St David's Notebook winter 2016

NOTEBOOK

BY ST DAVID’S

ISSUE 14 WINTER 2016

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The ultimate gift – a LEGO Disney castle, plus a festive spree at Smiggle!

HOT FOR WINTER…

New openings, new dishes and much more

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From winter fashion to festive food, home decorations to party season beauty, discover Christmas at St David’s

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WELCOME This winter at St David’s we have a host of amazing new stores, cosy places to eat, and gifts for everyone on your list. Come and join us...

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rom chic coats to delicate lingerie, from home comforts to party season beauty, from graband-go food to festive three-course menus, you can find just what you’re looking for at St David’s this season.

In this issue we’re showcasing the hottest trends - wearable pieces inspired by the catwalks, plus we have lots of new beauty, interiors goodies (including Christmas decorations), tempting new dishes, and inspired ideas to entertain the kids during the festive break.

Turn to page 17 for the St David’s Christmas gift guide - packed with bright ideas for the people you love, from stocking fillers to blow-thebudget dream items.

Have a wonderful Christmas!

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CONTENTS NOTEBOOK BY ST DAVID’S, WINTER 2016 FASHION

10 Texture twist Team on-trend velvet and metallics for winter chic 11 Copper & claret This classy colour palette is big news right now 12 Party pieces All the accessories you need to sparkle through Christmas 13 Seattle chic Channel a laid-back west coast look this season 14 Midnight hour We’re loving the fresh-fromthe-catwalk trend for all things stellar and twinkly 15 Winter warmer Scarves, sweaters, hats and gloves for guys

CHRISTMAS

17 The St David’s gift guide Gorgeous gifts for everyone on your list (be warned, you’ll want everything yourself!)

26 Deck the halls Minimalist, traditional or quirky... what’s your style?

32 A child’s Christmas Magical, exciting things to do and things to buy

FOOD & DRINK

28 Eat update Discover something new 29 Time to refuel New ideas for lunch while Christmas shopping 30 Food for friends A very simple supper recipe

BEAUTY & HOME

23 Beauty update Winter’s hottest new products - it’s all about eyes 24 The interview We chat to Celine Roux, Fragrance Director, Jo Malone 25 Interiors update Come and cosy up with us...

REGULARS

6 What’s Hot Your essential guide to the season ahead 8 Fashion update Winter’s sartorial highlights 34 Competitions Fancy winning a spending spree at Smiggle or an amazing LEGO Disney Castle?

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WELCOME

WHAT’S

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Foxley v-neck sweater in boysenberry, £49.99; Ledbury blazer, £180, Crew Clothing Company

Introducing winter 2016 at St David’s. Fill your season with these delightful treats and ideas and you won’t even notice that it’s cold outside...

THE NEW CREW

Think you know Crew? Take another look. The brand has had an update and is all about tailoring your look to suit your life. The traditional rules of smart for work and casual for the weekend no longer apply. Crew Clothing Company’s beautifully designed pieces, from sweaters and jeans to jackets and shirts will allow you to nail smart casual dressing every day of the week.

MAKE YOUR WINTER RETREAT

We love the idea of creating a Christmas theme at home. And we mean more than just a tree in the corner!

Lakeland has a great selection of illuminated lettering (NOEL, £49.99), snowy scenes and freestanding props that will make your place feel magical. For more inspiration, check out our Christmas decorating ideas on p26-27.

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ON OUR WISH LIST

Inspired by the classic Burberry trench coat, My Burberry Black is a great gift. It’s an intense and sensual interpretation of the iconic fragrance My Burberry and distills the essence of a London garden at dusk.

My Burberry Black EDP, 90ml, 50ml and 30ml, exclusive to Debenhams, £47 to £92

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WELCOME TIME FOR TEA

Warm up those chilly nights with something slinky from our new Victoria’s Secret

The former Espresso Bar at John Lewis has become the first Benugo café in Wales, and we think you’re going to love it. For those with a sweet tooth there’s a tempting cake table, you’ll also find an array of sandwiches and wraps, plus other savoury options like quiche and Mediterraneanstyle salads. A beautifullypresented afternoon tea is also available, making it a great spot for a girls’ day out.

TALONS WITH TEXTURE

Chanel’s new limited edition nail polish, the fabulously named ‘Pink Rubber’, has a synthetic velvety matte finish that will make every mani Instagram-worthy. £18, available at Debenhams, John Lewis and Boots.

VICTORIA’S SECRET IS OPEN!

