out her very damaged home.

There was one beautiful serving dish in her kitchen that was completely buried in mud but remained unbroken. She gave it to me as a gift to remember her and my time in the Bahamas. I will treasure this for many years.

What’s something about you that would surprise people?

I have my motorbike license and every year my husband and our friend go on an annual motorcycle trip somewhere in the world.

Biggest building fail?

On a job a few years ago, a crane truck was delivering a huge load of timber and building materials. He parked awkwardly on the curb, and in order to avoid the crane toppling over, he dropped the load he was carrying, right on top of one of my carpenters’ utes! Let’s just say the ute was ruined and I don’t think that guy still has his job!

READ MORE ABOUT RACHAEL’S ROCK-SOLID CAREER ADVICE AT STYLEMAGAZINES.COM.AU

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MADE IN BRISBANE

Trent Dalton Brisbane-based journalist and novelist best known for his debut book Boy Swallows Universe, he is a powerful inspiration to know that no matter the hand you’ve been dealt in life, you have the power to write your own destiny.

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grew up all over Brisbane, but my heart belongs to Bracken Ridge where I spent most of my years in a little brown brick Housing Commission house full of small holes and big love. I was drawn to journalism and writing because I wanted to find out about what made people do things, good or bad. If I learned why, then I might discover why some people did things in my own life.

I spent one year studying at University of Southern Queensland, then one year at QUT Gardens Point and then I got a job at Brisbane News and I spent the next 20 years wondering if I should go back and finish my degree. Before working with The Australian, I wrote for Qweekend Magazine, writing big longform features about Queenslanders, which is kind of exactly what I have the joy of doing today

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on The Weekend Australian Magazine. On a perfect Sunday afternoon you’ll find me kicking torpedoes in the park with my mates, Dan and Matty, and all our kids doing acrobatics across the cricket pitch. My career highlights have been spending days with my heroes Clive James and Les Murray as they faced their inevitable departures from this big beautiful rock.

Both of those poetry giants are not with us anymore but that time with them has lodged them permanently in my heart. I decided to write Boy Swallows Universe because there were things inside that story that were just too darn glorious, thrilling, dramatic and comedic to resist. The greatest story characters I’ve ever written were outside my bedroom door for 20 years.

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CALENDAR

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BILLY IDOL AT RIVERSTAGE

See some of the world’s best tennis players battle it out to win the title of the 2020 Brisbane International.

It’s a nice day for a Billy Idol show, as the rock legend graces Riverstage with a rebel yell. frontiertouring.com/billyidol

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19.1.20 LOVE ME AGAIN MARKET Whether you want to sell pre-loved items or keen for some new wardrobe staples, this is a fashion lovers market not to miss. lovemeagainmarket.com.au

25.2.20 – 29.2.20 THE HAPPY PRINCE Point your toes in the right direction as The Australian Ballet brings this world premier to QPAC. australianballet.com.au/TheHappyPrince

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1. Lulu + Rose Suri Top $59.95 2. Kirstin Ash Artisan Hoop Earring $158 3. Lulu + Rose Suri Shirred Skirt $69.95 4. Le Specs The Ginchiest Sunglasses $79 5. LMS Shoes The Nancy Heel $220 6. Sass&Bide The Unfazed Knit Tank $220 7. Kirsten Ash Desert Sun Coin Necklace $137 8. Akubra Rough Rider Hat $220 9. Order of Style Current Elliot The 5-pocket Mini Skirt $378 10. Jo Mercer Sargo Low Heel $179.95 11. Will & Bear Witman Moss Hat $139 12. Seed Heritage Retro Tie Front Top $99.95 13. Seed Heritage Linen Retro Short $99.95 14. Steve Madden Roper Slide $109.95 15. R.M. Williams Signature Saddle Bag $545 16. Temple of The Sun Mira Earring $129 17. Bird & Knoll Palm Springs Cactus Line Up Cotton Silk Scarf $130 18. Nude Lucy Nude Classic Slip Dress $89.95

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Sanctuary Cove VIP SHOPPING EVENT Style advice, sips and special offers across boutique fashion and homewares, all within the lush grounds of Sanctuary Cove.

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YOUR MUST INCLUDE 2020 CALENDAR EVENT

Saturday 29 February

ne of the most refreshing things about entering a new year, or in this case a new decade, is the opportunity to reinvent your individual style. Fashion is constantly evolving and so too should yours. Be it earthy and lightweight, edgy and loud, or chic and polished, your style is an expression of your personality.

If, however, you want to own your style with the help of a few tips from an experienced stylist, all with a side of incredible goodie bags, nibbles, a Mercedes-Benz Gold Coast VIP Lounge and bubbles to-boot, the Sanctuary Cove VIP Shopping Event needs to be on your calendar for 2020.

As you stroll through the lush, manicured grounds of Sanctuary Cove from 10am – 5pm on Saturday 29th February, you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of the exclusive special offers, discounts, and giftswith-purchase available across the incredible boutique fashion and homewares retailers.

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Take notes during fashion-focused workshops with resident Stylist Susie McWattForbes or enjoy the style secrets shared during the fashion panel, with special guests including Channel Nine Gold Coast News reader, Eva Milic, after which you can put your knowledge to practice by picking up some one-of-a-kind pieces to begin building your 2020 wardrobe.

These stunning statement pieces are sure to have your friends asking, ‘where’s that from?!’.

Perched on the crystal waters of the Cove, there’s no better place to sip back afterwards and enjoy a meal and drinks from The Village cafés, restaurants and bars. Or, if the sound of a Bimbadgen Winery Pop Up Garden Bar puts a spring in your step, then drop by The Village Green for sips and complimentary tastings.

You’ll also have the opportunity to win a trip to Bimbadgen Winery in the Hunter Valley for four people! Begin the new year with a luxury VIP shopping experience, nestled into the jewel of the Gold Coast that is Sanctuary Cove.

For more information visit sanctuarycove.com/vip-shop.

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A French Affair

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END OF LEASE SALE As part of an exciting new venture to be announced early next year, The French Corner’s stock clearance sale (where everything must go) is where to find treasured pieces reflecting the ambience and style inspired by Parisian maisons. It’s not the end of beautiful furniture in Newmarket, as a new homewares concept will be taking over the space with Gary remaing on-hand.

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Snag unique bargains without the hefty price tags.

When a shopping centre holds a sale, interest is high. But, when Brisbane’s oldest and grandest retail arcade holds its annual workroom sale, interest is through the roof.

What began as the Arcade’s designers and artisans delving into their workrooms to unearth hidden goods has now become a discount dream, and from Thursday 30 January to Sunday 2 February, it’s happening again.

Pick up European fabrics, workroom samples, millinery, designer fashion, bridal accessories, jewellery, leather bags, tea accessories and more without breaking the bank. Over the four days of market-style shopping, be ready to score never before seen finds, one-offs and heavily discounted items from renowned names such as Wendy Louise

Designs, Beth-Wyn Couture Fabrics, Darb Bridal Couture, Keri Craig Emporium, Indepal Leather, Pia du Pradal and Tengdahl. Owning a piece from where the retailers craft their creations will truly be something to treasure.

Plus, you won’t be the only one cheering when you find what you didn’t even know you were looking for. Shopping at Brisbane Arcade means you will be helping to fund lifesaving, global medical research at the University of Queensland Medical School for complex conditions such as cancer, maternal and child

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health, chronic and critical illness, brain and mental health, as well as health care delivery.

You get bargains, retailers clear out their stocks and world-class medical research gets the financial assistance it needs to make a win/ win/win.

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Thursday 30 Jan – Sunday 2 Feb

including one-offs, exclusive samples, seconds, fabrics, trims, discounted designer fashion, jewellery, accessories, gifts and many other special finds.

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BITES

If it’s a new restaurant, bar or venue in Brisbane and beyond, you’ll see it here.

CINNABON Spice up your sweet tooth with America’s most famous sticky and drenched-in-glaze baked goodies. Cinnabon is finally slinging its cinnamon scrolls in Australia and will be rolling into Toombul and Mount Gravatt so you can experience what some cinnamon-spiked dough, a signature cream cheese frosting and a lasting recipe can do. @cinnabonau

PUCCA. Taste southern coastal India in Noosa with sips from a boutique gin cocktail bar at PUCCA. Playfully shaking up traditional Indian cuisine, PUCCA. will be dishing whey brined, tandoori spiced whole duck cooked over charcoal, Keralan-spiced whole fish in banana leaves as well as cashew praline and masala chai ice cream, just to name a few. @pucca_noosa

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The Valley has scored a new watering hole: Six Ninety Bar & Eatery on Ann Street. Under a charming heritage aesthetic, gather the crew and sip on your choice of 22 cocktails with a side of modern Australian share plates and authentic tapas.

