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WELCOMEWe’ve got bad news and good news. The bad news is that you’re reading this through the Sunday morning heat, your eyes trying to pick out the ink behind the haze. The good

news is that while you’re reading this, we’re somewhere very far away, sitting in a patch of bright sun while sipping a frilly drink or three.

Everybody deserves a break. Especially us who, with a very lean but mean team manage to publish three top quality magazines with great content and the best fashion shoots in Malta.

It is this hard working vein that makes us Maltese patient yet so perseverant. Such resilience has helped us survive along the

years – because, to be honest, given our size and limited resources, Malta shouldn’t even be here.

And yet here we are, hardly visible on the map yet fiercely independent and proud, even though sometimes this pride gives us the false impression that we are the sun in a Copernican system.

In this issue of FM, we celebrate father’s day by interviewing three daddy’s girls, track the rise of intolerance in Malta and see where personalities are going for their summer holidays. Of course, fashion is high on our agenda, with the season’s latest trends, model interviews, and coverage of the hottest fashion events in Malta and abroad.

Read on and enjoy.

Editor Anthony P. Bernard Email: anthony@fmlifestyle.com

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Model: Jovana - InFashion Malta wearing Tommy Hilfiger dress and Accessorize cap

9 You have no right to say that. Or do you? Alison Bezzina protests against Malta’s growing intolerance.

13 In the name of the fatherOn father’s day, three girls tell Martina Vella why they will always be their daddy’s girl.

27 Wish you were where?Louise Ellul, Katya Scicluna and Katrina Pavia share their holiday plans with Maria Michela Formosa.

48 All made upIt’s wham, glam, thank you ma’am as FM sparkles up the warm, summer nights.

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Confessions

I’ve never been to Malta before so I’m really excited to meet the people and visit places.

You have no right to say that. Or do you?

conduct when you don’t agree with what is being said?

In order to respect the true essence of freedom of expression and speech, everybody should respect everybody’s else’s right to say whatever they want, even if they don’t like it, don’t want to hear it, or publicly insults or humiliates them. It’s easy to respect and tolerate freedom of speech when we happen to agree with whoever is doing the expressing – it’s when we disagree that we get our panties tied in a knot and try to gag the speakers with their own socks.

Mark Camilleri, editor of Ir-Realtà, is still awaiting the final judgement on the case of Li Tkisser Sewwi, a short story written by Alex Vella Gera, and which Camilleri published in the university journal, Ir-Realtà. The story which theoretically went against local obscenity laws, hit the headlines and spearheaded many online discussions for and against censorship.

Camilleri is strong in his stand. He says that even if he is found guilty it won’t make a difference.

Alison Bezzina protests against Malta’s growing intolerance.

During a recent radio programme, blogger and strategist Alex Grech said that, “While in Malta blogging

is still in its infancy, in other countries some are claiming that it is already dead.”

With over 200,000 Maltese on Facebook, self-publishing in Malta is certainly alive and kicking, but is the freedom to opine always a good thing? And is intolerance always bad? What if it’s a case of a racist, sexist or bigoted opinion? Shouldn’t we have zero tolerance for these?

The right to freedom of expression brings with it a very scary revelation – the fact that some people have very high levels of intolerance towards arguments opposed to their own. It is one of those freedoms which quickly brings out the good, the bad and the ugly, in equal proportions.

In principle, most of us would agree with Voltaire’s famous words, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” But how easy, or even possible, is it to adhere to this code of

“If I ever stumble upon some other brilliant piece of literature which is deemed offensive by the police, the State or some high-brow writers who are more interested in sucking up to the Nationalist Party and the State rather than making academic criticism, I would publish it without any fear whatsoever. I do not regret one single thing except that Li Tkisser Sewwi should have been longer – that would have made it better.”

According to artistic director and theatre producer Adrian Buckle, “Censorship laws should be scrapped, and should only be applied in extreme and exceptional cases. Where theatre is concerned, producers should simply classify their own work according to a given set of guidelines, and let the audience decide what to consume and what not to. The laws and the market will then regulate themselves.”

One could argue that intolerance and censorship are murdering freedom of expression, and that the solution is to stop

Mark Camilleri

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Gabi Calleja Chairperson of the Malta Gay Rights Movement is of the opinion that, “Freedom of expression is a right that should be valued and protected in a democracy. However this right can and should be limited

particularly when what is being expressed has the potential to cause harm or impinges on the rights of others.”