The world’s most glamorous lingerie brand, made famous on the catwalk by supermodels like Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio and Candice Swanepoel, opened a gorgeous store here at St David’s this autumn. From the second you spot the hot pink Victoria’s Secret facade on Upper Level Grand Arcade, you’ll realise this is something special. Step inside for the brand’s signature bras, panties and sleepwear as well as fragrances and beauty – for yourself or for gifting. Take advantage of the expert fitting advice and leave with something you love.

PARTY TIME

If your little ones are invited to a Christmas party or two this year, kit them out at River Island Mini. Alongside some gorgeous dresses for girls and suits in mini sizes for boys, they have statement pieces like this gold jacket. We want one!

JUST RELAX...

You know how Christmas is meant to be a season of fun? You know how every year you spend weeks running around with a list of people you need to buy for? St David’s gift cards are your solution! Buy online at stdavidscardiff.com/giftcard and spend them at over 160 stores and restaurants.

MAKE PLANS

If your 2017 social and work life is already filling up, jot it all down in this cute academic diary, complete with stickers!

John Lewis, £20.

Gold leatherlook jacket with fur trim £35, River Island

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GIFT CARD

CHOOSE

EVERYTHING!

Looking for the perfect gift? Whatever the occasion, it may be easier than you think. A St David’s gift card is the one thing everyone really wants…

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hether you need a Christmas gift for your brother, a winning idea for a little one, or something to say thank you to someone special, a gift card from St David’s is the answer.

The lucky recipient can spend it on whatever they like at St David’s – there’s a fabulous choice of 160+ stores and restaurants.

DINNER’S ON US...

If there’s someone you want to say thank you to - a great teacher, a babysitting aunt, a kind neighbour, then buy them a St David’s gift card and they treat themselves to dinner out.

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TREAT THE KIDS

If you don’t know your Peppa Pig from your Paw Patrol, buying for little ones can be tricky. Give them a St David’s gift card and they can go on a new year spending spree to choose just what they want.

Mothercare

If you’re stumped at to what your dad, brother, husband or son would like, let him take his pick.

With a St David’s gift card he can buy the fashion, tech, food and grooming goodies he fancies.

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If you spend £100 or more on St David’s gift cards (in-centre) during November, you’ll get free parking at St David’s from 16th to 29th January 2017*. Treat your loved ones then make the most of the January sales yourself with your free parking! It’s win, win. * £100 threshold can be reached by purchasing a maximum of three gift cards. Further terms & conditions apply, see stdavidscardiff.com /parkingtreat or ask at our customer information desk.

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FASHION Instead of hiding your keepsakes away, you can display them for all to see with this new Pandora locket. A range of special locket charms are available £120 for the locket, charms from £25.

Discover relaxed chic at Seasalt Cornwall.

We think this Cleats dress, £55, would be the perfect Christmas day outfit.

FASHION MEETS FILM

LUKE has released a limited edition collection inspired by the film Brotherhood, in collaboration with Andy Blake, the film’s costume designer. White ‘hoodie’ tee, £40; black bomber £140.

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We have a raft of new openings and hot new winter fashion arriving by the day LEVEL UP Got an invite to a black tie event this Christmas?

Take your look to the next level with a green velvet tux jacket from Reiss, £275.

NEW AT ST DAVID’S

Some big names have joined us at St David’s this season. Alongside Victoria’s Secret (see p7) we now have fashion from Seasalt, Apricot, Timberland and Foot Locker. Make sure you pop in soon and check them all out.

This studded bag from H&M (£29.99) is just the right size for your everyday essentials and has a luxe red lining.

TECH & TREND

The gold tone Access Bradshaw smartwatch, £379, MICHAEL Michael Kors is the beautiful side of wearable tech, with custom watch face options and interchangeable straps. It’s the dream.

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FASHION NOT JUST FOR NIGHT

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Velvet and metallics are a stylish choice for winter daytime dressing – just opt for bright hues

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TEXTURE TWIST

Luxe up your look with decadent, strokeable textures, then add statement accessories in glistening metallic hues for maximum fashion points

1 Towering heels add an instant dose of evening glamour to your favourite jeans. £42, River Island 2 Channel your inner ballerina in a midnight blue dress that’s practically made for dancing. £109, Monsoon 3 With lingerie this pretty, it’s

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almost a shame to hide it away. £9.99 & £5.99, New Look 4 Tuck this versatile tee into a pair of midi culottes for a new season wardrobe update. £6, Primark 5 Turn an everyday outfit into a style statement with a daring metallic

footwear flash. £29.99, H&M 6 Team a velvet blazer in regal gold with this year’s other must-have trend, embroidery. £89.99, Mango 7 Summer’s love affair with the backpack continues – rock the look with cool metallics. £9, Primark

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Want to make a serious statement with your eveningwear? Swap summer’s navy blue suits for a deep crimson version.