While Freja’s coffees will be sorely missed, their new food foray will bring you back just as often. Open for dinner and weekend brunches in February, ELSKA combines their love for people and their love for food in an intimate 12-seater degustation restaurant that heroes the beautiful produce Australia has to offer.

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ORZO BROADBEACH Elegant and coastal Italian cuisine will be served up at Social Eating House + Bar’s sister venue in Gold Coast’s glittering Oracle Boulevard.

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FOOD + DRINK

Aye , Papi!

This Italian pop-up is here to stay.

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nce upon a time along the pristine waters overlooking the city skyline sat an easy-going foodie hot spot, adored by locals, where Aperol spritz flowed, antipasti was aplenty and spaghetti far from regretti. No, we’re not talking Naples. We’re talking somewhere much closer to home, with no passport needed. The only requirement for these custom controls is to have a good time. This, friends, is Ciao Papi and we’re saying hello and benvenuto as this haunt is here to stay.

Originally a temporary pop-up at Howard Smith Wharves, Ciao Papi impressed with their authentic eats and all-round good vibes that the higher-ups decided to give it a permanent and prime position on the New Farm end of the precinct to join the ranks of the Wharves.

Whether it’s a complete dining experience, a romantic date night or early evening delight, like an Italian grandpa, Ciao Papi can do it all.

But it’s their Aperitivo Afternoons that really puts them on the map. From 4pm – 6pm, Mondays through to Friday’s, do it like the Italians do and sip the afternoon away with a spritz in one hand and complimentary snacks in the other – it’s just like Nonna’s where

you’re more or less force fed, but happy about it.

The restaurant menu features traditional meals you would expect to eat street-side in Positano, but with a gourmet twist. Their antipasti menu includes rock oysters, house made focaccia, olives, spicy Calabrese salami, Burrata, and perfectly prepared blistered peppers, just to name a few. Yet, it’s the mains that really have us feeling the amore (meaning love, but also pronounced ah-more-ay…get it?). With dishes to delight the whole famiglia like Fusilli with garden pesto, green beans and gremolata or grilled lamb cutlets with salsa verde, the bambinis to your most boring uncle, will be impressed.

Don’t forget dessert. Don’t ever forget the dessert. And you’ll learn why, with treats like tiramisu, fresh figs with honeycomb and orange and Campari granita gracing the menu.

Whatever the occasion, Ciao Papi will have you feeling as though you’ve been whisked away to the Riviera within your first sip of a spritz.

No passports and no bookings required, bene!

CIAO PAPI HOWARD SMITH WHARVES 5 BOUNDARY ST, BRISBANE CITY P 3188 9090 CIAOPAPI.COM.AU

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On a crest of success promotion

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School is riding a wave of success with enrolments at an all-time high and nearing capacity.

Principal Ros Curtis believes this achievement is because more and more families are looking for the holistic approach to education for which St Margaret’s is renowned. “We just don’t focus on one area,” she says. “For 125 years we have pursued a balanced approach to education across both academic and extracurricular pursuits and encourage students to fully embrace these opportunities.

Our scholarships also reflect this philosophy with applications invited across a range of areas including academic and performancebased (visual and performing arts and sport).”

To be considered for a scholarship, girls who will be entering Years 7 to 11 in 2021

must apply to sit the ACER Scholarship exam on Saturday 29 February 2020. Ms Curtis says academically, the school continues to excel.

“For the third consecutive year, St Margaret’s girls recorded results within the top 15 schools in Queensland for all categories of NAPLAN testing, with the Year 3 girls ranking number one in the state. In addition, our Year 12 results are also consistently high, with 97 to 100 per cent of our students receiving university offers,” she says.

In 2020, the school is celebrating its 125-year anniversary. “There will be much celebration as we honour our traditions, which we combine with an innovative approach to

preparing our girls for their best futures,” says Ms Curtis. “For the past two years, St Margaret’s has won an Innovation Award through the prestigious Educator magazine and in 2019 was named the nation’s Boarding School of the Year at the Australian Education Awards and was a finalist in two other categories.” Scholarship applications close Monday 10 February 2020, see stmargarets.qld.edu.au for more.

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GUIDE 2020 2019 Our sought-after A-Z Style Guide is back for another year, bringing you the very best in local Brissie businesses.

From award-winning hairdressers to stunning cocktail bars and restaurants, to gyms and skin specialists, it’s clear that there’s no shortage of knowledge and expertise in our beautiful River City.

Disclaimer: Please note that the content of the following A to Z Guide to 2020 may not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Style Magazines and our employees. Some of the content has been provided to us for our journalists to edit. We have accepted the content in good faith and advise our readers to do your own research, seek medical advice or talk to your doctor.

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The path to achieving your aesthetic goals starts at Cosmétique.

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ymmetry, beauty and harmonisation are the three pillars that Cosmétique builds their aesthetic ambitions on, to give you the look you have always wanted. However there’s no need for invasive and extreme surgery to achieve considerable skin rejuvenation; Cosmétique’s range of industry leading and impressive injectables can improve confidence, smooth wrinkles, restore the areas on your face that have lost volume over time, and achieve a more natural, youthful and refreshed look.

You would think these outstanding results would also lead to a hefty price tag, but Cosmétique has a better idea in mind.

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Melbourne and Adelaide with a wide range of popular and cost-effective cosmetic procedures performed by experienced medical professionals, so you can enjoy affordable beauty with the best results. Cosmétique is passionate about providing everyday Australians with exceptional cosmetic, medical and surgical services to enhance their body confidence and allow them to feel fulfilled in their own skin.

Their most highly sought-after injectable treatment is Lip Enhancement, which they perform over 1,000 times a month. The key ingredient in Cosmétique’s fillers is hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance to the body, rendering it a safe and STYLEMAGAZINES.COM.AU

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effective method. By producing lips that are proportionate to your face, Cosmétique can correct lip symmetry, create definition and enhance the size of your lips to perfect your aesthetic. They also offer injectable solutions to treat fine lines, wrinkles or plump up your skin, with all injections performed by highly skilled cosmetic professionals who will treat you with the best possible care and level of expertise. In partnership with you through a comprehensive consultation, the highly skilled nurses and surgeons at Cosmétique will create a plan that will take you on a one-way road to reach your aesthetic goals.

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BULIMBA DERMATOLOGY Dr Scott Webber and the team at Bulimba Dermatology have been offering patients the unquestionable benefits of HALO Hybrid Fractional Laser for several years. Now, a revolutionary new combination treatment is further building on the benefits of HALO laser.

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nown for revolutionising skin resurfacing, the HALO laser was introduced in the U.S. back in 2014 and Dr Webber and his team have been treating patients with it since 2016. “HALO laser speaks for itself. It offers something consistent and unique to my patients. In Queensland, even from a relatively young adult age, many of us have accumulated sun damage. This damage causes discolouration, freckling and coarseness to the texture of our skin and a dullness that makes us look prematurely aged. HALO enables us to provide a dramatic improvement in texture and light reflexivity to our patients’ skin with a noticeable, renewed freshness to their skin’s appearance. All this with a short downtime of just a few days,” he says.

Following ground-breaking results by leading dermatologists in the U.S., Dr Webber recently began treating patients with the combination of HALO and BBL (BroadBand Light) to further enhance the benefits to his patients. According to Dr Webber, HALO and BBL are two very different treatments for rejuvenation of skin. “What we have noticed is that by combining both treatments at the

same time on our patients, we are able to achieve levels of improvement to skin tone, fine wrinkling and pigmentation that we just can’t achieve with either laser system separately,” he says.

Treating medical and surgical patients of all ages, Dr Webber required a laser system that rejuvenates the skin of younger clients in their 20s and 30s as well as more intensive results for older patients. “I have used many different laser rejuvenation systems including Fraxel, Laser Genesis, IPL and fractionated CO2. None of these lasers in my experience have been able to offer such consistent results safely and with such short downtime as the HALO. Now when combined with BBL we are getting even better outcomes for our patients,” he says.

With any laser treatment, it’s important to ensure the operators have a solid knowledge of the skin and the conditions being treated. Safety of patients is paramount. To find out more about the benefits of HALO combined with BBL for your skin, contact Bulimba Dermatology.

BULIMBA DERMATOLOGY LEVEL 2, 90-94 OXFORD ST, BULIMBA P 3399 1100 BULIMBADERMATOLOGY.COM.AU

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CAMP HILL MARKETPLACE

When your local looks like this, you’ll never need to stray far from home.