Referring to Pastor Gordon-John Manche’s public claim about the success of gay conversions, Gabi argues that, “While we do not believe that what Manche claimed amounts to hate speech, his comments impinge on the freedom of expression of LGBT people to freely express their sexual identity. Gay conversion activities corrode this right by implying that LGBT people are not entitled to live their lives to the same extent that heterosexual persons are. Such beliefs also lead to an increased risk of self-harm and suicide among LGBT youth. For this reason we feel impelled to protest when such beliefs are expressed publicly.”

Over 2000 years ago Aristotle stated that no one, no government, or authority can ever make its citizens morally virtuous, and that a basic understanding of human nature shows that it is simply impossible to have a society where everyone is nice to everyone else. I wonder, therefore, why are we still trying?

Confessions

While we now have the ability to say anything we want - a freedom which we did not enjoy prior to the advent of online self-publishing - it doesn’t mean that in a civilised society we should be racist, sexist, or behave like bigots.

Social media is increasingly becoming the back channel of our lives. It’s where civil society is going to, to raise its voice but it should be, and is, subject to the same rules as publishing through any other orthodox channel. Many people make the mistake of thinking that online they are immune to prosecution – this is not true. Conversely, there are still problems with regulation – sometimes even when there’s an embargo or a court order gagging the media, some things are still leaked on social media.”

In the run up to the divorce referendum, we witnessed many cases of what could be classified as online harassment. With supporters of the two sides practically at each other’s throats, the gloves were off and bullying tactics abounded, even online. It is very likely that a lot of convincing happened on social

networks, but according to Alex, “The powers that be have yet to recognise this paradigm shift. They still haven’t realised that anyone who has a following of sorts, even mere members of civil society (as opposed to politicians) are increasingly, and quietly becoming more influential using the new tools.”

Josanne Cassar, Deputy Editor and Features Editor with The Malta Independent, says that, “The divorce referendum was the first indication that freedom of expression is really not in the hands of the mainstream media any more. This was due not so much to the internet, but to Facebook in particular. While blogs, news portals and other sites were utilised, as they were in the 2008 elections, people have now realised their limitations. In many cases one’s comment is in the hands of a faceless moderator – and your comment may or may not be uploaded.

“With Facebook, however, everyone’s opinion is equal in the sense that anyone can publish their comments on their wall. Anyone can set up a group or a page, and the potential of cross-referencing and linking with other sites has opened up the exposure to all new media. The speed with which something goes viral is breathtaking, as I witnessed first-hand with my tongue-in-cheek slogan which turned into the Moviment Tindahalx page. One minute my status was saying: ‘You take care of your soul, I’ll take care of mine’ (Moviment Tindahalx), and the next it was being shared and posted by hundreds. That one word ‘tindahalx’ (don’t interfere) caught people’s imagination and encapsulated the general feeling of exasperation at how the State and Church were meddling in people’s private lives.”

“Having said that, there is still quite a high level of intolerance in Malta. This can be witnessed by certain insulting, aggressive comments which poured

in during the online divorce debates. The challenge is to balance the right to speak your mind with the right not to attack each other personally. I think we still have a long way to go in learning how to criticise the argument rather than to viciously destroy the person making the argument.”

anyone from saying anything offensive. However, Alex Grech who is currently reading for a PhD about the disruption of power systems through blogging, thinks that while we now have the ability to say anything we want – a freedom which we did not enjoy prior to the advent of online self-publishing – it doesn’t mean that in a civilised society we should be racist, sexist, or behave like bigots.

“There are, and should be laws to regulate that,” adds Alex. “In the pre-internet days, you had to rely on a gatekeeper. Now, you don’t need anybody’s permission. In the old days, you may have had something very valid to say, but it would never have seen the light of day unless you had access to a printing press or an editor. Now, you can do it on your own, just by pressing ‘publish’ on your blog, Facebook or Twitter account.

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Fabienne Abela, 20I have a great relationship with my dad. We’re both opinionated

and short-tempered so petty arguments are bound to arise but they’re few and far in between. And when he’s in the mood for spoiling he really goes over the top.

I’m sure my dad wants me to grow up and succeed in life but I know that seeing his little girl become a woman has been hard for him. Once I wanted to go to Gozo with my boyfriend and a bunch of friends but my dad didn’t want me to go. We had an argument the night before so I ended up going without telling him. I had felt really bad about it afterwards.

I try to please my dad by working hard for the things that are important to him, but at the end of the day I know that he just wants me to be happy. What matters is that we love and respect each other. I honestly believe that my dad is one of the best dads in the world. He is hard working and would do anything to see me happy. Although he can be stubborn at times, I love my dad and just want to make him proud.