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& CLARET Rustic shades give simple separates a on-trend update for the season ahead

1 Add an understated touch of colour to your wardrobe with a cosy knit. £14, Primark 2 Invest in a statement jumper to up your style credentials. £385, Vivienne Westwood 3 These boots have smart casual sussed. £100, Hammond & Co

by Patrick Grant at Debenhams 4 Channel your inner lumberjack with a checked shirt in warm

autumnal tones. £7, Primark 5 Add this classic timepiece to your Christmas list for a look that won’t date. £115, Fossil 6 For a quiet nod to the trend, add a claret tie to your evening apparel. £9.50, Marks & Spencer 7 Not scared of standing out from the crowd? Go for bold with a statement suit in richest burgundy. £275 & £115, Reiss NOTEBOOK by St David’s

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PARTY PIECES

’Tis the season for dressing up! Get party-ready with our pick of the prettiest clutches, jewellery and heels – don’t blame us if you buy them all...

GOLD RUSH

Channel your inner ‘70s diva with a pair of glamorous blockheeled gold sandals.

Gold block heel sandals, £35, River Island

Hula linked gold hoop earrings, £6, Accessorize

COLOUR CLASH

Talk about an investment piece – this colourful clutch will match everything in your wardrobe and then some. You’d be silly not to buy one, don’t you agree?

RUNNING RINGS Keep your other accessories to a minimum so these dramatic hooped earrings are always centre of attention.

Floral necklace, £19.9 9, Mango; patchwork clutch, £65, Dune

Madison mulitcolour sequin clutch, £39, John Lewis

STATEMENT CUFF

Rose Gold Vermeil and diamond necklace, £275, Links of London

Tapping into this season’s love affair with botanicals, this detailed cuff will transform a simple LBD into an outfit.

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Paige black embroidered, heels, £89, Monsoon

COURT CASE

LINK UP

This pretty diamond-set necklace is the perfect understated detail for party season and beyond.

Sparkle necklace, £30, John Lewis, and embellished hardcase bag , £49, Accessorize

Filigree gold cuff, £6.99, H&M

Embroidery details and metallics – these statement heels are ticking all the trend boxes for AW16.

Wear with simple black or mix it up with rich jewel tones.

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FASHION

SEATTLE STYLING Add effortless all-American style to your winter wardrobe with cool plaids, hard-working accessories and denim that’s distressed just so

1 The Bedale is a great go-anywhere jacket to carry you through winter. £279, Barbour at John Lewis 2 This hard-wearing washed canvas backpack will never go out of fashion. £45, Debenhams 3 Add a subtle flash of colour to a

grey overcoat with a checked scarf in shades of red. £7.99, H&M 4 Button up with this faded gradient plaid shirt – perfect with your skinny jeans. £28, River Island 5 Wear your Converse high-tops year round by opting for a leather

finish and snug lining. £62, Schuh 6 Show off your intellectual side with a pair of tortoiseshell round glasses. £99, Vision Express 7 Work a weathered denim jacket double up with skinny jeans if you’re feeling brave. £75, Jack & Jones

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Keep plaid pieces looking edgy by teaming with an oversized parka or fitted denim jacket.

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Sequins and beaded embellishments were huge on the catwalks for AW16

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MIDNIGHT

HOUR Shimmer and sparkle through Christmas party season with these stellar details

1 Add instant star power to your look with a pair of sparkling star earrings. £8, River Island 2 Spark a stellar response with this Nine by Savannah Miller blouse. £45, Debenhams 3 Enjoy a ‘90s flashback with a black velvet-banded choker. £15, Marks & Spencer 4 Have a whole constellation at your fingertips with this

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dedadent embellished clutch. £19.99, New Look 5 Rock a hint of Victoriana with this mid-length dress. £59 RJR. John Rocha at Debenhams 6 Embrace a vintage feel this Christmas with a Gatsbyinspired dress. £45, River Island 7 Tower above the competition in a pair of glistening statement heels. £39, Wallis

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Cosy up against the chilly Welsh weather with our pick of the best jumpers and accessories

