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88 William Street, lurgantel: (028) 3832 1607.
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Perfect Day Perfect Night
Voted Best Bridal
retailer 2012
2 contents
9. Made in UlsterBespoke pieces crafted in N.I.
13. treat YoUrself fashionThe latest looks for men, women and children
16. Versatile VarsitYSporty styles for S/S13
19. look sharpOliver arrives in Ireland exclusively at Menarys
33. new BeginningsThe wonders of Maya massage
37. treat YoUrself interiorsAdd some stylish pieces to your home
40. Cool CUlinarY spaCesStylish kitchen design
24. fashionaBlY faMoUsLaura Whitmore fronts George’s new G21 campaign
29. treat YoUrself BeaUtYThe latest beauty products
43. Versatile liVingA closer look at the new Ikea STOCKHOLM collection
46. refresh & reViVeTake a trip to Barbados
51. things to see & doA few ideas for your to enjoy
56. eVentsWho was out and about on the N.I. social scene
61. wedded BlissA beautiful, local wedding
64. Up Close & personalThis month we chat to Cool FM’s Gareth Stewart
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5editors letter
This issue we get ready for Summer with our fashion and beauty finds. We also have an array of fresh, new interiors and take a trip to beautiful Barbados. We highlight some places and activities to enjoy and look back at some recent events.
RevolutionaryAnti-Ageing Treatment
NEWThe quest for younger looking, firmer, more radiant, line-free skin is a quest we have all undertaken and a road we gladly continue to travel.
The ancient Egyptians were the first to document their attempts to halt the ageing process, noting the effects of certain clays and minerals on the skin, in the hope of warding off wrinkles and remaining eter-nally youthful.
Thankfully science and technol-ogy have come a long way since then and incredible new advances mean that it is possible to not only halt the passage of time but dra-matically rejuvenate the skin, erase lines and wrinkles, eliminate pig-mentation and even encourage the production of new collagen to im-prove skin’s texture and tone; and in so doing, look years younger!
Enter iPixel, the new and revolu-tionary skin resurfacing treatment exclusively available at Therapie Clinics in Northern Ireland. This ground-breaking treatment means that it is now possible to literally turn back the hands of time and look between 10-15 years young-er, critically without having to go under the surgeon’s knife. The treatment is FDA-approved and is quite simply revolutionising the anti-ageing industry and changing how we will approach the ageing process, forever.
Whether you’ve lost that youth-ful glow and are noticing the emergence of the first few lines
and wrinkles or perhaps your skin has much deeper set wrinkles and a great deal of sun damage; no matter where you are in the ageing process, the beauty of this treatment is that it can be tai-lored to suit your individual needs and deliver a complete rejuvena-tion and transformation.
“The most effective and results-driven technology in the world”How does iPixel work?
Unlike topical creams, laser skin resurfacing works deep in the un-derlying tissues to fight those fine lines and wrinkles and the uneven skin tone that often accompanies growing older. The procedure gradually stimulates new cells to replace aged and photo-aged skin, delivering new, healthier, smoother tissue in place of old skin imperfec-tions.
This is the most advanced anti-ageing technology available, with leading dermatologists referring to it as “the most effective and results-driven technology in the world”.
Therapie Clinic has clinics na-tionwide including Belfast, L/Der-ry and Newry and offers free skin consultations. To contact Therapie Clinic phone 08000 121 565. www.therapieclinic.co.uk
Benefits of iPixel
Radically firms and smooths loose skin around the fore-head, mouth and jaw, under the eyes, upper lip, cheeks, chest and neck
Stimulates new collagen, im-proving texture and tone and erasing fine lines and wrinkles
Eliminates superficial pig-mented and vascular marks, evens out skin colour and re-duces tiny broken blood ves-sels
Delivers dramatically young-er-looking, smoother, rejuve-nated, line-free skin
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Whether belly fat, back fat or abdominal fat, an incred-
ible new treatment exclusive to Therapie Clinic will freeze, break down and eliminate stubborn fat cells by up to 40% after just one treatment. COOLTEC is the new non-invasive treatment that will tackle stubborn fat cells, impervi-ous to diet and exercise and help you achieve the perfect body.
How does it work?COOLTEC exposes fat cells to controlled cooling which breaks down the fat and destroys it so that it can be naturally flushed away from the body.
A suction-like device draws in the tissue and cools the fat cells which shrink, break down and are removed by the body’s natural metabolic process. The fat cells are killed off permanently and cannot return in that area. The treatment is non-invasive with zero downtime.
The ResultsResults can be seen in as little as 15 days after treatment and the fat cell reduction continues for 3 months. Stubborn, fat depos-its in the targeted areas are re-duced by between 20% and 40% after just one treatment. Expect to lose inches from your desired
area, whether waist, love handles, tum, derriere, thighs, abdomen or back. COOLTEC is particularly effective at shaping and contour-ing the waist, giving a lean, toned, sexy curve to the body.
Whether belly fat, back fat, ab-dominal fat or stubborn fat on the thighs, hips or buttocks, get the body you’ve only ever dreamed possible with COOLTEC. Body perfection including that sexy flat stomach can be yours with just one treatment. Book a free con-sultation today and find out how you can sculpt your body to per-fection in 2013.
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Madein Ulster
by Claire Wilson
In a world where the high street rules the fashion world, it is refreshing to find that bespoke lifestyle brands are making it big in Northern Ireland. I won’t lie, I am known to frequent the high street looking for high fashion at low prices, but I also must admit that there’s nothing quite like owning something unique – be that in the clothes you wear, your handbag or even the furniture that fills your home. And, when it comes to bespoke brands – Northern Ireland has some of the best...