There was a time when Father’s Day was all about hugs, kisses and piggyback rides at the swings.

Helping dad unwrap his presents, then slumbering on his lap watching cartoons was the icing on the cake.

Yet as we grow up and life changes, we realise that hugs and kisses are no longer enough on this special day. What do you give the man who has jumped through metaphorical hoops to make you happy? You can buy him a silk tie, gold cufflinks or even a Rolex – these will undoubtedly make him ecstatic. But is it really enough? Can something as trivial as a gift really

compensate for all the sacrifices he must have made, the headache we must have given him when we wanted that particular doll, or the stress he must have experienced during one of our hissy fits or teenage dramatic episodes.

Dads deserve much more than that. So every year, when Father’s Day is just around the corner, I find myself running around the shops like a headless chicken trying to find something meaningful that says ‘Thanks for everything Dad, I know I don’t sit on your lap anymore or come to you when I’m stressed, but I love you with all my heart.’

Sometimes you see a father and daughter together and you think how close they are – years may pass, the woman could be in her twenties and married, but when she’s with her dad she’s that young girl again being spoilt and fussed over. She’s back to being a princess, a daddy’s girl.

I’m not that girl. I don’t smother him with hugs and drown my dad in tears whenever I’m upset. But in his silences I find support, in his calmness I find comfort and though we’ve had to stumble over hurdles, there is a timeless, strong bond. Happy Father’s Day dad.

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Sophie Petrovic, 21I have a very close relationship with my dad and we get on very well.

We’re similar in every way. I look exactly like him and our personalities are identical. My mum always tells me, “Sophie, it’s scary how similar you and your dad are.”

He has always provided for me and made sure I was happy. That said, he’s overprotective and still treats me like his little girl. However he is starting to get used to the fact that he cannot tell me how long my dress should be or what I should wear. Before he used to jokingly tell me that I couldn’t have a boyfriend till I’m 30. Now reality has kicked in and he knows I’m going to make my own choices. But I still look for his approval and respect his wishes.

I like keeping my dad happy so I rarely do things which I know would upset him. And even when I do, I feel guilty because we get on really well together and I don’t want anything to change that.

I don’t like keeping any secrets from my dad because he would be more upset if he found out without me telling him – still, I do believe some things are better left unsaid.

There will never be anyone as perfect as my dad. No matter how old I am I’ll always be his little girl. We have a very special bond and I’m really grateful for that.

Katya Borg, 22When I was younger, I was much closer to my dad than I am

now – that would mean that now my father is accepting the fact that I’m growing up and want to live my life. However, I still feel he treats me like I’m his little girl, trying to protect me as much as possible.

My dad never put me under lock and key as he always gave me enough freedom to do what I want. However I’m currently going through a situation where I’m going against his principles, so I feel really guilty, especially since I hate seeing my dad so worried about something which could have easily been avoided. Most of the time I try and do things which will please him but that’s not always possible. Nonetheless, although we have our arguments, my dad has instilled in me values and priorities which will guide me for the rest of my life.

I wish all the dads a great Father’s Day but especially to my father as he was always there for support, love and courage whenever I needed it.

There will never be anyone as perfect as my

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WISH YOU WERE WHERE?Louise Ellul, Katya Scicluna and Katrina Pavia share their holiday plans with Maria Michela Formosa.

The scene is all too familiar – crowded airports, beaches covered in pasty white winter flesh and major cities packed with tourists.

Summer is in and many are already planning to whoosh off to exotic or faraway places for a few days to enjoy a bout of well-deserved self-pampering and to discover new cultures or meet old favourites for a second date.

Louise Ellul, Katya Scicluna and Katrina Pavia are eager to get their all play and no work, at least for a few days, and enjoy some peace and quiet abroad.

This is one busy lady, with acting, TV presenting and university studies on her plate.

“I haven’t made any travel plans yet, since I have other projects lined up for summer,” she says. “However, I don’t exclude the possibility of going off on a work experience abroad – even though that doesn’t strictly qualify as a holiday, it would still be a great opportunity to get to know another country’s culture.

“Still, even if I don’t have any travel plans, I’m planning to make the most of summer – I deserve a break since I’ve been very busy working and studying. I will also be investing some time in the property which my boyfriend and I will be moving into once it’s ready.”

For Louise, her dream destination is Australia.

“I have relatives who live in Melbourne and would love to spend some quality time with them, especially since, even if we do communicate regularly, I’ve never actually met them in person.”