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5 1 These checked gloves work just as well with a smart overcoat as an oversized parka. £25, River Island 2 Pick up a Fair Isle knit for a retro look this winter. £35, River Island 3 Keep winter chills at bay with a trapper’s hat. £25, Marks & Spencer

4 Embrace this season’s obsession with all things mustard. £45, Jasper Conran at Debenhams 5 We’ll be putting these smart tan gloves on our Christmas lists. £40, RJR. John Rocha at Debenhams 6 A simple checked scarf will go with

everything. £25, Marks & Spencer 7 The oversized bobble gives this chunky cable knit hat extra style points. £19.99, Superdry 8 Keep pattern details abstract for a grown-up take on Nordic-inspired knitwear. £128, AllSaints

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GIFT GUIDE

THE GIFT

GUIDE

BY ST DAVID’S

From stocking fillers to blowthe-budget big ticket items, and everything in-between, you’ll find Christmas waiting for you at St David’s

GIVE THEM EVERYTHING Buy St David’s gift cards online or in centre from £5 to £500, and tick everyone off your list. Redeemable in our shops, restaurants and cafés, it’s the ultimate present.

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GIFT GUIDE Fans of statement jewellery will love this serious neckline bling, £25, Accesorize

Stylish pure wool warmth! £85, Reiss

Retouching Face Pencils, £22, Bobbi Brown at John Lewis

This cosy jumper is an instant wardrobe classic, £138, AllSaints

FOR HER These perfect presents are sure to delight mums, wives and daughters on Christmas morning Mums will appreciate this fun mason jar, £6.99, New Look

Give her something she’ll love... the new fruity scent ‘I ♥ Juicy Couture’, £37 for 30ml, Boots and Debenhams

STOCKING FILLER

These faux fur-lined slippers are oh-so cosy, £19, Monsoon

BLOW THE BUDGET Mercer large tan leather tote, £310, MICHAEL Michael Kors

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A little Christmas morning luxury!

Floral robe, £40, Boux Avenue

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GIFT GUIDE Smarten up his plain white shirts with a textured tie, £45, Reiss Channel his inner Arctic explorer, £25, Marks & Spencer

FOR HIM From sweet treats to the latest tech, plus fashion and grooming gifts

He’ll love snuggling up in this retro-cool jacket when the temperature drops, £85, Luke

Get him looking groomed with a Wahl trimmer, £30, Debenhams

A classic holdall – perfect for weekends away, £95, Crew Clothing Company

Just picture his face!

From £399, Apple

Indulge his sweet tooth this Christmas, £19.95, Carluccio’s

STOCKING FILLER

BLOW THE BUDGET

River Island leather gloves,£22

THE ST DAVID’S GIFT CARD

If you’re still stuck for ideas for a tricky customer, why not give him the ultimate treat with a St David’s gift card? Available from £5 to £500.

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GIFT GUIDE This fine fellow will make a welcome house guest this Christmas, £4.99 & £6.99, H&M

Framed print £45, The White Company

Ideal for Christmas cards, £1 each, Flying Tiger Copenhagen

STOCKING FILLER

Sewing Bee fans will want this Cath Kidston sewing box, £58 Give pom poms for an instant interiors update, £69, Marks & Spencer

FOR THE HOME Aspiring interior designers will love these thoughtful gifts for stylish pads

Fill their home with this luxurious festive scent, £20, John Lewis

BLOW THE BUDGET

Gingerbread man cutters, £6.99, Lakeland

Fizz in a unique personalised box will be a hit, £25, John Lewis

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SoundTouch 30 Series III wireless music system £429.95, Bose

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GIFT GUIDE Go old school with table top football, £25, Flying Tiger Copenhagen

Sleepy head cushion £12, John Lewis

FOR TEENS From tablets to on-trend threads, we’ve got gifts worthy of a Christmas morning Instagram post…

Just the thing for brightening up a winter coat, £8, River Island

STOCKING FILLER Get in the good books with this Samsung Galaxy Tab S2. See deals in-store at our retailers.

BLOW THE BUDGET

Monochrome bomber jacket, £29.99, New Look

They’ll love this ontrend cactus candle, £1.50, Primark

Girls can spend Christmas afternoon perfecting their festive nail art, £3.99, H&M

Get snap happy with an Instax Mini 8, £64.95, John Lewis

THE ST DAVID’S GIFT CARD

Know a teenager who loves nothing better than a day at the shops?

Indulge their passion with a St David’s gift card. Available from £5 to £500

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GIFT GUIDE

Mini princesses will love this pretty party dress, £24, Cath Kidston

Puma kicks, £30, Schuh

Get them in the festive mood, sweater, £22, JoJo Maman Bébé

Mickey Mouse medium festive soft toy, £20.99, Disney Store

Perfect for a big Christmas countdown, £19.99, LEGO

FOR KIDS

With this year’s hottest toys and cute clothing galore, it’s no wonder Santa shops here Finger puppet fun, £12, Monsoon

STOCKING FILLER

They’ll never notice if you eat one of their Lindt choccies, £2.80, Debenhams

BLOW THE BUDGET

Want to play shop?

Wooden till with card reader, £22.50, John Lewis Mini Cooper Beachcomber ride-on car, £300, Hamleys

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BEAUTY

ALL EYES ON YOU

Choose powerful shimmering shadow and sharp outlines for eyes this winter. In Chanel’s ‘La Collection Libre’ sheer meets intense, matte and glossy collide, and the effect is simply stunning. On counter now at Boots, Debenhams and John Lewis.

Architectonic eye shadow palette, £46; Calligraphie de Chanel longwear intense cream eyeliner and brush, £25

BEAUTY UPDATE

Bold eyes, beautiful skin, bling nails, we’re ready for party season…

GO FOR GOLD

This Christmas H&M’s beauty offering is as strong as ever.

We’ve put this Fluid Foil eye colour, £6.99, and a few of their buttery lipsticks, £8.99 each, on our wish list.

PRETTY METALS

We love Primark’s new PS…Metals nail polish range – especially the sweet sorbet shades with a metallic finish.

They’re only £1.50 each!

WELCOME KIEHL’S Fresh outta NYC, our latest beauty opening is causing quite a stir.

Stocking skincare, bodycare and haircare beloved of celebs and beauty insiders, it’s no wonder Welsh beauty aficionados have been rushing there since it opened in late summer. it’s an

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BEAUTY

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At St David’s we have so many places to shop for that special bottle of perfume. Jo Malone, of course, but also Debenhams, Boots, John Lewis, The Perfume Shop and The Fragrance Shop.

Celine says that Fragrance Combining is a great way to express your own individual style

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FIND YOUR FRAGRANCE

Celine Roux, Fragrance Director at Jo Malone London, chats with us about choosing and combining fragrances Notebook: We’ve heard a lot about Fragrance Combining recently, what’s that?

Celine Roux: By combining layers of different scents, you can create one that reflects your mood or works for a particular occasion. At Jo Malone London we develop all our fragrances so that they can be combined and experimented with.

N: How should we choose the fragrance that’s right for

us? Is it just about what we like? Or is there more to it?

CR: This is totally personal and something you need to try on your own skin. There may be some specific notes, ingredients or fragrance families which you are drawn to. I’d recommend being brave and trying anything there is no right or wrong.

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effective when you apply it on pulse-points or where there is good circulation and warmth (ie. wrists).

Alternatively, you can also spray scent in your hair and on your clothes. Layering is also the best way to create depth in your scent and enhance longevity on the skin. I like to use a Body Crème with my Cologne in the mornings so my scent lasts all through the day.

1 Orange Bitters Cologne, £90 for 100ml 2 Miniatures Candle Collection, £66 for five 35g scented candles 3 Pine & Eucalyptus Diffuser, £62 for 165ml 4 Bathtime Collection, including English Pear & Freesia Bath Oil, Nectarine Blossom & Honey Bubble Bath and Peony & Blush Suede Shower Oil, £48. All available from Jo Malone London

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INTERIORS Rydale compact sofa in ‘Scala Velvet Ochre’, £1,199, Marks & Spencer

SPOTS AND STRIPES

We love these simple scandi-style vases from Debenhams. At only £10 each they’re a cheap instant update.

HOME UPDATE

We’re hibernating ‘til spring, so it’s time to surround ourselves with style…

COPPER KITCHEN Step into Lakeland and be inspired by the gloriously on-trend copper kitchenware collection. From storage jars to pans, they have it all.

Cosy up under this luxury cashmere throw from The White Company, £130

RETRO REVIVAL

Marks & Spencer’s got some glorious ‘70s inspired pieces this winter – we adore this ochre yellow velvet sofa. Style with pastel walls and floral print cushions for an updated look.

SHADOW AND LIGHT

Top of our winter wish list is this Design Project by John Lewis smoke glass lamp. We love how the smoky glass creates interesting shapes £160.

WARDROBE EDIT

If your wardrobe is bursting with clothes you never wear, it’s time to edit! Get rid of pieces you don’t want then hang the rest well so you can always find an outfit. These wooden hanger from Primark (£3 for 5) will make the job easier.

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INTERIORS

DECK THE HALLS

When it comes to dressing your house for the festive season will you choose a pared-back look or a bold statement packed with eccentric accessories?

MINIMALIST CHIC

Candles, decorations and lantern, prices vary, all Marks & Spencer

If you’re all in favour of neutral colours and refined details, you’re sure to covet this Christmas look. Think white-dipped pinecones, luxurious fur trims and sumptuous silver touches to perfectly accessorise an enchanting Christmas setting.

White pine cone decorations, £7.50, Paperchase

Silver and white tree decorations, prices vary, all The White Company

Grey wool stocking with fur trim, £25, John Lewis

RIGHT: Stag candle holder, £30, Debenhams.

LEFT: Dipped mercury tea light holder, £10, The White Company.

Perspex star bauble, £7, Monsoon.

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INTERIORS

QUIRKY BRIGHTS

Decorations and glassware, prices vary, all John Lewis

Who says flamingos aren’t for Christmas? Anything goes with this fun and exciting festive theme - it’s wonderfully wacky. Dress your tree with colourful trinkets and bright vintage-look baubles and watch as Christmas visitors marvel at your masterpiece!

We think children will particularly love letting their imaginations run wild while shopping for this look.

Below: Flamingo snow globe, £15, John Lewis; Blue peacock bauble, £4, Debenhams.

Vintage-style baubles, prices vary, all Marks & Spencer

TRADITION RULES There’s something so magical about a classic red and green Christmas theme. Opt for a large tree and deck it in keepsakes you’ve collected over the years, with a few 2016 updates. Nordic details and robin motifs look great as part of this look.

RIGHT: Felt hanging robin, £6, Monsoon; decorated green bauble, £5, Marks & Spencer.

BELOW: Cinnamon scented candle in glass jar, £3.99, H&M.

Get this fab traditional look with a 7ft tree from John Lewis (£150) and red green and matallic decorationsw

Nordic stockings, £3 each, Flying Tiger Copenhagen

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EAT

NEW FROM NANDO’S

Fresh in on the menu at Nando’s is the delicious Fino Sunset Burger – two flame-grilled chicken thighs topped with melting cheese and smothered in smoky red pepper chutney in a soft roll. It’s big and deliciously messy. £7.75 or £10.95 with two regular sides.

EAT UPDATE Taquitos and turkey and burgers and brownies… we’re eating rather well this winter. Pull up a seat!

OH HELLO YO!

YO! Sushi has just added another batch of future faves to its menu. This Kaiso Salad (marinated seaweed, edamame and carrots in a su-miso dressing) is the first one we grab off the Kaiten belt when we visit.

It’s a blue plate: £2.80.

A Cosy Christmas For us, Cosy Club has everything you need for a Christmas evening out.

Comfy sofas, amazing cocktails, twinkly lights and a 3-course festive menu for £26.95. See you there – we’ll be the ones wearing the party hats and ordering more mulled wine!

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TOO TEMPTING Zizzi’s new special dessert, the Ultimate Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie £6.50, is just beyond good. It’s totally acceptable to get it all over your face as you eat.

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EAT

TIME TO REFUEL Fresh wraps at Insomnia at Debenhams

A sparkly new café has opened inside Debenhams at St David’s. Insomnia serves up quality Fairtrade coffee and lots of seasonal food - including wraps, pastries, cakes, bagels and soups. And you HAVE to try the real hot chocolate, made with actual melted chocolate.

CHILLI BEEF PANINI AT SOHO

SOHO has added hot wraps to the menu for winter, including this slowcooked chilli beef brisket with roquito peppers, cheddar and sour cream.

Flatbreads at Prezzo

The new flatbreads to share at Prezzo are great: n’duja sausage and mozzarella; mini bruschetta; prosciutto, mozzarella and tomato; and a mini pane con cipolla. Tuck in!

Christmas shopping can be hungry work, so take a break at one of our restaurants or cafés. Here are a few brand new lunchtime ideas…

CRISPY PRAWN TACOS AT WAHACA

New on the taco menu for winter at Wahaca are these scrummy corn tortillas stuffed with chopped prawn, chillies, spring onion and coriander, cooked until crispy, served with guacamole, tomato salsa and chipotle mayo.

