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Happy Valentines Day Beach Lovers,
We know that your holiday isn’t necessarily all about wistful looks, romantic walks and candlelit dinners. In fact, when holidaying avec kids, this couldn’t be further from reality (although, the aforementioned wistful looks, romantic walks and candlelit dinners may have got you into this situation in the first place). So, despite the fact that today is Valentines Day, we wouldn’t want to dedicate the beach solely to romance and picking up, so over the next fortnight, we dedicate our issue to those families who just want more than your standard package deal in Majorca. For those families who, just because they now have a clan, still want to get away without loosing their chic.
We hunted high and low to find the best hotels around the world that your kids will love regardless of their age. Be it (cool) kids clubs, activities by the bucketload or an on tap babysitter so you can indulge in that sundowner, travel is not exclusively for those sans little ones. If it is getting your children to endure the planes, trains and automobiles that fills you with holiday fear, well, we went asked ten of the biggest and most influential parent bloggers for their tips of how to travel without the tears and tantrums. What’s your next excuse? Pack up and get going (it is half term after all). To book a trip with Beach Tomato, drop us a line and we will be in touch with great suggestions for you and your clan.
Being a Parent is oh-so-rewarding, but sadly it seems to be your beauty regime that takes the hit. This week, we have 10 of the best quick beauty
fixes, be it eradicating dark circles, brightening up your skin or injecting colour to your cheeks, you can be out-the-front-door-ready looking like you have had a whole eight hours sleep (as if). If time seems to be creeping up on your face and body in the form of fine lines, fading collagen and a touch of the lackluster, we have all the answers for you.
Well, all aboard, happy beach time.
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1. NAPPY SOLUTIONShort of forgetting the baby, there is nothing worse
than leaving behind your offspring’s accessories
as you jet off to the tropics. Which is why we were
pretty excited to discover The Little Concierge
Company. Simply go online, click to buy all your
baby essentials including milk, food, nappies and
sun protection, and they will ship your purchase
straight to your holiday destination, ready and
waiting for your arrival. Seriously, you were never
going to find Cow & Gate down at the island corner
shop were you?
www.thelittleconcierge.co.uk.
3. THROUGH THE LENSCreate a photography prodigy and encourage your
little one’s inner David Bailey with these limited
edition cameras from Lomography. Choose from
the mini pink Leopard 35mm Diana, £99, Fisheye
Python print, £79 or soft-focus Zebra Diana F+,
£89, (PS. soft-focus = better bikini body). We
realise these animal print cameras don’t scream
“serious creative type”, but wielding an SLR and
tripod on the beach looks pretty try hard, in our
opinion.
www.lomography.com
2. LITTLE BUNo, we’re not advocating painting your daughters/
nieces/fashion-forward sons in a face full of
makeup – baby beauty queen is not a desired
look – but these Little Bu nail polishes are one
cosmetic item we don’t mind them discovering.
The range of eight frivolously-coloured polishes
are non-toxic, chemical free and water-based so
should your Suri Cruise-alike decide sheer pink
really doesn’t suit it can be washed off to make
room for pillar-box red (Suri’s favourite hue).
£9.95, Available from www.harrods.com
4. CARAVAN-ON-SEATo the untrained eye this capsule caravan may
just look like your regular RV but, when faced
with water, this caravan comes over all futuristic
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, (the floating bit, not the
flying). Once in, the Sealander Schwimmcaravan
gently bobs along thanks to its electric motor and
comes equipped with seating, cooking, heating
and optional toilet facilities, (what? You’re in water
after all). Perfect for a lakeside sojourn or when
you want to escape rush-hour – albeit a slow
escape, a speed-boat this is not.
£15,000 www.firebox.com
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MURRAY’S
BEACH,
JERVIS BAY,
AUSTRALIA
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BEACH: Murray’s Beach, Jervis Bay
WHERE: Shoalhaven, New South Wales,
Australia
WHY: One of Australia’s best kept secrets,
the beaches in Jervis Bay are reputed to
have the clearest waters and the whitest
sands in the entire WORLD (jeepers, that’s
a big call!)