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Katrina Pavia

The 21-year old model has had the opportunity to visit a variety of countries, thanks to her modelling career. She tells me that she has been four times to Turkey, twice to China, Belgium, Venice, London, Sicily, Bulgaria and Northern Cyprus. So many countries at such a young age.

“This summer, I would love to visit Thailand,” Katrina says. “I still have to deal with all the travelling arrangements though.

“I have heard so many beautiful things about Thailand from fellow competitors in beauty pageants. I have thus been harbouring this wish for some time now. I would love to get a taste of their food, their culture and of course just have fun. I would also relish the chance to go scuba-diving and experience Thailand’s wildlife in person.”

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The Gozitan Zmeraldi presenter has made quite the breakthrough on our islands, not only for her stunning looks but also for her talents. Katya tells me that she travels a lot for work, but she does not really have a moment to spare to explore all the wonderful buildings, palaces, churches and monuments.

“I have not planned anything yet, but if I find the time, I’ll certainly go abroad on holiday. Unfortunately, my financial and time allowances do not stretch too far, so I’ll have to stick to Europe and forget exotic places such as Brazil, Chile or Miami,” Katya says. “Our neighbour Italy has such magnificent landscapes and a rich culture and history. Add great food and superb wines, and you have a perfect holiday.

“My dream is to visit Brazil. I would love to experience the magical samba beat in Rio, which I have often read about. There are also the canoe excursions along the Amazon, the awesome sights of the Iguacu falls, as well as everyday living in one of the many towns which yesterday’s European migrants managed to develop from scratch with so much flair and success.

“Travelling to exotic countries such as Thailand, Australia or Brazil would be great. Unfortunately, most people are too busy to take as much as two months off to experience such faraway places during winter, but summer is the perfect time to make your holiday dreams come true.”

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It was a fashion event to remember as FCUK, Max Mara, Monsoon, Morgan and Tommy Hilfiger all came

together, each with their own fashion show, for an afternoon of glamour and high tea at Palazzo Parisio gardens in Naxxar.

The event, which was supported by Olay Regenerist creams, featured over 25 male and female models from models.com.mt who, under the direction of stylist Carina Camilleri, showed off this season’s best collections from the five labels. There was also a surprise for the guests as model Tiffany Pisani was especially flown in for the event.

Models also wore Ice Watch and sunglasses from Solaris. The event was further supported by Deborah Milano make-up, Pierre Camille hairdressing and Olay Regenerist

skincare. Olay Regenerist 3 Point Treatment Cream and the Olay Regenerist 3 Point Treatment Serum are designed to help visibly firm areas such as the eye area, jaw-line and neck, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and restoring elasticity and suppleness.

During the fashion show, a delicious high tea buffet was served, with an extensive menu that included a variety of finger sandwiches, savouries, cakes, teas and coffee.

The event was completely sold out and there was even a waiting list of hopefuls wanting to attend the event. The lucky ones greatly enjoyed the experience and look forward to the event becoming a regular on Malta’s fashion calendar.

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FCUKThe FCUK SS11 collection is all about pared back, contemporary style that captures chic Parisian fashion and the 1970s Riviera spirit with a mix of preppy British influences.

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Monsoon The Monsoon SS11 collection captures the romance and spirit of spring and summer. This season is overflowing and speaks of a new fashion flirtation with beautiful embroidery, sensual silhouettes and 1970s chic.

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Max MaraThe stunning Max Mara SS11 collection harnesses the company’s defining features of precise clean cuts, decisive lines and essential items, at the same time confirming its tradition for excellence and equilibrium.

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Tommy HilfigerFor SS11, Tommy Hilfiger returns to the roots of iconic preppy fashion, re-inventing this most American of styles with a forward-looking twist.

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GRADUATING WITH FASHION HONOURS

Fashion

FM watches as young new talent goes on show at the Graduate Fashion Week.

Graduate Fashion Week is a forum that showcases the very best graduate fashion design talent in the UK from some 50

universities

Chairman of Malta Fashion Week and Malta Fashion Awards Adrian J. Mizzi was officially invited by one of Europe’s leading arts and design institutions, the University for the Creative Arts, to follow this fantastic annual event.

Each June Graduate Fashion Week stages a static exhibition showcasing the work of some 50 universities across 52 courses, and approximately 21 university fashion shows at Earls Court 2 in London.

The whole aim of Graduate Fashion Week is to promote and nurture the talents of today’s young, creative innovators, so that tomorrow’s creative industries can continue to play a major role in the economy of the UK and the rest of the world.

