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DEC/JANISSUE
THE REVIEW
‘The highs and lows,
scandals and tragedies
of 2010’
Well, Well, Well it’s Duffy
Natalie Cassidy discusses Motherhood
Brian Dowling on Drink Driving
Ones 2 Watch 2011 | Party Survival Guide | Xmas Gift Voucher Special
+ Jamelia Kirsty & Phil
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Welcome to the Dec/Jan issue of Pure;
As we write this, the city is just recovering from a blanket of snow. You can’t deny its pretty and we all got that xmas feeling slightly earlier than Xmas day – but, it was damn annoying! Car crashes, fractured bones, school closures and stolen snowmen – we seen it all!
This year, I’m asking santa for a hot summer!
So, since its that festive time of year again, we have got some great recommendations for decorating your home, gifts for the family and a month by month blow of the highs and lows of 2010. Last year seen more dramas than ever before: ash clouds, cats in wheelie-bins and a hung parliament with more dead celebrities and scandals than you can shake a stick at.
This month, Pure speaks with our very own Foyle Follies, Welsh Songtress Duffy, Trolley-Dolley extraordinare & BB winner Brain Dowling & Eastenders very own Natalie Cassidy about the joys of motherhood.
Plus Jamelia, C4’s Kirtsy & Phil and our new resident wedding experts Ant & Dick.
As ever we have put together some great sections on fashion, new trends and have some great competitions as ever on page 67 including a years FREE car insurance with Hughes Insurance, fragrances, DVD’s & fashion and grooming accessories. Don’t forget to check out www.pure-mag.co.uk for some other great features and giveaways.
From all at Pure, we sincerely wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and an amazing new year. Thank you for all your continued support and we look forward to 2011 and welcoming you back with our February edition released mid January.
Until Next month readers …
David & SineadPublishers
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PUBLISHING, EDITORIAL & PR:
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CONTRIBUTORS: Eibhlan Boydell, Rebekah Logan
SALES & ADVERTISING: Erin Deehan
DESIGN TEAM:Marty Cunningham
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AND NOW FOR THE LEGAL BITThe thoughts, views and opinions expressed within this publication are exclusively those of the author,
and neither the publishers nor the editorial team accepts responsibility for them. Pure magazine is
published by Matchbox Media Ltd and all informa-tion held within this publication was current at time
of going to press. Matchbox Media Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors, spelling mistakes
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6-9 The Review of 2010: The highs and lows, traumas, tragedies and scandals. Our month by month account of 2010.
10-20 Our new and improved women’s pages: All the trends, reviews and advice you could ever need
20-22 Welsh songstress Duffy speaks with Pure about a new album and the men in her life.
24-25 Trumpet blowing Sonya from Eastenders tells all about her new reality show, becoming mum.
28-33 Mens Pages: Reviews, tips and hairstyles. A new you, for a new year.
36-37 We camp it up with Brian Dowling ahead of the party season.
50 Business: The inside scoop on this years Nut’s Ball.
54-61 Interiors: Bring home some Nordic style, last minute gift ideas plus Kirsty Alsop and Jamelia speak to Pure.
64-65 Food Reviews : Pure sample food, drink and the latest offerings at Quaywest and Da Vinci’s
67 Competitions: Jam packed and something for everyone. From manbags to perfumes, DVD’s to 1 years car insurance.
a 7.0 magnitude earthquake
devastates Haiti.
Airports collapse when volcanic
ash from Iceland chokes up Euro-
pean air space. Derry/Londonderry, crowned
UK City of Culture 2013
JANUARYHaiti trembles, the world cries and 2010’s first steps were marred by misfortune. At around 5pm (local time), on Tuesday 12th, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti changed the course of the nation. Haiti’s earth trem-bled 52 times in total, by 24th January, affecting more than three million people.
Disaster figures were frightening: more than 230,000 dead, one million homeless...but that was just the beginning of the nightmare for this ill-fated nation. And now the cholera epidemic is spreading faster than predicted and is likely to affect hundreds of thousands of people.
FEBRUARYAlexander McQueen is no more; the fashion world was in mourning because of the sud-den death of this show-stopping designer. The British fashion designer was found dead at his home in London in the morning on 11th February. Paramedics who discovered him said that nothing could be done to save him. He was 40 years old and he was about to launch his new collection at Paris fashion week. Farewell our fashion friend, you shall be missed.
MARCHGoogle has had its fill of Chinese censorship. On 23rd March, following months of com-plaints, the global search engine provider de-cide to give China the short shrift by redirect-ing all search views in China from Google.cn to Google.com.hk.
The American owned company was fed up with web censorship and took matters into their digital hands. The solution was open to risks because the unpredictable Chinese government could cut down the line with the server at any time.
APRILSpring has sprung and it’s all happening at sky and sea – an ash cloud in Europe and an oil spill in the States – in scenes reminiscent of ‘Independence Day’. Airports in Europe collapsed on 15th April when the dreaded volcanic ash from Iceland began to spread into European air space.
Delays and cancellations ensued for weeks on end in different countries from Ireland to Norway, reaching as far south as Italy at one point. Across the Atlantic, the oil spill
problem kicked off just five days later with an explosion. It spread along the Gulf of Mexico for three months and that wasn’t the only thing to kick off - BP were soon to become public enemy number one.
MAYWith the Labour party ousted the Tories, led by David Cameron, won the UK General Election on 6th May. A hung parliament was the result of none of the parties winning the 326 seats needed for an overall majority. The Lib Dem yellows formed a coalition govern-ment with the Tory blues on the 12th of this month, making not the green party but a ConDem government.
A tearful Gordon Brown announced his res-ignation as Prime Minister after his party failed to strike a deal with the Liberal Demo-crats. Mr Brown had left the building – no. 10 Downing St that is.
JUNEThe big news was an apology on Bloody Sunday, from Prime Minister David Cameron: “There is no doubt, there is nothing equivo-cal, there are no ambiguities. What happened on Bloody Sunday was both unjustified and unjustifiable. It was wrong”.
This is only part of his speech in Parliament on 15th June, as a result of a court decision about the 13 people who died on that fateful Sunday. But the apology was well received by a cheering crowd who gathered in Derry’s Guildhall Square, including the families of those killed, as a much anticipated response to the Saville Enquiry.
“There is no doubt, there is nothing equivocal, there are no ambiguities. What happened on Bloody Sunday was both unjustified and unjus-tifiable. It was wrong”.David Cameron - Prime Minister
THE REVIEW OF
Derry/Londonderry, crowned
UK City of Culture 2013Gordon Brown announced his
resignation as Prime Minister Leslie Nielsen actor from
dies from pneumonia
JULYSpain and Derry make hit the headlines for sport and culture. On 11th July, Spain had a ‘Viva Espagna’ moment, winning the World Cup final against the Netherlands 1-0, with Iniesta’s goal in extra time. Four days later, closer to home in Liverpool, Derry/London-derry, was crowned the first UK City of Cul-ture 2013 – another welcome boost for the great North West.
AUGUSTCat Bin Lady makes the nation’s cat lov-ers squirm. Yes, 24th August was when Mary Bale gained national notoriety. She later claimed to be ‘profoundly sorry’ and was fined for dumping a cat into a wheelie bin with no explanation. Security cameras caught her in the act but thankfully little Lola was rescued unscathed – miaow!
SEPTEMBERBye bye Big Brother, you’ll be sorely missed by lovers of this guilty pleasure. The love-able Brian Dowling, an Irish former air stew-ard, was crowned the ultimate winner of the show. Channel 4 bid farewell to ten years of British BB, on 10th September, which brought in the Show’s second best rating’s figures since 2002.
OCTOBERA heartwarming tale with a happy ending in Chile. Although the 33 Chilean miners were known about since August, as a result of a mine collapse, on 13th October the world shared the joy of the unlikely heroes. San José mine, near Copiapó, captured the world’s attention when, one by one, the min-ers were brought back up to ground level.
NOVEMBERLula’s successor, Dilma Roussef makes his-tory for becoming Brazil’s first female presi-dent. She softened her image during her election campaign by ditching her glasses for contact lenses, getting a new hairdo and a bit of plastic surgery nonetheless! This tough little lady is hoping to make her mark when she takes office in January what with Brazil’s economic success and the gaining the spotlight for the World Cup in 2014 and Olympics in 2016.
The nation mourns the loss of Leslie Niels-en, the comic actor from Airplane who died from pneumonia. Long will this comedy great be remembered for his one-liners such as “Don’t call me Shirley.”
DECEMBERChristmas came early this year, at least the snow did at the end of November, leading into this month. The coldest temperatures on record for this time of year and didn’t we feel it! Travel disruptions, school closures and an onslaught of Christmas songs lead us to a climax of “a turkey and some mistletoe”, in the words of the late, great Nat King Cole “Merry Christmas to you.”
THE REVIEW OF
Prince William proposes to Kate
Middleton.
33 Miners are rescued after mine
collapses.
And we couldn’t forget.... Corrie
turns 50
DEADFAMOUS2010 REVIEW
SOMEFAMOUSFACESWHODIDN’TMAKEITTHROUGHTHEYEAR.
Alexander McQueen – Aged 4011th Febuary 2010
One of the UK’s most famous fashion designers committed suicide at his home in London. Media reports suggested Alexander couldn’t cope with recent death of his mother.
Corey Haim – Aged 3810th March 2010
American filmstar famed for his roles in The Lost Boys and Dream a Little Dream was found dead after a suspected drug overdose.
Simon Monjack – Aged 3923rd May 2010
British film director and husband to the late actress Brittany Murphy was found dead in America just months after the untimely death of his wife. Media reports suggest both Brittany and Simon died of Pneumonia as a result of bathroom mould.
Gary Coleman – Aged 4228th May 2010
The 4ft 8” mini-star, famed for his role on ‘Different Strokes’ died of a brain haemorrhage. Soon after his death the US media pointed the finger at his wife Shannon as his murderer. Shannon denies this and the case continues ...
Dennis Hopper – Aged 7429th May 2010
American megastar Dennis died of advanced prostate cancer in a Manhattan hospital. Dennis had a lengthy career lasting over 60 years in film, TV and photography and was best known for his roles in Easy Rider, Apocalypse Now and more recently speed.
Tom Bosley – Aged 8319th October 2010
Most famous for his role as Howard, the father from TV cult-series ‘Happy Days’. Additionally Tomstarred in ‘Murder she Wrote’ and also portrayed the eponymous Father Frank Dowling on the TV series Father Dowling’s Mysteries. Tom died in California after a long illness of Lung Cancer.
Leslie Nielsen – Aged 8428th November 2010
Nielsen starred in over 100 films and 1500 television programmes over his career which spanned over 60 years but was most famous for his roles in Airplane! And the Naked Gun. Cuse of death was Pneumonia
Gerry Ryan – Aged 5310th March 2010
Gerry Ryan, one of Ireland’s best known broadcasters, was found dead in his Dublin apartment. Often controversial, Ryan was part of a new wave of young radio and television stars that emerged in the 1980s. Recent news breaks of the toxicology reports from the autopsy that Ryan died of cocaine abuse.
Norman Wisdom – Aged 955th October 2010
The London-born star was known for his slapstick film roles in the 1950s and 1960s, famously playing Norman Pitkin against frustrated boss Mr Grimsdale. Wisdom died after a series of strokes which lead to a decline in his health.
RIP
2010 REVIEW
Pure wins Magazine of the Year at top industry awards event
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We won Magazine of the Year @ the CIPR Press & Broadcast Awards!
of the year16th July 2010
Location: The GuildhalL
To say the atmosphere in the Guildhall was electric was a serious understate-ment. Pure were lucky enough to be inside the Guildhall when the announce-ment was made live on television from the BBC’s One Show and beamed direct on the big screen inside.
Our competitors included Norwich, Birmingham and Sheffield and when our Culture Minister, Ed Vaizey made the announcement, the crowd of 100s inside the Guildhall literally erupted. It was a very proud moment for the city and one that proved our city is steeped in culture moreso than others, and that together, we as a city can achieve a lot when we work together.
2013 is set to be an amazing year and already the promise of large national events like the Clipper festival and Turner Prize are coming our way along with the possibility of future events like the MTV music awards and The Brits.
We’ve won Magazine of the Year at the CIPR Press and Broadcast Awards!
Pure Magazine was given the coveted title of Magazine of the Year at the Coca Cola CIPR Press and Broadcast Awards 2010, at the Eu-ropa Hotel, Belfast on Friday 11th June.
One of the judges, John Willman commented: “Pure is a very stylish and striking addition to the Northern Ireland media scene. A free magazine distributed in the north-west, it has a sharp eye for trends and an impressive ability to land interviews with big-name celebrities. The small team has targeted an 18-40 demographic, complementing the print ver-sion with a developing online presence, initially through Facebook.”
“Launching a high-quality, colour, free magazine in 2008 showed considerable bravado, but Pure deserves its initial success. What regional magazine would not want the string of interviews it has landed, with stars such as Jamie Oliver, Alan Carr and Ellie Goulding? `Stand-out design, stand-out editorial’ is what Pure promises – and it certainly delivers.”
WOMENS PAGES
I’m way too chicken to have a chemical peel and not quiet ready for botox. I’m using more creams than you can shake a stick at with little or no effect; so having been invited along to try out a jet peel (an alternative to microdermabrasion, and where water and vi-tamins are sprayed over skin a thigh speed) and infrared skin tightening at the shiny new Therapie Salon, I couldn’t wait.
I have to admit to feeling a little apprehen-sive. The word peel strikes fear into me; but the new Therapie Salon looks amazing! Very modern, clean and futuristic looking. The staff are really friendly and reassured me I had nothing to worry about, as I’m a real pansy when it comes to anything that may cause me pain. I had look around the salon purely to sate my own curiosity (yes I am very nosey) and loved what I saw.
I was taken into one of the rooms where Angela explained exactly what was going to happen during the treatment. The process includes intense exfoliation, hydration, and reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, whilst also stimulating collagen production for tightening of the skin, leaving long lasting results.
I was instantly put at ease as the treatment is fully natural and involves a mix of oxygen and vitamin infused saline and applied at a very fast speed. I Was expecting a mini power wash on my face, but it was really relaxing and felt like a mini high-power hair dryer and wasn’t at all unpleasant. When half of my face had been finished Angela let
me check out the results in a mirror, and I can honestly say I was stunned. One half of my face was grey, dull and tired-looking, whilst the other was fresh clean and bright … I really didn’t expect results like that.
After the jet peel I had the infrared tightening treatment. This is were the dermis below the skin is heated to aid new collagen growth. This helps tighten the skin and can ward of sagging dryness and even age spots. I’m a bit of a baby were heat is concerned but was advised it is impossible to burn the skin with this treatment. Again I was pleasantly surprised as it was actually quiet relaxing and I lay back and enjoyed.
Now for the part you all really want to know. What were the results?
Well they were nothing short of astonish-ing. There was no sign that I had been for a treatment, no redness or irritation. And Ladies after an eyebrow wax I usually look like I have just gone 10 rounds with Mike Tyson. Straight away my skin felt smoother and more plump, My good friends Martha and Betty as I like to call the deep lines in my forehead had been drastically reduced.
But the best was yet to come, the Guys in the office noticed an instant difference!