HOW: City dwellers rejoice: Jervis Bay is
just 2 ½ hours drive from Sydney’s urban
jungle, so pop your sunnies on your nose,
the surfboard in the Ute and take yourself
off for a long weekend of bliss
H2O TONE: Mermaid green (with flecks of
glitter)
SAND TONE: Vanilla milkshake
STAY: Paperbark Camp. It’s camping for
grown-ups. Check it out
WHEN: It’s warm from October to early
April, but lovely for snuggle camping trips
from May to September.
BEACH OF THE WEEK 1words:JENNIFER NEEDHAM
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EL GARRAPA
TERO
BEACH, GALAPAG
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ISLANDS,
ECUADOR
BEACH OF THE WEEK 2words:JENNIFER NEEDHAM
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BEACH: El Garrapatero Beach
WHERE: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
WHY: A nature-lovers’ dream. From pink
flamingos to herons and Galapagos
penguins, to ghostcrabs – the mangrove-
lined El Garrapatero Beach is host a vast
array of weird and wonderful creatures.
You can also swim, snorkel, camp and
have yourself a little BBQ right on the
beach. How delightful.
HOW: Located on the northern side of Santa
Cruz Island, navigate your way to the little
town of Puerto Ayora. From there it’s a
simple 30 min taxi ride and a 15 min stroll
to the sandy shores of El Garrapatero. It’s
not the easiest beach to get to, but that
usually means it’s rather special.
H2O TONE: Cerulean blue
SAND TONE: Buttercream icing
STAY: Super-luxe and grand, a stay at the
Royal Palm is nothing short of magical.
WHEN: The island is on the equator, but
the weather is not tropical. There are
two seasons, with the warmest from
December to May, when the sun shines in
clear skies. Scuba divers should try to go
from June to November. Avoid February,
March and April, when it tends to rain
more often.
BEACH OF THE WEEK 2words:JENNIFER NEEDHAM
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MNEMBA ISLAND LODGE
WHERE: Just 15 minutes sailing from the North-
eastern tip of Zanzibar lies the heartbreakingly
private island of Mnemba. Set in a tiny underwater
archipelago surrounded by aquamarine coral
reefs, wallowing sea turtles and miles of
ocean, Mnemba is only 500m wide and can be
circumnavigated barefoot in about 10 minutes.
WHAT: There are ten luxury chalets (or ‘bandas’)
on the island, each enjoying uninterrupted
views over the stunning Indian Ocean and
are sumptuously furnished with palm-woven
furniture, and outdoor beds and hammocks.
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WHY: Mnemba Lodge is total romance. You can
have a whole candlelight beach to yourself
at night, the island itself is actually shaped
like a heart and your chalet is one of the only
10 manmade structures on the entire island
(there isn’t even a jetty for the dhow sailing
boats). That’s pretty close to paradise we’d
say. There’s expert PADI instructors to keep
you occupied during the day, and even if you
don’t want to dive, grab a snorkel because
we’ve had word that the sea turtles are back,
and are spending the warmer months in the
coral shallows, coming up at night to lay their
eggs on the beach.
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THE FACTS:
MNEMBA IS ONLY 500M
WIDE AND CAN BE CIRCUM-NAVIGATED
BAREFOOT IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES
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THE BESTFAMILY FRIENDLY
HOLIDAYS
ust because you have children
doesn’t mean that you have to give
up on luxury and walk, head hung,
into the abyss of package holidays
and organised fun. No. To that we
say: NO. Use your hard-earned
time off to relax with your progeny
in the style to which you have be-
come accustomed. Whether it’s a
villa (and a nanny) in Ibiza, or the
Maldives for beachy bliss, these
are our picks of the best family
friendly holiday destinations.
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BEST FOR BABIES: VILLA BES
WHERE: IBIZA
WHY: Just because you’ve learned how to change a
nappy and test the bathwater with your elbow for
temperature as well as water: bubble proportion,
doesn’t mean you have to hang up your dancing
shoes forever. Ibiza is the perfect place to unwind
in the sunshine with your family and maybe
some friends who have also made the leap into
parenthood. Kids in Ibiza, whose founder has
a Masters in education, is the on-island agency
for children’s services, events, entertainment,
parties, workshops, babysitting, information and
much more. They can arrange for an angel to
descend on your villa at any hour that childcare
may be required. Meanwhile, Deliciously Sorted
can arrange babysitters and someone to cook
you breakfast after a night reacquainting yourself
with the dance floor.