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f you’re ever looking for the community of Camp Hill, it can be found in this boutique retail village that is the go-to destination for fresh food, delicious dining and an array of convenient lifestyle services. A social space layered with lush, green areas and a seamless balance of where inside meets out, Camp Hill Marketplace is the precinct that literally has it all.

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Ever growing and always humming, the community’s hub brings people together to create an active and vibrant public realm. With two storeys of the best in boutiques, eateries and wellness spread across an open-air centre that maintains its own micro-climate perfect to escape the heat, Camp Hill Marketplace is built for gathering and incidental interaction.

Maybe your day involves groceries,

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a haircut and a quick sip of coffee in between. Or perhaps you’re in need of a Pilates session, dental care and a dinner reservation. Or, you might be on the hunt for a new outfit, a bite of a baked good and a visit to the spa to unwind. Whatever you’re after, from start to finish, your life is completely catered for at Camp Hill Marketplace.

CAMP HILL MARKETPLACE 25 SAMUEL ST, CAMP HILL P 3324 9885 CAMPHILLMARKETPLACE.COM.AU

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Alteration & Dry Cleaning Spot

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Bakers Delight Camp Hill, Artisan Bakehouse & Banneton Patisserie

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Keren Brown Interiors, My Space Real Estate, Place Real Estate Agents & WC Designs

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On the Grind Coffee, Piccolo Coffee Company & Fig Tree Gourmet Foods

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Pilates Place & Jetts Fitness

Peter Augustus Craft Butcher, Botanica Real Food, Jocelyn’s Provisions & Nodo

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Banana Leaf Thai Restaurant, Mamak Tandoori House, Pho Inn Vietnamese Cuisine & Zambreros

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Live easily and socially at Brisbane’s newest retail and lifestyle destination, South City Square.

Luxury service meets community living when you’re a Pellicano Living member enjoying a unique resort-inspired lifestyle at South City Square. With an entire neighbourhood at your doorstep, you can meet friends for coffee, go to the gym, enjoy alfresco dining or relax under the shade of beautiful trees right at home in Woolloongabba.

Pellicano Living members enjoy exclusive membership to South City Square Club, offering private access to resort-inspired rooftops. Concierge style services are also

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available, from apartment cleaning, dry cleaning, pet grooming and electric car share for resort-style living at its finest.

Pellicano Living’s award-winning properties create a truly great living experience for members through a selection of one, two and three bedroom apartments thoughtfully designed with modern indoor-outdoor living in mind. A diverse range of dining and lifestyle options wrap around the buildings and wait to be experienced, including Meek Social House, Tuck Shop Time and Club Vitality. In 2020, The

Market Hall will bring together a collection of artisans showcasing their wares, such as a grocer, butcher, baker and florist and is designed to transport you to the market halls in Europe. An integral part of the South City Square master plan also includes the opening of Salt Meats Cheese, Hyatt Place Hotel, Woolworths Supermarket, Reading Cinemas, BWS, Priceline & Kids Club childcare so you can have it all at home.

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EVA AIR

Luxury takes flight on a spacious and state-of-the-art aircraft with EVA Air. If flying into ultimate comfort amongst the clouds sounds like your preferred way to travel, then collect your boarding pass from EVA Air. With one of the world’s most modern fleets waiting at their gates in more than 60 destinations, you’ll enjoy a completely new kind of journey above the rest.

Take off and kick back in your more than ample personal space or get connected with the on-board Wi-Fi and texting services. If the best in film, television and gaming is what you’re after, EVA Air offers the most advanced 26 |

in-flight entertainment system in the world.

Browse the easy-to-use interface and find the latest movies, binge-worthy shows and a range of retro and contemporary video games to fly through the hours.

Food and travel go hand-in-hand, so don’t wait until your destination to experience amazing and authentic cuisines from all over the world. EVA Air meals are made from recipes crafted with careful attention to every delicious detail, and they also offer numbers of pre-ordered special meals for dietary STYLEMAGAZINES.COM.AU

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requirements up to 24 hours before departure time. Whether your class is Economy or Royal Laurel, EVA Air will deliver an A+ experience every flight.

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Convenience has never looked and felt better.

For results based training on your terms, jet over to Jetts. There’s no need to spend endless hours crunching, lifting and stretching when the friendly team at Jetts can help you knockout your fitness goals.

From nutrition to exercise to mindset, they’ll ensure you keep moving forward with massive strides.

While long contracts at other gyms may mean you’re only staying and paying because you have to, at Jetts, your workouts can

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be as flexible as you want with no lock-in contracts through their Freedom Direct Debit membership. Plus, using one Jetts gym means you can also use over 250 gyms globally, and there’s no time for excuses because you will have 24/7 access to all of them.

Get in the best shape of your life in a place that’s also looking its best because Jetts has recently opened the doors to their new look clubs. Providing a range of fitness

options for everyone, try J Series at participating clubs for 30-minutes of HIIT team training designed to burn fat and get you fast results in a full body workout. Or, if solo is more your style, their extensive range of the latest equipment will take your personal training to new heights.

Your 2020 results start with Jetts, join today and get $0 joining fee, plus $200 of bonus value.

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GETAWAY Discover the holiday you’ve been waiting for.

We may be bias, but Queensland is quite the extraordinary place. There’s the wondrous Whitsundays that’s as lush green as it is lagoon blue. Fraser Island stretches with natural beauty as whales wander by. From coast to coast we have it going on, whether it’s Gold Coast with its botanic backyard and chilled vibes, or Sunshine Coast with its beautiful balance of beach to bush. Crowning our glorious state is Palm Cove lined with centuries old trees in a village by the sea, Port Douglas, where the rainforest meets the reef and Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. And then there’s the place we call home, Brisbane – the buzzing riverside city.

However, words can only do so much.

To experience it for yourself, Discover

Queensland is the first stop on your itinerary for a holiday hand selected for you. Offering everything from value-packed family holidays to romantic couples retreats, Discover Queensland will send you to hotels and resorts in the best locations including one of the Seven Wonders of the World and heritage listed destinations. They will also provide you with bonus inclusions, discounts and curated holiday packages you can’t get anywhere else.

To get you in the vacation mood, the Discover Queensland team invites Style readers to experience the best Queensland has to offer with a $50 holiday voucher to be used on your next escape. Visit discoverqueensland.com.au/style to start your getaway now.

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With PPI Property Group, it’s a home run every time.

Build your dream with multi-award winning leaders in small lot, home projects and luxury homes throughout Brisbane. Focusing on excellence, integrity and cohesion, the team at PPI Property Group will provide comprehensive solutions all the way through the building process, from the site acquisition, design and approvals, project management to the construction. Their goal is the same as yours; to create the future home you’ve always wanted.

Since 2011, PPI Property Group have been key players in a diverse range of projects throughout Brisbane and Regional Queensland, which has helped them absorb all

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the skills that are required to deliver the best of the best. Market leading in their approach, there’s no other builder and developer in Brisbane that offers such meticulously designed and constructed homes with sustainability in mind. Plus, your lifestyle will match the grandiosity of your new home, because all projects involve one of a kind, unique properties situated in sought after, inner city Brisbane suburbs such as Camp Hill, Ascot and Hawthorne.

Perusing their portfolio will invoke a gallery of stunning houses waiting for you to call home. Their expert advice is always on hand so you can make sure you’re committing to your

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version of perfection, and PPI Property Group always ensure their high standard and quality is delivered seamlessly throughout all their projects. With their bespoke building, there really will be no place like home.

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INFINITY HAIR

The unique blonde hair specialists.

Kicking off the new year with a head-turning fresh look is easy-as with a trip to Infinity Hair. An independently owned salon located in Albion, the passionate team of stylists here are led by dynamic duo Chantal Davis and Monique Loriaux.

With each of them boasting over 10 years in the industry, these ladies exemplify a prime example of talented, empowered business babes. Their skills and knowledge combine to offer a superior service as soon as you walk in the door. Chantal’s passion lies in cutting and styling, always keeping her finger on the pulse 28 |

of the latest trends. From annual visits to Vidal Sassoon’s California Academy to backstage at Mercedes-Benz fashion week, Chantal’s insight only further advances her technical skills.

The yin to her yang, Monique is the queen of colour, making these two the perfectly balanced powerhouse partnership. As Infinity’s master colourist, Monique is one of Brisbane’s best when it comes to blondes. Her outstanding foil work will have you standing up from the chair completely transformed, making Infinity Hair one of the best spots for colouring in Brisbane. The whole team STYLEMAGAZINES.COM.AU

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of talented stylists at Infinity bring their skills and creativity to the salon. However diverse in their skills, the one thing they all share is a dedication to top-notch quality and to providing a relaxing atmosphere for every customer.