On waking up the next morning, things only got better again. The horrible acne breakout on my chin had gone. Even the one re-occurring spot I had vanished. I genuinely had to stop myself from touching my skin as
it really was baby soft.The usual 2inches of double wear foundation seemed a crime to apply to my new uber clean face!
A week later and the results are still there. My skin is still baby soft and much plumper, and there is no sign I ever had a break out. I cannot recommend this treatment enough.
A gift voucher for Therapie is definitely on my wish list. I won’t be telling the other half what it will be used for, because he’s under the impression cutting out coffee, fags and the odd glass of Chardonnay is responsible for my new clean fresh look.
Pure’s Jacqui took a trip to Therapie ...
and returned a new (younger looking) woman!
At 37 and with a not so healthy lifestyle I know I should be doing something to help my skin.
rehab
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1 Sultry CurlsBeachy curls like Dianna Agron’s WOW anywhere. For this look, you’ll need dry shampoo, hairspray and a 1-inch curl-ing iron. First, divide your hair into about 8 sections. “Wrap each one around the iron, holding it there for 5 seconds,”. Unwind, then hairspray each section for hold. Once you’ve curled your entire head, run your fingers through your curls to separate them. Lastly, massage the dry shampoo into your roots and scalp to amp up the volume.
The first step to scoring this vintage, Beyonce-inspired look is to section off the top mid-section of your hair between your temples. Tease that hair, and then lightly brush it back to smooth, but main-tain volume. Gather and clip it near the crown of your head, so it’s out of the way for a few minutes. Next, brush the sides of your hair — the section between your ears and temples — straight back into a half-ponytail. Bring the poufed section together with the rest of the half ponytail, then pin everything into place. Spritz your pouf with hairspray to set the style and calm any flyaways.
High-Drama Pouf
Get great celebrity looking hair-styles in 10 minutes
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The Classic Knot
HAIRIN10
For this sleek look, you’ll need to first apply a dab of serum to your locks to tame them. Then, part your hair in the centre and brush back the sides into a smooth, low ponytail at the nape of your neck. Next, twist the tail tightly (so the ends don’t pop out) and wrap it around the elastic to create a slick bun, tucking the ends of the tail behind the bun. Secure it with bobby pins, and you’ve got uber-beauty Diane Kruger’s sleek chignon.
WOMENS PAGES
StealRuffle gloves M&S £12
SaveCream pearl and bead gloves River Island£19.99
Donʼt getTANGOED!Get Suedeʼs gorgeous new Airbrush Spray Tan
Available in 3 natural shades to suit your skin tone.
No nasty odour.
Express Tan... rinses off in 2hrs
GlovesTrend SpotterSplurgeLong Scored Gloves Ted Baker £69
After being invited along to Suede to try out their new tan I was a bit nervous as I had only ever been sprayed once before and it wasn’t the best experience I have ever had!! Lets just say ‘Tangoed’ wouldn’t even get a look in. With 3 different shades to suit your skin tone, this really was a completely different story. I loved everything about it, not only was it fast drying but it had a very pleasant smell too, unlike most fake tans around. It really was Fabulous and lasted easily for 5 days. I went for the light shade and it really was dark enough for me!
So why not get your Christmas parties sorted and head down to Suede today to be transformed into a Brazilian Goddess! Whichever natural self tan you choose, it’s important to follow a few simple steps to get the best results.
For that perfect even tan here are a few steps to follow before your appointment:
You should exfoliate skin well to ensure that you are applying the product to smooth clean skin. Be sure to pay particular attention to elbows, wrists and ankles, which are the first places to reveal a lack of attention to detail when applying!
Remember your flip- flops for afterwards, you don’t want to go home with sock tracks!
Showcase Your CurvesSteal her Style
A|WearAntique Fur Jacket £50
very.co.ukHolly Willoughby Red pencil dress £59
French ConnectionFrench Connection Watch £80
AccessorizeGlasses Pendant £9
ASOS.comPremium marbled perspex hard case £65
HeatonsLeopard Pointed Toe - £13
Joan from Mad Men star Christina Hendricks.
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Mad Men star Christina Hendricks
WOMENS PAGES
StealRuffle gloves M&S £12
Gloves
christmas arrivals...
No its not a man, its our new Matte foundation which reduces pore sizes and brightens and plumps the skin. With the party season in full swing all those fabulous late night parties and events you will need Matte in your life! It lasts all night long and some of my customers are even known to wear theirs all the way threw to the next day, of course I would never do such a thing myself!
This month were re-creating the look of the gorgeous Frankie from The Saturdays.
One question girls ...Have you got Matte in your life?
Pure checks out the latest products to hit the shelves
Belle D’Opium Yves Saint Laurent
A brand new addition to the Opium collection. It’s a very classy perfume with a mix of sandalwood, Jasmine and Lily. A far cry from the original Opium, with a sweet floral scent that lasts for hours. A beautiful bottle and seductive intriguing scent, with a hint of floral-oriental undertones.
Lacoste Joy of PinkLacoste Joy of pink is the latest addition to the Lacoste Pink range. The initial scent is floral, exotic and slightly sweet whilst being fresh, uplifting and enlivening. There is a distinct grapefruit scent that softens and continues to be feminine and floral, yet also has a sophisticated cedar wood musk about it.
Valentino Rock and RoseA lively young scent a rose-floral perfume with just a hint of gardenia and blackcurrant. This works well in the cold weather with it’s comforting warming rose and bergamot notes. A sophisticated perfume perfect for any winter night.
All products available at Debenhams, Foyleside
with make-up expert Naomi Murphy from Debenhams’ bareMinerals counter
SMASHBOX... WISHLIST KIT
If anyone knows how to wear smouldering smokey eyes, its her.
Here are some of the products you will need to re-create the look:*Matte foundation in Medium Tan: Frankie has beautiful tanned skin, so using Matte in Medium Tan will give you a lovely warm glow with a velvet finish.
*Giddy Pink Blusher: I just adore this blusher, its magic! It gives you a hint of colour with a radiant shine.
*Rocker Eye Kit: This is everyone’s must have in their make-up bag over Christmas. With its three dazzling colours it will bring out your inner diva! So to re-create Frankie’s smokey eye you will need to layer the three colours starting with the lightest all over the lid and building the other two colours into the socket. Remember the key is to blend with a large brush.
*Flawless Defintion Volumizing Mascara: This is great for maximizing short lashes and giving them an extra touch of va va voom!
*Dani BuxomBabe Lip Gloss: Dani is a new addition to the Buxom family. She is a pearly shade of light pink with just enough colour to make those lips really kissable!
Handy hint
What is the worst thing that can happen just before a big date Mmm thats right a big ugly beast of a spot, we have all been there. Well I know a secret...BareMinerals concealer ( Bisque) contains Zinc which is great for the skin, and will help treat those ugly spots. Pop it on the affected area at night and in the morning, surprise surprise its gone!
A four-piece collection of sultry, limited-edition shades inspired by the film Burlesque. Designed to re-create theatrical looks featured in the film “Burlesque,” about a small town girl trying to make it big in Hollywood, this provocative collection of sexy shades will bring out your inner starlet.
All of the shades were created exclusively for this range and my favourites would be the the Limitless liquid liner pen in Jet black and the eyeshadow quad. The eyeliner is perfect for the less confident of us at creating the sultry eyeliner flicks, as it’s so easy to apply and the colours in the eyeshadow quad are absolutely beautiful and perfect for the party season.
The collection also includes loose shimmer in ‘Burlesque’ and double ended lip gloss in Peep/Show.
Also available at Debenhams £34
The Burlesque Collection
This little package really does have all the stars of the Smashbox range. I think this kit is probably my favourite
of the Smashbox Wish collections – mainly as it contains three of my favourite products; Photo Op (pat a tiny
bit of this under your eye for the best eye brightener). It also has the lovely Stardust Fusion Soft Lights – for
the prettiest softest shell pink shimmer and my latest love, Smashbox O-Gloss in Gold.
Gold O-Gloss is gorgeous on its own – applied lightly it is a subtle golden peach, apply a little more and
you get a deeper glossier gold. And, just like the classic O-Gloss this stays on the lips for sometime,
softening into a balm. Add over the top of a deeper lipstick and you
get a lovely golden highlight which is perfect for parties.
Lets not forget the best selling Photo Finish Primer (a ‘must have’ base
for make up) and of course Jet Set waterproof eyeliner in
Midnight black Available at Debenhams £50.15 or visit Smashbox.com
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WinterTrendsNever mind the cold of Winter, it’s the season to fall in love with wrapping up……
TEXTURE IS KEY -
patchwork your wardrobe with it. If you buy only one coat this season make it ‘camel’...we guarantee you’ll wear it forever!!
FUR
It’s a hot trend for winter. Fur is this season’s instant glamour hit and nothing will keep you warmer. Shaggy cuts and shrug-on styles give this winter’s furs - both real and fake - a laidback, rock ‘n’ roll edge.
SHOULDER DETAIL
Shoulder Detail - Shoulders are back: from puffed sleeves, to sharp shoulder pads, bling or sequins. Detail on shoulders is a stand out trend this season. If you don’t want to look like a fashion victim, don’t go to the extremes, but adding in a piece or two with something on the shoulders will modernise your wardrobe.
ANIMAL MAGNETISM
We can’t resist an animal print and this season, neither can designers. Leopard prints prowled the catwalks in dresses, belted blouses and coats. If head-to-toe is too hard to get to grips with, work it into your accessories with leopard bags, boots or gloves.
MOTORCYCLE STYLE JACKETS -
These are everywhere, they may come in leather, they may come in cotton. A soft version is great for the curvaceous body. Look for one that has a little feminine detail.
LEATHER
whether it’s in an over the knee boot or a pair of pants (only if you have great legs), or a jacket (now that’s an easier option) leather is back in a big big way.
THE HANDBAG
Big or small, it wants to be carried by a short strap, in your hand or hooked over the forearm – anything goes, statement colours, tassels or quilting? Get yourself some arm candy that doesn’t answer back!
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Nuts Ball: Best Dressed AwardJoanne Casey awarded most stylish female at the friendly business awards.
For the first year, Pure magazine teamed up with the Londonderry Junior Chamber and their ‘Friendly Business Awards’ at the Nuts Ball, held at the Waterfoot Hotel on Saturday 6th November.
The friendly business awards recognise local businesses for their talents and achievements at customer service and day to day operations. Pure was here for a very different reason. We were on the hunt to find the most glamourous lady in attendance on the evening and our award for ‘Best Dressed’ went to local lady-dietitian, Joanne Casey.
It has to be noted that everyone really made an massive effort on the evening and there was over 200 people who were all dressed to perfection; but one person stood out from the crowd... our winner!
Joanne wore a long shimmering metalic silver ball gown with matching fur gilet. This was a perfect choice as the length in Joanne’s gown accentuated her height and the contast of colours perfectly complimented her skin and hair tones. Joanne was presented with her award and a selection of prizes consisting of £30 voucher for Boudoir Boutique, Hair Makeover at Suede and a meal for two at the Waterfoot Hotel.
Many Thanks to those who supplied prizes and to the Junior Chamber, congratulations in putting together a hugely successful event & to our winner Joanne for being the most glamorous in attendance.
Girls Cocktail Night
For an alternative to the usual saturday night entertainments this town has to offer, take a trip to The Waterfoot hotel to sample the Girls Wanna Have Fun Package! Perfect for that special occasion or just a get together with the girls. For just £20 per person you take part in your own masterclass on cocktail making and you get to drink the cocktails you make as you work your way through the list!
Pure tagged along with the girls from Sienna one ‘quiet’ thursday in November. Lets just say these girls know how to have fun – we raised a good few eyebrows from guests dining at the restaurant but a great night was had by all!
We set course to the Waterfoot in our own limo which made a nice touch to arriving in style, and although this isn’t included normally it can be arranged if required by the team at the hotel. Within seconds of pulling up at the hotel, we were greeted by a nice glass of fi zz and directed to our seats – this was no easy task as organising 12 bubbly hairdressers around the hotel proved a bit diffi cult to manage – Sorry Rory & Helen (“,)
So fi rst on the menu was a Fruit Bellini. Rory talked us through the ingredients and set to work on teaching us how to make our own. For this fi rst challenge ___ took up the gauntlet and recreated Rory’s version step by step. To be fair her version looked nice, tasted well and scored 7/10 on average from the group – not bad for a fi rst timer.
Moving on, we decided on the Blackberry Bramble. This seemed a much more complicated mixture, so I stood up for the team and set to the challenge. With this one there was building, muddling, pouring and a mix – I gave it my best stab but clearly Rory’s version looked and tasted heaps better than mines and I’m ashamed to say I scored 5/10.
Lastly we set to work on the last cocktail of the evening, the classic cosmopolitan. Made famous as its the drink of choice for the glamorous ladies from Sex and the City. This seemed a pretty easy one in creating so _ took up the challenge and set to work on creating this. Being the loudest of the bunch it was clear she would start to show off and she knocked the socks off the rest of our attempts. Hands down she down just as well as teacher, scoring a huge 9/10.
By the end of the night, myself and the girls from Sienna laughed and joked. A great night was had by all and this is certainly a great package to sup-plement a great night out with the girls and as we stumbled out the door, heals in hand – everyone commented on how we should all do this again!
Call 02871 345500 and ask about the ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Package’
Michelle Obama
Mrs. Obama has been widely hailed as this decade’s Jackie O, but it’s her down-to-earth approach to dressing that has made her into a one-woman brand ambassador. “I wear the clothes, they don’t wear me” she states.
Kate Moss
Oh, Kate. How do we count the ways? Ms. Moss has been personally responsible for launching too many trends to count - one struggles to recall what people wore to Glastonbury before Moss introduced wellies, paired with something short and denim. Even as she departs her post as a Top Shop designer for potentially greener and more grown-up Longchamp pastures.
The Olsen twins
Who knew two tiny tycoons wearing outsized everything could have such an effect? Using New York University as their catwalk/launching pad, the Olsen twins singlehandedly catapulted the bag lady look into high fashion,
and have since introduced their own reputable lines The Row and Elizabeth and James.
Carine Roitfeld
Being French and being fashionable are often - how do you say - identique, but Paris Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld takes it to another level: proudly upholding the old school “everything black” with a hard “rock and roll” edge, often helped by heels, bare legs, smudged-to-perfection eyeliner with something big and furry.
SJP and Carrie
Like Michael and Janet Jackson in their heyday, at times it has been difficult to separate these two - so much so that we’ve sometimes wondered if they are one and the same. We can thank Carrie for successfully undertaking fashion extremes: flower pins the size of Little Shops, towering Manolo Blahniks, unabashedly poufy ball gowns and jewellery that literally announces your name to the world.
We’ve compiled our top ten list of ‘noughties’ fashion icons: those whose names are linked to the sound of flashing paparazzi bulbs and appear in almost everything from TV adverts to Billboard Campaigns.
We may not always jump to imitate their sartorial choices (Lady G, here’s looking at you), but with regard to the writing of the last decade’s fashion book, there’s no denying each icon has rightfully earned her chapter.
TOP 10FASHION ICONSOF THE DECADE
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Chloé Sevigny
Pairing an icy Hitchcock blonde look with a kooky, intentionally clueless schoolgirl turned fashion genius vibe, Sevigny takes unique chic to its limits. She’s a proper fashion icon - having walked the runway for Dolce & Gabbana in addition to being the face of Chloé.