Visit www.iconibiza.com
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BEST FOR TODDLERS: THE ROMANOS
WHERE: COSTA NAVARINO, in the Greek region of
Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese
WHY: At Costa Navarino, you can hand over your
beloved progeny to the experts at The Coocoon,
where they tell stories, sing, role-play and dance
to encourage their development and skills. Rates
are €40 for a half-day, €60 for a full day, €150
for three consecutive days and €300 for six days.
All rates include lunch but you’ll have to supply
nappies. Are your kids a bit older? Pack them off
to The Sandcastle, with tennis lessons, sleep-
over facilities and an (unimposing) aqua park,
they may never want to go home. Some may feel
guilty at spending so much time apart from their
children… We say, absence makes the heart grow
fonder so do what’s right for you.
From £276, visit www.costanavarino.com for
more information.
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BEST FOR CHILDREN: ANANTARA DHIGU
WHERE: SOUTH MALE ATOLL, MALDIVES
WHY: You might not believe it (we didn’t either, at
first), but some places in the Maldives are actually
well-equipped for the pitter-patter of little feet –
not just the conception of them. With year-round
sunshine, warm water, water sports and a safe
environment, we can see its allure to families –
not just loved-up couples. Anantara Dhigu, is a
paradise for kids and, therefore, parents. They are
treated like mini royalty from the moment they set
foot on the sand, with plenty for them to do so
you can relax. The Kids Club is open from 9am to
10pm every day for 4 to 11-year-olds, and arranges
themed activities for the wee ones. They could be
building sand castles and crab kingdoms, feeding
fish, dolphin watching, or swimming and learning
water sports (from aged 6 upwards). Kiddy-sized
windsurfers, kayaks and water-skis, banana
rides, fun tubes and kneeboards are available at
the watersports centre. Then there’s the practical
stuff: kid’s menus, baby purées and babysitters
are available upon request, as are cots, high
chairs, bottle sterilizers and other equipment.
There is also an on-island doctor. Good thinking.
From £465, visit www. dhigu-maldives.anantara.
com for more information
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BEST FOR TEENS: PAMBELE BEACH HOUSE
WHERE: MOZAMBIQUE
WHY: Take them somewhere truly unforgettable,
somewhere they’ll really be able to show off
about when they get back to school – take them
to Mozambique. Pambele, which is run by Brits
Chris and Julia Butterfield, survived Cyclone
Flavio in 2007 to become one of the most beautiful
beach houses on the African coast. All rooms in
the house are designed to maximise your contact
with the great outdoors (in a non-scary way), so
there’s nothing between you, the bush and the
beach. The reefs off Pambele are a diver’s dream
– 80% of the 2,000 marine species in the Indo-
Pacific hang out here – and you can try to catch
a glimpse of a humpback whale, dolphin or a
dugong (which were once farcically thought to be
mermaids…). Go fishing for tuna, then take it back
to have it turned into a sashimi lunch. Now that’s
fresh.
From £1,200 a night for six people. Visit www.
pambele.co.mz for more information.
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BEST FOR BIG KIDS: CAYO ESPANTO
WHERE: BELIZE
WHY: So you may not have kids, but you still want
to have loads of fun and have your mind blown by
incredible experiences. Nothing beats that feeling
of “firstness” when all of your accumulated adult
jadedness slips away as you see something that
takes your breath away. Rediscover that sense
of wonder on Belize’s Cayo Espanto, where
you can dive in some of the world’s most spell-
binding sites. Make a trip out to the Blue Hole in
the Lighthouse Reef System – it’s 412ft deep and
scary in a way that rollercoasters never were.
From £885 per night. Visit www.aprivateisland.
com for more information.
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EXPERT TIPS
FROM THE FAMILY TRAVEL
BLOGGERS
So the last holiday you
went on you danced until dawn with your mates or spent
long, languid hours in the arms of your lover. Now… You’re
travelling with your children. Kids need more than a martini
at sunset to keep them happy, and airports and planes
become entirely different entities when viewed through
parental eyes. So, we turned to the experts: the world’s best
family travel bloggers for their tips and advice on family
travel. From the departure lounge to the beach and back,
here are their pearls of wisdom…
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Packing tip from Victoria Wallop of It’s A Small World After All“Wherever you’re going and whatever you’re
doing, pack light. There is almost nowhere in the
world that doesn’t sell toothpaste, nappies and
children’s Paracetamol, so take only what you
need for a week or so. Choose clothes you can
layer, including lightweight thermals if it might be
cold. I like having free hands, so usually take a
backpack. Bags with wheels are useful in airports,
but not so much on a bumpy station platform. Our
children have their own backpacks, which they fill
with teddies, a fleece and small toys.”