Photo by Simon Pruciak.

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Jacqueline LoekitoPhotos from UCA Rochester’s GFW show.

Adrian Mizzi and Dianne Taylor at Graduate Fashion Week Photo by Simon Pruciak.

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PromoFashion

Graduate Fashion Week played host to a number of universities and colleges from all over the world, with each institution holding fashion shows to showcase the talent of their students. The staging changed for every fashion show according to the theme chosen by each University. Finalists were then chosen for the Final Gala Night where the final prize was £20,000, enough for the lucky winner to start their own business.

Last May, the Mercedes Benz Malta Fashion Week organised a great collaboration with this University, with seminars also held for some 30 Maltese photographers.

Over the years Graduate Fashion Week has launched the careers of brilliant British designers such as Stella McCartney, Julien MacDonald, Antonio Baradi, Hussein Cha-layan, Christopher Bailey, Stuart Vevers and Owen Gaster.

Maltese model Tiffany Pisani was also one of the models chosen to catwalk during this fantastic event.

Lauren LynnPhotos by Paul Harness.

Lyudmila Lane

Gold Award finalist Lyudmila Lane’s collection,

from UCA Rochester.

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Name: Emily-Jo

Star sign: Virgo

One thing you cannot live without? My iPod

What is your ambition? To become a fashion designer

What is your first thought when you wake up? Go back to sleep

What are you doing at the moment? Studying art and design at MCAST

What are you wearing? Vest, jeans, cardigan and sunglasses by Tommy Hilfiger Denim and shoes by Nine West.

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Trends

ALL MADE UPIt’s wham, glam, thank you ma’am as FM sparkles up the warm, summer nights.

By day, it’s so hot that the only movement worth making is to reach out for our frilly, poolside drink. And we can’t even bother with clothes – our

wardrobe direction is to wear anything which we can slip off and on in just one, simple movement.

But when the evening comes, a slight breeze ruffles up our senses and a starry night of candlelit parties and chilled champagne beckons. It’s time to glam up.

The dazzling decadeThis season, 1970s trends are back in all their boho, sophisticated glamour. Dresses fall like a breeze and shimmer while high-waisted pants are combined with elegant blouses for a classy look. If you want to go for a more bohemian, yet still elegant look, crochet, fringes and patchwork trends are all the rage.

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Trends

Wearing the trousersThis season, pants are mainly wide in cut – another ode to 1970s glamour. And they’re not just stylish – wide pants and high-waisted wide pants are also youthful and comfy. What more could you want.

Getting leggy with itSummer is all about showing off your tanned legs, whether in an obvious way or in a more subtle, yet no less sexy, manner.

This season, skirts are either mini or maxi. Short pleated skirts are sassy and naughty, as are tail helms. Yet there is also the return of full, feminine skirts that used to be so hot in the 1970s. Maxi skirts help you make an entrance and leave so much to the imagination. Asymmetrical full skirts, like the ones showcased on Salvatore Ferragamo’s catwalk, add another element to your look.

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New Look, €8.99

Monsoon, €250

New Look playsuit €54.99, sunglasses €9.99, boots €39.99

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Stephane Rolland

Salvatore Ferragamo

Gianfranco Ferre

Bohento

Massimo Rebecchi

Maria Escote

Treat your feet

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Esprit cardigan - €59.95Miss Selfridge top - €25.00

New Look trousers - €29.99Peacocks shoes - €32.50

OppositeMaison Scotch @ Junction top - €44.95

French Connection belt - €57.00 Hilfiger Denim trousers - €79.90

Piazza Italia shoes - €29.99Carpisa bag - €119.90

Tom Ford sunglasses @ Solaris - €265.00

Blog watchThe who, what, why, wear of the net

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Summer’s show-stopping stripes.

Rihanna’s denim Prada bag – we want one.

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Alexa Chung – hair hero.

Sizzling summer evenings.

Kate Mara wearing, erm, what exactly?

Dirty beaches. The litter bins are over there.

A football free summer

Killer cucumbers – we’re off our salad

Sheer classGlam is not only a question of cuts and patterns – it’s also about materials. For full skirts, sheer is the more elegant option, as it gives your outfit more flow. For added naughtiness, go for a lace blouse, either entirely made of lace or else with lace inserts – the hide-and-seek quality will focus all attention on you.