Lady Gaga
Taking “ugly sexy” as her inspiration, Lady Gaga has made headlines wearing some of the most outrageous outfits of all time. While we’re not expecting any meat dresses at Selfridge’s next season, it’s her fashion bravery and “life is a cabaret” attitude that’s proving influential, if at times, hazardous!
Rihanna
If the shoulder pad revival was ever in doubt; we can thank Rihanna for seeing it through to its mainstream crossover finish. But it’s not just the divinely pointy shoulders on her diminutive frame that she’s known for. She has worked many a look, it’s her particular take on glam rock that’s made the biggest impact.
Sienna Miller
Though some would like to forget it, there’s no denying the unstoppable force that was the boho look, and there’s no disputing who made it a must. The “just rolled out of bed with Jude Law - mixed 60s vintage with Matthew Williamson: donning gypsy skirts, furry gilets, cowboy boots, a multitude of floppy hats and sack bags along the way.
Agyness Deyn
Deyn can be seen wearing an amalgamation of Dr Martins boots, vintage cardigan and brooch, tartan romper and platinum hair. You’ll find her wearing a flower in her Burberry lapel, a bow in her hair, Giles Deacon and vintage, vintage, vintage.
“I wear the clothes, they don’t wear me”
Michelle Obama
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WellWellWellDuffy took the world by storm with her debut album ‘Rockferry’ selling
over 6.5 million copies worldwide and winning numerous accolades in-
cluding three BRITs and one Grammy. ‘Rockferry’ was the biggest selling
album of 2008 in the UK, from one of Universal Music’s most successful
debut artists ever. Now’s shes back and getting ready to take the UK by
storm ... again!
Your new album ‘Endlessly’ is coming out, are you
excited by it? Do you see this as the next step in your
career?
“I think the next few years in my life are going to be the telling years as
to who I truly become as an artist. It’s one thing being catapulted on the
public scene and the people’s conciousness, it’s another thing really
setting your mark as you develop through the years. So, yes, I’m very
excited because I really think this record solidifies certain parts of myself
that I’ve needed to solidify”
So do you think it’s more of a personal record this time?
“I don’t know. I don’t know about being a personal record, I don’t think
there is such a thing. I think you’re so emotionally engaged and
emotionally involved in what you do as an artist when you write the
songs. I don’t know if it’s more personal but of course through the
experiences I’ve had, I’ve possibly learnt to become a bit more eloquent
on how I say things more directly, that’s something that I feel as though
I’ve experienced”
Would you say, with the success of ‘Rockferry’, that you
have become more confident in your abilities as a per-
former and a songwriter?
“I think you become more convicted, but whether or not you become
more confident I’m unsure of, I don’t think I will ever be confident, I think
that would make me too self assured. Being confident as an artist is a
dangerous quality.”
The whole promotional schedule is now gearing up, is
that something you enjoy, you are an international artist
so, I can only imagine what the work load would be like…
“Yeah the workload, it’s never been an issue either, I’m a bit of an in-
somniac! I need to give a lot to feel as though I’m contributing. The work
load? its more the demands, its more the trying to be in different places,
the knowing that you have a global demand, that can be so daunting if I
allow myself to think of it. The fact I’ve got to make a trip to Japan, back
to New York, back to L.A, then again to France, back to Germany or go
to Australia, all the while wanting to remain a British artist”
Because you are the sole focus, people do like to gossip
and generate rumours, how do you feel about that? How
is that something that you cope with? Do you pay atten-
tion?
“I don’t really pay attention actually. I like to form my own opinion of
myself. If I was searching for myself in others, I think I would be very
lost, even more lost than I have ever been so I just shun away from it
to be honest. I do my work, I keep my head down and try to avoid any
speculation”
You have travelled far and wide with your career, is there
anywhere that you’re hoping to visit for the first time… is
there anywhere left to visit for you?
“We never did get to go to Brazil. Brazil and probably the Antarctic are
the places I wanted to visit. I know that in Brazil, the response to the
music is tremendous. I could probably play a gig to about 60,000 people
out there, but I just haven’t had the chance to go. I cant wait to party in
Brazil.”
Look Who’s Back?
“I don’t really pay attention actually. I like to form my own
opinion of myself”
CELEBRITY INTERVIEW
After two years in hiding, Duffy returns with her second album ‘Endlessly’. Here she speaks to Pure about living life in the Spotlight, highs and lows of fame and her future plans.
When you are away, do you get homesick for Wales? Or
for where you live now?
“I obviously long for the finer things I used to experience which is being
on an empty beach, walking with only myself and my thoughts for miles
around, but that being said, I never have any regrets. I don’t yearn, I
don’t really look back; I’m constantly looking forward so I don’t give
myself the opportunity to lick my wounds and want to be somewhere
else. I decided that this is the place I have chosen to be and I accept it
whole-heartedly.”
Are you glad that you’ve had this opportunity?
“I know I put myself in good stead when I stand in front of 60,000
people, I feel as though I have earned it. I’ve worked from 150 capacity
venues all the way through to what you see today, so I definitely know
what its like to be on stage, I’ve been on it thousands of times now, so
I don’t feel as though it’s a place that is alien to me, in fact, it feels quite
peaceful and happy.”
Do you mind me asking, how does your family feel about
your success? You’re one of the biggest selling British
female artists of the decade…
Yea… I’m still the daughter, still the sister and still the friend, but they
always knew that this was going to happen. I think my determination
was something that couldn’t be measured. I don’t know why I wanted to
belong in music. I don’t know what pushed me forward; I still to this day
don’t know what I’m looking for, but they knew I was going to succeed,
or die trying. I think they just had to wait in the wings and see how fate
would take me.
With the fame, are there up sides and down sides and
can you give us some examples?
“The upsides have to be being a young woman and standing in a room
of very important people and they listen to you. When you have any kind
of success, you earn the right to have your say and I’ve wanted that for a
very long time. It was very difficult at 19 to convince people I knew what
was best for me, so now I’m getting closer to that. If I think about the
down sides of fame, I guess it’s the fact that nothing can be erased. The
fact that whatever you do will stay around forever; from this interview to
whatever you do in your private life. I’m very cautious of that. I’m fully
aware that it could always be something that I regret; when I look back
when I’m 60 because of the age of the internet. I’d have to look back at
myself coming out of a nightclub really drunk and half naked. That’s why
I’m very cautious of doing those things. I try to keep my private life to
myself, so that I can keep my vices to myself…If I’m going to go out and
be young and wild. I just cant afford to do it because it will jeopardise
what I stand by.”
“I’m still the daughter, still the sister and still the friend”
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That’s what sets you apart from some of the people
around who do that….
“I am very much one of those sort of wild, young girls, I like to enjoy
myself. When I get drunk I either laugh or cry. So I think back to the last
few years how many moments I could have been seen with mascara on
my face, pouring my heart out to friends about something over numerous
bottles of wine and how lucky I have been that I made the right choices
to do it in private.”
Obviously, now you’re in a loving, stable relationship,
you’ve also got two dogs. Does having this kind of nor-
mality in your life really help? Is it something you enjoy?
“I think Stability is really important for anybody in life. The finer things
that keep you grounded and make you feel safe wherever it might be and
whatever it is you do and so for me I definitely feel as though I’ve got
something to hold close to my heart that even when I’m thousands of
miles away from the place I call home, I have something I feel connected
to.”
Are you able to go out and walk your dogs unnoticed
when you’re at home?
“I have to admit, I have a dog walker. I don’t know if I’d want to be seen
in my vintage coat with a set of Wellington boots… I remember taking
them to Wales, on the beach, that was amazing and nobody was around.
I just love those kind of things, I think they are so healthy. I sometimes
forget to live in the moment and take a look around me and appreciate
what’s going on. So we have to be kind to ourselves and enjoy those
moments when we’re not working or worrying or obsessing or being pas-
sionate, we just have to be.”
What are your plans in 2011 for the UK? Are there touring
plans, are you starting to plan?
“Of course behind the scenes there is a lot of talking about what I would
like to do in terms of my live performance and I’ve said I’d like to wait
until at least February to announce any dates. To allow others to live with
my record, to allow people to have it in the backgrounds of their lives so
that we can all stick together.”
Are you planning something spectacular?
“Of course I want to make it visually amazing, I sometimes feel that
because I’m an organic artist as they call me, that I sometimes get forgot-
ten about for pulling tricks out of the bag. You look at a Kylie Minogue
concert and its full of visuals and dancing and the same at a Take That
concert as well. I want to push myself in those departments. Just because
I’m organic and I can sing, I write the material and I’m considered a song-
writer, doesn’t mean I don’t want to have a blast and explore my pop star
elements also”.
Yea… Why cant you be a showbiz woman…?
“I think pop star more than showbiz. Showbiz sounds a little bit too
feather boa!”
You’ve had your first film role with ‘Patagonia’. You’ve
been approached before about film roles but have wanted
to focus on your music. Was it something you enjoyed do-
ing, is it something you would like to do more?
“I can’t quite explain the response I seem to get from the film world and it
came as quite a surprise to me, its something that I never quite expected.
That being said, my decision to do ‘Patagonia’ was not because I wanted
to explore my acting skills although equally they were valuable for me.
I wanted to go back and make a welsh movie that would belong to the
welsh public and that they would cherish. It was slow moving and beauti-
fully shot and romantic and charming. I was drawn more to the context of
the piece rather than my introduction.”
So if it was a story that did grab your interest, would that
be something that was of interest to you going forward?
“I think it has to be something that I feel passionate about and something
that I feel drawn towards and that I feel would stand the test of time”
And finally… Any great plans for Christmas?
“I have plans but whether I will see them through is another matter. I
only know what I’m doing as far as the end of today in terms of the di-
ary. I shall keep it open and hope that I can have lots of fun and raise a
glass…”
“I think pop star more than showbiz. Showbiz sounds a little bit too feather boa!”
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Natalie Cassidy has come along way since her trumpet blowing days
as Sonya on Eastenders. Since leaving the soap, Natalie shed mounds
of weight, released a fitness DVD and stole the show on Strictly Come
Dancing. Nowadays, life is all very different to her past life as lager-
hound and all round east-end party girl with the birth of her first born
child, Eliza Beatrice and engagement to Fiancée, Adam.
Natalie lived her pregnancy through a lens with her hit ‘fly on the wall’
show airing on e4, Becoming Mum. Natalie’s honest ‘warts and all’
portrayal, shows an honest insight into her celebrity life, personality and
all the fears new-mums have pre-birth.
Rarely out of the tabloids, Natalie now longs to turn her back on late
nights, fags and booze and turn over a new leaf. But can she really give
up all her vices? How will a young celebrity cope with juggling pregnan-
cy and her showbiz career? Will she be able to deal with the pressures
of press and paparazzi intrusion? And can she balance a career in the
spotlight with a ‘normal’ family life?
We’ve been following the show and it’s really funny;
seems much more down to earth than some of the other
shows.
“Oh really, I’m glad you’re enjoying it. That’s exactly what I want. I’m re-
ally enjoying it. I wanted to show a different side to me, rather than being
all diva-ish and glamorous with photo shoots. I wanted to show it’s just
a job.”
Did you find it intrusive having a camera crew around?
“It can be intrusive if you’re tired or having a row or something, so you
think, oh just go away. But, that’s what I have signed up to do, so I just
had to get on with it.”
What was the worst thing about making Being Mum?
“Um, the worst part was being out and about with the camera. I already
get recognised after enders (Eastenders) and strictly. I really don’t mind
that, but when you take a camera crew to the Isle of Wight festival or in
the supermarket, it attracts quite a lot of attention and I’m not really an
attention seeking kind of person so I found that quiet hard.”
You mentioned strictly, have you been following the show
this year?
“Yes I have absolutely. There’s a lot of great people there, but I want
Scott Marsden to win obviously, because he’s part of the Eastenders
family.”
How are you finding being a Mum and how has life
changed for you?
“I mean anyone who says life doesn’t change is lying. She absolutely
is my life now. My life is now centred around the baby and making sure
she ok before everything else, and that she has everything she needs.
It’s absolutely wonderful, apart from the not sleeping!”
Would you have any advice for our readers on
motherhood?
“I would just say enjoy every second of it, because you won’t have it for-
ever. Eliza has already changed so much. I just can’t believe how much.”
Most newly engaged Ladies can’t wait to show off their
engagement ring, did you find it hard keeping your
hidden? (Natalie couldn’t show of her ring due to a
magazine deal with OK!)
“I did yeah, I really did. Um but obviously due to the reasons with exclu-
sivity I had to keep it hidden. I knew I would have to. I have had that ring
for such a long time, as my mum passed away 8yrs ago and it was left it
to me. So in the end, it was just really lovely to put the ring on my finger,
for all the right reasons and because of the wedding.”
Speaking of the wedding have you made any plans yet?
“We haven’t made any plans at all. We’ve have been so busy with the
baby! I want to start planning as well, but it’s so expensive these days to
plan a big wedding.”
So it’s a big wedding you would prefer?
“Well I want a traditional church wedding with lots of people there, so I
suppose we will just have to wait and see.”
It was quiet clear in the show that the tabloids like to
twist news stories to sell more papers. For instance,
when it was insinuated you had been drinking at the Isle
of Wight festival when in fact, it was only lemonade that
you had been drinking. How do you cope with that?
“Well I think it was quiet good, that’s why its brilliant to do this kind of
show because people can watch it and see what actually happened that
day. People really do believe everything they read. It is unfair, and it’s so
bad but people pay for a paper so they believe what they read. Saying
I was drinking when I was pregnant was out of order but, because they
insinuate rather than saying Natalie Cassidy was drunk, they just get
away with it.”
Pure speaks exclusively to Natalie about her new life as a mum, Eastenders, wedding plans and her life in the spotlight ….
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The press eventually discovered your new ad-
dress. Do you find it hard to trust people incase
they leak stories to the press?
“I think its hard because you can’t go through your life without
meeting new people and trusting the people you know; But at
the same time, I think it’s there in the back of my mind, thinking
are these people for real? I’ve been in the public eye now for 17
years, so I can pick up on it straight away. It was inevitable that
the tabloids would find out my new address but I would have
liked it to take a little longer. Its OK, I know they are only doing
their job.”
Fashion wise who would be your all time
favourite designer?
“That would definitely be Coco Chanel. I think she was really
beautiful and the way she dressed was absolutely amaz-
ing. I love black and white and I love a crisp clean look.
In modern day, I love Riahanna. I love the way she
looks and how she dresses.”
Can you give us one piece of winter
fashion advice?
“My advice would be to invest in a vin-
tage fur coat. The animals haven’t been
harmed recently and the coats are just
hanging around doing nothing so we
should use them to wrap up well for
winter.”
You recently pre-
sented the five o’clock show, did you enjoy that?
“I really enjoyed myself; It was a full hour. I never thought I would
have a chance to do something that big, but hopefully, maybe
someday I could do something like that again.”
Have you been following Eastenders recently?
“I haven’t seen too much of it, but I seen my onscreen brother
die, which was weird. I watched them all come back for that and
I was thinking, I wish I was there.”
Do you keep in contact with any of the cast?
“Yeah I keep in contact with Patsy Palmer and Katie Anisworth,
and most of my on screen family and also Steve McFadden.”
Can you ever see yourself go back?
“Absolutely! It’s always in the back of my mind, it really is like a
second home to me.”
Becoming Mum’ has been airing weekly on e4 and is also available on Channel 4 on demand at www.4od.co.uk
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Use a voluming shampoo when showering then and apply a texturing mouse to wet hair. Allow to dry and then use hot iron straighteners with a firm hold paste or putty and a firm hold hairspray to finish.
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Rinse your hair with very cold water when shampooing, the cold water locks down the hair follicle and makes it appear slicker and less frizzy. Use a weekly home remedy hair mask – mix one egg, with one part mayo, and one part olive oil – Make a paste and apply to hair, wrap in a towel and leave for at least 30 mins, then rinse and shampoo. Your hair will now be smooth and shinny. Finally blow-dry methodically, by blowing hot down down and mange your hair in sections as running the dryer up and down can cause frizz and split ends.
Out of Control Curls ….
Natural styles always look best on men, although don’t be afraid to relax the hair to make it more manageable. Use an curl friendly shampoo and to protect the natural oils in your hair as these are essential for achieving a healthy curl. When hair is damp, apply a gel based product to the root and scrunch, blow dry to finish and if necessary use a anti-frizz shine spray to avoid unnecessary frizz.
How to manage the most unmanageable of hairstyles …
Finding the latest fashions can be a tedious chore, especially when trawling through shopping centres and high street brands. Fashion shouldn’t have to be taxing and it can sometimes be easier to find hot buys and one of a kind fashion items online. With a few clicks of mouse and some sense of direction, you can transform yourself into one of the cities top fashionistas.
The lazy man’s guide to staying one step ahead of the latest fashions
ASOS.COMOne of the most famous websites for high-end male fashion online. ASOS stock everything a man needs to get through the day and they are sure to keep you on step ahead of the latest high street fashion trends. ASOS is all about the brand names but expect a chunky cost attached to it due to this reason. If your lucky you might find a bargain but a pair of Jeans ranges from £40 - £339.
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shopping online and why ….
ALLSAINTS.COMWith Allsaints its all about the fashion style rather than the brand name. They are best known for meeting the demands of your typical late 20s lad on the street, but are quite pricey for their styling. Selling a wide range of stock covering talioring, denim and coats they certainly deserve a visit if only for inspira-tion on the latest styles. Prices range from £60 - £85 for a shirt.
NEWLOOK FOR MEN (NEWLOOK.COM)Unfortunately ‘Newlook for Men’ only exists within the English branches of the chain, but us Derry-ones can still shop online. They stock a great range of fashion and the quality is great for the low price tag attached. Their price range for jeans ranges from £20 to £39.99 but they always have some great promo-tions like two pairs of jeans for £35. I’ve shopped here before and I’d say the quality and fashions available can give Topman a run for their money.
REPUBLIC.CO.UKAnother UK chain not situated in our hometown are Republic; these are a great national clothing chain that stock some great brands like Firetrap, Diesel and G-Star, but all economically priced and usually host some great offers like 2 items for £35. A pair of jeans sell for between £20 and £160 and it’s worth checking out their accessories as they always have a great range.
LIBERTY LONDON (LIBERTY.CO.UK)This is the website to visit if you are looking for top end designer fashion. Liberty are renowned for stocking the very latest fashions direct from the catwalk and with brands such as Paul Smith, Burberry & Marc Jacobs expect to pay a very pretty penny at the checkout. Coats can vary between £90 and £650!
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Add a little Sparkle to your Christmas!
For further information on great accommodation offers, Christmas events and shopping information visit
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Derry~Londonderry is celebrating Christmas in style, with a scintillating series of events for all the family and some fabulous great value festive shopping and gift ideas. From November 27th onwards, weekends in the
city will come alive with atmospheric markets, cultural events, inspirational live music & dance, special fi lm projections, enchanting displays, competitions and, of course, Santa himself!
The world comes to DerryBedlam Multicultural Christmas Market, Thursday to Sunday 10am - 6pm.
Searching for that special Christmas gift?Now you can at Bedlam Market at the former First Presbyterian Church
in Great James Street.Enjoy street theatre and special Christmas projections, short fi lms and
multicultural images at Guildhall Square on Friday 26th November, December 3rd & 10th 5pm - 7pm.
Santa at the GuildhallGuildhall, Saturday, December 4th 11am - 2pm.
A very special visitor is on his way to the Guildhall to help the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. So bring your little Xmas imps along to meet Father
Christmas and enjoy musical entertainment from the very talentedWELB Youth Choir.
Christmas Memories Tower Museum, Saturday December 11th - from 2pm. Come and share
your memories of Christmas past (and present for younger visitors) People of all ages are invited to look at what Christmas has meant to them over
the years. There will be music and song, seasonal refreshments and lots of fun.
The Mayor’s Christmas ConcertEnjoy the Mayor’s Christmas Concert at the Guildhall at 8pm on December 11th with the WELB Youth Orchestra and City of Derry Civic Junior Choirs.
Walled City Market Christmas Market, Saturday and Sunday, December 18th and 19th.
The ever popular Christmas Walled City Market in Guildhall Square (Saturday 10am - 4.30pm, Sunday Noon - 4.30pm) will be packed with stalls
offering the fi nest handmade crafts and delicious foods, teasand coffees. There’s live music and really special dance performances too.
Handel’s MessiahGuildhall, Saturday December 18th
Derry’s own highly acclaimed Codetta Choir, along with the marvellous City of Derry Youth Choirs plus a 30-piece orchestra and soloists, stage a spectacular performance of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday as part of the
Mayor’s Christmas Choral Event. Call 028 7126 4455 for tickets.
And lots, lots more!That’s just a taste of what’s on offer this festive season in Derry, where a special programme of street animation will cast a seasonal glow over the city. Check out the beautifully decorated Christmas trees and lights at
the Craft Village from the end of November onwards too. Whatever your plans this Christmas, make sure to stop by Derry-Londonderry and add a
little sparkle to your Christmas!
What every macho-man needs to stay strong, virile and healthy
Men are very different from women in all kinds of ways … including their nutritional needs. Just as women need particular nutrients during pregnancy or for protection from breast cancer, men need nutrients that can help them maintain muscle mass, prevent prostate cancer, and more.
Many foods that tend to be favourites among men are not the best choices for good health. Yet a healthy diet and regular physical activity can help prevent heart disease and cancer, the No. 1 and No. 2 killers for men over 35.
They can also enhance performance, from the board room to the bedroom ...
OYSTERSCould there be something to the legend that oysters are the food of love? Well, it’s true that just a few oysters each day will deliver a full day’s supply of the antioxidant mineral zinc. Zinc is involved in hundreds of body processes, from producing DNA to repairing cells.
BANANASBananas are a great portable source of quick energy and are rich in potassium, which is needed to regulate nerves, heartbeat and, especially, blood pressure. Diets rich in potassium and magnesium (which is also found in bananas) can reduce the risk of stroke.
FATTY FISHNo list of super foods would be complete without the healthy fat, omega-3 fatty acids. These polyunsaturated fats are the preferred form of fats in your diet for many reasons. They can benefit the heart, circulation, and immune system and reduce the risk for prostate cancer, among other things.
BROCCOLIWhile virtually all vegetables deserve a place on the super foods list, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli are helpful in the prevention of heart disease and cancer. It’s loaded with vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, and a phytochemical called sulphoraphane, which has strong anticancer (prostate and colon) properties.
BRAZIL NUTSThese large nuts from Brazil are packed with magnesium and selenium, powerful antioxidants that may help prevent heart disease and cancer and protect prostate health.
WHOLE GRAINSMost men get enough carbs in their diets, but they tend to be the wrong kind. A diet rich in whole grains provides fibre, vitamins, minerals – all the co-factors for heart health, building muscles, and keeping waistlines small. Whole grain pastas are rich in lutein which helps combat prostate problems and to avoid digestive problems, increase your fibre intake gradually, and don’t forget to drink plenty of water.each with thousands of reflective surfaces that dazzle.
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Pure shows you how to copy the look of X-Factor’s Matt Cardle
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Matt Cardle certainly knows how to dress; his style is relaxed, informal and casual but is in-line with current trends and always looks good. Matt may have stole the show on X-Factor but here is how you can steal his look with these 6 top buys.
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SANTA’S LETTER
Dear Daniel, Josh, Alex, Cayla & Shay
Ho, Ho, Ho, isnt it wonderful how Christmas comes
araound so quickly and my list of well behaved children
gets longer and longer each year! I am pleased to say
that all three of you are on my good list.
The toy factory is very busy preparing all the toys for
the well behaved children all over the world. The elves have
been very busy and are doing a fantastic job, I can hear them
singing as they work, we all love this time of year!
The reindeers are getting ready aswell for the long journey ahead
of them. Its not long now until Christmas Day and I want you all to
know that I have your big list of presents that you would like me to
bring to Derry on Christmas Eve. I see hear that Daniel would like
a big car to drive about in, Josh, well anything from Toy Story, ho,
ho, ho and Alex you have asked me for a nice big f i re truck. Also I
am sorry that I missed Cayla & Shay at Lapland, I know that you
have been a good girl & boy through the year.
Oh Mrs Claus has just told me I am needed in the present room as
the sleigh is about to be f i lled with all the glorious presents for all
the little boys and girls ... must rush as I have alot of homes to visit
all over the world.
Have a wonderful Christmas and remember you to be good all year !
Lots of love
Santa xxwp.s. remember to leave me a nice refreshing drink and some cookies
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Brian Dowling shot to fame ten years ago as the winner of
Big Brother in 2001. The camp-caper is loved throughout the
region for his witty tongue and devilish ways and after being
crowned the winner of Ultimate Big Brother earlier this year,
Brian has now taken the very responsible gauntlet of pro-
moting Coca-Cola’s Designated Driver campaign.
If you weren’t already aware Coca-Cola offer desig-
nated drivers a range of complimentary soft drinks
in over 1000 establishments across the country, in
a scheme created to minimise drink driving on the
roads and to make Christmas a safer time for all.
The scheme runs from November 30th until De-
cember 31st and a full directory of participating
bars, restaurants and nightspots can be found
online at www.designateddriver.ie or via the free
iphone app through the apple App store.
Once your in a participating venue, simply alert
the staff that you are the designated driver
and you’ll be presented with a book of free
vouchers to claim against a range of soft drinks
– Allowing you and your friends and family to
enjoy a great, safe night out.
Hi Brian, How are you? Are you en-
joying this weather?
“Very busy but that’s good, the weathers awful!
it’s nipples ahoy! I would need nipple plasters
today.”
Your life has changed dramatically over
the past 10 years, do you miss you days
with Ryanair at all?
“Mmm, you know what I do, some times. I think
I miss the freedom of what we did at Ryan Air.
We travelled all over Europe, I met great friends;
friends that I’ll have for life. We laughed every
single day and we never knew what would
happen, as there was something spontaneous
every single day. I don’t miss the delays and I
don’t miss being spat at!”
Do you have a particular funny story from your time
with Ryanair?
“Well I can’t you them all because Ryanair may sue me. But I can say
there was one time I got in a physical fight with a female passenger.
She was trying to get into the flight deck with a pair of scissors. I know
it doesn’t sound funny but I had to have her arrested by the German
Army when we landed and she was then banned from flying with us
again. Stupid Witch”
You were crowned Ultimate big Brother this year how
did that make you feel?
“Do You know what it was really really weird, It was amazing to be the
last person standing in the house and out of the last eleven years is an
amazing achievement. I think that it hasn’t hit me in a sense, I think I
probably realise what an achievement it was over time. But at the mo-
ment I’m just like, I won Big Brother, Yeah! I feel dead chuffed but that
makes me sound really arrogant. I am glad it was me and not Makosi
or Nadia, you know what I mean.”
Brian Dowling ex trolley dolley and the winner of Ultimate BB speaks to Pure about Coco Cola’s deignated driver campaign.
What are the main changes in your life since winning big
brother?
Oh the fact that you are in the public eye changes your life straight away.
People recognise you and approach you and stuff. If it wasn’t for BB
I wouldn’t be living where I’m living and wouldn’t have the life I have.
So from that side everything’s changed. I think it’s made me a better,
stronger person and I don’t take myself as seriously as before BB.
Can you tell us your best and worst experiences from the
bb house?
“I suppose the best experience is just actually being in the bb house.
The fact that you’ve been chosen to be part of something so amazing.
The worst bit was missing your friends and family and the nominations.
When you nominate people, you almost feel as if your stabbing them
in the back. It’s easier if you don’t like them but when you actually like
everyone, it can be hard.”
Who was your all time favourite house mate?
“I would say Nadia; I thought she was amazing, the whole story & the
whole fight night thing! I loved getting to spend time
living with her in the ultimate big
brother.”
Did you spend any time with Jade away from Big
Brother?
“Me and Jade would meet socially at different events and stuff; We
would have a chat and a laugh and a drink. We weren’t kind of friends in
a way. The thing with Jade is that she changed her life completely and
the term celebrity. Jade was a very nice person.”
You are Currently the face of coca colas designated
driver Campaign, can you tell us a little about that?
“The campaign is award winning and every year people get behind the
wheel after having been drinking. People put their lives and strangers
lives in danger. This is a way to say, if your sensible and don’t drink, we
will give you free drinks. It’s just a way to highlight the fact that people
socialise more, so if your going to drive we will give you free coke and
sprite and fanta or even sprite zero, No calories, it’s all about the calories
girl. It really is a serious thing, I think people should never drink and
drive, just don’t! Why would you?”
You have recently been doing wagons den how was
that?
“I loved that. I have a really big input into what goes on in the show,
Katherine Lynch is a really great comedian, she does the show as one of
her characters Sheila chic. It’s so funny and a little rude. We have celeb-
rity guests we kinda take the piss a little but in a good way. It’s a laugh to
take people away from the dreary reality at the moment.”
You have been lined for cheerio’s panto again this year
what keeps you going back for more?
“Money laughs Brian, no they write the part for me every year and I can
really have a creative input to it. I can sit down and go, I’d do that. Its in
Ireland, runs for six weeks and it’s good fun.
For more information onCoca-
Cola’s designated driver campaign and full
listings of participating establishments across Ireland,
visit www.designateddriver.ie or the App Store.
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This sort of thing only happens in
AMERICAE4’s BAFTA- winning smash h
it drama series MISFITS
returns; so strap on your ankle tags and lock up
your kids, it’s all about to kick off again.
Everyone’s favourite ASBO teens, Nathan (Robert Sheehan), Kelly (BAFTA-nominee Lauren Socha), Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jar-rett), Alisha (Antonia Thomas) and Simon (Iwan Rheon) are back for a second series and a Christmas special of E4’s hit comedy drama Misfits.
So to recap; a freak storm left our posse of social outcasts with super powers; Curtis can turn back time, Kelly can read minds, Simon can turn invisible and Alisha can send people into a sexual frenzy with just one touch. Then there’s their two dead pro-bation workers (one is buried under the lo-cal environmental monitoring station; the other stored in a freezer in the community centre). And finally, unbeknownst to the oth-ers, Nathan is trapped six feet under in a coffin, immortal and very much alive.