At the airport tip from Linda de Paor from Around The World With Luca“Keeping little ones entertained in airports is not
always an easy task, what with lots of waiting
periods and not a lot of patience. Here are two
solutions that work for me:
“21st Century solution: Our now 3 ½-year-old son
has played age-appropriate games on his Dad’s
iPhone since he was just 18-months-old. The
apps have been free or, if paid for, have cost us no
more than a few [US] dollars.
“Old School: Sheets of the then-favourite
character stickers. In our case, anything from
Peppa Pig to Dinosaurs (produced after a promise
of good behaviour following a wait in an airport
queue or queues has been delivered upon), and/
or the old reliable colouring materials – although
the latter are usually complimentary on a non-
budget airline for the flight, of course.”
Plane tip from: Debbie Dubrow of Delicious Baby“I take a three step approach towards keeping
my children busy on a plane. First, you’ll want
to explore everything you can without breaking
into your inflight activity bag. Try out the in-flight
audio, check out how the seatbelt works, and
study the inflight magazine in depth. Next, let
your child break into a activity bag they’ve packed
themselves that is filled with current favourites
from home. When they finally begin to get bored
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with those toys, you’ll break into a secret stash of
individually wrapped new toys in your own carryon
bag. They don’t need to be fancy or expensive, in
fact, I have a great list of travel toys you probably
already have at home that are engaging and
practically free. Finally, take frequent snack
breaks to keep the play going longer.”
Out and about tip from: Amie O’Shaughnessy of Ciao Bambino!“The secret to an enjoyable family holiday is to
plan an itinerary where everyone’s wants and
needs are met. The key is to select a destination
with activities of interest for every age within a
relatively short distance. For most families, one
hour each way for day trips is a workable amount
of time.
“Create a vacation routine so everyone knows
what to expect every day, but keep it flexible so
you get a break from feeling overly scheduled.
Organise activities so each member of the family
gets something ‘just for them,’ in addition to
all-family excursions. Don’t forget to work your
own needs into the plan! Guilt-free downtime for
parents does wonders for rejuvenation.”
At the beach tip from: Corrine McDermott of Have Baby Will Travel“Shade, in the form of a beach umbrella or palapa
[a kind of thatched, open-sided hut], is essential
and sunscreen is a must for every family member
over 6-months-old. Make sure to have lots of drinks
on hand – you’re playing in the water but you can’t
stay hydrated via osmosis! Keep it simple with
regard to beach
toys and floaties
as you don’t
need the stress
of keeping track
of valuable items
while keeping
an eye on your
kids. If you
have a toddler
or preschooler in tow who’s likely to bolt, they
must be relegated to a full-time life jacket. Hats
are essential for every member of your family,
including mum and dad, and those with string
ties stay on better than those with velcro. Bring
extra sunhats, just in case. They do have a habit of
going missing when you’re not looking!”
“You can’t stay
hydrated via
osmosis”
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Eating out tip from: Ashley Muir Bruhn of Hither & Thither“Our six-month-old son hasn’t yet learned to be
picky about in which establishments we choose
to eat out, but we
have: generally,
high chairs and
breakfast menus
are a good sign.
If they don’t serve
brunch until noon,
the pint-size
clientele is not their
target. I bring along
a few distractions
and some food of
his own and order
as soon as I can.
(But I don’t actually
recommend ordering kids’ entire meals to arrive
before you have had yours, or they will finish too
soon and grow impatient.) If I’m worried that
we’re getting too close to naptime, I might ask to
pay the check up-front so that I can choose to stay
or leave on my own time-table.