Made PrettyMade pretty is the bespoke brand brought to you by Gillian Fisher who hails from Co. Down. The brand specialises in designing and creating beautiful handmade accessories for you and your home. Gillian creates handbags, purses; make up bags, cushions as well as a range of handmade cards with her range constantly developing. You can even dress your iPad or iPhone in style with one of Gillian’s handcrafted cases. Gillian also offers Made Pretty parties for parties of eight or more. Gillian describes her brand as self-indulgent loveliness you won’t find on the high street, the pieces are designed to update any outfit or space in the home adding a touch of individuality. www.madepretty.com
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Hello in tHereHello in There is the brainchild of art graduate Beverley Currie. It originated as a small gift to a friend and since then has developed into a stylish brand creating bespoke bow-ties and quirky accessories. Beverley uses the finest prints, fabrics and styling to create the unique hand crafted garments. Whether you are dressing your man for a big event or even for a trip down the aisle, Hello in There adds something unique to the special occasion and Beverley’s creations have graced the necks of many discerning grooms since the brand was created. One of my favourite Hello in There creations is the black vintage lace bow-tie which us ladies could add to a simple white shirt for some on-trend androgynous style! www.hellointhere.co.uk
refound Refound is an exciting concept which fuses furniture and art. Using outdated and unwanted furniture as a canvas, the Refound artists transform reclaimed pieces into artistic treasures. Jill O’Neill is the talented face behind the company and she works alongside a variety of brilliant artists who can transform any piece. The latest collection is ’50 shades of Grey’ - a pop up collection of interior products in 50 shades/tones/styles of grey. Offering individuality, character and creativity in a world of mass productivity – you will be blown away by the many unique pieces Refound have on offer. www.refoundonline.com
made in ulster
£25200ml just
www.bronze-leaf.comParaben, Alcohol and Gluten Free
Step out of the dark ages of self-tanning Gone are the days of streaky finishes and chemical tints. Bronze Leaf is a revolutionary self-tan experience, which you can only purchase in the very best professional salons. Formulated using some of the finest organic ingredients available, our entire collection is enriched with deep moisturisers and exotic botanical extracts to deliver a naturally bronzed glow and the silkiest, streak-free finish imaginable.
Find your nearest salon at bronze-leaf.com and join the Bronze Leaf revolution.
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THIS MONTH FASHION FOr WOMeN, MeN ANd CHILdreN FOr THe SprING/SuMMer...
TreatYourself
Printed Jumper, £239, Marc Cain, www.marc-cain.com
ASOS Jacket with quilting and embroidery, £65, www.asos.com
River Island Oriental Skirt, £22, www.riverisland.com
Monsoon Zardosi Box Clutch, £45, www.monsoon.co.uk
Accessorize Oriental Print Disc Earring, £6, www.accessorize.com
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Monsoon Zardosi Box Clutch, £45, www.monsoon.co.uk
Fat Face T-Shirt, £22, www.fatface.com
Next Blue Chinos, £28, www.next.co.uk
Dune “Barracuda” Loafer, £65, www.dune.co.uk
M&S North Coast T-shirt, £17.50, www.marksandspencer.com
Zara Parka with Drawstring, £89.99,
www.zara.com
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M&S Spiderman Backpack, £12, www.marksandspencer.com
River Island Denim Skirt, £12, www.riverisland.com
Next Character T-shirt, £13, www.next.co.uk
River Island Bracelets, £4, www.riverisland.com
Next Navy Trousers, £10, www.next.co.uk
M&S Striped Rugby Top, £18, www.
marksandspencer.com
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by Eve Brannon
Versatile Varsitya leading stylist in nortHern ireland, EvE Brannon Has a wealtH of exPerience in tHe industry. eacH MontH sHe offers a fasHion focus into tHe Most coveted designers, trends and styles of tHe season.
WhEn it ComEs to fashion trends and new-season key pieces, one thing is certain: nothing ever goes out of fashion permanently. The wheel of fashion forecasting keeps turning and with each cycle comes the reinvention of a once forgotten retro gem. With spring 2013 comes just that, this time the ‘90s are the decade of choice – with the old-school varsity jacket reliving its glory days.
For many (mostly stateside) students the varsity jacket (aka, “Letterman jacket”) is traditionally a representation of pride and support for their school sports team – a symbol of athletic success. Featured in the greatest ’90s teen romance flicks, we associate it with the cool sporty jock. Today this style is the jacket of choice for the urban, street style set, not to mention the celebrity elite. Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Olivia Palermo have all been spotted rocking various versions of the original style - cropped or oversized, embellished or printed - proving the versatility of this quintessential piece.
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stYlist tip
the key to working this trend piece is to
individualise it. team your varsity jacket with red lippy, an oversized clutch and pile on the jewellery in the style of
rita ora. or for a smarter
ensemble, pair with a pencil skirt, shirt and super sexy heels.
to contact Eve:t: +44 (0) 7817 597067E: [email protected]: evebrannonfashionstyling.com
SIMPLY THE BEST
Peter Mark creative duo Laura McMurray and Stephen Hannah are Northern Ireland regional winners of the coveted
L’Oreal Colour Trophy 2012!Laura is a stylist in our Portadown salon and Stephen is a trainer in
our Training and Recruitment Centre in Belfast.
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TreNdSeTTING eurOpeAN brand S. Oliver has finally arrived in Ireland and is exclusively available at Menarys stores. If you’re a lover of all things European then this label needs to play a role in your capsule wardrobe for the Summer ahead. Casual, city chic glamour fused with sorbet, candy shades in irresistible flowing fabrics set the tone for S. Oliver’s latest collection.
Look Sharp
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Trousers, £69.95 Jacket, £139.95 & Trousers, £89.95
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Skirt, £129.95
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Find S Oliver womenswear and kidswear at Menarys stores in Bangor, Coleraine, dungannon, Lisburn, Newtownards, rushmere and Tullamore.
Trousers, £89.95
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We’ve been busy changing and improving our Northern Ireland to Scotland service for you. We’re introducing a luxury new Club Lounge area to all of our ships*, which started with the P&O Express. So now you can recline in peace and quiet, enjoy complimentary wine, hot and soft drinks or dock your laptop and charge your phone to catch up on some work.
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Laura Whitmore is known for her distinctive style, and she has recently been used as the face of the new label
G21 Talent by George at Asda, which supports the next generation of UK fashion talent. George has been committed
to nurturing homegrown design creativity since 2011, through its sponsorship of Graduate Fashion Week. G21 Talent will launch with collections from five hotly tipped
style stars of the future; Claire Acton, Chloe Jones, Jessica Piper, Frankie Quinn and Chloe Horsfield. Here Laura
wears designs by Claire Acton. The G21 brand is available exclusively in-store and online from George at Asda.
FashionablyFamous
Claire Acton G21 Talent printed shirt, £18, George
Clare Acton G21 Talent Dress, £18, George
G21 Designer
Claire Acton G21 Talent
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Newtownards Regency Cars 9181 4581
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NEW pEugEot 208 ACTIVELighter, more agile and designed to keep you connected to the road, the new Peugeot 208 is a car that lets your body drive. With the latest three-cylinder engine technology it delivers up to 65.7 miles per gallon. So call today, book a test drive and experience the award-winning Peugeot 208 for yourself.