Delicious!

Pulled pork burrito at Barburrito

Just when we though Barburrito’s burritos couldn’t get any yummier, they went and launched the Spicy Pulled Porker: featuring slow cooked pulled pork in a chilli, onion and red pepper marinade. It’s just made for hungry lunchtimes.

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FOOD FOR FRIENDS

Invite all your favourite people over for a simple weekend supper at home this winter – here’s how to lay on a no-fuss feast POPULAR PASTA...

This delicious dish has been on the menu at Jamie’s Italian since the day they first opened!

SERVE UP: JAMIE’S ITALIAN TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE (SERVES 4)

1 onion 1 carrot • 1 stalk of celery • olive oil • 125g tomato purée • 60ml red wine • 30g higher-welfare pancetta • 250g quality minced beef • •

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Peel and finely chop the onion and carrot, then trim and finely chop the celery.

Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the chopped vegetables and cook gently for 10 minutes.

Stir in the tomato purée, cook for five minutes, then add the wine and allow to bubble ‘til reduced by half.

Finely chop the pancetta, then add it

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250g minced higher-welfare pork shoulder and belly • 30g mortadella (no nuts) • 2 x 400g tins of plum tomatoes • 380g tagliatelle • 4 springs flat-leaf parsley • Parmesan cheese •

to another large pan over a medium heat with the minced meat. Cook for five minutes, or until browned all over, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.

Add the browned meat to the softened vegetables, chop and add the mortadella, then stir well.

Tip in the tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon, then cook for two to three hours over a low heat, or until softened and the sauce is thickened and

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reduced.

Season to taste.

Cook the tagliatelle according to the packet instructions ‘til almost al dente.

Reserving a cupful of the cooking water, drain and add the pasta to the Bolognese. Toss well and cook for a further two minutes, adding a splash of the cooking water if needed.

Finely chop and stir through the parsley, then serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and Parmesan.

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SHAKE UP: Cosy Club’s Vanilla Espresso Martinis For each drink you’ll need a 35ml shot of Mr Black cold-pressed coffee liqueur, a 50ml shot of Smirnoff vanilla and a double espresso, with just a hint of ground almond.

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Fill a martini glass with ice too (to chill). Put the other half of the shaker on, and shake hard. You need to smash up the ice and chill the liquid. Empty the ice out of the martini glass, then place a cocktail strainer on top of the glass and pour the contents of the shaker through the sieve into the martini glass to serve. Drink and be merry!

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CHRISTMAS

#STOCKINGSELFIE

Our Christmas decorations are just so Instagramable, you won’t be able to resist a selfie. Show us your best shot and you could win a stocking full of treats!

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e know how much you love to snap pictures of yourselves next to our giant Christmas stockings… they’re the biggest in Wales. Well this Christmas (starting from the day the decorations go up on November 10th) we’ll be giving away a stocking full of treats to one lucky winner every week. Simply use hashtag #stockingselfie and @stdavidscardiff when posting your pictures to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to be in with a chance of winning.*

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You’re never too young to take part in our Stocking Selfie competition

Warning: taking a #stockingselfie can cause extreme festive joy

LAST YEAR’S FUN…

Here are just a few of the fabulous photos you shared last Christmas

*Terms and conditions: Entrants must follow the St David’s Cardiff Instagram or Twitter page @stdavidscardiff or like the facebook page stdavidscardiff, and must include #stockingselfie and @stdavidscardiff in their post. Competition closes on 22nd December. One winner will be chosen at random per week and notified via social media. Each prize will be a stocking full of prizes and a gift card from St David’s.

The prizes must be collected from St David’s and cannot be posted.

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KIDS

A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS Let us make the most magical time of the year even more special for your little ones. Here’s a round up the best family-friendly fun at St David’s

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Take the teenagers to see Star Wars Rogue One at Cineworld then buy Star Wars toys from Disney Store

Little ones will love spending time making their own Merry Mission Reindeers at Build-A-Bear Workshop then choosing fabulous Christmassy outfits for them to wear. Reindeers are £19 each with outfits sold separately.

Festive force

Our Disney Store is predicting Star Wars toys will be one of their best sellers this Christmas with standalone Star Wars film Rogue One in cinemas from 16th December. Older kids (the film’s a 12) would love a trip to see the film at Cineworld, followed by a Star Wars treat from Disney Store.

Merry Mission reindeers Twinkle, Golden Glisten, and Tinsel, £19 each, Build-A-Bear Workshop

We’ve found her!