By the pool tip from: Lisa Wielgosz of Baby Loves to Travel“If you like relaxing near water on your holiday, you
can be comforted that it is entirely possible to do
so with your toddler. However, like all Herculean
feats, it’s best to prepare in advance. Along with
the obvious stuff (such as sunscreen, sunhat,
UV-resistant swimsuit, swim nappies and lots
“If they don’t serve brunch until noon,
the pint-size clientele is not their target.”
“Speaking of which, time it right! Daytime meals
are often more casual affairs and you will be around
other families; if you go out to dinner, consider
arriving soon after service begins. Finally, with
plenty of practice, I expect that one day we will
all eat together at a fancy restaurant, but that
day has not yet come. I won’t enjoy myself if I’m
worried about bothering businessmen or couples
celebrating anniversaries:
know your limits and keep
your expectations in check
so that you can relax and
smile and make eating out
something everyone enjoys.
After all, you’re on vacation!”
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Babysitter tip from: Suzanne Rowan Kelleher of We Just Got Back“If you need a babysitter or childcare while you’re
on holiday, do your homework before you go.
Find out if your hotel or resort uses in-house
babysitters or an outside agency. Don’t hesitate
to ask for references and background checks.
In a foreign country, expatriate mothers’ groups
can be fabulous resources for finding not only
of water and snacks), pool toys are a necessary
addition to help keep the day fun (and you sane).
When I pack for a holiday where I anticipate
hanging around water, I try to take toys that can
double-up as pool toys, such as aquatic animal
figurines. Alternatively, you can often purchase
pool toys cheaply at your holiday destination, and
if you don’t have enough room in your luggage
to take these toys home, you can always donate
them to your hotel or a local charity so they can
be passed onto other children. I also recommend
packing a sarong. It doesn’t take up much
space and has many poolside uses: sun shade,
breastfeeding cover, towel, playmat, and even a
blanket if it gets cool.”
The trip home tip from: Mara Gorman of The Mother of all Trips“Get home a day before school and work start;
having a little time to take care of laundry and get
your kiddos back on their regular sleep schedule
will help you stay
relaxed. Arrange
with a grocery store
that delivers to
have an order with
necessities – and
maybe a few fun
treats – brought
to your home so
you don’t have
to run out. And
immediately display
a few souvenirs
in prominent
locations. Nothing
will make you and your family feel more beachy
than a bowl of shells or a framed photo of you
poolside!”
childcare but also parks, playgrounds and other
great places to take kids.”
“Wherever you’re going and
whatever you’re doing, pack
light.”
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IT’S NOT ABOUT THE DESTINATION.
IT’S ABOUT THE JOURNEY.
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one are the days of putting
on Mums high heels and
attacking her make-up bag.
2012 is all about getting
matchy matchy with our
mini me’s. So, just for a
second, lets pretend it
doesn’t make you cringe to
wear the exact the same
outfit as your offspring as
an army of our favourite
designers are making clothes for kids that
rival their main collections. If only you were
only 2 foot tall.
(OPPOSITE PAGE)
TOP IMAGE
JESSICA: Blouse, Marni, £265; Sunglasses,
H&M, £4.99
HONOR: Blouse, Marni, £165; Sunglasses,
H&M, £2.99
BOTTOM IMAGE
DAVID: Polo shirt, Polo Ralph Lauren, £75; Swim
trunks, Love Brand & Co, £128; Watch, Toywatch,
£130
CRUZ: Polo shirt, Polo Ralph Lauren, £51: Swim
trunks, Love Brand & Co, £69; Watch, Toywatch,
£130by: KATIE YIANNAKIS
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NATALIA : Jumpsuit, Stella Mccartney,
£715; Bag, M Missoni, £175
NEVA: Jumpsuit, Stella Mccartney, £44;
Bag, Missoni, £99.95
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TOP: KATIE : Dress, Chloe, £2,605; Sandals, Del Rio London SURI: Chloe, £549; Sandals,
Del Rio London. BOTTOM: GAVIN: Shirt, Zadig and Voltaire, £165; Jeans, Levis, £80
KINGSTON: Shirt, Zadig and Voltaire, £80; Jeans, Levis, £64
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TOP: BEYONCE : Bikini, Burberry Brit, £170; Flip flops, Havaiannas, £16.99 BLUE IVY:
Bikini, Burberry, £80; Flip flops, Havaiannas, £13.99; Hat, Monsoon, £10. BOTTOM: BRAD:
Chinos, COS, €69; Shirt, Gap, £39.95; Sunglasses, Kirk Originals, £250 MADDOXX: Chinos,
COS, €15; Shirt, Gap, £12.95; Sunglasses, Next, £6
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here are some families who will
never have to survive the ordeal
of a holiday park with relatives,
nor the agony of watching your
parents negotiate the hotel
buffet – they are, simply, too chic.