INFINITY HAIR 291 SANDGATE RD, ALBION P 0429 319 234 INFINITYHAIR.COM.AU

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JASON WITHERS ORIGINAL DIAMONDS

A handcrafted jewellery making process that’s crystal clear.

For an experience worth its weight in diamonds, choose the jeweller who knows their gems best. Jason Withers Original Diamonds is a family owned business that creates pieces as unique as the person they’re for. Diamonds may be formed under pressure, but Jason Withers Original Diamonds know that to make diamonds look their best, they must provide all their clients with a warm and friendly environment and expert knowledge to turn their dream jewels into a reality.

As a wholesale manufacturing jeweller with a strong ethical philosophy, they don’t have hundreds of retail outlets to take the

sparkle out of their product and service. From their three studios in Brisbane, Sydney and Hong Kong, they specialise in GIA Certified and ethically sourced diamonds, ensuring they only work with uncompromising and fair humanitarian mining practices. Plus, you won’t be receiving a diamond in the rough; the diamonds at Jason Withers Original Diamonds arrive from global cutting and polishing houses straight to the studio and then on to you. Not only does this save time and money, but it also means you know exactly where your diamond is coming from. Jason Withers Original Diamonds handle the process from

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KLEMENZA Discover natural luxury.

While driving through the leafy streets of Paddington, you may come across Klemenza – a stunning cottage that, after 100 years, has been carefully transformed into the contemporary boutique you see today. With an extensive background in interior design and having worked alongside world-renowned interior designers for a number of years, Director Sophia Klemenz Ghanem took her philosophy of ‘natural luxury’ and combined it with her dream to open a high-end boutique. The result? Klemenza – a storefront for people who are in search of good quality and beautifully designed pieces.

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start to finish to ensure efficient turn around times and superior attention to detail.

Anything is possible with these master jewellery designers, as the vast advances in manufacturing techniques and the classic craftsmanship of hand, mean there is no design that can’t be achieved. Jason Withers also keeps all designs on record, so you can add complementary and equally as stunning pieces in the years to come.

JASON WITHERS ORIGINAL DIAMONDS 7/149 WICKHAM TCE, SPRING HILL P 3839 4088 JASONWITHERS.COM

and many more,” Sophia says. “And many pieces of furniture have been designed and manufactured by Klemenza, which you will not find it anywhere else in Brisbane!”

Having worked closely with the owners of the building to give it a new lease of life, the cottage not only showcases some of the highest quality brands in Brisbane but also her talent as an interior designer; decorating and styling services of which she is also offering to Brisbane clientele.

When you step onto the verandah and through the quaint doors of Klemenza, Sophia describes the design as, “elegantly layered from strong contemporary designs to feature pieces with strong organic forms, an injection of colour and always an element of luxury”. And we have to agree.

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LUXURY HAIRDRESSER No one knows lavish hair like Oscar Oscar Salons.

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or 30 fabulous years, Oscar Oscar Salons have been at the forefront of style and hair trends, and continue to be renowned as the epitome of luxury. Led by stylist to the stars and twiceawarded Australian Hairdresser of the Year, Oscar Cullinan, the salon has grown into a hairdressing powerhouse. It’s also home to some of Australia’s best hairdressers who are regulars at coveted events such as Australian Fashion Week and frequently features in leading fashion magazines. Under their expert hands in all nine of their beautiful Queensland salons, your hair will take on a completely fresh and utterly gorgeous flick.

Whether you opt for their personalised freehand balayage, micro-foiling, precision cutting or exceptional hair extensions and straightening, you know you’re making the best choice. Every style cutting service also includes a shoulder and scalp massage, shampoo and condition, as well as a glamorous blow-dry for women and a mini facial for men.

Only the most prestigious hair care products are used in salon or prescribed for at home care to address every hair concern and achieve every desire, such as Kerastase, Shu Uemura, Aveda and the ultra luxurious Oribe. Oribe Hair 30 |

Care in particular is the styling product for those who are truly hair obsessed as it delivers the highest possible levels of performance and sophistication. Once it’s done its job, your hair will take care of itself while you do you.

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pack of Oribe. Enjoy the luxurious and sleek salon environment as you are surrounded by world-class stylists and guest services including relaxing treatments and indulgent refreshment menus. Not only has Oscar Oscar Salons raised the benchmark of the Australian hair industry, but they have also set an entirely new standard for the hairdressing experience.

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Brisbane’s secret cocktail garden.

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rom behind majestic iron gates in Newstead hides an urban sanctuary where dreamy garden elegance and modern industrial architecture meet. Between 25-year-old olive trees and beneath crystal chandeliers, you’ll find an oasis best paired with a cocktail. This is The Matriarch.

Taking inspiration from the 19th century Parisian countryside, The Matriarch is as chic as it is unique. Allow your host to find you a cosy, white marble topped table where you can settle in to peruse an extensive cocktail list packed with a plethora of delicious options, such as the cheeky ‘Call Me A Sex Object’ featuring Lisa Vanderpump sangria, Prosecco, fresh lime, mint and raspberry.

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alluring décor, The Matriarch knows how to set the mood and believes in the rise of experience economy – the call for an experience that says something about you and is worth sharing with the company you keep.

Pass through aged, handcrafted Indian doors to find the garden atrium; their largest space designed to bring world-class functions and events to life, whether it’s a birthday celebration, engagement, conference, wedding or product launch. Munch on brunch amongst soft velvet, burning lanterns and fresh flowers with dishes like espresso butter banana cakes and lobster rolls. Or join The Matriarch every weekend for two hours of bottomless high tea at $55 per person, which includes a glass of sparkling on arrival.

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aybe your day starts with a coffee and crêpe made from an age-old family recipe, before a quick check-up with a down to earth doctor in a modern medical clinic. Next is a workout in Newmarket’s largest training facility that will probably leave you feeling

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peckish, so you take your pick from crumbed schnitzel, authentic yiros, fresh sushi or the healthiest burger around. Find this weekend’s glamorous outfit in gorgeous boutiques, and get your tresses ready at an award-winning hair salon. If your muscles are still kicking up a fuss, rejuvenate with a deep massage and relax with the latest flick on a wall-to-wall screen.

Don’t forget to pick up your dry cleaning and grab your groceries on the way home. You’d be surprised how much you can get done when it’s all in one place.

Whatever your day looks like, Newmarket Village is your one stop shop for all your needs. Errands, entertainment and appointments are all covered in this premiere shopping destination that is the community’s choice every day. With an Anytime Fitness opening soon, Newmarket Village will be able to add fitness to their already robust STYLEMAGAZINES.COM.AU

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offerings including a Coles, a heap of thriving restaurants, specialised medical practitioners, gift stores and boutiques.

A gym isn’t the only new digs Newmarket Village has going on. Now, you can head to Boocoo for a delicious array of traditional Vietnamese cuisine that will satisfy all appetites, or bite into crunchy Korean fried chicken at Crunch K. Cool down at Allora with artisan gelato and specialty coffee, or treat yourself by unwinding and de-stressing at Massage Inn. And, of course, you can’t leave without paying a visit to the place with luxurious armchair stadium seating, crystal clear Dolby Digital sound, and the best new release blockbuster films – Reading Cinemas.

Your day will fly away when you spend it at Newmarket Village.

NEWMARKET VILLAGE 400 NEWMARKET RD, NEWMARKET P 3147 8227 NEWMARKET-VILLAGE.COM.AU

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ONE WYBELENNA Take a step into the serene.

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elax, rejuvenate and revitalise in the place where health and wellbeing meet. One Wybelenna is filled with moments to push pause amongst blissful surrounds and lush, landscaped gardens. In this ultimate urban retreat, you can immerse yourself in a unique and pampering spa experience that brings indulgence to the next level.

One Wybelenna takes the stress out of decision-making because their entire range of signature treatments will nurture your mind, soul and spirit. Pure relaxation and indulgence starts with their Classic Half Day Package, which begins with thirty private minutes in the outdoor magnesium spa and pool, providing

a myriad of health benefits such as relaxation, stress relief, detoxification and relief of muscle aches. You will then experience a 45-minute Aromatic Sea Salt full body scrub followed by a 45-minute Relax Massage and finishing with a 45-minute Skin Rejuvenation Facial.