NEw PEugEoT 208 ACTIVEFRoM £179^
PER MoNTH
• Multi-function colour touchscreen• Bluetooth® & uSB• 15” Alloy wheels & front fog lights• Cruise control and speed limiter• Air-conditioning• up to 65.7 MPg• Free car tax
2012oN PASSPoRT PERSoNAL LEASE
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The official fuel consumption in mpg (l/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km) for the 208 range are: Urban 34.9 – 78.4 (8.1 – 3.6), Extra Urban 62.8 – 88.2 (4.5 – 3.2), Combined 48.7 – 83.0 (5.8 – 3.4) and CO2 135 – 87.Terms and conditions apply, ^Passport Personal Lease: A guarantee may be required. Written quotations available on request from Peugeot Financial Services, Quadrant House, Princess Way, Redhill, RH1 1QA. ^Passport Personal Lease contract examples. 208 Active 1.0 VTi 3dr initial rental £849, optional final rental of £4,640. 46 monthly rentals payable. Annual mileage 6000 miles. Excess mileage charges may apply. If you choose to pay off the optional final rental at the end of contract, you can keep the car but will not own it – you will pay an annual rental equivalent to one of your monthly rentals. However, car ownership is possible with Passport – ask us for details. *5,000 miles of free fuel is equivalent to £500 which the customer will receive in the form of a cheque and is only available when financed through Peu-geot Passport Lease and Peugeot Passport Finance. Fuel cost based on NI average for unleaded 95 Octane Petrol of 140.4p per litre, and Diesel of 144.4 per litre as per “www.petrolprices.com” on Wednesday 10th October 2012. This amount is based on official fuel consumption figures for a 208 Active 1.0 VTi 65.7 MPG (Combined) and 208 Active 1.4 HDi 70 FAP 74.3 MPG (Combined). Offers available on vehicles ordered and registered by 31st March 2013. Calls may be recorded for training purposes.
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By martine Broggy, the natural hair Company
ProfEssional hair colour has been seen as a luxury in the past, but at the Natural Hair Company our clients know it’s an integral part of looking and feeling great and everyone deserves that! I adore colour and the way it can totally transform someone’s look. Just like fashion, hair colour trends can be tailored to an individual’s lifestyle and personality, you don’t have to buy in to a trend wholesale it’s about keeping your personal style fresh and up-to-date whatever your age!
PErfECt in PastElpastel pinks have been loved by everyone from rihanna to Helen Mirren but the trend is now reaching out across the rainbow to include peach, turquoise and even green. Adding all over pastel shades to blonde is really eye catching but only for the bold and the youthful. We frequently add slender slices of pastel into hair to add interest and versatility. It can totally lift a look.
Spring Colour TrendsHere are soMe of tHe Hottest Hair colour trends for tHe season aHead...
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sunrisE shadEsFashion isn’t done with the dip dye yet, so if you haven’t tried it, choose a modern transition of shades from clean blonde to warm toffee and rose gold, or go for ombré to peach.
Glam surPrisEThis trend is all about the surprise and brings slices of intense colour into natural all over shades. petrol blue, deep aubergine and neon pink are all in the Glam Surprise palette and can look stunning sprinkled through rich nut browns.
the natural hair Company is a schwarzkopf salon and offers complimentary consultations to discover the colour potential in your hair. www.thenatural haircompany.com
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The original alternative to injections treatment and the very first product of its kind. The magic bee venom fools the skin into releasing collagen,
elastin and cortisone immediately lifting, tightening and firming the skin, banishing frown lines and wrinkles to leave you looking your youthful best
Bee Venom Mask and Bee Venom Eyesstocked by www.skincareorganics.co.uk
Heaven is the anti-ageing skincare range from award winning Deborah Mitchell, makeup artist and beautician to celebrities such as Dannii Minogue, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Middleton
Call 07762 870780 for order/trade enquiries or order online
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fab beauty Products for face, Hair and body...
TreatYourself...
The new Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eye in Lavish Lilac, £16, www.clinique.co.uk
Bumble and bumble semisumo, £21.50, Paul Stafford Hairdressing, www.paulstafford.co.uk
Benefit Fake Up, £18.50, Menarys, www.menarys.com
Elemis Cellutox Active Body Oil, £32.50, www.elemis.com
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Lush Honey Trap Lip Balm, £6, www.lush.co.uk
Formula Age Repair Targeted Concentrate, £12, M&S, www.marksandspencer.com
Elemis Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules, £62, www.elemis.com
Retractable Blusher Brush, £12, The Body Shop, www. thebodyshop.co.uk
Clinique Moisture Intense Overnight
Mask, 100ml, £28, www.clinique.co.uk
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33beauty
“as sPring, the time of new beginnings, is well and truly upon us I want to dedicate my column this month to all mummys and to the wondrous treatment; Maya Abdominal Therapy.”
“Maya Abdominal Therapy, or Maya Massage which it is more commonly known, is the miracle massage treatment which I brought to back to Ireland from Belize in June 2009.”
“I came across this life-changing treatment whilst on my own heart-breaking journey
New Beginningsruth ellen logan proprietor of the multi-award winning beauty company in belfast was the lady responsible for bringing the wonderful Maya Massage treatment to ireland, and as such, is perfectly placed for giving you the inside knowledge on fertility problems, tips, tricks and techniques for female health, fertility and general reproductive wellbeing.
to become pregnant myself.” “Since introducing the
treatment, I have had huge success with over 120 women in Northern Ireland who have successfully become pregnant whilst undergoing the treatment.”
“Due to the demand and popularity of the treatment I undertook an apprentice who was hand-selected for her natural empathy, understanding of the body and her desire to help woman achieve their fertility dreams.”
“Amy Whitson, was the chosen Maya apprentice who is now fully qualified. Amy is now working full time as an Arvigo Abdominal Masseuse and IVF holistic practitioner.”
tHe treatMent “The concept of our Maya treatment is initially thorough understanding of the individual, emotionally, physically and spiritually.”
“The massage itself focuses very much so on the displacement of reproductive organs affecting blood flow and bowel problems.”
“The massage is a relaxing and rejuvenating way to put things right. But it’s the unspoken connection between the healing of hands and the connection the woman achieves with her body again that allows the miracles to happen.”
“Our massage technique has now allowed many women to achieve pregnancy, that perhaps otherwise wouldn’t and for that I am eternally grateful.”
if you’re interested in maya massage at the Beauty Company visit www.beautycompanybelfast.com or call 028 9033 2546. find them on facebook for exclusive offers and up-to-date information and prizes.
Amy Whitson, The Beauty Company
Home testing for 10 of the most common STIs including Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis and Herpes.