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Trends

Monsoon, €323

Esprit, €49.95

Hang onRather than a full on look, this is a micro trend that complements other looks. Whether they’re dangling from a cord belt or hanging on to your handbag, tassels are exotic, glamorous and add a playful element to your look. It’s uncanny how such a little detail can change a whole outfit. Tassels also go well with decorative feather-trimmed skirts for that vintage Hollywood feel.

Accessorize, €59

New Look playsuit €34.99,

hat €9.99, bag €12.99

Hippy shakeChannel the 1970s hippy feel this festival season with craft inspired macramé, fringing, feathers and beading. The influence is Middle Eastern, with warm neutrals and highlighted with shimmering metallics and pops of pinks and blues. Accessorize at Sliema, Valletta, Paola, The Duke, Gozo.

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SOCIAL CLIMBER

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Photographer: Tonio Lombardi www.toniolombardi.com

Stlylist - Luke EngererHair: Michelle Galea, T: 2745 4164

Make-up: Nicola Powell, M: 9986 5369

Model:Jovana - InFashion Malta

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Tommy Hilfiger trousers - €130.00New Look top - €24.99

Piazza Italia shoes - €18.99French Connection bangle - €24.00

OppositeTommy Hilfiger dress - €220.00

Accessorize swimming cap - €39.00

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Monsoon dress - €95.00Mexx cardigan - €55.00New Look shoes - €24.99

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Tally Weijl jeans - €22.95New Look top - €22.99

Orsay scarf - €12.95New Look sunglasses - €6.99

Tally Weijl shoes - €39.95

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Esprit shorts - €39.95Ralph Lauren top - €144.50Orsay scarf - €9.95New Look shoes - €24.99

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Piazza Italia jumpsuit - €29.99Morgan belt - €18.00

Tally Weijl shoes - €39.95

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New Look trousers - €12.99Mango top - €9.90Orsay scarf - €9.95

Slam bikini - €46.00Gauda at Sliema shoes - €49.00

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Mango dress - €39.90Moshulu shoes at King Shoe Shop - €94.90

Carpisa bag - €49.90Accessorize ring - €5.50

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Shopping

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What I bought this month

It’s beauty and the beach as Jana

Grech gets her wardrobe ready

for summer.

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This month, Jana bought a clutch bag, ballerina shoes and sunglasses.

“I love the beach, so this summer it will be an overdose of bikinis, maxi and floral dresses,” she says.

Jana’s June wardrobe

Photo by Therese Debono

Photo by Nicky Scicluna Photo by Nicky Scicluna

“I’ve always been interested in fashion, yet modelling was not something I ever thought I would do. Then, some two years ago, having just finished a performance on stage, I was approached to do a fashion spread for a magazine. From then on, my relationship with modelling grew stronger,” says Jana Grech who, at 21, is studying mechanical engineering at the University of Malta.

“I still remember my first fashion shoot – I was quite stiff at first, but then I managed to relax and it all became so natural. I enjoyed every second of it and it gave life to all the mock dress ups we used to do as children during our sleepovers. Of course, since those days, my taste and wardrobe have changed.

“When I was a girl, my wardrobe lacked any sense of colour – it was just an array of baggy trousers and tight black or white t-shirts. Nowadays my wardrobe has gained some colour, but pink remains a prohibited colour. On the other hand, my favourite items are patterned crop tops, plain high-waisted skirts and a black blazer which really dresses up an outfit, even when all I’m wearing is just jeans and a casual t-shirt.”

Jana loves clothes by Chloé – she finds them feminine with a lot of soft, nude tones. She also, of course, loves shopping.

“I find shopping therapeutic,” she says. “Maybe not for the people shopping with me, as I’ve been told.

“I never plan my shopping trips, unless I need something really specific and I’m pressed for time. Otherwise, I think planning your shopping takes the fun out of it and reduces shopping to an errand. Shopping has to be spontaneous. And even if something is a bit pricey for me, I’ll usually still buy it, at the cost of sacrificing lunch with the girls or a night out.”

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Joanna’s style counsel Wear items that fit your body. And if you’re a tall girl, like I am, go for low heels as too much height will make you look awkward.

Do change your style – fashion is constantly changing so you have to adapt.

Wear clothes that reflect your feelings.

You don’t need to overdress to look stylish.

Feel confident – that will bring out the best in what you’re wearing.

You don’t have to hammer your bank account to look good. There’s nothing wrong in hunting for a bargain and you can still look good without spending a fortune. Though I wouldn’t mind spending months of hard earned cash on a fab designer bag.

What I know about style

Style wise

Joanna Butterworth is on her best model behaviour.