Or, to achieve complete body bliss in a day-long spa retreat, try their Classic Full Day Package, which also begins with a tranquil moment in the magnesium spa and pool before a 45-minute Aromatic Sea Salt full body exfoliation and rain shower followed by a 60-minute Relax massage. Unwind with a 15-minute Indian head massage and a 60 minute One Wybelenna Custom Facial, then conclude the pampering with an Express

Manicure and Express Pedicure. Light lunch and refreshments are also provided, to complete the escape.

One Wybelenna’s Signature Rituals will also take you on a one-way road to bliss. Their Signature Radiance Ritual will enhance your balance and energy through crystals placed along the chakras as you receive a pure radiance facial, massage and leave-in hair treatment to leave you glowing inside and out. Whether you go to One Wybelenna for body therapy, an express service or indulgent package, it will be done with masterful elegance in Brisbane’s most exclusive day spa.

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We spoke to the five-strong medical team at Valley Plastic Surgery to learn their thoughts on what you need to consider when ‘plastic surgery’ is on your 2020 resolution list.

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any of us make New Year’s resolutions, and in this modern era of self-love and care, it should come as no surprise that over the next few months, the Valley Plastic Surgery team will spend many hours converting moments of midnight madness into real actions.

Dr Matthew Peters, FRACS specialist plastic surgeon and co-director of Valley Plastic Surgery, feels that it is important to make sure his patients are seeking help for the right reasons. “All of our patients present with genuine concerns. At this time of year, though, it is important to determine the motivation behind the request. Thankfully, most see the new year as ‘their’ year to finally do something for themselves. They have often been considering plastic surgery for some time, and the change in year can be the trigger to finally seek an opinion,” he says.

Dr Raymond Goh, FRACS specialist plastic surgeon and another one of the VPS directors reports that with the right motivation, a well-constructed plan can be made. “Plastic surgery is not just the procedure itself. The recovery period is equally – if not more – important. It is vital to listen to the advice provided and to consider how the recovery plan and timeframe fits into the year ahead,” he says.

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Dr Peters agrees. “Most of my operations are elective and require up to six weeks of activity modifications to achieve the desired result. Surgical garments are another consideration, especially for my massive weight loss and breast patients who have to wear these supports non-stop during this time – juggling these with work uniforms and an existing wardrobe can be tricky, especially in the warmer months,” he explains.

The entire team, including FRACS specialist plastic surgeons Dr Alys Saylor and Dr Drew Cronin, and FACD specialist dermatologist Dr Kate DeAmbrosis, all support the notion that patients should discuss their requirements with suitably qualified doctors. The start of a new year can see patients make quick decisions with permanent consequences, some of which can be less than ideal. VPS recommend that patients build upon their holiday thoughts to construct a list of questions relevant to them, to give them the confidence that the treatment they seek is being done for the right reasons and by a practitioner with the right qualifications.

VALLEY PLASTIC SURGERY 51 BALLOW ST, FORTITUDE VALLEY P 3488 8118 VALLEYPLASTICSURGERY.COM.AU

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f you don’t have a ‘secret spot’ in Brisbane that you share with only your closest friends, Deer Duck Bistro could be it. Tucked into Auchenflower and adorned with antique décor and rich, inviting wooden furnishings, it’s as if you’ve been whisked into another world the moment you walk through the doors. And while the interior may feel old-worldly, the menu is anything but.

It’s a unique fine-dining experience set in a luxurious, yet homely, atmosphere and it’s a must for Brisbane locals and visitors alike.

Think melt-in-your-mouth seared scallops, curried parsnip and sweet and spicy pear to start followed by house-made ricotta gnocchi, chèvre, pear and burnt sage butter.

Also, there’s truffle. Lots and lots of truffle!

Using only the freshest, seasonal produce, they also serve degustation menus in case you’re in search of something oh-so decadent.

It’s a meal (or five… or nine!) you won’t soon forget.

All good things however, come in pairs and if high-quality ingredients, served simply and deliciously, is something you lean towards,

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A nine course degustation menu?

Yes please! then book a table at Vine Restaurant as in this case, the saying certainly rings true. Finding a home on a leafy street in New Farm, Vine has remained one of Brisbane’s most sought-after Italian fine dining restaurants since 2005, and it’s not difficult to see why.

Headed by owner Harry Kumar, Michelin Star Chef Enzo Ninivaggi (do you know how tricky it is to get a Michelin Star? Hint: it’s tough!) and Founder Chef Mimma Diana, the venue is renowned for its incredible menu including squid ink linguine, spanner crab, preserved lemon and fresh tomato, and finished with an indulgent Italian chocolate torte or Frangelico affogato. Not to mention an extensive wine list, with both local and imported drops. Tick, tick! Vine also provides a group long lunch and chefs table menu, which is perhaps the most amazing thing we’ve ever heard and maybe the most amazing thing you’re yet to taste.

DEER DUCK BISTRO AUCHENFLOWER 396 MILTON RD, AUCHENFLOWER P 3870 8482 DEERDUCKBISTRO.COM.AU VINE RESTAURANT NEW FARM 5/158 MORAY ST, NEW FARM 3358 6658 VINERESTAURANT.COM.AU

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RENOWNED RESTAURANT GROUP From the humble beginnings of the family seafood shop on Caxton Street, over the last 60 years, the Gambaro Group has grown to encompass four fantastic venues with three distinct dining choices – all with the same high standards of cuisine and service.

BLACKHIDE STEAKHOUSE BY GAMBARO

Black Hide Steakhouse: Caxton Street & Treasury Casino Black Hide’s mission is to provide their guests an out-of-this-world culinary experience when it comes to steak cuisine. Experience prime organic, Wagyu, Angus and dry-aged steak cuts, all exclusive to Black Hide. They also feature private dining rooms ideal for special event celebrations, corporate functions, business meetings or simple gatherings with friends and family. The menu is perfect for banquet dining, and menus can be created to suit your function, event or special occasion.

BLACK HIDE STEAKHOUSE 36 CAXTON ST, PETRIE TCE BLACKHIDESTEAKHOUSE.COM.AU TREASURY CASINO, BRISBANE CITY TREASURYBRISBANE.COM.AU/CASINO-RESTAURANTS/BLACK-HIDE P. 3369 9500

Persone Italian Restaurant

Gambaro Seafood Restaurant A name synonymous with sensational seafood for over 60 years, Gambaro Seafood Restaurant offers extraordinary award-winning seasonal menus, excellent service, relaxing and comfortable surrounds, plus a central location. For more than three generations, Gambaro has focused on attentive customer service, the freshest local produce, and a five-star dining experience.

GAMBARO SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 33 CAXTON ST, PETRIE TCE P 3369 9500 GAMBARO.COM.AU

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In Italian, Persone means ‘people’.

Essentially, it’s the embodiment of the sweet life, a place where people want to be and be seen, a place to indulge in ‘the good life’. Immerse yourself in a truly spectacular Italian bar and dining experience located in the emerging Brisbane Quarter offering spectacular panoramic views of the Brisbane river and city skyline, exquisite Italian cuisine, and excellent service. Let it be your ultimate destination for special events, corporate functions and social gatherings with multiple event spaces, including private “Chianti” dining and wine tasting room.

PERSONE PODIUM LEVEL 2, BRISBANE QUARTER P 3505 1417 PERSONE.COM.AU

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NEW GUESTS CAN EXPERIENCE OUR COMPLIMENTARY ‘STYLE CHECK’ VALUED AT $89.”

hances are you don’t have time to drop into Manhattan for a blow dry and cocktail in hand, but this gorgeous salon closer to home is just as fabulous. As one of the most recognised salons in Brisbane’s Northside, Samantha Jones Hair Co. houses an experienced team who will cover all of your hair needs while keeping your look on trend and flawlessly suited to your personal style.

When you arrive at North Lakes’ first 5 Star Gold Class Accredited Salon, as awarded by the Australian Hairdressing Council, you can expect more than just a superb cut and colour. Known for being masters of balayage and blonde specialists, the team at Samantha Jones Hair Co. are always on the cutting edge. They are continually training to ensure they are experts on the latest trends and their skills are kept sharp.

Choose from their specially designed, allinclusive packages that are tailored to your requirements to change up your colour or to completely revamp your look. Your stylist will get in your hair, taking the time

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to discuss your options and offering plenty of advice to help you make waves with your tresses. Plus, when you experience the ultimate indulgence of a colour package for the first time, you will be invited back after seven days for a complimentary ‘Style Check’, which includes a shampoo, massage and blow dry valued at $89. This means Samantha Jones Hair Co. can make sure you absolutely adore your hair and you get to experience a round two of their outstanding service without spending a cent.