So where do the world’s most
fashionable families holiday? Only
the best, of course, from Kate
Moss in Ibiza and the Roitfelds
in St Barths, to the Dellals in
Rio and the Jaggers in Mustique
– this is where the fashion pack
goes to sun themselves.by: KATIE YIANNAKIS
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WHO: Kate Moss
WHERE: Ibiza, for plenty of after-dark
amusements and a villa culture that
ensures privacy and space to unwind.
THE LOOK: Girly boho with a touch of
Day-Glo neon
WHO: The Roitfelds
WHERE: The Roitfelds are fashion
royalty and a regular fixture on
the beaches of St Barths in the
Caribbean
THE LOOK: Sleek colour-blocking
and clever accessories
by: KATIE YIANNAKIS
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WHO: Claudia Schiffer
WHERE: Claudia and husband spend
time with their brood on Ibiza’s grown
up sister Balearic, Majorca
THE LOOK: Grown-up glamour with
an edge
WHO: Cara and Poppy Delevingne
WHERE: Every year, models Cara and
Poppy join their family at a villa in St
Tropez, where they do the markets on
Tuesdays and Saturdays
THE LOOK: Clean whites and everchic
nautical accents
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WHO: The Jaggers
WHERE: Mick Jagger’s mansion,
Stargroves, in Mustique has been
scene to many family holidays
THE LOOK: Easy glamour with
delicate finishing touches
WHO: The Dellals
WHERE: The vibrant, lively party
capital, Rio de Janiero is a holiday hot
spot for this fashion family.
THE LOOK: Fashion insider
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INSTANT BEAUTYMUST-HAVES
INSTANT BEAUTYMUST-HAVES
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hen it comes to premature ageing, not all
body parts are equal. It’s one of nature’s
many cruel tricks that you may have the
body of on an on-form Britney Spears circa
1999 and the forehead of a present-day pre-
airbrushed Madonna. Blame unnecessary
stress, questionable lifestyle choices, minor
sun addiction (guilty, what of it?) or just
genetic bad luck – it takes a different toll on all of us. Whatever
your ageing hotspot, there’s something out there to help undo
the damage, or prevent it before it begins. If this sounds too
labour intensive, top make-up artist, Clare Read also gives her
secret make-up tips to conceal wrinkles and crinkles a plenty.
T H E B E S T A N T I -
A G E I N GB E A U T Y
P R O D U C T Sby: KIRSTY HATHAWAY
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AGE HOTSPOT: EYES
So we’re not going to prescribe against laughter,
obviously, but we can at least tell you stop squinting.
If it’s gone beyond prevention, get a little scientific
with Strivectin-Sd’s eye concentrate for wrinkles
– after eight weeks you’ll see huge improvement
in circles, lines and firmness. Or if it’s dark circles
you struggle with, Benefit’s new Eye’s It’s Potent
will brighten them right up. To kill two birds with
one stone, By Terry’s Hyaluronic Eye Primer fills
in lines, plumps the sunken areas and illuminates
pesky circles – the ultimate hero product.
CLARE READ’S MAKE-UP TIP: A chalky concealer
will merely sink into any fine lines and draw
attention to wrinkles and shadows. Use a light
highly pigmented concealer such as Yves Saint
Laurents Touche Eclat or Revlon’s Age Defying
Spa Concealer. Apply only on the inside corner
of the eyes and on the cheek temples and blend
softly in using your ring finger. Stay clear of cream
shadows in warm tones as they can make your
eyelids look droopy.
THE CURE:
AGE HOTSPOT: DÉCOLLETAGE
Nothing worse than a saggy chest: FACT. To avoid
the crepe paper/1980s Benidorm look, luckily
anti ageing experts Sisley have the answer to all
our wrinkly problems with their new Sisleÿa anti-
ageing body concentrate to improve firmness and
elasticity on this sensitive area. To diminish the
appearance of all these lines, use Jason Vitamin
E Oil IU 45000 Maximum Strength at night for a
real hydration injection.