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GOOD SALON GUIDEThe best salons in the UK and Ireland
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5 Scissor Sister, Camlough 028 3083 8993 5 Shape & Style, Newry 028 3086 8992 5 Sharon Malcolm Hairdressing, Newtownards 028 9181 9000 5 The Attic Hair Studio, Downpatrick 028 4483 9506 5 The Cut Hair & Beauty Salon, Camlough 028 3083 8421 5 Tracy Megoran, Crossgar 028 4483 2056 4 Urban Roots, Newry 028 3026 0066 5 Vanity Hair Salon, Newry 028 3026 0125 5 Zenith Hair Consultants, Newcastle 028 4372 4130
COUNTY FERMANAGH 5 Eden Hair Studio, Enniskillen 028 6632 2672 5 Hair By Maeve, Enniskillen 028 6632 7264 5 Hair Square, Derrylin 028 6774 2744 5 Identity Hair Company, Irvinestown 028 6862 8202 5 Pamella Rose Hair Boutique, Enniskillen 028 6632 0057 4 Unique Styles, Enniskillen 028 6632 2162
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GOOD BEAUTY GUIDE B5 Beauty at Logans, Ballymena, County Antrim 028 2763 8446 B4 Charcoal Essential Therapy, Belfast, County Antrim 028 9061 1403 B5 Coca Bella Beauty Lounge, Richhill 028 3887 0750 B5 Divine Beauty & Holistic Therapies, Comber 028 9187 1089 B5 Escape Beauty Retreat, Magherafelt, County Londonderry 028 7930 0322 B5 Factor 1 Beauty, Nails & Tanning Salon, Belfast, County Down 028 9081 5775 B4 Gemini Beauty Studio, Belfast 028 9030 9003 B5 ORIGIN Skincare centre & Day Spa, Belfast, County Antrim 028 9079 8277 B5 Orlagh Maye Salon, Lurgan, County Armagh 028 3834 4573 B5 Perfect Image, Dromore, County Down 028 9269 0173 B4 Prestige Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon, Dungannon, County Tyrone 028 8772 7676 B4 Pure Beauty, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh 028 6638 7616 B5 Purple Lashes Beauty, Newtownards, County Down 028 9122 8003 B5 Roamer Holistic Health/Beauty Clinic, Belfast, County Down 028 9181 5777 B5 Rouge Beauty Clinic, Dungannon, County Tyrone 028 8778 9998 B5 Silks Nail & Beauty Spa, Bangor, County Down 028 9147 2044 B5 Slieve Gullion Springs Spa & Beauty School of Make-Up, Newry 028 3088 9525 B5 Solace Toning & Spa, Derry, County Londonderry 028 7964 2551 B3 The Beauty of Angels, Lurgan 028 3832 6699 B4 The Beauty Studio, Newry, County Down 028 4177 4099 B5 Touch Beauty Spa, Coleraine, County Londonderry 028 7035 6200 B4 Urban Beauty, Lurgan, County Armagh 07736 318549 B5 Vanity Tanning & Beauty Salon, Newry, County Down 028 3082 5864 B5 Vanity Tanning & Beauty Salon, Cloughoge, County Down 07883 852169 B5 Zest Beauty Clinic, Belfast, County Antrim 028 9062 6555
GOOD BARBERS GUIDE Andrew Jonathan’s Hairdresser, Portadown, County Armagh 028 3835 0616 Charles Clarke Gents Hairdressing, Finaghy, County Down 028 9060 4065 Cranium Gents Hair, Belfast, County Antrim 028 9066 6885 Hair by Shelley, Bangor, County Down 07541 286022 Headstorm Barber Shop, Newry, County Down 028 3025 7177 Mane Gents Hair, Belfast, County Antrim 028 9066 6445
GOOD TRAINING GUIDE BCW Training, Ballycastle 028 2076 2902
GOOD SALON GUIDE COUNTY ANTRIM 5 Bellaire Hair & Beauty, Belfast 028 9024 5877 5 Carvalho Hair & Beauty, Belfast 028 9751 1244 5 Chocolate Hair Company, Lisburn 028 9266 4159 5 Chrysalis Hair, Glengormley 028 9084 0952 5 Colors Hairdressing, Belfast 028 9077 5555 5 Colourworks Hair Studio, Ballybeen 028 9048 3933 5 Exclusive Hair Company, Belfast 028 9062 4666 4 Hair Studio 101, Ballymoney 028 2723 8186 5 Haze @ No 10, Larne 028 2827 2106 5 Head Office Hair Company, Carryduff 028 9081 5987 4 Head Start, Belfast 028 9066 4654 5 Jim Walker Hair Studio, Ballymena 028 2563 0510 5 Joseph Scott Hairdressing, Belfast 028 9064 0123 4 Karma Hair Design, Ballyclare 028 9335 2808 5 Keith Kane Hair International, Belfast 028 9081 3622 5 Kenneth Michael International Hair & Beauty, Belfast 028 9045 5740 5 la mon hair studio, Belfast 028 9044 9548 5 Lynsey Quinn Hairdressing, Belfast 028 9079 3597 4 Menagè Hair Salon, Belfast 028 9066 9707 5 Michael Quinn Hairdressing, Belfast 028 9043 4003 5 Oasis Hair Salon, Ballymena 028 2565 0090 4 Rema Hair & Beauty, Antrim 028 9442 9000 5 Sculptures Hair & Beauty, Newtownabbey 028 9086 5576 4 Sleek Hairdressing, Antrim 028 9442 9169 5 Stephen Cairns Hairdressing, Ballymoney 028 2766 2716 5 Studio 18 Hair & Beauty, Lisburn 028 9266 7872 5 The Boathouse Hair Salon, Ballycastle 028 2076 8302 5 The Final Cut, Belfast 028 9045 9266 5 The Hair Room, Belfast 028 9080 7077 5 The Hair Room, Newtownabbey 028 9084 2960 5 the Sitting room hairdressing, Ballymena 028 2564 0001 5 Three’s Company, Ballymena 028 2564 5750 5 Über Hair, Belfast 028 9066 9774 5 Urban Hair, Belfast 028 9038 2915 5 Urban Hair Boutique, Lisburn 028 9260 1148 4 Urbanroots, Ballyhackamore 028 9065 8950
COUNTY ARMAGH 5 191 Hair Designers & Beauty Consultants, Lurgan 028 3832 1808 4 Angelhair, Lurgan 028 3832 6699 5 Chocolate Blonde Hair and Body Couture, Markethill 028 3755 2992 5 Cutting It, Armagh 028 3752 3858 4 Hollywood Hair, Portadown 028 3839 1999 5 MG Hair Boutique & Male Grooming, Lurgan 028 3832 5543 5 Petra’s House of Colour, Armagh 028 3751 1374 4 The Diamond Cut Hair Salon, Aghagallon 028 9265 2326
DONEGAL 5 B-Bobs, Letterkenny 074 9126575 5 Bernie Ryan’s Hairdressing, Letterkenny 074 9127150 5 Edge Hairdressing & Make Up Artists, Letterkenny 074 9128627 4 Exclusive Hair Design, Donegal 074 9361415 5 Harkin Hairdressing, Buncrana 074 9322502 4 Headworks Unisex Salon, Ramelton 074 9152529 5 Serenity Hair & Beauty Salon, Gweedore 074 9560700 5 Teresina Barrett Hair Design, Ballyshannon 071 9851490 4 The Lions Mane Hair Studio, Ballyshannon 071 9852693
COUNTY DOWN 4 B’n’R Heads Unisex Hairdressers, Castlewellan 028 4377 8402 4 Caireen Langsford Hair, Holywood 028 9042 4201 4 Colleen’s Hair Salon, Hilltown 028 4063 0434 4 Eclipze Hair Studio, Dromore 028 9269 8819 5 Gatsby International Salon, Bangor 028 9146 1244 5 Gifted The Spirit of Hair & Beauty, Newry 028 3084 9888 5 Gigi Hair Graduates, Downpatrick 028 4461 3393 5 Hair Flair, Dundrum 028 4375 1009 5 Head Office, Ballynahinch 028 9756 1756 5 Jonathan’s Hair Salon, Newtownards 028 9182 6506 5 Lee Lyons Hair Boutique, Dromore 028 9269 3920 5 Lisa Woods Hair Salon, Dundonald 028 9048 5707 5 Patrick Mulholland Aveda Concept, Holywood 028 9042 8511 5 Precious Hair Design, Downpatrick 028 4461 4418 4 Public Image, Dromore 028 9269 3634 5 Roelle Hair & Beauty Boutique, Newry 028 3084 9373 4 Salon Six, Banbridge 028 4062 8501
The rating or code can be found against the salon name as follows:
R = Registered Hair Salon 3 = 3 Star Rating Hair Salon 4 = 4 Star Rating Hair Salon 5 = 5 Star Rating Hair Salon
BR = Registered Beauty Salon B3 = 3 Star Rating Beauty SalonB4 = 4 Star Rating Beauty SalonB5 = 5 Star Rating Beauty Salon
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HAIRDRESSERS YOU CAN TRUST
GOOD SALON GUIDEThe best salons in the UK and Ireland
Hair: Sharon Malcolm of Sharon Malcolm Hairdressing, Newtownards. Make-up: James O’Reilly. Styling: Jared Green. Photography: John Rawson
5 Scissor Sister, Camlough 028 3083 8993 5 Shape & Style, Newry 028 3086 8992 5 Sharon Malcolm Hairdressing, Newtownards 028 9181 9000 5 The Attic Hair Studio, Downpatrick 028 4483 9506 5 The Cut Hair & Beauty Salon, Camlough 028 3083 8421 5 Tracy Megoran, Crossgar 028 4483 2056 4 Urban Roots, Newry 028 3026 0066 5 Vanity Hair Salon, Newry 028 3026 0125 5 Zenith Hair Consultants, Newcastle 028 4372 4130
COUNTY FERMANAGH 5 Eden Hair Studio, Enniskillen 028 6632 2672 5 Hair By Maeve, Enniskillen 028 6632 7264 5 Hair Square, Derrylin 028 6774 2744 5 Identity Hair Company, Irvinestown 028 6862 8202 5 Pamella Rose Hair Boutique, Enniskillen 028 6632 0057 4 Unique Styles, Enniskillen 028 6632 2162
COUNTY LONDONDERRY 4 Belle Chevelure, Desertmartin 028 7963 2611 5 BLEACH by Michelle Kelly, Londonderry 028 7136 3498 3 Chic Hair Studio, Castledawson 028 7946 5355 5 HAIROSCOPE, Coleraine 028 7034 3445 4 Revolution Hair & Beauty, Londonderry 028 7137 1556 5 Romaya Hair Sanctuary, Coleraine 028 7032 9925 5 Runway Hairdressing & Brow Bar, Maghera 028 7964 3399 4 Serenity Hair Salon, Londonderry 028 7135 7125 5 Suede, Londonderry 028 7136 1123
COUNTY TYRONE 5 Aileen Mallon @ Sophistacut, Dungannon 028 8772 3100 5 Chic Hair & Beauty, Omagh 028 8225 9505 5 David Graham Hairdressing, Dungannon 028 8772 3154 5 Eclipse, Dungannon 028 8772 9088 4 Hair Matters Unisex Hair Salon, Omagh 028 8224 5335 4 Linzi’s Kutz, Cookstown 028 8676 7772 4 Louise’s Hair Salon, Omagh 028 8225 1182 5 Marie’s Hair International, Castlederg 028 8167 1610 4 Prestige Hair & Beauty Salon, Dungannon 028 8772 7676 5 Solitair Unisex Hair Studio, Plumbridge 028 8164 8159
GOOD BEAUTY GUIDE B5 Beauty at Logans, Ballymena, County Antrim 028 2763 8446 B4 Charcoal Essential Therapy, Belfast, County Antrim 028 9061 1403 B5 Coca Bella Beauty Lounge, Richhill 028 3887 0750 B5 Divine Beauty & Holistic Therapies, Comber 028 9187 1089 B5 Escape Beauty Retreat, Magherafelt, County Londonderry 028 7930 0322 B5 Factor 1 Beauty, Nails & Tanning Salon, Belfast, County Down 028 9081 5775 B4 Gemini Beauty Studio, Belfast 028 9030 9003 B5 ORIGIN Skincare centre & Day Spa, Belfast, County Antrim 028 9079 8277 B5 Orlagh Maye Salon, Lurgan, County Armagh 028 3834 4573 B5 Perfect Image, Dromore, County Down 028 9269 0173 B4 Prestige Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon, Dungannon, County Tyrone 028 8772 7676 B4 Pure Beauty, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh 028 6638 7616 B5 Purple Lashes Beauty, Newtownards, County Down 028 9122 8003 B5 Roamer Holistic Health/Beauty Clinic, Belfast, County Down 028 9181 5777 B5 Rouge Beauty Clinic, Dungannon, County Tyrone 028 8778 9998 B5 Silks Nail & Beauty Spa, Bangor, County Down 028 9147 2044 B5 Slieve Gullion Springs Spa & Beauty School of Make-Up, Newry 028 3088 9525 B5 Solace Toning & Spa, Derry, County Londonderry 028 7964 2551 B3 The Beauty of Angels, Lurgan 028 3832 6699 B4 The Beauty Studio, Newry, County Down 028 4177 4099 B5 Touch Beauty Spa, Coleraine, County Londonderry 028 7035 6200 B4 Urban Beauty, Lurgan, County Armagh 07736 318549 B5 Vanity Tanning & Beauty Salon, Newry, County Down 028 3082 5864 B5 Vanity Tanning & Beauty Salon, Cloughoge, County Down 07883 852169 B5 Zest Beauty Clinic, Belfast, County Antrim 028 9062 6555
GOOD BARBERS GUIDE Andrew Jonathan’s Hairdresser, Portadown, County Armagh 028 3835 0616 Charles Clarke Gents Hairdressing, Finaghy, County Down 028 9060 4065 Cranium Gents Hair, Belfast, County Antrim 028 9066 6885 Hair by Shelley, Bangor, County Down 07541 286022 Headstorm Barber Shop, Newry, County Down 028 3025 7177 Mane Gents Hair, Belfast, County Antrim 028 9066 6445
GOOD TRAINING GUIDE BCW Training, Ballycastle 028 2076 2902
GOOD SALON GUIDE COUNTY ANTRIM 5 Bellaire Hair & Beauty, Belfast 028 9024 5877 5 Carvalho Hair & Beauty, Belfast 028 9751 1244 5 Chocolate Hair Company, Lisburn 028 9266 4159 5 Chrysalis Hair, Glengormley 028 9084 0952 5 Colors Hairdressing, Belfast 028 9077 5555 5 Colourworks Hair Studio, Ballybeen 028 9048 3933 5 Exclusive Hair Company, Belfast 028 9062 4666 4 Hair Studio 101, Ballymoney 028 2723 8186 5 Haze @ No 10, Larne 028 2827 2106 5 Head Office Hair Company, Carryduff 028 9081 5987 4 Head Start, Belfast 028 9066 4654 5 Jim Walker Hair Studio, Ballymena 028 2563 0510 5 Joseph Scott Hairdressing, Belfast 028 9064 0123 4 Karma Hair Design, Ballyclare 028 9335 2808 5 Keith Kane Hair International, Belfast 028 9081 3622 5 Kenneth Michael International Hair & Beauty, Belfast 028 9045 5740 5 la mon hair studio, Belfast 028 9044 9548 5 Lynsey Quinn Hairdressing, Belfast 028 9079 3597 4 Menagè Hair Salon, Belfast 028 9066 9707 5 Michael Quinn Hairdressing, Belfast 028 9043 4003 5 Oasis Hair Salon, Ballymena 028 2565 0090 4 Rema Hair & Beauty, Antrim 028 9442 9000 5 Sculptures Hair & Beauty, Newtownabbey 028 9086 5576 4 Sleek Hairdressing, Antrim 028 9442 9169 5 Stephen Cairns Hairdressing, Ballymoney 028 2766 2716 5 Studio 18 Hair & Beauty, Lisburn 028 9266 7872 5 The Boathouse Hair Salon, Ballycastle 028 2076 8302 5 The Final Cut, Belfast 028 9045 9266 5 The Hair Room, Belfast 028 9080 7077 5 The Hair Room, Newtownabbey 028 9084 2960 5 the Sitting room hairdressing, Ballymena 028 2564 0001 5 Three’s Company, Ballymena 028 2564 5750 5 Über Hair, Belfast 028 9066 9774 5 Urban Hair, Belfast 028 9038 2915 5 Urban Hair Boutique, Lisburn 028 9260 1148 4 Urbanroots, Ballyhackamore 028 9065 8950
COUNTY ARMAGH 5 191 Hair Designers & Beauty Consultants, Lurgan 028 3832 1808 4 Angelhair, Lurgan 028 3832 6699 5 Chocolate Blonde Hair and Body Couture, Markethill 028 3755 2992 5 Cutting It, Armagh 028 3752 3858 4 Hollywood Hair, Portadown 028 3839 1999 5 MG Hair Boutique & Male Grooming, Lurgan 028 3832 5543 5 Petra’s House of Colour, Armagh 028 3751 1374 4 The Diamond Cut Hair Salon, Aghagallon 028 9265 2326
DONEGAL 5 B-Bobs, Letterkenny 074 9126575 5 Bernie Ryan’s Hairdressing, Letterkenny 074 9127150 5 Edge Hairdressing & Make Up Artists, Letterkenny 074 9128627 4 Exclusive Hair Design, Donegal 074 9361415 5 Harkin Hairdressing, Buncrana 074 9322502 4 Headworks Unisex Salon, Ramelton 074 9152529 5 Serenity Hair & Beauty Salon, Gweedore 074 9560700 5 Teresina Barrett Hair Design, Ballyshannon 071 9851490 4 The Lions Mane Hair Studio, Ballyshannon 071 9852693
COUNTY DOWN 4 B’n’R Heads Unisex Hairdressers, Castlewellan 028 4377 8402 4 Caireen Langsford Hair, Holywood 028 9042 4201 4 Colleen’s Hair Salon, Hilltown 028 4063 0434 4 Eclipze Hair Studio, Dromore 028 9269 8819 5 Gatsby International Salon, Bangor 028 9146 1244 5 Gifted The Spirit of Hair & Beauty, Newry 028 3084 9888 5 Gigi Hair Graduates, Downpatrick 028 4461 3393 5 Hair Flair, Dundrum 028 4375 1009 5 Head Office, Ballynahinch 028 9756 1756 5 Jonathan’s Hair Salon, Newtownards 028 9182 6506 5 Lee Lyons Hair Boutique, Dromore 028 9269 3920 5 Lisa Woods Hair Salon, Dundonald 028 9048 5707 5 Patrick Mulholland Aveda Concept, Holywood 028 9042 8511 5 Precious Hair Design, Downpatrick 028 4461 4418 4 Public Image, Dromore 028 9269 3634 5 Roelle Hair & Beauty Boutique, Newry 028 3084 9373 4 Salon Six, Banbridge 028 4062 8501
The rating or code can be found against the salon name as follows:
R = Registered Hair Salon 3 = 3 Star Rating Hair Salon 4 = 4 Star Rating Hair Salon 5 = 5 Star Rating Hair Salon
BR = Registered Beauty Salon B3 = 3 Star Rating Beauty SalonB4 = 4 Star Rating Beauty SalonB5 = 5 Star Rating Beauty Salon
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decorative accessories for tHe rooMs in your HoMe...
TreatYourself...
Ben de Lisi “Be Happy” Cushion, £22, Debenhams, www.debenhams.com
Carolyn Donnelly Eclectic Sunbeam Mirror, £165, Dunnes Stores, www.dunnesstores.ie
Debenhams Bar Stool, £160, www.debenhams.com
Next Butterfly Cushion, £12, www.next.co.uk
Ben de Lisi Four Water Cog Hooks on Wood Board, £25, Debenhams, www.debenhams.com
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Matthew Williamson Peacock Cushion, £20, Debenhams, www.debenhams.com
Matalan Butterfly Print Charger Plate, £2.50, www.matalan.co.uk
M&S Pendulum Mantel Clock, £49.50, www.marksandspencer.com
M&S Conran Dining Whittle Table, £299, www.
marksandspencer.com
Next Turquoise Vase, £30, www.next.co.uk
Matalan Natural Stripe Jute Rug, £35,
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Next Floral Print Cushion, £14, www.next.co.uk
Linea Rope Doorstop, £60, House of Fraser, www.houseoffraser.co.uk
House of Fraser Tripod Ash Wood Floor Lamp, £60, www.houseoffraser.co.uk
Debenhams Pariane Wall Hanging Birdcage, £40, www.debenhams.com
M&S Jasper Dining Table, £599, www.
marksandspencer.com
Matalan Picture Frames, £12, www.matalan.co.uk
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Cool Culinary Spaces
aiM to acHieve a functionably fasHionable kitcHen witHin
your HoMe...
ask tHe exPertPatricia mcginnis of new interior desgin consultancy Project two gives her expert opinion to all your decorating dilemmas...
Q. i have a cream high-gloss kitchen and would like to add some colour, what would you recommend?Patricia Says: as much as i love really bright colours, i am wary of using them with high-gloss kitchens as the combination can easily look a bit ‘cheap’. i would recommend a dark grey, as dark as you dare – think
farrow & ball’s down Pipe or railings. forget what you’ve heard about dark colours making spaces look smaller, focus on the atmosphere a dark colour will create and the cosiness it can bring to a space. i think its really effective to paint all your woodwork the same colour as the walls (skirting, architraving, doors – the lot). it looks really rich and if you are going to use a dark colour, you might as well do so real conviction. www.projecttwo.co.uk
M&S Fenchurch Butcher’s Block, £499, www.marksandspencer.com
Lily & Lime Enamelware Bread Bin, £32, www.lilyandlime.co.uk
M&S American Tumblers, Set of 4, £9.50, www.marksandspencer.com
Ceramic Mixing Bowls, Set of 4, £46.50, www.sistersguild.com
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ikea Have used only the best materials and applied thought and detail to every piece of the new STOCKHOLM collection, which retains its affordability, but now extends to every room
in the house - bedroom, living room, kitchen and office space.
When asked about the extension of the STOCKHOLM collection, Peter Klinkert, Project Manager said, “It has been
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updated in terms of functionality, and is also broader, covering more areas of the home. The previous collection was more coordinated, whereas this one contains strong individual pieces that belong to the same family, but easily combine with the furniture you already have.”
“We focused on living, dining and sleeping solutions, but the products are made as “crossover” pieces to fit many different spaces. One of the most unique things about STOCKHOLM, apart from the quality, is that
this is a collection of strong individual products that also go very well together,” commented Viveca Olsson, Creative Director.
Designer Ola Wilborg adds, “I hope that people dare to explore new ways of decorating. The bedside table makes a great sideboard in the living room, perfect for storing remote controls. And the chest of drawers can be used in the hallway, bedroom or living room. The swivel chair is also a great stand-alone piece in the bedroom.”
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“The armrests on the dining chairs have an angle, so they fit perfectly under the table; it’s as if they’re being sucked in. The swivel function on the small chair makes sitting less static and much more comfortable. And the glass cabinet is designed to make the room visible through the piece, allowing beautiful wallpaper, for example, to become part of the cabinet.”
IKEA chose to work with a wide variety of supple and strong materials for STOCKHOLM. Walnut woodwork is elegant and durable and it led Ola to
“immediately think of furniture from the 50s and 60s. I looked quite a bit at those two decades, both in terms of design and in the way homes were decorated, and then compared that with how you live today. The ambition was to create a sustainable and timeless collection.”
Other materials used in the collection include luxurious leather and velvet as well as strong and beautiful bone china. This is a collection with longevity that will look good in your home for years to come.
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Refresh & RevivetHink of tHe caribbean and you will be wHisked away by tHe sounds of tHe turquoise sea laPPing against Powder wHite sand, exotic cocktail in Hand wHilst swinging gently in a HaMMock. well, wHen it coMes to barbados, tHis cHaracterful island is better described by ruM, riHanna and reggae.
to best exPerience all that the Caribbean has to offer, Barbados will not disappoint. Lazy days can be whiled away on the beach, while the nightlife is like no other place on earth. To top off this unique place, there is hundreds of years of history and personality to be discovered.
As soon as you land on the island, you will feel the weight of the world lift from your shoulders, the relaxation here is palpable. You will be welcomed by friendly locals and don’t expect anything to be done in a hurry, being chilled out here is compulsory.
EatNorth of Barbados’ capital city of Bridgetown is Holetown. This was the first settlement on
the island when King James I landed here. It has a unique, rustic charm and some delicious restaurants. Ragamuffins Bar & Restaurant is a refreshingly honest place with flavourful food that packs a punch. They serve traditional West Indian food such as blackened fish with garlic aioli and Caribbean stir fry shrimp. The atmosphere here is characteristically laid back, but you get the feeling that a party could break out at any moment. To their own admission, they are not sure why, but there is a drag show every Sunday which is a must for a unique night out.
Of course you can’t leave the island without trying some native rum, as well as bringing a few bottles home! A Mount Gay Rum tour is a must during your
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stay. It will take you on a journey through the history of rum, how it’s made and most importantly, how it can be enjoyed! There are a few different tours including the Signature Rum Tour and the Interactive Cocktail Tour, but for an all encompassing experience, the Bajan Buffet Tour will ensure you taste all the local specialities.
slEEPThe award winning Little Arches hotel has gained an impressive reputation for itself, and it’s easy to see why. On entering the leafy driveway it is hard not to be wowed by what once was a Mediterranean-style mansion. The ten rooms are all unique and chicly decorated in a tropical theme with hand crafted accents. However, it’s definitely worth splashing out and opting for a room with a private plunge-pool or whirlpool, overlooking the aquamarine ocean.