As your stylist works their magic, enjoy a glass of bubbles or a cheeky Cosmopolitan made by owner and chief cocktail maker, Jon. Sit back and relax in the luxurious lounge with a signature scalp massage or renew and revitalise your hair with their deluxe spa treatments. With a convenient location in a tranquil setting overlooking Lake Eden, doing your hair will become a reprieve to look forward to when you get it done at Samantha Jones Hair Co. SAMANTHA JONES HAIR CO. 3/27 DISCOVERY DR, NORTH LAKES P 3880 6808 SAMANTHAJONESHAIRCO.COM.AU

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TOTALFUSION Movement is a way of life here.

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Ignite your love for movement in a place that’s more than just a workout space at TotalFusion. With world-class studios already found across three central locations around Brisbane – and more set to make moves in the coming year – TotalFusion offer a completely unrivalled experience as the ultimate health and wellness destination.

TotalFusion’s attention to detail and desire to elevate the fitness experience drives them to work out the best way to workout your body. Their Chermside and Mt Gravatt studios currently boast over 130 group classes a week, such as yoga, functional, cycle, fusion and Pilates, while their Newstead studio offers over 200 classes a week as well as a run club. Each boutique space has been cleverly designed with thoughtful lighting,

heat controlled panels, diffusers and sound to create a multi-sensory experience that will help you get the absolute most out of your body.

TotalFusion isn’t just your conventional gym; they also offer health-focused retreats and seek to educate all their members by inviting them to engage both their body and mind at exclusive wellness events. And while members come to the studio to workout, they often stay to relax in TotalFusion’s lobby-inspired communal spaces after enjoying the ultimate chance to renew, refresh and strengthen their bodies. Not only do they make fitness fun, but movement is a way of life for this studio, and they want to completely change the way you experience health.

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URBBANA

For the man who believes in work and play, the gentleman that never shies away from expressing himself, and respects quality workmanship.

Since 2009, high-end menswear store, URBBANA, has been dressing and shaping the sophisticated men of Brisbane with elegant and bespoke designs. Men’s suiting has come a long way over the past decade – think short suits, pattern clashing and frilled pocket squares – and URBBANA certainly isn’t shy when it comes to expressing one’s unique self. The brand’s resident fashion expert and business development manager, Kaan Tavli, says over this time, Australia has become much more sartorially aware. “People are paying attention to the quality of fabrics and

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the eminence of good stitching. Australian men now demand good quality product and personalised design. I expect the biggest trend in 2020 to be individuality and self-expression,” he says.

It’s certainly what makes the brand stand out amongst the market when it comes to dressing for your personality. Quality craftsmanship and unique designs drive everything they do at URBBANA. “Being a boutique brand, we have 100% control over quality and design. We only make 15-30 quantities in each design, so people tend to STYLEMAGAZINES.COM.AU

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come to us for, as they say, something different that many people won’t have”, says Kaan.

No matter the garment, there’s no doubt at this time of year it needs to be lightweight.

Kaan says pieces should be vibrant summer colours with a range of summer staples such as a lightweight, unlined and unconstructed linen jacket, a vibrant, polished cotton or linen blend shirt, lightweight cotton stretch chinos and dressy sneakers with character.

URBBANA 106 EDWARD ST, BRISBANE & PORTSIDE WHARF 39 HERCULES ST, HAMILTON URBBANA.COM.AU

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VARICOSE VEINS

Step into 2020 with newfound confidence from The Leg Vein Doctor.

Nearly 65% of the blood in your body is held within veins as it slowly circulates back to the heart. Veins are elastic vessels and have the ability to stretch and contract depending on whether you need to lose or conserve heat. Small valves inside the veins point their leaflets in the direction of the heart preventing back flow.

In your legs, veins are confronted with the problem of returning blood back up the leg against the force of gravity. Nature has designed an ingenious method of

overcoming this problem. As you walk, the calf muscles act like a pump and compresses the deep veins pushing the blood back up the leg (“the calf muscle pump”). But this affect only applies to the deep veins inside the muscles and not the superficial veins outside the muscles. Superficial veins rely entirely on the ability of the valves to do their job and not allow blood to reflux back down to your feet. This is where people with varicose veins have a problem. They inevitably become larger and more extensive

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over time and the increasing back pressure begins to cause congestion and swelling around the foot and ankle. Symptoms of the legs feeling heavy and congested are common. People often report cramps and “restless legs”. Depending upon the severity, skin changes cause symptoms such as rash, itch or pigmentation and then eventually breakdown of the skin surface causing ulceration.

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WINE AND CHEESE Wow your Sense of Taste with the very best in brews, spirits and vino.

For a sipping experience you won’t soon forget, head to the boutique-style bottle shop with the sommeliers, brewers and tapsters that know it best. Recently awarded ‘Best Detached Bottle Shop’ by Queensland Hotels Association, Sense of Taste is stocked with liquid assets. Whether you visit their stores in Portside, Hamilton or Coorparoo, you’ll be greeted by close to 100 bottles of spirits available for sampling, as well as an extensive and expert selection of wine.

Sense of Taste know what the palate wants alongside each drop, so they sell gourmet cheese, cured meats, dips, chocolate from award-winning Kokopod and many other deli items straight from charcuterie dreams.

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their Portside store as they have space for you to drink what you have purchased, and settle in while they create a cheese platter for you to enjoy. Open daily from 10am and never closing before 9pm, don’t forget to check out what’s on tap in store because they’re constantly mixing it up.

If you don’t know your fruit level from your body profile, then Sense of Taste also conduct wine master classes, spirit-tasting sessions and a Brew Club on the first Tuesday of every month where a guest brewer will work their magic. Otherwise, they cater to private events moulded to your taste so you can be assured your guests will never feel parched.

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XTEND BARRE Combining fitness with a warm and welcoming community.

If your 2020 intentions are to increase your energy, improve your overall strength and posture and meet some fabulous new friends to-boot, then you may want to stroll by Xtend Barre. Described as a cool combination of a full-body workout, with all the elegance of dance, Barre workouts can help to lengthen and sculpt your muscles.

Nestled in leafy Stones Corner, this stunning boutique fitness studio is complete with a high-end fit-out and state of the art facilities, and owner Shay Stafford is ready to warmly welcome anyone who is looking to improve their lifestyle and begin their Barre journey.

Shay, a professional dancer with more than 20 years of dance experience and upwards of nine years teaching Barre and Pilates, is

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YOKO & GRECA

The colourful and delicious dining destinations at Howard Smith Wharves.

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extremely passionate about ensuring each of her members achieve stunning results and walk out of the studio after each class feeling fabulous and revitalised. Having taught thousands of women and men of all sizes, ages and abilities over the years Shay, along with her skilled instructors, have created a community of likeminded people in a beautiful space where members not only feel the burn but have a giggle while they’re at it. Offering a variety of classes such as Barre, TRX, reformer and mat Pilates, yoga and even mums and bubs classes, the friendly team at Xtend Barre know the importance of being able to access classes to create a daily routine that suits their lifestyle.

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elcomed to the wharves last November, Yoko translates the quintessential energy and excitement found in Tokyo’s izakayas (you could alike to a Japanese version of a pub) to a split-level bistro spinning vinyl records upstairs every Friday and Saturday. Known for their creative cocktails and fabulously fun food, Yoko is a seafood leaning menu offering freshness in every mouthful. Perfect for Brisbane’s breezy lifestyle, the food is light, zesty and perfect for sharing. Devour delights from the Hibachi charcoal grill, delicious gyoza, melt in your mouth sashimi and for a juicy take on pork belly the lettuce cups are full on in flavour, with the meat braised in soy just waiting for you to take a bite.

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ZAMA YOGA Welcome to a place of total sanctuary.

It’s no secret that the benefits of yoga transcend just getting a great physique, and the team at Zama are here to make the lives of local yogis a little better, happier and healthier.

Get ready to transform your life on and far from the mat in many ways with over 30 classes a week. From yoga (including hot vinyasa, yin, vinyin, warm slow flow, and hatha yoga) to mat Pilates and Barre, Zama also offer hot yoga classes with beneficial FAR infrared heat to get your sweat on. If you do enjoy a warm or hot class, the tranquil studios are fitted with free lockers and showers for total peace of mind.

This space of sanctuary is where you can feel inspired, energised or simply just feel a world away while you escape the world around you.

For those wanting to take a step further this

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year, Zama offers yoga teacher training with their next round coming February. Including yoga, Pilates, meditation and Barre, join the team and study for a career you’ve always dreamed of. Zama Institute teacher training offers flexible learning options where you can complete all non-contact course requirements (reading, self-reflections, multiple choice questionnaires) as soon as you enrol meaning that there’s no need to wait for your face to face workshops to begin. Yoga teacher training dates include: 200hrs 8 February – 7 June and 350hrs 8 February - 21 November.