CLARE READ’S TIPS: Layer the decollage with
Nivea cream or Estee Lauder’s Resilience Cream
which will give you immediately improvement to
the skins appearance. Avoid spraying perfume on
this area as it can become red when mixed with
the sun and stay clear from glittery or sparkly
body products on this area as they can add on
years.
THE CURE:
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AGE HOTSPOT: JAWLINE
We’ve picked on the jawline, but really we’re
talking saggy skin anywhere. This one is all about
time’s toll on collagen – and doing some serious
damage control.
Start from within:
a diet high in anti-
oxidants is essential
to maintain
youthful radiance,
supplement this
with higher nature’s
Aeterna Gold
collagen Drink
(21.90 for 70g)
giving you all the
necessaries to daily
dose of collagen, hylauronic acid and vitamin C. To
boost firmness, Gazelli’s Triple You Intensive Age-
Repair Cream stimulates collagen production.
Neal’s Yard Remedies White Tea Enriching Facial
Mask will rehydrate your skin, giving you a great
base for make-up. For the ultimate indulgence,
Creme De La Mer’s The Radiance serum will
spring your skin back into shape in seconds.
CLARE READ’S TIPS: To faux a sharp jawline, use
a matt bronzer like Guerlain terracotta bronzer
(never use one with
sparkle) and a medium
to large brush, shade
the outside jawline,
under the chin and half
way down the neck with
long light strokes with
the brush on an angle.
Always do this in front of
a mirror with good light
or daylight to make sure
it is blended well.
THE CURE:
Nothing worse than a saggy chest:
FACT.”
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THE CURE:
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AGE HOTSPOT: FOREHEAD
You’re either permanently unhappy, spend too
much time in front of a computer or have never
embraced the sunhat. Either way, turn that frown
upside down – or at least iron it out a bit – with
Carita’s Supreme Wrinkle Solution; feted to be the
ultimate alternative to needles and lasers you’ll
see instant results without the sting. Sticking
with Carita, the next step is its Beauty Diamond
Facial – three treatments and the results can be
facelift-esque. Said to be as good as botox, an
acupuncture facial will, over a series of sessions
fade out these engrained frown lines. From £75
CLARE READ’S TIPS: The secret to applying make
up is all in the prep and this is even more essential
when you are trying to hide lines. Ensure you use
a moisuturiser that contains Retinol A, Peptides,
Vitamen C and hylaronic acid or AHA’s to plump
up the skin, always use a primer like Becca’s Skin
Highlights or Chanel’s Illuminating Base and use
a water based foundation like Estee Lauder’s
double wear foundation that will reflect light off
your skin.
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mma Hill is creative director
of Mulberry and mother of
5-year-old Hudson. She gets
inspiration for her sell-out
collections of handbags and
fashion through the films and
books that she shares with
her son, including The Jungle Book and Fantastic
Mr Fox. Here, we hit her up for her advice on
travelling with a little one for our Family Issue.
For the record, Emma’s favourite spot for a family
holiday is Tulum, Mexico.
THE LUGGAGE
When I go away with my son I make sure I have the
correct luggage, as running around airports with
him (one of his favourite places!) means our bags
have to be lightweight and durable – as he tends to
throw his little trolley case around somewhat! The
Mulberry Scotchgrain trolley cases have served
us well throughout the years, he has a little one
and I have a great big monster of a case!
THE BEACH
My son loves the sea; any holiday with a beach is
a winner with him! The waves and the underwater
world will keep him entertained for hours so we
use bucket-loads of waterproof factor 50 SPF!
THE ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment on long journey is essential. A
collection of good books, movies and games take
up half of our hand luggage!
THE GANG
Going somewhere with other kids is always a good
idea. Children, after a few days, will inevitably
get bored of adult conversation. My son has met
some great children overseas and it’s nice for him
to have international friends!
THE EXPERT TRICK
If you have babies, the Mulberry Rosie bags are
such a lifesaver! All are made from a lightweight
nylon material that you can fold up and carry in
your handbag and just produce whenever you
accumulate all those extra nappies!
EMMA HILL’S ADVICE FOR TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN