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I grew up with two older sisters and so I was always surrounded by loads of clothes and make-up. I remember they used to spend hours dressing up for the weekend. Then they would rush downstairs to show their look to mum. My mum was Miss Malta in her teens, and she was always the one I looked up to for modelling advice.

My first modelling experience was when Marisa Grima approached me to do a shoot for a local magazine. It was my first time in front of a professional photographer and on the cover of a magazine. Soon after Carina Camilleri chose me for The Search – Ford Super Model of the World. I was the youngest of 15 models and it was a great experience. Thankfully, I was given a lot of opportunities after that.

During a shoot, I like to be versatile and I do my best to look as confident as possible – that helps me be more creative.

For my look, I do read glossies for inspiration, but most of the time I like to mix and match and create my own personal look.

I always feel great wearing a turquoise baby doll, jeans, colourful tops and dresses. However, you would never see me wearing any animal prints. I don’t like to look like I’m wearing a zebra or a tiger.

This season I’ll be wearing a lot of floral playsuits.

Following the success of the New Look flagship store at The Point in Malta, the brand has now opened its second store on the Maltese islands in Victoria, Gozo. The stunning new store houses the latest New Look summer 2011 womenswear, accessories, and footwear. New Look’s approach to fast fashion means that 15 per cent of the range changes each week, ensuring there is always something exciting in store.

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The list

THE HORROR, THE HORROR

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what is the most outrageous outfit of them all, asks FM.

Lady gagaTrue, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta may have changed the face and wardrobe of pop. And some of her alter ego’s costumes are gorgeous. But not this one. Looks like one of Ozzy Osbourne’s sofa cushions.

Marina diaMandisBeautiful girl and beautiful, thick-as-treacle voice. But Marina Diamandis still has a long way to go before we can say she is making the right wardrobe moves. Dressing up like a pushchair is certainly not a right move.

nicki MinajShe can blame all her wardrobe malfunctions on her various alter egos, including her twin sister Roman, her own godmother and healer Nicki Teresa. But we don’t.

PaLoMa FaithTake some leftover Christmas wrapping in all its sparkling glory and stick a bit of unidentified roadkill to it and you get to look like the British singer and songwriter. But who would want to do that?

katy PerryRussell Brand’s girlfriend has an ongoing spat with Lady Gaga, yet dress-wise, she is not bagging any points. Dressing up as a weird Wonder Woman for carnival is fine, but not on any other day.

cee Lo greenThe big man with the big voice is usually one of the more stylishly dressed men on the red carpet. And we do love his quirky costumes. Yet Cee Lo Green does have his bad days, as this bejeweled track suit shows.

kanye WestUsed to be one of the best-dressed men in entertainment. Then he started taking himself too seriously and look what happened to his wardrobe. Dressing up like a slightly dazed and confused 1930s detective is never a good idea.

Benicio deL toroHe may be one of the sexiest stars in Hollywood. And he did have a steamy lift encounter with Scarlett Johansson. But that doesn’t mean he can get away with a leather jacket-track pants-cowboy boots combo.

Mickey rourkeWe applauded the 9½ Weeks star’s welcome return. But we still cannot understand how, after decades in Hollywood, Mickey Rourke still hasn’t managed to find the right image consultant.

MattheW Mcconaughey True, he might have been going to the gym or just getting the papers. And yes, we can see that he spends most of his time working out. Yet Matthew McConaughey still manages to look like Napoleon Dynamite on a bad day.

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Chemistry

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Beautiful strangersSummer flings don’t need to be such a crazy little thing, says Anne Marie Spiteri.

Besides being the cruel cause of wrinkles, age spots and skin cancer, sunlight has a more benign side to it. Exposure to sunlight modulates the release of hormones in our brains so that we are more likely to experience feelings of well being and happiness. It

also banishes sleepiness and apathy, helping us to be more alert during the day, which in turn results in a better, more refreshing sleep at night. During summer, which is the natural partner of sunlight, the longer hours of daylight coupled with the pleasant weather ensure that people go out more while wearing much less.

As if all this weren’t already the unattached socialite’s idea of heaven on earth, summer also brings a large delegation of foreigners to our shores. With all these ingredients mixed into one long, hot night, the legendary summer fling of Grease and Dirty Dancing fame is bound to happen to the best of us.

Urban dictionary defines this event as “something light and fun-filled with nothing to worry about at the end of summer”, which is great for people who want some attention and cuddles without all the discussion and compromise that goes into long-term relationships. It may also be a wonderful confidence booster for wretched folk at the rotten end of a bad break up.