For a place to visit daily to rest and find your zen, everybody is welcome at Zama.

ZAMA YOGA 2/27-29 HIGH ST, TOOWONG P 3162 1652 ZAMAYOGA.COM.AU

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world away next door, you’ll find Greca, a contemporary Greek Taverna, sitting ever so elegantly beneath the Story Bridge. Encompassing the Mediterranean way of life, the Greek eats are heavy in size and generous on hospitality. Wood and charcoal flavours feature heavily throughout the seafood and succulent meat dishes with their small plates packing just as much the powerful punch. Sit back with their large wine menu and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere the wharves brings, along with the brilliant décor and design from architect George Livissianis (who artistically designed both lively restaurants). Dining riverside never felt so good.

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IF ANYTHING SEEMS DIFFERENT, NEVER BE AFRAID TO SHOW A DOCTOR”

CHECK YOURSELF It’s easy to forget that our body requires routine maintenance every now and again but if there’s anything we have learned from one of Australia’s favourite doctors, Dr Jill Forer, it’s that there are easy steps everyone can take to get our health in check!

GET SKIN DEEP There’s a very important, safe, small to moderate dose of sun that everyone needs, but in Australia, we often get more than we bargain for. Self-checks are beyond crucial for healthy skin and make sure to get a partner or friend to check your back. Act quickly if something new appears or if a spot changes shape, colour or texture. Remember, melanoma can be red too, not just black! Get your skin checked yearly by a GP, skin cancer clinic or specialist and always be cautious – it pays off.

ALL THE BREAST You should know your breasts like the back of your hand and monthly self-breast checks will make sure of that. Make sure to examine them when you’re sitting or standing and lying down, as certain parts of the breast are better felt in different positions. Don’t forget to examine your

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armpits, which are where your lymph nodes are hiding! Get in front of a mirror and look for colour changes, shape changes and any rashes or discharge from your nipples. Lift your arms above your head and then press them firmly on your hips, looking at your skin texture – it should remain unchanged in both positions.

If anything seems different, never be afraid to show a doctor.

DOCTOR DOCTOR Some things are best left to the experts, so it’s important you’re regularly paying them a visit.

Cervical screenings – once called pap smears – should be done every five years beginning at the age of 25 if you’re receiving normal results, but it’s important to pop in for checks between this period to be safe and ensure clinical signs don’t get missed. This includes breast checks, skin checks, blood pressure checks and important key blood tests like checking your iron levels, which is the number one nutrient deficiency in the world, especially among women.

WATCH YOUR MOUTH As the entry to your entire gastrointestinal tract, your mouth is integral to good health. Many diseases will show their face in your mouth like ulcers and blisters so yearly dental checks are vital. Take daily care by eating a wholefood, unprocessed diet and paying attention to oral hygiene.

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FIT BUSTERS Have you ever been given advice that you wondered has any truth to it? This month we looked at some of the most common myths in the health and fitness sphere and broke it down with our local experts to bring you the ultimate truth bombs.

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“Pilates is only for women”

Director of Pilates Studio 64, Jordanna Smith, debunks a common misconception about the effective strengthening and conditioning practice.

While it’s true that Pilates is very popular for women, it was actually developed by a man called Joseph Pilates! I have been exposed to many men in in this space, such as my teachers and mentors, with the first being my now husband who was extremely keen to learn Pilates after sustaining an injury from karate. These days, there are so many public male and female figures from around the world who use Pilates as part of their training regimes and overall wellness – such as LeBron James, Maria Sharapova, Christiano Ronaldo and Stephanie Gilmore just to name a few.

What type of person suits Pilates?

Pilates is suitable for everyone! More often than not, our group classes and small groups are with all age levels, fitness levels and abilities.

The ultimate goal in the practice of Pilates is complete and total well-being. From the post-partum mother to a mature aged client to a young or professional athlete, it is suitable for everyone.

Do you have to be a certain body shape to benefit from Pilates?

It is important as an instructor to assess the many differences between individuals such

as age, body type and general flexibility.

Pilates allows instructors adaptability to create programs and to use a repertoire to creatively compile a program that will benefit different body types.

PS64 has been thriving since 2005 and continues to offer small individual and personalised studio and group-based Pilates classes. Jordanna and Shayne Smith are also BASI Pilates teaching Facilitators and conduct Pilates teacher training courses around Australia.

PILATES STUDIO 64 UNIT 6/707-709 ALBANY CREEK RD, ALBANY CREEK P 3325 5821 PS64.COM.AU

MYTH:

“Gyms are intimidating”

Gym anxiety is a common feeling, but Genesis Health and Fitness Lawnton and Winsdor franchisee, Brenton Williamson, is here to weigh in on your fitness fears.

Our club places a lot of pride on being the gym for everybody. Although many people would argue that gyms are intimidating, we debunk this myth through the quality of our members and staff. We provide an environment that our team would like to work out in, starting with a warm and friendly greeting when you arrive to assistance with your training in a group fitness class, personal training or Coaching Zone session.

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What’s offered to Genesis clients to make them comfortable?

Starting a fitness journey at a new gym can be daunting, so when members join, they are offered assistance with their training and introductory packages with one of our 15 highly experienced personal trainers or in our Coaching Zone, which is a small group-training program with an expert coach using the latest MyZone heart rate technology to track your progress. We provide easy access to our team members, who are always available to answer questions. We also offer a Kids Club Crèche STYLEMAGAZINES.COM.AU

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and KidsFit classes, which makes coming to the gym easier for parents.

What type of people frequent Genesis?

We have all types of people, from professionals, local parents to young adults. Due to the size and variety of our facilities, we have professional athletes training at our gym during their offseason and we are also very fortunate to have a great portion of older adults who have been training in the club for years.

GENESIS HEALTH AND FITNESS VARIOUS LOCATIONS P 1300 464 363 GENESISFITNESS.COM.AU

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“Personal training can be daunting”

Personal trainers may seem like they thrive off of your pain, but they are actually more approachable than you think, as the Training Gym Head Coach at Jetts, Bart Walsh, shares.

The moment you have a conversation with one of our friendly personal trainers, you’ll understand we’re here to help, not judge. It’s not about status quo or elitism; it’s about helping you achieve your goals in a way that works for you.

What do Jetts’ personal trainers offer clients to make them comfortable?

Our trainers meet their clients where they are. Every person is unique, and our PTs know this. We will build a plan based upon your fitness and lifestyle. It’s all about health and fitness for life, so we take our time if we need to. We’re humans too! All of your questions will be answered with a simple, down to earth conversation. Our vocation is to get you fit and healthy – all you need to do is reach out.

Many women think weights are only for men. What do you think of this?

This is a common myth we wish would be put to bed! Weight training will build your metabolism, shape your muscles and allow you to push harder in your cardio sessions. It won’t make you bulky, we promise. Ask someone you admire for their workout and we can almost guarantee they use weights. If you don’t know where to start, you know where we are!

What type of people get involved at Jetts?

Everyone! From teenagers to senior superheroes, our clubs cater for all humans.

Best of all, this diversity builds a community that spans age and demographic. You have to feel it to truly understand it.

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MYTH:

“Barre is just for ballerinas”

We bet you thought Barre was only for dancers. Think again! The top myths busted by the owner of Xtend Barre Stones Corner, Shay Stafford.

Yes, you’d be correct in thinking that Barre = a full-body workout + elements of dance and ballet. However, what we’ll have you know is that Barre is not restricted to people with ballet experience, in fact, you don’t need dance experience at all. Here to put the Barre x ballerina myth to bed is Shay Stafford of Xtend Barre Stones Corner.

Many people believe that some knowledge of ballet is required to do a Barre class. Is this true?

Not at all! Most people who do Xtend Barre have never done a dance class. Many newbies

say they have two left feet, are “unco” and can’t touch their toes. Anyone can do Barre.

People pick up the moves very quickly and become addicted fast!

For a beginner, can you explain what Barre is and what to expect?

Xtend Barre is a full-body workout done to music. It’s an exhilarating and fun group fitness class held in a boutique dance studio.

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and thighs, improved cardio fitness, core strength, flexibility and better posture too (hello, desk job).

Is Barre only for women?

No! Men can absolutely do Barre and really benefit from it, especially when combined with their existing training.

Mixing up your workouts is important, and we see many men improving their flexibility, core strength and coordination due to Barre.