The cast of Misfits are having a John-and-Yoko moment – which is to say, they’re all ly-ing in the same double bed in their trailer on the set of the second series of the BAFTA-winning drama. Although in their case, they don’t appear to be protesting against global warfare, but merely against the concept of standing up.
Lazing around in their orange jumpsuits, they look every inch the troubled, ASBO youths they play in the series. But such an impression lifts the moment they enthusias-tically respond to questions. They are bright, interesting, funny and charming. Here, they discuss their sudden rise to fame, the ter-ror of appearing on Jonathan Ross, and the perils of corpsing.
You GUYS ARE THE STARS OF A BAFTA WINNING DRAMA. hOW DOES THAT FEEL? DO YOU KEEP PINCHING YOURSELVES?
All: Yeah.Iwan: We were just happy to get nominated.Nathan: We weren’t expecting to win at all. We were just enjoying the champagne.Antonia: Yeah, I sat down, took my shoes off, ready to enjoy the ceremony.Lauren: It was the first award. We all thought The Street was going to win.
At least, with it being the first one up, none of you would have been drunk.
Iwan: No, and then we got to get drunk.
It’s not bad going, because it was your first big TV role for
most of you, wasn’t it?
Nathan: Yeah, I’d mostly done theatre - some stuff at The Royal Court and The Almeida.Lauren: I’d just been to a workshop in Nottingham called the Television Work-shop, and then I did a film called The Unloved. This came straight after that, really.Antonia: I’d just left drama school. The day I left was the day I started Misfits.Iwan: I was doing a show called Spring Awakening in the West End, and that finished and the filming for Misfits started.
Do you like the fact that the show’s got a real dark side?
Iwan: Yeah, I think that really makes it what
it is. It’s a bunch of normal people with these mad superpowers that they can’t control. They’re really very reluctant superheroes, and they’re a bit rubbish, and I think that means people can watch it and identify with their characters.
I’ve no doubt that you get asked this in every interview you ever do for Misfits, but if you could have a superpower, what would it be?All (instantly, confirming that they’re asked this all the time): Shape-shifter.Iwan: Actually, I think I’ve changed my mind about this. I think teleportation. I was sitting on the train the other day, and I was thinking “I would just never have to do this.” It’s even better than flying, I think.Nathan: That’s quite good, actually.Antonia: Also, Penny Crayon.Nathan: That doesn’t really count.Antonia: No it does, man, it’s a power. She has this incredible crayon, and anything she drew became real.Nathan: Yeah, but that’s not her, that’s the crayon.Antonia: Oh, is it not her?Lauren: I’d like to be Sabrina the Teenage Witch.Iwan: What’s her power, though?Lauren: Everything.Nathan: She’s not really a superhero though. You’ve got to stay in the genre.Antonia: Okay then. Shape-shifting’s pretty cool.
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Which one of you is the most like your character?
[They all pause, giggle and look at Lauren].Lauren: Probably me. Me and Kelly are like that! [Crosses fingers].
Antonia, you have a lot of sex scenes. Is that embarrassing to do? What do you do to cope with them?
Antonia: Yeah, I think when we first started series one I was really nervous about them. I was nervous, as an actress, about being perceived to do a lot of sex scenes. I was a bit worried about the whole typecast-ing thing. But it’s still a great character and a great part, and you just have to get into the character and get into the mode and just do it. But you get used to it, it’s fine. And actually series two shows a bit of a change for Alisha in terms of developing and growing up a bit, and not using her sexuality to get attention.
We’ve found out who the worst corpser is. Who’s the worst at forgetting their lines?
[They all pause, giggle and look at Lauren].Lauren: Probably me.
You have a lot of early starts in this business. Who’s the grumpiest in the mornings?
All (laughing): Robert.
How have your lives changed as a result of the success of Misfits?
Antonia: Day to day not at all dramatically. But work-wise it’s been quite nice. It gives you a bit of a profile so that casting directors know who you are, and they’re more likely to get you in to see them, which is a start. That’s been great.Iwan: It’s injected an enormous amount of self-belief into the work that we’re doing. We always had that, but now we’re even more passionate about the show. We believe in it and we love it and we want it to be as good as possible.
When you’re out and about, do you get recognised much? What’s that like? How have people been?
Nathan: People have been cool.Iwan: Yeah, people have been really good.Lauren: Most people are nice, not many want to make trouble. And you tend to ignore it if they do. You just keep your head down. But I’ve not changed, I’ve still got the same boyfriend, I still live with my mum.
You guys went on Jonathan Ross. I imagine that was pretty nerve-wracking?
[They all agree vigorously].Lauren: I wanted to try and get a little bit tipsy, just so you’re at that confident level, but I just felt too sick to drink. And I had Jedward next to me, and Kim Cattrall.
What can we expect from the sec-ond series?
Iwan: It’s bigger, much larger scale. And it’s funnier. There are new characters coming in with some crazy superpowers.
Antonia: And us continuing to come to grips with our own.
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Animation featuring an all-star cast of voices, including Dawn French, Jim Broadbent, Andy Serkis, Jason Donovan, Stephen Fry and Billie Piper.‘Animals United’ follows the adventures of Billy, a mischievous meerkat, and his best buddy, a lion called Socrates.As they wait for the annual Delta flood, Billy and Socrates set out to find water. On their quest they encounter a crazy collection of animals from around the world, all searching for a new home.
James Corden, Dawn French, Jim Broadbent, Andy Serkis
Animals 3D
From the Director of Sixth Sense comes the highly anticipated live-action family adventure, The Last Airbender, based on the hugely successful Nickelodeon TV series. Air, Water, Earth and Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation led by Prince Zuko (Dev Patel), launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang (Noah Ringer) discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. Aang teams with Katara (Nicola Peltz), a Waterbender, and her brother Sokka (Jackson Rathbone), to restore balance to their war-torn world.
Directed by James Mangold (3:10 to Yuma) Knight & Day sees Tom Cruise (Mission Impossible III) and Cameron Diaz (There’s Something About Mary) come together in this thrilling action-adventure movie. June (Diaz) meet a mysterious stranger (Cruise) on a routine flight.But she soon discovers he is a fugitive superspy who thrusts her into a globetrotting cat-and-mouse chase. As the bullets and sparks fly, June must decide if she can really trust this “Knight” in shining armour.
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It has taken 10 years, two little Fockers with wife Pam (Polo) and countless hurdles for Greg to finally get “in” with his tightly wound father-in-law, Jack. After the cash-strapped dad takes a job moonlighting for a drug company, however, Jack’s suspicions about his favorite male nurse come roaring back. When Greg and Pam’s entire clan-including Pam’s lovelorn ex, Kevin (Owen Wilson)-descends for the twins’ birthday party, Greg must prove to the skeptical Jack that he’s fully capable as the man of the house. But with all the misunderstandings, spying and covert missions, will Greg pass Jack’s final test and become the family’s next patriarch...or will the circle of trust be broken for good?
Starring Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Laura Dern, Jessica Alba and Harvey Keitel
Meet the Parents the little Fockers
TRON is a 3D high—tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (GARRETT HEDLUND), the tech savvy 27 year old son of Kevin Flynn (JEFF BRIDGES), looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 25 years.Along with Kevin’s loyal confidant (OLIVIA WILDE), father and son embark on a life and death journey across a visually stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous.
Starring Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde
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Life seems perfect for John Brennan (Russell Crowe) until his wife, Lara (Elizabeth Banks), is arrested for a murder she says she didn’t commit. Three years into her sentence, John is struggling to hold his family together, raising their son Luke (Ty Simpkins) and teaching at community college while he pursues every means available to prove her innocence. With the rejection of their final appeal, Lara becomes suicidal and John decides there is only one possible, bearable solution: to break his wife out of prison. Refusing to be deterred by impossible odds or his own inexperience, John devises an elaborate escape plot and plunges into a dangerous and unfamiliar world, ultimately risking everything for the woman he loves.
Starring Russell Crow, Liam Neeson, Elizabeth Banks
The next three days
From the Director of Sixth Sense comes the highly anticipated live-action family adventure, The Last Airbender, based on the hugely successful Nickelodeon TV series. Air, Water, Earth and Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation led by Prince Zuko (Dev Patel), launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang (Noah Ringer) discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. Aang teams with Katara (Nicola Peltz), a Waterbender, and her brother Sokka (Jackson Rathbone), to restore balance to their war-torn world.
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ALExANDRA BURKE
Overcome Deluxe Edition [CD+DVD]
Following three number one singles, a number one double platinum selling album, innumerable radio spins and a UK tour for early 2011. Alexandra Burke celebrates her champion year with a brand new, deluxe version of her debut album Overcome. Originally released in 2009, the A-list produced album has to date whistled past the international million sales mark and will soon surpass that figure on home turf alone.
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NADINE COYLE
Insatiable
Local Girl Nadine is a favourite in her home city and it is clear to see why when listening to her solo album. Having spent a year working on the album prior to its release the effort shines through. Nadine delivers an excellent platform to show off her vocal talent. A super example of grown up pop insatiable is lively and very enjoyable.
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Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas with out a Now that’s what I call album under the tree. This years release features Katy Perry, Rihanna, Cheryl Coyle and many many more. Perfect for the lazy host who wants a selection of this years music with out the effort of looking through the ipod or cd collection.
MICHAEL JACKSON
Michael
The album comprises of ten tracks to sample of all that MJ does musically. There’s a gospel track, an anti press track, a ghost and ghouls track, a rock track etc etc.. A must for any Michael Jackson fan.
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ADELE
Rolling in the deep
With a voice that can send a chill down your spine Adele latest song is no let down. Ahead of the highly anticipated new album 21 Adele gives us a taster of what’s to come with rolling in the deep. Rolling in the deep left me counting the days to release of the new album.
THE PRIESTS FEAT SHANE MACGOWAN
Little Drummer Boy
I cannot imagine a more unusal pairing than The Priests, Fathers Eugene and Martin O’Hagan, and Father David Delargy, all from Northern Ireland and Shane MacGowan. But it works and it is a refreshing new take on the Christmas favourite.
COLDPLAY
Christmas lights
Cold Play have entered into the spirit of Christmas and released their own song. Sure to be a future Christmas favourite, Coldplay have given us one extra must have Christmas song to add to our ever growing list.
MARIAH CAREY
Oh Santa
With one Christmas album under her belt Mariah kicks off the countdown to Christmas with her single Oh Santa. Mariah tries to recreate the Christmas magic she had with all I want for Christmas and Oh Santa just doesn’t cut the mustard.
MATT CARDLE
When We Collide
This years xFactor winner Matt Cardle is in the run for number one in the charts with when we collide. A renamed version of Biffy’s Many of Horror, But can it make it to Christmas number one?
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Avoid the X-mas party shameEvery year we all have little mishaps that can spoil a good night out; This
year be prepared in advance and ward off any unnecessary mishaps.
Tights We have all fallen victim of the ladder in the tights nightmare, but these revolutionary tights promise to stay intact even through the most vigorous partying Anti snag tights: ‘Resistenza’ 5 ultra sheer tights avail-able at Debenhams or online at http://www.uktights.com
Party Feet/Plasters Oh how we love our shoes; But on more than one occasion these beautiful show-stoppers have become a source of deep discomfort. Yes they look amazing, but were they re-ally designed for the Christmas medley of crazy songs that suddenly become must-dance magnets?? So give the tootsies a break with ‘Compeed Anti-Blister Stick’. This little miracle helps prevent chafing and rubbing from shoes and is available at most chemists. Alter-natively, if the damage has already been done, try ‘Scholl Clear Gel Blister Plasters’ as they provide immediate pain and pressure relief whilst also provide cushioning to your heel.
Milk Thistle/Resolve Here at pure we would never recommend over indulging on the alcohol front but you can always give your system a little boost to help deal with the odd drink by taking some milk thistle prior to your celebrations. In the very unlikely event where you have taken maybe one too many festive sherries, it maybe handy to have a box of ‘Resolve’ or ‘Berroca’ to hand as both can help replace nutrients lost due too much booze.
Eye Mask. Puffy eyes are never a good look but can be an inevitable side affect of over doing it on the socialising side of things. There are many different remedies for the puffy eye problem but lets face it, not everyone can stomach soggy teabags or cucumber slapped on their eyes. So, invest in a de-cent eye mask and keep it in the fridge, so its readily available
as required.
Concealer. The morning after can last a little longer during the Christmas period; This could possibly be due to there be-ing many more late nights than the night before. So every little helps, and when it comes to looking your best, concealer can be every-girls saviour.
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Waterproof Mascara Racoon eyes are never a good look. Even the most hardened party animal can be overcome with Christmas cheer, or be caught in a sudden downpour whilst waiting for the ever-elusive taxi. So be prepared with a good strong waterproof mascara.
Breath Mints/Gum. Break out the mistletoe. Mmm not eve-ryones cup of tea but for the readers who still delve into this side of the Christmas festivities, keep a small pack of mints or gum at the ready. Peppermint can also aid an upset tummy making it a double
saver.
Rollasole Shoes . So the party’s over and your soles feel like you’ve been dancing on a volcano. You want nothing more than to kick off the heels but still you have to make it home ... say hello to the ‘Rollasole’. A handy little pair of shoes, that roll up to fit in your handbag. Available at: http://www.happyfeetshoes.co.uk/
Overnight Kit There are many overnight kits available, but having had a look around most seem to have sold out! Improvise by putting together your own. Make a check list of essential toiletries, shower gel, toothpaste, toothpaste, con-doms, travel wipes, deodorant …. Buy miniature travel sizes, pop them all in a wash bag and hey presto your all set!
Spare Taxi Fare This may seem like a no brainer, but Ladies many of us may have misplaced a purse or keys on a Christmas night out. So always carry an emergency fund stashed away somewhere save, just incase. Or, keep enough money for a taxi home safely tucked away in a separate compartment in your purse, and always make sure your phone is fully charged before leaving home.
Do tell your friends and family where you if heading out on town
Do drink in moderation
Do look out for your friends
Do have fun!
stay safe
Waterproof Macara
Mints / gum
Overnight Kit
Taxi fare ...
Rollasole shoes
Don’t share a taxi with people you don’t know
Don’t leave your drinks unattended
Don’t walk home alone, unless you feel secure and always carry a mobile phone
Most importantly of all is staying safe and if anyone can protect your safety this Christmas it is you! Christmas can be a great occasion but its not hard to get swept up in the festive spirit!
Here’s some crucial ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ to ensure you have a Very Merry Christmas.
ALL That Jazz
Saturday afternoon in town is already ramping up a gear in the run up to Christmas. I am not a fan of all the hustle and bustle, so I was delighted to escape from the hullabaloo for lunch at encore. Having booked a table for the fabulous Jazz Lunch we headed off with growling tummies and sore feet.
The moment I entered Encore there was a distinct shift in atmosphere, to a re-laxed and comfortable setting. With a Jazz trio lead by Ursula on vocals and Rory and Peter in accomanyment, pro-viding an entertaining but in no way overwhelming background. What a treat to have a relaxed lunch served with good live music.
The menu was inviting and had just the right amount of dishes. I opted for the spiced honey salmon served with noodles.
And what a treat it was the salmon was moist and sumptuous, and the noodles cooked to perfection. My colleague selected the Mexican lasagne which I thought was a brave choice as he has never been happy with any lasagne he
has been served previously. Not this time though, as the lasagne with a Mexi-can twist went down a treat and was fol-lowed with a statement that completely astonished me as he deemed it the “best lasagne ever tasted”.
Both of us selected the chips as a side after sneaking a peek at other diners plates theirs looked totally to die for. The jumbo sized homemade chips were per-fectly crisp on the outside and soft the whole way through.
I opted for a latte served with a flake and thought there was a definite ‘eye bigger than the belly moment’ when my colleague opted for the raspberry ruffle cheesecake.
Talk about food envy and although the latte was delish, I couldn’t help feel a lit-tle jealous when his cheesecake arrived. It was so well presented it was almost a crime to eat.
Wow what a desert the biscuit was, exactly the right consistency and the spoon just cut through it.
The food was exceptional; I really can-not do the presentation or flavour of the food any justice and only by trying it, can you truly appreciate it. The Jazz lunch at encore is definitely the most entertaining lunch I have had in this City . I’m head-ing back there this week and cannot wait this time as I won’t make the mistake of skipping the desert.
The Menu:
Spiced Honey Salmon £5Set on a noodle stir fry
Mexican Lasagne £5Spicy Beef layered with tortillas & en-chilada sauce & topped with melted cheese
Encore Cheesecake £5Served with whipped vanilla cream
Latte served with Cadburys Flake £1.85
the review : lunch
score : P P P P PTOP MARKS!
Local talent
Martin John McCafferty is no stranger when it comes to the music scenes of Derry and Belfast. He has headlined the City of Derry Jazz festival, amongst past greats such as Jules Hooland and Van the man, armed with his 12 piece Swing Time Big Band, and with several long standing residencies in Belfast; most notably Cafe Vaudeville for the last 5 years, Martin John has made Swing and Jazz his career, and a successful one at that.
His performances of the golden standards of the Rat Pack era however have not been confined just to Northern Ireland, and to date, his career includes performances in Claridges London, for Liz Hurley, at Old Traf-ford for the 50th Birthday of Eamon Holmes, in front of guests such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Jonathon Ross, and as further afield as New York and at the Plaza In Las Vegas.
With the help of his continued success performing this genre of music, behind the scenes Martin has been able to develop and hone his song writing skills, and now at 29 years of age is finally ready to let us sample some of his own original material.
Martin says, I have been writing music from a very early age, and have always wanted to perform my own material. When i was younger i though the best way to do this was to enter the TV talent shows, which i did, and while somewhat successful in Fame Academy getting down to the last 30 and down to the final 22 on the X Factor in 2007, this, in hind sight, would have been the wrong route to take given how manufactured some of those performers end up. So now with an ever growing fan base, i can get my own music out there and hopefully where they have enjoyed my version of those great swing classics, they will also enjoy my own offerings.’
Recently Martin John gave us a glimpse of his own offerings performing at the City of Culture celebrations in the Guildhall Sq, fol-lowed by the Magners Light Fall for fashion event, where he officially launched his new unswung material backed by his brother, Mickey McCafferty (Macfest 2011), and Stephen Sheridan from John Derry and the Heads, an all start line up to say the least, and two amazing musicians.With a great response already following these gigs, Martin, fresh off a Cruise Ship, performing Frank and the fella’s, will now be getting his head down in the studio to work on his original tracks and expects to have completed his debut album, by March 2011.
For a taste of tracks to come, check out, www.myspace.com/MartinJohnLive and www.simplyswingpresents.com for up and coming gigs.
ALL That Jazz
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Ladiesnight
Pure teamed up with the Foyle Film Festival for a special screening of Valentino
Eimear Doherty and
Bronagh Parke
enjoying Ladies night
Elaine McVeigh, Augusta Neff, Jennifer Neff and Eibhlin Boydell.
Ciara Smith, Breidge Hampson, Aine Melrose and Selena Doherty.
Sinead O’Doherty, Jenny Cooper, Annette Gamble and Dyna Farren.
The staff of Studio, Colleen McKnight, Amanda Don-
nelly, Declan Gillespie, Lisa McElmoyle and Elaine
McVeigh.
Pure Magazine’s Jacqui Morrow,
David Kavanagh and Eibhlin Boydell
Pictured at Foyle Film Festival’s
Ladies Night with Pure Magazine
are the models from the show with
some of the makeover team.
Pure Magazine’s Jacqui Morrow,
David Kavanagh and Eibhlin Boydell
ONES TO
WATCH2011So, WHO’S going to make it BIG on
the UK music scene in 2011?
Local band, Django Django; 2010 was a great year for Django Django (Last month’s Local Talent). They released their second single ‘Wor’ on their our own label in March and got a great reaction from UK press, including featured as single of the week on NME. Coca Cola then approached the band as they’d made a $5 million video with a well known skateboarding director and wanted to use the full version of ‘Wor” as the backing track.
Their debut album is set to be released in April. Alongside recording they managed to fit in some festivals over the summer playing Glastonbury, Stop making sense in Croatia, Jersey Live, and End of the Road and have just been signed to French record label, Because Music.
Boy & Bear are a five-piece alternative band from Sydney who have toured with Mumford and Sons. Currently touring the UK with a sold out debut headline show at The Luminaire in December and release their debut EP ‘With Emperor Antartica’ on the 6th December.
Florrie is as traditional a musician and performer as there could possibly be, but at the same time a completely new type of independent pop artist. The British 21 year old is a multi-talented drum-mer, singer, songwriter, programmer and guitarist. She is the former Xenomania house-band drummer and has now fought her way out from behind the band to take centre stage with her own music. Florrie is also quickly becoming a hit with the fashionistas with the likes of Vogue taking her to their hearts after her roof-raising performance at a recent Ponystep party in East London.
Gypsy & the Cat are 22-year-old Xavier Bacash & 24-year-old Lionel Towers, who only a year ago began making music in a garage in Melbourne. With a sound that is filled with glorious melodies and soaring epic choruses, their endlessly endearing dreampop is already making waves in Australia where their album has been receiving rave reviews.
The Heartbreaks are originally from Morecambe but now residing in Manchester formed in May 2009 after bonding over shared passions; Motown, bittersweet romance and the English seaside. All in their early 20s, The Heartbreaks have stolen hearts and set pulses racing with their determinedly romantic take on British pop culture. The Heartbreaks are currently working on their debut album and will tour cities of the UK this December before releasing a new single early next year.
22-year old, Essex born songwriter, Jessie J has penned tunes for the likes of Alicia Keyes, worked with Justin Tim-berlake and notably wrote Miley Cyrus’s number one billboard small ‘Party in the USA’. Her debut single, ‘Do It Like A Dude’, out on January 7th, is a heavy urban-pop anthem which already has airplay support from the likes of Kiss, 1xtra and radio 1.The swaggering video for the single has become an internet phenomenon, receiving over 2 million youtube views in just one week.
Based out of the Lower East side of Manhattan, The Knocks are emerging as a real force to be reckoned with in the world of music production. They’ve made a name for themselves producing tracks with undiscovered acts such as Alex Winston, as well as remixing some of the biggest names in the game such as Ellie Goulding, Marina and The Diamonds and Passion Pit.
22-year-old Pearl, AKA Katie Sutherland and her band The Puppets, have been receiving a steady stream of attention over the last year with performances on the BBC Hogmanay show on New Year’s Eve, sets at a host of summer festivals including T in the Park along with support tours with The Hoosiers and Alphabeat and their own packed out headline shows. Pearl and the Puppets released the ‘Because I Do’ EP earlier this year which was a collection of instantly loveable feel-good summer folk-pop songs and Pearl is currently in the studio working with a host of writers and producers on her debut album due out in 2011.
20-year-old urban pop artist Talay Riley had his first UK #1 last year with Chipmunk’s ‘Oopsy Daisy’ which he wrote. He followed this with a UK Top 10 as a featured artist and co-writer on Chipmunk’s ‘Look For Me’. Talay’s debut single ‘Hu-manoid’. With an N-Dubz support tour and most recent support gig for Jessie J already under his belt, Talay is building a strong following and is currently working on his debut album which will be released in 2011.
Bangkok-land of smilesOne woman, One world, One Year…… Buckle your seats and enjoy the ride.
So after sitting in work one day and loosing the head, after several ‘I’m definitely going to travel the world this year’, that’s exactly what I did…… I reach Bangkok after a somewhat interesting flight, between finding out the two boys seated next to me only live 10 miles down the road, or the strange emotional feeling I got while waking up mid- flight looking around at everyone sleeping and realising ‘I really am doing this…… I really am jetting off to take on all the ‘wonders of the world’ alone, me, by myself on my lonesome’, but how wrong could I possibly have been. Arriving in Bangkok, the sun was shining, it was humid and the smells around the airport were inviting. Waiting for my rucksack to arrive I stumbled across two guys in the same situation, got chatting, grabbed a cheap fare ride to the city and as the saying goes ‘the rest is history.’
Thailand, as a tourist country is often known as ‘The Land of Smiles’. The culture there is unique and refreshing. Arriving onto the great Khao San Road at approximately 8pm was an eye opener, one of the busiest night markets in Bangkok. Perhaps more than any other city, Bangkok is a city for the senses. There are amazing sights- like the golden- spired ‘Wats’ that dot the city; amazing sounds- the whir of tuk- tuks and buzz of conversation; amazing touch- the feel of silk and the touch of the Thai massage and of course the amazing smell and tastes of the Thai food! Have you ever savoured on duck noodles or had boiled minced pork wrapped in yellow dough? I didn’t think so! Well, it’s Bangkok, the largest collection of street stalls you will ever come across. Any sane human being would get confused with the wide array of stalls that line the streets. Bangkok is the place you can visit over and over again and always find something new. Bangkok has hundreds of temples, each with thousands of reflective surfaces that dazzle.
TRAVEL
Bangkok-land of smiles
Temples, Buddha and incensories compose the mass majority of the city scene. The Royal Grand Palace is in reality a walled town covering an area of over a square mile. Chinatown is a colourful, exotic and pleasingly chaotic area, packed with market stalls and probably the highest concentration of gold shops in the city. The Floating Markets offer an authentic experience. Imagine hundreds of wooden row boats floating by, each laden to the brim with farm-fresh fruits, vegetables or flowers. Food vendors fill their vessels with cauldrons and charcoal grills, ready to whip up a bowl of ‘boat noodle’ or seafood skewers upon request. Wat Pho (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha), It’s the largest temple in Bangkok and famed for its huge and majestic reclining Buddha measuring 46 metres long and covered in gold leaf. The Buddha’s feet are 3 metres long and are exquisitely decorated in mother-of-pearl illustrations, this is definitely a must see! Simply Magical. If Bangkok had a colour, it would most definitely be pink. Hot pink. Like a girl’s brassiere, or those gorgeous metallic fuchsia and violet taxis which ply the streets and walkways.
With millions of visitors from all over the world each year, Bangkok inevitably makes for an ideal place to ‘people watch’. And where could be more interesting to do so, than this famous melting pot? An exhilarating cocktail of sights, intoxicating aromas and cosmopolitan pleasures, Bangkok’s flavours are at first intense. Once you acquire a taste however, you’re hooked! So, what are you waiting for? Grab a seat, get a drink and enjoy the show!
TRAVEL
VAT+The chancellor has raised the rate of VAT from 17.5% to 20% in a move that will rake in £1bn a month towards cutting the vast public finances deficit.
The new higher rate of tax – which brings Britain into line with the European average – will take effect from 4 January 2011, slightly earlier than most business groups and economists had expected. There are concerns, however, that the new higher rate of VAT could also stoke inflation, cause cash-flow problems which could push some businesses into insolvency and trigger higher interest rates – increasing the danger of the economy lurching back into recession.
Are the days of recession over or will this bring around round two?
Pitch it to HaloHalo, the NI angel investor network, are hosting a pitch event in Derry at the end of January. This is your chance to pitch your business to a group of high net investors who will offer hard-cash for shares in your business. For more information visit www.haloni.com
Turner PrizeTurner Prize to be held in Derry in 2013 as part of its City of Culture celebrations.
It is the first time the prestigious art prize has been held in Northern Ireland. Derry will host a three-month-long exhibition created by the shortlisted artists, as well as the ceremony announcing the winner.
It is expected to attract between 70,000 and 90,000 visitors to the city.
The Tate, which runs the Turner Prize, said showing it outside London would “attract new audiences around the country and bring the prize to a wider and more diverse audience outside the capital”. Foyle MP Mark Durkan said “its fantastic news, and hopefully a sign of things to come”.
Bulletin board who’s doing what in the local business sceneThe Junior
BUSINESS
Alan Watts, Padraig Canavan & Sinead McLaughlin launching the Halo North West Event, which is set for the 19th January at the Great Hall, University of Ulster, Magee Campus.
Chamber
A group of young, like-minded individuals who work, live and socialise within the city of Derry~Londonderry. During the year we work tirelessly to raise awareness and monies for a selected charity, attend business events and site visits as well as listen to guest speakers and through all this we hope to have a say in the direction our City takes for growth and development in the future. A sample of some of the activities the Junior Chamber participated in for 2010 thus far have been – meetings with Ilex and Derry City Council in relation to the City’s regeneration, guest speakers from Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice as well as the Museum Services for NI. Members have also attended a number of business events and conferences organised by the senior Chamber. Annually, the Junior Chamber host the now well-established ‘Voice of the Future’ a public speaking competition for local schools as well as the ‘Friendly Business Awards’ for local independent and multiple retailers in relation to customer service excellence. In relation to the social aspect of the chamber – jazz weekends, casino nights, wine evenings, film premieres, cocktail & tapas events as well as attending business dinners, formals and orchestral concerts are just some of the wide range of activities undertaken. The event highlight of my year as President has been the Annual Nutt’s Ball which we held on Saturday 6th November 2010 in the Waterfoot Hotel. This event was well attended and was fun-packed – there was an award for ‘Best Dressed Female’, spot prizes and raffles (with prizes donated by a large number of local businesses), a gourmet banquet and dancing till late. An event not to be missed. However, events come and go – but for me as President the highlight and legacy of my year in office has been working with the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice – a charity which cares for children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and supports
their families and those close to them – to date the Junior Chamber has raised just over £2500 – which is still a little way off our target, but I am so proud of everyone who supported events and donated their time and money to supporting both me as President and also this very worthwhile and much needed charity.
President of our Junior Chamber of Commerce Luane Quigley tells Pure about the organisation and what it is they do.
Staff from Energie recieving their friendly business award. This is the first time a new business has won this award with a first time entry. CONGRATULATIONS ENERGIE !
Pictured above: Andy Forbes, Jonathan Heywood and Catherine Bradley.
Pictured above: Heather McGee, David Kavanagh & President of the Junior Chamber Luane Quigley
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Paul and the Band will play their Annual Christmas Gig in The City Hotel, Derry on Thurs 30th Dec 2010. There will be the usual high demand for those tickets so get your soon or you could be disappointedTickets for this event are limited to 150 tickets
Paul Casey and BandCity Hotel, Derry, 8pm
30th December
Fun, frolics and laughter abound in this spectacular take on the traditional story of ‘Sleeping Beauty’. Will the handsome prince waken the beautiful princess? Will the Wicked Queen’s evil spell be broken? Get the family together and join William Caulfield as the outrageous Dame, and Derry’s own Rachel Harkin as Sleeping Beauty, plus the cream of local and Northern Irish talent in this glittering production that is guaranteed to be the best Christmas party ever!