Expect heaps of Dory toys and themed fun at The Disney Store this Christmas following the Finding Dory DVD release on 15th November.

Swing by Treetop Adventure Golf this Christmas for family fun followed by yummy food in the Clubhouse Café

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Go golfing

Treetop Adventure Golf on Level P3 will be giving its 18-hole indoor mini golf courses a festive feel this Christmas, with Santa’s tropical rainforest trail, festive face painting, a free competition to win a year’s membership with unlimited mini-golf, plus Christmas sweets and treats. Prices start at £25 for a family of four.

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KIDS ‘Meet Father Christmas’ at Hamleys runs from 26 November ‘til 24 December

Family foodie fun

St David’s has It wouldn’t be Christmas plenty of childwithout Pizza Express’ friendly restaurants, snowball dough balls perfect for a Christmas treat.

Children can build their own tacos at Mexican street food eatery Wahaca, while Jamie’s Italian and Frankie & Benny’s both have festive menu choices lined up, and Pizza Express is bringing back its Snowball Dough Balls (their famous dough balls served as a dessert with cinnamon, icing sugar and a vanilla cream dip). Share nicely!

Brick by brick

For something a little different, children can choose their own blocks pick’n’mix style in our LEGO Store (£6.99 for a small tub; £11.99 for a large) or make their own mini LEGO figures (£1.99 for one or £4.99 for three). If it’s an off-the-shelf kit you want, this Doc Ock’s Tentacle Trap set, £44.99, is predicted to be one of the big sellers this Christmas.

Ho-Ho-Hamleys

As if meeting Father Christmas at Hamleys isn’t exciting enough, little ones will also play festive games, enjoy snacks, write a wish list and more. ‘Meet Father Christmas’ is at Hamleys from Saturday 26th November until Christmas Eve. See hamleys.com/mfc for details.

SUPPORT THE ST DAVID’S TOY APPEAL

While you’re out shopping this year, think about some of the less fortunate children in Wales and buy them a gift As your child is making their Christmas list, you could encourage them to think about less fortunate youngsters in Wales. Working alongside some wonderful charities, our Toy Appeal is collecting gifts to make Christmas special for children living in difficult circumstances.

We know all gifts will be so appreciated. See stdavidscardiff.com/ toyappeal for more information and gift inspiration.

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COMPETITIONS Visit our Boux Avenue store to snap up some stunning swimwear before heading off on holiday this summer

DIY journal kit with lock, activity pages, sticker and gem sheets, glue and gel pens, £18

Swirling cosmic colourchange lights, £20 each

WIN

ONE OF TWO £125 SMIGGLE

GIFT CARDS Kids will be the envy of all their friends with cool stationery and quirky accessories from Smiggle

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fluffy lockable journal with stickers, a funky colour-change light, a cool pencil case, an alarm clock that projects the time onto the wall… these are just a few of the awesome things you can pick up at our Smiggle store right now.

It’s an amazing place to shop for Christmas gifts for the

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young (and the young at heart – who doesn’t swoon over novelty stationery?).

We’ve teamed up with Smiggle to give away two £125 gift cards to spend on whatever you like at the St David’s store. Just imagine!

To be in with a chance of winning one of the two gift cards, enter on our website.

Fluffy lockable appliqué notebooks, £11.50 each

TO ENTER...

You can enter this competition on our website now! Go to stdavidscardiff. com/smigglecomp T&Cs apply. Closing date December 16th 2016.

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WIN

THE DISNEY CASTLE

FROM LEGO You could win this magnificent model worth £289.99!

Any Disney or LEGO fan would love to receive this 4,000-piece model for Christmas, and we’ve got one to give one away to one lucky reader...

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his Christmas at our LEGO store, you can pick up this wow-factor gift – the incredibly detailed castle inspired by some of Disney’s greatest films.

With more than 4,000 pieces and references to everything from Aladdin to Cinderella, it’s a fantasy come true for Disney and LEGO fans alike.

Imagine how proud you’d feel to have built this mini replica of the iconic Walt Disney World Resort Cinderella Castle.

We’re giving away one of these castles, worth £289.99, to one lucky reader ahead of Christmas – the only question is, would you give it away, or keep it all to yourself?

The LEGO Disney Castle is available at our LEGO store now for £289.99

TO ENTER...

Enter on our website now! Go to stdavidscardiff.com/ legodisneycomp T&Cs apply. Closing date December 16th 2016.

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