XTEND BARRE STONES CORNER 433 LOGAN RD, STONES CORNER P 0401 112 120 XTENDBARRE.COM.AU

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New Year’s resolution

The relaxed suit

Healthy holiday

When making your New Year’s resolutions, do you consider your relationship and the positive changes you could make to it? Most people want the best for themselves, and a healthy relationship should be no different.

Investing in your relationship can have amazing outcomes and can set you up for an intimate and better year together.

Put relationship coaching at the top of the to-do list this year. Seeking professional relationship coaching should improve your communication and support, help you gain a greater understanding of each other’s thoughts and feelings, and increase intimacy and romance.

Make improving your relationship one resolution you want to keep this year. The benefits of coaching will set your year up for bigger and better returns on your investment. You will thank each other for the gift. Remember, the more you invest, the bigger the return. Get the best returns by being motivated in improving the most important relationship you have.

The idea of an ill-fitting suit doesn’t make any sense, but this is one of the current suiting trends. The relaxed suit – as it has been appropriately named – has been front and centre in recent months and has even been adorned by celebrities at the top of the style tree, like David Beckham.

Designer Kim Jones and Dior have come together to create a double-breasted, singlebuttoned, relaxed suit, which pushes the boundaries of the relaxed suit. There are also four buttons with two close, double-breasted suits. The looser trend is much better in a double-breasted jacket rather than the singlebreasted option. Be ready for this in both men’s and women’s suiting.

In regards to design, think fairly well fitted on the shoulder, bigger through the mid section, a little longer in the jacket length and a full trouser with extra length. Proceed with caution, as this is not for everyone.

This should not be your business style but instead your go-to for a cocktail party or fashion event.

School holidays are often a welcome reprieve from busy, weekly routines, but they shouldn’t be a time for kids to stray from their daily oral hygiene habits. Often these breaks in routine can lead to teeth not getting brushed regularly and diets not being as healthy as they should be, which is definitely not ideal.

Extra fun over the Christmas break means extra care and attention should be paid to our teeth and mouths. As well as keeping up with twice-daily brushing and daily flossing, be extra careful not to crunch on hard lollies or pork crackling and avoid using your teeth to open up present packaging.

A lot of chipped front teeth are caused by mishaps around the swimming pool, on trampolines and whilst riding skateboards. Have fun on the holiday, but just be mindful of your teeth. If you do run into trouble over the break, please call James Street Dentists to get your smile back on track.

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Belongingness

Leg up, ladies!

Belonging is a universal, powerful, unique and subjective experience related to a yearning for connection with others, a human need for positive regard, and the desire for interpersonal interaction.

Belonging is a fundamental motivation with a compelling need to fit in. We are conditioned to provide belonging to others as well. Our sense of belonging shapes the way our relationships with each other, groups, and communities function. An absence of belonging has devastating effects on us. Social isolation and loneliness have significant effects on health, wellbeing, pose a greater health threat than smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise, and can lead to premature death.

Quality social belonging involves face-to-face personal relationships; not connections in the digital space. It releases a range of brain neurotransmitters that increase positive feelings and reduce stress.

Establishing and maintaining relationships takes energy, but it is worth the effort.

There are many factors that predispose a person to venous disease and it’s not just down to genetics. Varicose veins and spider veins are seen more often in women than in men. Some of the factors that can put ladies more at risk are: Weight gain: excess weight and obesity can put an additional load on your venous system. The extra pressure can cause valves in the veins to fail sooner.

Hormones: during puberty, pregnancy and menopause, women can often develop more noticeable veins due to changes in the production of key hormones.

Immobility: standing for long periods can be a requirement of many female dominated vocations – think hairdressing, teaching and nursing. Immobility forces the veins to work harder in order to return blood to your heart.

Age: as your body ages, the venous system can weaken. For example, elasticity in the vein walls can decrease, leading to veins that begin to bulge more noticeably.

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Tighten Keep your workout tonal at Pilates Emporium.

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hen a Pilates class has everyone wanting to arrive 15 minutes early and stay 15 minutes late, you know you’re onto a good thing, and that’s exactly what happens at Pilates Emporium. For 18 months, this boutique studio in Wilston has been toning, tightening and testing its loyal clients through a challenging and intense fitness regime that works the muscles all the way from their necks to their ankles.

Feel strong, feel long and have all the strength to do your day-to-day activities gracefully and safely, with the help of Pilates Emporium’s reformer Pilates. Somewhere between a resistance workout, a weights workout and cardio, director and owner of Pilates Emporium Wilston, Cheré Cannon, says this form of Pilates will have you continually growing, continually being challenged and getting stronger as you go. “We all need 48 |

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rehabilitation in one way or another, whether that’s for posture or an injury, and because of all the movements we’re doing to realign the body, Pilates is so good for this,” says Cheré.

Guided by the screens visible from every position in the studio, instructors with years of experience are at every class to help with your technique or to work around injuries.

“Sometimes it’s just a tiny little tweak from an instructor and you go, ‘Oh, now that’s burning where it should be’,” says Cheré. It also means there’s no lagging in between while you wait for the instructor to set up an exercise because you can look at the screens and get straight back to work.

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From first timers to Pilates pros, the exercises are easily varied to suit anyone. “Our youngest is 14, our oldest is 86 and we have all ages and sexes in between,” says Cheré.

Offering créche classes, mums and bubs classes and with 30% men in the studio, many other studios only accept women who are pregnant for up to 14 weeks, however all six instructors at Pilates Emporium are specially trained for pregnancy to take them all the way up to birth and post partum. Open every day and with the option to workout casually or with a membership that works for you, Pilates Emporium is here to give you strength.

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Tis the season to be tanned and thanks to Brooklyn Beauty Bar, styler Fiona Williams experienced her very first professional golden spritz this month.

I often self-tan each week religiously for events and especially now that clothing calls for less layers. Call me crazy, but I just feel more confident with a tan. With an opportunity to have it done by the incredible team at BBB James Street, my usual Thursday night tanning ritual was replaced with no sticky skin on the couch or awkward attempts at covering my back. There’s only one thing better than feeling bronzed and boujee before an event this summer, and that’s when two spray tans for one is on offer, making it easier and safer to have that go-to glow. Thanks to Brooklyn Beauty Bar, over January and February you can experience two tans for the price of one when mentioning “Style Tan” next time you book in.

Getting ready for your spray tan is key in order for it to last longer. The better you exfoliate before your spray tan, the more even it will be. In order to allow your skin to settle, always book your spray tan for half a day after you exfoliate and shave. Like me, if you’re timing your spray tan for a big event, you want to ensure it will be at its best. Usually three showers after application gives the best look.

The secret behind the BBB even toned tan is that they’ve developed a unique blending technique for a beautiful, even look, and this is what makes Brooklyn Beauty Bar tans the best. Once you’re sprayed, your technician will blend your hands, arms and feet with a blending brush to ensure no lines or harsh colour difference. One of the best parts is that these tans are express. After two hours the tan will develop and you’re encouraged to shower, leaving you with a beautifully even tan that will last up to a whole week.

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lucy ferraro If we could live every day in paradise, it would look a little like wearing LJC Designs. Capturing the essence of island living from the simple pleasures of life, we get to know a little more behind the luxe linen brand. @L JCDE S I G NS @L UCYCOT T E E

One sentence to introduce yourself?

Linen lover, mango connoisseur and beach dweller.

Your role and what does it entail?

Designer/founder of LJC Designs

How long have you been in business?

I moved to Bali in 2012 and started the business not long after, so eight years!

Have you always been in fashion? How did you get into it?

I studied advertising at University and worked in magazines for a few years before moving to Bali. It was there that I started to design jewellery and clothing to sell on Etsy.

Your tagline is ‘born out of a desire to wander’ - where do you want to wander next?

If only I could wander to Italy every year! It really is my most favourite place.

Tell us about your range where is it made, how do you describe the aesthetic, what type of person would wear LJC Designs?

LJC is a linen luxe brand made in Bali - we are all about muted tones and floaty dresses.

Favourite Brisbane restaurant?

Beccofino in Teneriffe.

Person you most admire?

Where would you take visitors to Brisbane?

I love our little local cafe, Alcove in Wilston.

What are you most proud of?

My wonderful team in Bali. I’ve had the same team for eight years. They are all such hard-working girls and like family to me.

Go-to karaoke song?

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

How would your husband describe you in three words?

My husband would say I’m determined, indecisive and taller.

Where are you happiest?

On the beach with my husband and my dog, Nala.

Favourite place in the world?

My grandma, Fae Rentoul.

Lake Como, Italy.

Sitting in traffic, where does your mind wander?

Plans for 2020?

What’s for dinner?

JANUARY 2020

Finding a balance between having a baby and running a business.

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