However, as with most things that provide instant gratification, summer flings are not without their risks. One such danger is that of ringing up a nasty STD, though this can be easily avoided by being careful and sensible. Another main snag which is harder to veer clear of is that of getting attached to a person who will happily forget all about you come September. Unfortunately, feelings tend to be annoyingly unreasonable, so no amount of mental preparation will guarantee a friendly parting of ways at the end of summer.

Feelings tend to be annoyingly unreasonable, so no amount of mental preparation will guarantee a friendly parting of ways at the end of summer.

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Still, there are precautions you can take to avoid a broken heart. One of these is to be honest about what you are after, both with yourself and your summer fling partner. Avoid making future plans which cannot be kept and do not introduce the person you’re seeing into your social circle, since this will make it harder to move on. In addition, avoid making your plans around your summer fling partner, and only meet up when you are free from other commitments.

While at one time or other in their life a good number of people enjoy the occasional carefree summer fling, the overwhelming majority of human beings generally aspire to stable and rewarding long-term relationships. As a result, many people find themselves trying to take their summer fling beyond the beach parties and barbecues. Such a relationship, like all other relationships in their initial stages, is more likely to work out if some basic foundations are in place. These include the potential partner having similar values and ideas to your own, as well as possessing qualities which you feel are essential, while lacking characteristics which you absolutely loathe. In addition, the permanent location of the desired better

half should be taken into consideration. Distance, though not an insurmountable obstacle, makes it harder to develop fragile beginnings into a more concrete connection.

To further complicate matters, the initial thrill that you could go without food and drink as long as you’re with your partner eventually and thankfully fade. As the relationship becomes more established, your perfect mate is likely to start sprouting flaws which you never even glimpsed before, and consequently, you may find yourself questioning the compatibility of the match. If a relationship survives its inevitable ups and downs, it gradually enters a phase where each person is aware of both the virtues and defects of their significant other, and has nonetheless made a conscious decision to commit.

This does not mean that at this point all couples can comfortably settle onto the couch in matching pyjamas to watch their favourite TV show until death do them part. Relationships involve a large amount of work and constant communication and honesty are key. However, most times it may also be a good idea to refrain

from confronting your partner about little inconsequential things such as the infamous raised toilet seat. Issues that, on the other hand, must be discussed include needs and ambitions. While always taking into consideration your partner, it is also important to keep pursuing your own goals, since self-fulfilment cannot be exclusively drawn from a relationship, no matter how good it is.

Even if you follow the most successful relationship guidebook to the letter, you might find yourself approaching your second summer together fearing that either you or your partner might fall for the allure of an attractive stranger. Although the chances of this happening strongly depend on each individual’s character and level of commitment, it turns out that there might not be all that much to worry about. Studies have shown that the feeling of love towards one’s partner helps to diminish attraction towards possible alternative partners while enhancing attraction towards the existing beloved. This consolidates commitment, helping the relationship to survive many more summers. It seems that that little thing called love might not be so crazy, after all.

Chemistry

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My first camera was a Christmas present – I was just 10 years old and I took it everywhere with me. My parents used to get really angry as I used a lot of film rolls.

I bought my first SLR some three and a half years ago. At first, I used to experiment with all sorts of subjects, but then I started focusing more on fashion and kids photography.

The good feedback that I was getting from other photographers and the fact that people were contacting me for shoots, encouraged me to go professional.

I’ve always liked fashion photography but what inspired me to pursue fashion photography was the local TV programme Venere, in which I had my work featured a couple of times this year. I’m also a keen collector of fashion magazines.

Tonio Lombardi, Kris Micallef and Damian McGillicuddy inspire me a lot.

If I had to choose between monochrome and colour photography, I would go for monochrome, as I find it has an extra polish of class to it. There is something in monochrome photography that makes you linger over it just that little bit longer.

On a fashion shoot, the chemistry between stylists, models and photographer is very important. I always like to meet up with the team before the shoot just to get to know each other and obviously share ideas and plan the shoot.

I always make it a point to make the models feel as relaxed as possible. Once they get into it, they let go and perform better. Sometimes I can be hard on them, but they shine brighter as a result.

At the moment I’m doing shoots for make-up artists and hair stylists. My dream is to start shooting for a fashion magazine and have my work recognised internationally.

Last word

Camera man Clint Scerri Harkins has fashion in his sights.

The man behind the lensName: Clint Scerri Harkins

Age: 29