Sleeping BeautyMillenium Forum, Derry, Various Times
Various Dates til 8th January
Meat Loaf returns to Odyssey Arena this winter to celebrate the release of his latest album Hang Cool Teddy Bear. After 30 years in the business, one of the world’s best performers returns to show that he’s still at the top of his game. His live performances have been thrilling crowds around the world with that unique voice and flamboyant stage presence.
MeatloafOdyssey Arena Belfast, 6.30pm
20th December
The Japanese Popstars are riding a wave of great live gigs, major festival bookings, and media praise off the back of thier amazing energy driven live shows and their critically acclaimed debut album ‘We Just Are’.
The Japanese Popstars are signed to bespoke indie label, Gung-Ho Recordings (Gus Gus, Zoo Brazil) in the UK, and Beatink in Japan (home of Underworld, Cinematic Orchestra).
Japanese PopstarsSandinos Club, Derry, Doors 10pm
23rd December
Here Comes The Landed Gentry appeared on the scene late 07/early08 when ex members of The Subtitles, Red Organ Serpent Sound and Fighting With Wire joined forces on a rock’n’roll mission with two things in mind… to write great songs and perform mind blowing shows!
So for all you live music lovers the Gweedore id the place to be.
Here Comes The Landed GentryUpstairs Gweedore Bar Derry, 10pm
23rd Decmeber
Oritsé, JB, Marvin and Aston: a blizzard of showmanship delivered with pure energy, passion and commitment. Best known as the most successful group of all time to enter The x Factor, JLS have stormed to the top of the charts with their first 2 single releases Beat Again andEverybody in Love. Their self-titled Album also went to No.1.Parents with small children advised to purchase tiered seating
JLS 7th, 8th 12th & 13th
JanurayOydessy Arena ,Belfast,
Traditional Irish dancing with a modern twist as children embark on a magical Christmas Eve journey.
Book online 2pm | 4.30pm
McCafferty School of Irish dancingAn Grianán Theatre
19th December
Multi-gifted singer/songwriter, Brian Kennedy, returns to the Forum for one night only. Over the past twenty years, Brian has recorded some of the finest songs ever from an Irish artist including ‘Captured’, ‘A Better Man’, ‘Life, Love And Happiness’ and ‘These Days’. Brian is one of Ireland’s most successful ambassadors of music whose distinctive vocal style has won him critical acclaim worldwide. Earlier this year, he was given the accolade for Lifetime Achievement at the Meteor Awards in Dublin.
BRIAN KENNEDY & HIS BANDMillenium Forum, Derry, 8.30pm
28th December
Kevin McAleer hits the ground running with the sparkly new 2011 version of his one man comedy show. The Tyrone space cadet has thrilled audiences and inspired a whole generation of comics in Ireland and the UK for 20 years, but he is still churning out original, hilarious nonsense like a headless spring chicken. Come and catch one of the best writers and performers around at the very height of his craft.
KEVIN MC ALEERMillenium Forum, Derry, 8pm (028 7126 8027)
27th Jan 2011
The City of Derry has been awarded UK City of Culture for 2013 and, as part of the celebrations, BBC Radio Ulster’s Sounds Classical programme and Derry City Council are joining forces with the Ulster Orchestra for two jubilant nights of music-making.The concert will be presented by BBC Radio Ulster’s John Toal and is taking place on consecutive evenings at the Ulster Hall, Belfast and the Guildhall, Derry.
Celebrate DerryUlster Hall Belfast, Guildhall Derry, 7pm & 7.15pm
13th & 14th Jan
This Month, global superstar Shakira is set to mesmerize Northern Ireland when she performs at the Odyssey Arena.
The Latin-American diva, who has sold more than 50m albums worldwide, will take to the stage at the Belfast venue for one night as part of her European tour.
Born in Colombia, the 33-year-old singer/songwriter was catapulted to global superstardom following the release of her first English-speaking album, Laundry Service, in 2001.
Tickets range from £44 - 55 each - more info at www.odysseyarena.com
ShakiraOdyssey Arena, Belfast
Friday 17th December
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Channel 4’s new series ‘The House That Made Me’ sees famous figures take a trip back in time, to their childhood home which has been meticulously transformed back to exactly how it was when they were growing up. One of those taking part in the series is pop star Jamelia, whose return to her Birmingham roots proved to be a fascinating, funny and moving experi-ence.
Here, the bubbly Brummie reveals why she wanted to make this series, how it was a more emotional experience than she’d expected, and why she used to get up at 5am every day when she was a teenager.
Why did you decide to take part in this series? What was the attraction?I’m very selective about the TV shows that I
do - [Laughs] apart from panel shows, obvi-ously! - and the TV shows that I do, particular-ly something so personal, like this - I wanted to know what it was going to achieve, I wanted it to be inspirational and make a difference. Being in the public eye is a big responsibility to me, and I don’t want to have a negative ef-fect on people.
Describe the area that you grew up in.I grew up on a council estate in Hockley in Birmingham. It was mainly populated by black people - it was one of the more multicultural inner city areas at the time, but it was main-ly black people. When we moved in, all the houses were newly built. I think it represented progress for a lot of people who moved there at the time. I think people were very proud of their surroundings. I would describe it as
idyllic. I mean, it wasn’t a farm, and we didn’t have cows and chickens to feed, but it was a fantastic place to grow up.
When was the last time you’d been back there?It was just before we moved out - I was 16 or 17 at the time. I moved to London perma-nently to do my singing. Going back there over 10 years later was really weird. It was a lot smaller than I remembered, but as soon as I was in there it felt like home.
Were you impressed by the job they’d done in recreating the house’s original look?It was fantastic! As I said, I just felt so at home. It was a wonderful job, and it just showed how well everyone did who worked on the project. I was really, really impressed. I felt like a child
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again in there, I was so comfortable.
What was life like in that house for you?It was the absolute best. It was a time of no problems, no worries, happiness, laughter, music and warmth. My childhood was the best. I’m sure you realise when watching the programme that things weren’t as rosy for my mum, but she was a true parent in the sense that she didn’t allow us to know about the struggles that she was going through at the time, in the same way that I don’t do that with my children. Living in that house was just a time in my life that was fantastic, and it was nice to have the opportunity to go back there, even if it as only for a couple of weeks.
Which of the rooms brought back the strongest memories for you?
The lounge. That was the family room, the place where everything happened. It was the hub of my home. The kitchen wasn’t really big enough to fit two of us in, so in our house we all congregated in the lounge. When I went in there I was touching everything. There were so many memories attached to so many things. It was amazing.
Your mum came back with you. What did she make of the experience?I think my mum was just thrilled really. As I said, her memories in the house weren’t as rosy as mine. But she says that what the house represents for her is change and pro-gress. It represents a time that she got herself together and really made something of her-self. I really appreciate that time, because it really inspired me. When we got to that house I was about 6, and I was very aware of the things that my mum was doing professionally, to work her way up. I was there the day that she volunteered at the local play centre, and I saw her progress from a volunteer up to the manager. To me that was really inspirational. It showed determination, and determination that she’s definitely passed on to me, and I hope to pass on to my children.
Visiting the house was clearly a very emotional experience for you. Were you prepared for that?Not at all. I’m not someone who’s happy to show my deepest, darkest emotions at all. But something about being back home in a place where I was comfortable, I actually felt okay to be emotional and to expose those inner feel-ings. When I was watching the film I thought “I want people to know that it doesn’t matter what you’ve been through.” Going back to that house really inspired me. I got emotional be-cause I was comfortable, and it did bring back a lot of memories. Not having my dad around was definitely a big part of it. That was some-thing that I’d never, ever dealt with. I’d always been like my mum, just carried on without him, not knowing it was a problem. To have the opportunity to speak with my dad, and to ask him questions that I wanted to ask, it was bound to bring out some emotion.
It’s an incredibly powerful moment, watch-ing you meet up with your dad for the first time in six years. How did that feel?It felt really different to what I’d expected. I thought I’d be angry, I thought I’d really look at him with disdain, but when he stepped into the room, I just felt “It’s my dad!” And as we were in the house, it was like I was a child again. It was that whole feeling of “Oh, my dad’s here.” But then I realised I’m not that little girl any more - so many years have passed since that time, and you have to answer my questions. It was a real emotional struggle, that whole conversation. I felt like a little girl, but I’m not a little girl. It was a really poignant thing to hap-pen in that house.
Has it led to a change in your relationship with your dad?He’s been calling and texting quite a lot. In all honesty I’m very wary, and definitely afraid of rekindling that relationship, purely because I don’t really think I could deal with another upset like that, another let-down from him, so I think maybe it’s better that we don’t really speak. It’s unfortunate, but it’s definitely a fear of mine, and I’m not so sure I want to go there. I’m really grateful for the opportunity, but I’m really not so sure that I want to go back and have that relationship again.
You talk in the programme about how not having a positive male role model affected your brothers. Explain a bit about that.It’s very easy for single mothers to say “we don’t need a man, we can manage without a man,” but you do have to think about the chil-dren. I think where my mum was concerned, because men had let her down so much, she just didn’t have men around us at all. But that had an adverse effect when my brothers be-came teenagers, and didn’t have that positive, consistent role model that would teach them how to be men. So because of that they found
those role models on the street, which is why they ended up going to prison and going down the wrong road.
You take your own position as a role model incredibly seriously, don’t you?Absolutely, 100 per cent. Every single thing I do, I think about the effect that will have on people who are looking at me and paying at-tention to what I’m doing. I have my own little girls, I’ve got lots of young family members, I’m my granddad’s oldest grandchild. I’ve always taken it seriously. I take my position very, very seriously, I want to be a positive role model, I don’t want anyone to say “I don’t like that Jamelia, she’s not a good person, I don’t want my child to be like her.
And what kind of lesson do you want view-ers to take away from watching the film?Don’t let class, position, circumstances deter you from your dreams. And don’t look down on anyone, because you have no idea what that girl from the council estate is going to be-come. And I want parents to watch it and see how much of a difference they can make to their children. Mums and dads who are doing great, and also the ones that aren’t doing so great. It’s us who produce the adults of tomor-row, and it’s entirely up to us how they feel about themselves, how they see themselves, and what potential they think thy have. So I want everyone to take their parental role seri-ously.
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You’ve got an evening of programmes coming up to mark the 10th anniversary of Location, Location, Location. Did you ever envisage that the series would run for so long and become such a phenomenon?There’s a simple one word answer for that. “No.” Absolutely not. It all came about very gradually. We had lunch with some-one who asked us “How do you think you should approach doing a TV show about property?” and then we had another lunch, and they said “We’re going to make this pi-lot, do you want to be a part of that?” And Phil and I met, and we got on really well, and we made the pilot. And we assumed that they were then going to find real tel-evision presenters to present the show, and when it was commissioned with me and Phil presenting it, we were very sur-prised. And we decided that it was good money, and we were both self-employed,
so we’d do it at the weekends. We decid-ed we couldn’t possibly film it during the week, as we had proper work to do. And it just sort of went from there. I sometimes feel like I’m still on the lookout for proper work. So the idea of it having been going for ten years is extraordinary.
There are three programmes going out to mark the anniversary. One of them is a retrospective, looking back at four house buyers who you featured over the years. Having made so many programmes, how did you settle on which four to feature?Luckily, I wasn’t involved in that decision, because I would have really, really strug-gled. Obviously there’s a percentage of people who would go “Are you kidding, I never want to see those two again as long as I live.” And then there are people who have moved on from the houses they
bought. But we’ve got an extraordinarily good strike rate - the number of times we actually get houses for people is very high, and we’ve also got a very good track re-cord in that we’re way below the national statistics on divorce. Remarkably few of the couples who have come on the show have subsequently separated.
Do you think that’s because you’ve brought such joy to their lives by getting them the right house?It would be nice to think that, wouldn’t it? I think I’ll back off from making a claim like that, though! I think it’s maybe some-thing to do with the vetting process - we’re looking for people who are committed to buying together. And being serious about a purchase, and thinking about what you want for the rest of your life, really does test your relationship.
Ten years ago, the world was a very different place. David Cameron was just a jobbing PR for Carlton tel-evision, Madonna was just about to marry Guy Ritchie, and nobody had even heard of an iPhone. Into this strange and alien place, a new TV programme came blinking into the world. Location, Location, Location had arrived.
This December Channel 4 will mark the tenth anniversary of this momen-tous first broadcast, with an even-ing of three one-off property-themed programmes. Here, presenter Kirstie Allsopp looks back at the decade that saw her welcomed into the nation’s living rooms, and wonders “Where did it all go right?”
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like that, though! I think it’s maybe some-thing to do with the vetting process - we’re looking for people who are committed to buying together. And being serious about a purchase, and thinking about what you want for the rest of your life, really does test your relationship.
Do the four tales that you’re revisiting sum up what’s happened on the show, and in property, over the ten years?To an extent I think they do. Property comes up and goes down. A lot of people don’t quite understand what a rollercoast-er ride one is always on with property. And there isn’t such a thing as a national house price, everything is linked to what’s going on in your local area. But it’s not just a story about property over ten years - you have to bear in mind that a lot of the show is about analysing people and their emotions and what makes them tick and what makes people pick the houses that they pick.
What do you think you’ve learned in the ten years that you’ve been making the programme?That it’s not about the house. People’s decisions are based on so many other things - you have to understand what’s going on in people’s lives before you can find them the right house.
The last ten years has also been pretty momentous for you, hasn’t it?Yes, there’s been a lot packed into the last ten years. When I started doing this show I was single, I’m now a stepmother to two, I’ve also got two sons, I live between Dev-on and London, I work on Locations, Re-locations, Kirstie’s Homemade Home, Phil and Kirstie’s Perfect Christmas.
You’ve also filmed a special Location, Lo-cation, Location for servicemen. Explain a little more about that.We had three different couples, all of whom were service families, some of whom were leaving the services, others of whom were buying a property while still working in the armed forces. We had one young man who lost his legs in a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in October 2009. I’m so full of admiration for him and his part-ner, they are so brave. He said “We’re not going to have a bungalow. We had our dream of a house before I lost my legs, and we are going to buy that house.” So we were under strict instructions not to show bungalows. But we did find a barn conversion that was all on one level and great for a wheelchair, and super cool. And we also showed him a house that was
exactly what he said he wanted – listed, thatched, historic, absolutely amazing. And I said to him “So what do you think?” And he said “I think the barn conversion would be the coward’s choice.” And about 20 minutes before, we’d been talking off camera about his comrades who had lost their lives or lost limbs, so I was already slightly wobbly, and then when he said this, I just lost it. You just can’t describe how much courage and optimism he had.
It sounds incredibly moving.It was. But there were also some lighter moments. I can tell this story because he thought it was so funny. We have a lovely researcher who was calling up to find
people to come on the show, and they spoke, and at the end she said “We’re going to find a house that’s going to blow your socks off!” She felt horrendous! Of course he made jokes like that the whole time. But she just got off the phone and felt terrible. She felt sick. But he was just in-credible – they all were, on that show. It was re-ally a wonderful thing to be able to do. When you’ve been involved in finding a house for somebody like that – and it’s a cliché, but things are often clichés because they’re true – it’s properly humbling. So it’s quite a variety of shows to mark the anniversary – there’s the show look-ing back over the ten years, there’s the armed forces show, and then we’ve got a “funnies” show as well. The funnies show needs to come with a health warning.
Which is?In ten years, you do build up a few “fucks”. I don’t swear a lot, but you do get incredibly stressed on shoots. You’re doing something and it’s really important that you get it right, and you get it wrong, then you do go “Oh fuck!” And it’s on re-cord. So if you’re doing a half-hour funny show, you’ve got quite a few of them. So it’s going out after the watershed.
What else do we see?There will be a look at some of the outfits I’ve worn over the years. Some of them are dodgy. Fashions change – the hair goes up and down, the heels go up and down. Fashions change – what can I say?
Who has been more gaffe prone over the years, you or Phil?ME! There was a famous one where we had this brilliant, gorgeous lesbian cou-ple, who everyone was raving about – not very edifying male fantasies – and I was sitting there, we were all having a glass of wine at the end of the show, and I said “Right, stop beating around the bush, let’s make an offer for this flat.” And no-body said anything, it was only when it came out on the telly that people said
“Did she really just say that?” That is what happens to me.
Looking back over ten years of Location, Location, Location, what have been the high points for you?I think finding homes for people who re-ally needed help to find them, and really loved what we found. Those are real high spots. As a personal thing, being men-tioned on The Archers. Location, Loca-tion, location, or Phil and I, have been mentioned on The Royle Family, Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale, and The Arch-ers. That is quite extraordinary.
A night of programmes dedicated to Location, Location, Location’s 10th anniversary will tale place on Channel 4 on Thursday 30th December from 7:10pm
In ten years, you do build up a few “fucks”. I don’t swear a lot, but you do get incredibly stressed on shoots.
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We are very pleased and excited to announce that those cheeky and fun chappies Ant and Dick the Nations favourite Wedding Experts and Agony Uncles are joining us here at Pure maga-zine! The boys will be offering their sage advice to you lucky Brides and Grooms, there really isn’t a problem to big or too small for these guys – so w h a t e v e r you want to know do not h e s i - tate in asking them!
The boys first came to the attention of the media and cou-ples the world over when the Civil Part-nership act came into effect first here
in Northern Ireland then England the rest of the UK. Anthony and Richard who later became known as Ant and Dick were at the helm advising loved up cou-ples and indeed the media on the ins and outs of Civil Partnership law. They also where on hand organis-ing some of the first Civil Partnerships in the UK, one in London and one in a country manor were beamed around the world on the news and the boys also ap-peared, as guests on pretty much every channel.
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This lead to them becoming known as experts in their field and following them being part of putting together the first national ‘GAY’ Wedding Exhibition in the Busi-ness Design Centre in London they were soon known as the celebrity wedding experts Ant and Dick. The boys made a series with the only channel dedicated to all things wedding on Sky’s wedding TV this series has since been watched and enjoyed across Europe, Canada and even the United States and have recently contributed to the highly rated BBC1 show the trou-ble with … Alongside their television work the boys begun writing as Agony uncles for various wedding magazines and were invited to front national wedding events which found them on an Arena tour including Earls Court in London, NEC in Birmingham, Odyssey Arena Belfast and the RDS in Dublin. They repeated this for a couple years and now have their own wed-ding shows in Northern Ireland, the Hilton hotel, The
Merchant hotel and other venues now rely on them to welcome brides and wow them in their great surroundings and put on awesome fash-ion shows and live make overs. As if all this wasn’t enough the boys also have their own weekly radio show on Feile 103.2fm every Thursday from noon til 2.30pm in Belfast.
So now you know the boys make sure you keep in touch, write to them with any wed-ding woes you may have, or recommend a great wedding supplier you have used for your big day. The boys will also be writing about the things they are loving have a look at their first page on page opposite to see what they are recommending or loving this month. like that, though! I think it’s maybe
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MicrolipLooking for a hen night with a difference? Why not pop along to Spring and Airbrake in Belfast for Microlips Big Gig on the 29th December this hot band made of five musical whizzes are being tipped as the new Snow Patrol and it’s not hard to work out why - lead singer Jaime has a raspy and sexy voice and is hotter than a hot thing from Hotsville!! The music instantly finds you tapping your toes and before long waving your hands in the air as they knock out tunes such as Man of Steel which is surely on it’s way to becoming a classic of our era. These guys are all about fun and you are guaranteed a fabulush night of entertainment!! See you there girls!! For more info visit their website www.myspace.com/microlip or purchase your tickets from HMV
Be Fit For The Big DaySo Girls you’ve decided to tie the knot, picked the venue, fell in love with the dress and got all the other wedding elves working away to make that dream big day, but all the running about hasn’t done anything for your waistline in fact the celebrations, planning lunches and menu tast-ing have caused you to gain one or two very unwelcome and rather worrying inches your dream dress is never going to accommodate – well panic not!! We have found you the ultimate weapon in the fight against fat!! Glen Patterson and his team at B FIT NI are the latest and best fitness team in the country offering boot camps and specially detailed inch defying and body shaping packages. Plus they are very, very af-fordable!! Visit the website for more info – tell them Ant and Dick sent you and demand they sculpt you a dream body for your dream big day. www.bfitni.co.uk
The Merchant Couture Wedding ShowThe Merchant hotel in Belfast is the new next big thing in wedding venues although a city centre venue, the art deco inspired decoration and very high standard of customer service transports you somehow to a feeling of being in residence at a stately home or palace fit for a queen – and we should know!! On the 7th November the Merchant Couture Wedding show hosted the Crème de la Crème of wedding suppliers including the likes of Wayne Pollock travel, Blue moon event design and the Vanilla cake company to name but a few!! But never mind that you want to know about the fashion don’t you well if we dropped the names of Vera Wang, Oscar De Larenta, Christian Louboutin, Christian Lacroix, Valentino and Ian Stuart into the mix would you be impressed? Well we are and they were!! Willow Moon in Moygashel in Dungan-non, Vera Wang from Brown Thomas in Dublin, Louboutin from Harpers in Belfast and Ian Stuart from Castle Couture in Ballymena all came together and presented a show never ever seen before in Northern Ireland!! Watch this space and who knows you may find yourself invited to the next one!!
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Definitely one of the cities busiest restaurants; Quaywest is packing them in on a nightly basis with the allure of a 30% discount ongoing off food and drink. It was high time Pure took a visit to see exactly why the crowds flock there week on week.Being a cold and stormy night in October, myself and two partners set course to Quaywest and on arrival the restaurant was busy and pretty much filled with guests on every table. Luckily we avoided the queues and before long were seated upstairs over the balcony, our waitress was fast, efficient and obviously under pressure with the teams of people dining in the restaurant.
We chose a bottle of Matua Sauvignon blanc and made our decisions on the menu. To be honest the menu choice is pretty good – a nice array of meat, fish and vegetarian options to chose from and really something for every taste.
For starters we decided on soup of the day, beef nachos and some capped mushrooms. The starters were pretty basic but exactly what was advertised, tasty and presented in a clean and fresh manner.
There was plenty to chose from for our mains selection and in the end we decided on Surf and Turf, 50/50 and
Pork En Croute. My colleges enjoyed their mains thoroughly and I enjoyed the Pork equally. The portions are large and the side dishes are pretty decent – so much so, we all finished feeling satisfied and with some left over on our plates.
For desert we moved onto Pavlova, Summerfruit delight and the cheesecake – again nice big portions and a great accompaniment to cleanse the taste buds after our meal.
In all we had a very pleasant evening. The food was really nice, service satisfactory and with a promotion like 30% off food and drink – there most certainly was no complaints from our table.
With this discount you can’t deny great value for your money, but because of this I feel slightly neglected from some of the frills you get from regular dinning out. Sometimes its nice to be spoiled by the waiting staff, have some extra garnish on our starters, and a slight more attention to detail … but, with such a generous discount it is very evident that this is a VERY popular choice in the city and we’ll certainly be back again.
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Da Vinci’s is one of the cities longest established restaurants; situated along the Culmore Road it is a firm favourite with many for a sociable drink or a relaxing bite at the weekend. Over the years the complex has earned its right as one of the premier nightspots at weekends and with news of a new restaurant menu, Pure took a trip down to taste flavours.
Da Vinci’s restaurant has always been renowned for good honest food, served in a traditional setting and suitable for all ages and occasions; personally I’ve celebrated many a family occasion here, as I’m sure many of our readers have also. It’s the sort of place like the Cheers bar with the famous theme song lyrics … “Where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came”.
So, after a hard week at the office, my partner and I set off to Da Vinci’s to sample the delights of the new menu …
One good thing about the menu was that it was clean, simple and so easy to chose from. No one needs a complicated choice when dinging out and another nice touch was that the restaurant was trailing out a new nifty piece of equipment that I loved! Each table was presented with a small call bell which alerted the waiting team to your attention anytime you need assistance – perfect if your like me – indecisive!
We were seated within minutes, presented with our menus and shortly after, our drinks poured
into our glasses and a selection of breads and dips presented to nibble on – perfect service! The waiting staff are really friendly and they really look after your every need. Under their advise we chose from their recommendation for wine ‘The Stoneleigh New Zealand Marlborough sauvignon blanc’ which went down a treat at our table – a really tasty, light and fruity wine.
The menu has a nice selection of mains dishes to chose from but I knew my selection from the start. I chose the monkfish thai green curry served on a bed of balsamic rice and my partner decided on a 10oz sirloin steak with a bacon and cheese topping along with garlic potatoes on the side.
My monkfish curry was delightful; cooked to perfected and evenly seasoned and I was really impressed with the sauce as sometimes some restaurants don’t get this right. My partner’s steak was equally as nice and tasty and they commented on how juicy the meat was with the bacon and cheese topping.
For desert we chose the blood-orange cheesecake and a piece of seasoned berry tart; both came in very generous portions and were filled with sweet flavours – an excellent way to cleanse the palette.
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7” Heels a must for any budding Follie !
The Foyle Follies AKA FiFi Fontaine, Candly Love and Heidi Chic, are unlike any you have seen before. These lovely ladies are currently touring their show around Northern Ireland. If you haven’t witnessed the Follies festive frolics then its high time you did.
OUR PERFECT CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT musical mayhem, festive fun and a packed theatre laughing and singing along with our show! THIS YEAR, SANTA BETTER BRING ME a lorry-load of new shoes, wigs, frocks (sequinned please), diamonds, and a ‘54 convertible too (light blue). I CAN’T LIVE LIFE WITHOUT MY make up ... and plenty of it! FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR, WE’RE PLANNING TO, take our 7 inch heels off and wait for santa to come and rub our aching feet!
I CAN’T STOP LISTENING TO. the best christmas song ever... Mariah Carey, All I Want for Christmas is Youuuuuu! (which just happens to feature in our christmas show!)
THE PERSON WE’D MOST LIKE TO MEET is KYLIE! Queen of Pop! OUR STYLE ICON IS Iris Robinson, we just think her sense of style is fantaastic and we all just wanna be Iris! 2010 WAS A GREAT YEAR BECAUSE WE toured our show for the first time, which was great!
OUR BIG PLANS FOR 2011 ARE to make the foyle follies a household name, we want it all including our own chat show ... I can see it now, Jeremy Kyle your sacked!
OUR TOP HOLIDAY DESTINATION IS Muff, we love going to muff! It’s the most exotic destination ... the beaches, the bars, the babes ... and thats just the road into it!
OUR FAVORITE FILM IS Pretty Woman - a great classic!
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Pretty Woman - a great
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Naomi’s Giveaway
67Terms and Conditions The entry deadline for all competitions is 12pm on Saturday January 15th . Winners are chosen at random and will be notified via email or telephone. The editor’s decision is final. Unless where stated otherwise, all entrants must be aged 16 or over. Competition prizes must be claimed within 14 days of notification.
In need of a laugh pure have 5 The World according to Russell Brand dvds to give away. To enter email your name and contact details to [email protected] and mark your entry ‘Russell Brand’.
Courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK)
Comedy Dvd Giveaway
Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz star in knight and Day An action-comedy centered on a fugitive couple (Cruise and Diaz) on a glamorous and sometimes deadly adventure. We have 5 copies to giveaway. To enter sent you name and contact details to [email protected] and mark your entry ‘Knight and Day’
Knight And Day DVD Giveaway Our resident Make-up guru Naomi Murphy is giving one lucky Lady the chance to win a fantastic bareMinerals ‘get started’ kit for eyes, cheeks and lips (medium tan). To enter, email your name and contact details to [email protected] and mark your entry ‘bareMinerals’.
Courtesy of Debenhams Foyle side, each month we have a bottle of each fragrance we have reviewed in our men’s and woman’s sections. This month we have Belle D’Opium, Lacoste Joy of pink, Valentino Rock ‘N Rose perfumes, Marc Jacobs Bang, Dolce and Gabanna One Gentleman aftershaves. To enter, email your name and contact details to [email protected] and mark your entry ‘Debenhams’.
Debenhams Fragrance Giveaway
Tigi renown for their funky yet effective product One lucky reader will have the chance to make looking their best effortless this new year with the ful range of Tigi B for Men products. To enter send your name and contact details to [email protected] and mark your entry ‘Tigi B for Men’
TIGI B for Men Giveaway
American Crew Give away
American Crew brings you a range of top quality personal grooming products for men, each designed to address your hair and lifestyle needs. Pure have bagged 5 gift sets to give away this month each comprising of shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hair putty. To enter, email your name and contact details to [email protected] and mark your entry ‘American Crew’
To celebrate the opening of new Derry branch at Shipquay Street in the main square in Derry, Hughes Insurance is giving one lucky reader the chance to win a year’s free car insurance worth up to £300.Hughes Insurance car insurance benefits include breakdown cover, puncture assistance, fuel emergency cover, replacement child seats and home start
assistance all as standard.For a competitive quote on home, car or travel insurance you can visit your local Derry branch at Shipquay Street or call their dedicated team ready to answer any queries on 028 71 34 45 55. To win a years free car insurance with Hughes Insurance simply answer the following question;What street is the new Derry branch located on?
To enter, email your name and contact details to [email protected] and mark your entry ‘Hughes’.
See www.pure-mag.co.uk for Terms and Conditions.
Hughes Insurance giveaway
Scaramanga offer designer looks at high street prices with ranges in both home and fashion. Pure have one of their super trendy Men’s Medium Wide Leather Satchel’s to give away. To enter send your name and contact details to [email protected] and mark your entry ‘scaramanga’
Scaramanga Giveaway Up for grabs we have 5 sets of Beyonce’s new perfume HEAT, 5 DVD’s of Beyonce’s latest tour and 5 best of season one’s GLEE, complete with karaoke CD. Hours of fun to be had simply [email protected] with Beyonce with the heading.
Beyonce Dvds And Perfume Giveaway
At Hughes Insurance, we’re committed toproviding a better deal and more competitive service to
local drivers – right here in our new branch at 13 Shipquay Street.
A Double CommitmentGreat on price and great on cover. That’s our commitment to you.
Which is why we can promise to beat your car insurance renewal quote– or we’ll pay you double the difference* when you switch!
So don’t wait. Drop in or call us on 7134 4555 – and see how much you could save on your car insurance!
www.hughesinsurance.co.uk
* Comprehensive policies only. Minimum policy value £325. Maximum payment £100. Terms & conditions apply.