Like any good hotel, the restaurant here is award winning in it’s own right. Café Luna, as it is called, it situated on the rooftop of the hotel and over dinner you will be treated to breathtaking views of the sunset on the sea. Complimenting the spectacular cuisine is mouthwatering food. It describes the fare as romantic dining and pan-tropical. Treats on offer include smoked Mahi Mahi, also known as dolphin fish, and Bouillabaisse; fresh local
fish and shellfish simmered in local tomato Pernod broth.
doTo really embrace the spirit of the island, sip on some rum and dance the night away at the music festival Reggae on the Hill at Farley Hill National Park. The park is set in the once regal ground of Farley Hill House, a mansion which is now in ruins, and which forms the backdrop to the stage. There are also terrific views over the east coast. This year’s event took place on 28th April. This island lives and breaths cricket, just look at the street names, many of which are named after cricket greats. There’s always an opportunity to watch a game, and if you ask nicely, the locals might just let you have a go yourself!
sEEThere’s a lot more to this small island than rum and reggae beats and the best place to learn all about it is St Nicholas Abbey. this stunning plantation house of Jacobean design is nestled within luscious gardens and is a fully interactive experience. Learn about the how plantation houses shaped the landscape of the island, and of some of the influential families of the day. Well, it seems rum is hard to avoid in Barbados as St Nicholas’s also have their very own blend!
Exceptional holidays. Boutique service.
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Good VibrationstHis filM is a bioPic of terry Hooley, dubbed tHe godfatHer of ulster Punk, wHose belfast record store launcHed tHe careers of local Punk legends tHe undertones. Rachael Kelly tells you wHat see tHinks about it...
“good vibrations is not just a record store - it’s a way of life!” yells Terry Hooley to a rapturous Ulster Hall crowd in one of the film’s defining moments. You could say the same about the movie itself. Good Vibrations is not just a biopic: it’s much more ambitious than that. Part feel-good tale of triumph over adversity, part paean to 1970s Northern Irish punk, it’s also a skillful, beautiful look at one of the personal stories of hope that weave through Belfast’s troubled past. From the dreamlike opening section, where a home-
movie feel situates us firmly in 1950s nostalgia, to a hyper-kinetic introduction to the Troubles told through archival footage, it’s clear from the first few minutes that directing team Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn have something a little bit different in mind for their biography of a homegrown hero. And they don’t fail to deliver.
As you’d expect from a movie that displays its musical credentials front and centre, the acoustic landscape is just as important as the visual, and the movie careers enthusiastically from high-octane punk rock to country and western to 1960s pop - sometimes in the same scene. But some of the most impressive auditory coups have nothing to do with the songs: in one memorable moment, Hooley and pals raise a toast, only for the sound of shattering glass to replace the gentle clink of pint glasses - and suddenly we’re in the middle of sectarian hatred, friends swinging punches at other friends. Understated but effective, it’s one of many distinctive touches that set this movie apart.
Not every directorial flourish works so well as the others - every now and again the editing will get a bit too clever for its own good, and the film feels like it loses its way a little when it periodically brings the Troubles centre stage, instead of letting them play out as a sinister, simmering undercurrent. But these are minor niggles. Good Vibrations, at its core, is a spell-binding, joyful, air-punching ride through the formative years of a man who followed his instincts and his heart: a true portrait of a Hooleygan.
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radio 1 brings the biggest party of the summer back to the shores of the Foyle as Londonderry’s Ebrington Square hosts three days of the brightest names in music at Big Weekend 2013 from 24th-26th May. The annual free music event was held there in 2004, but will visit the city again as it celebrates its status as UK City Of Culture for 2013. The event, which will expand to three days of music for the first time, will focus on dance music and Radio 1Xtra on the first day. Headline act Olly Murs and Two Door Cinema Club are just two of the artists confirmed to perform. Derry’s mayor Kevin Campbell said: “The return of Europe’s biggest free ticketed music event is a huge coup for the city and we are hugely excited about it.” Tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend are free and will only be available via the BBC. For all the information you need go online to bbc.co.uk/radio1.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend
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take tHe Hottest arts venue in Northern Ireland, the buzzing cobbled streets of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, an award winning TV Chef, sprinkle with a tasty selection of menus in a super trendy setting and what do you get? One of the top 50 best coffee shops in the UK!
Canteen at the MAC has been selected for this prestigious title
Wake Up & Smell the Award Winning Coffee
as awarded by the Independent Newspaper. Famed for their knowledge of culinary delights and revered reviews on the food and drink industry this is one accolade not to be sniffed at. The Independent has identified the 50 best coffee shops in the UK, specifically those not part of a chain, but where intense espressos, powerful Americanos,
full fat lattes and flat whites all add to the heady aroma which signifies bliss for coffee lovers the land over. Canteen at the MAC offers a selection of menus from breakfast, lunch, dinner, a children’s menu and a wine and a cocktail menu, making an easy transition from coffee shop to restaurant to bar depending on the customer or the time of day.
canteen at the Mac’s olwen kennedy is pictured with kris Martin, barista at canteen.
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new researcH sHows that special places in Northern Ireland can have a real and lasting impact on our personal happiness. The statistics revealed by the National Trust found that 84% of us have a favourite place to go to which positively affects our wellbeing and happiness. Meanwhile 87% said their special place made them happy just thinking about it! To celebrate the importance of special places in our lives, the National Trust is encouraging
Find Your Happy Place
the people of Northern Ireland to share their special place through a new, innovative Facebook app. The app, which went live on Thursday 28th March, was created to help people share memories of their favourite place and celebrate the impact these places have on our lives. The Rogers family from Derrymacash and the Graham family from Markethill say their special place is Rowallane Garden. “The informal gardens are perfect
for the children to explore. A place to run wild around the magnificent trees while we enjoy a peaceful stroll and a cup of tea in the tea-room. The kids love the nature trail that gets them hunting for trees, plants and wildlife – a great day out for all the family, whatever the season.” Register your special place and tell everyone why you love it at www.facebook.com/nationaltrustni and #specialplaces
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Celebrating SuccessPhotograPhy: Brendan gallagher
LOCAL eNTrepreNeur Ruth Coates has recently celebrated the success and new premises of Roycroft Interiors with an open evening for customers old and new. With entertainment from local musician Steven Johns, canapés and a drinks reception courtesy of Carnaby
Brown, guests attending the event had the opportunity to shop an exclusive collection of 150 cushions which were especially commissioned for the night. Guests were also invited to enter a raffle to win a chic, pink mini chaise in aid of breast cancer charity Pretty ‘n’ Pink.
esther Corbett & ruth gamble
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alice Moore & karen Moore
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Swap for your LifePhotograPhy: Matt Mackey, presseye
THrIFTy FASHIONISTAS were out in force at IKEA Belfast recently, attending the Swap for your Life party in association with Belfast FASHIONWEEK. The party was held in a stylishly designated area of the customer restaurant and Laurina Kennedy, Fashion PA and local fashion blogger hosted
the event. Guests were treated to Swedish delicacies from the store’s Swedish Food Market and gave generously to Diabetes UK in Northern Ireland; IKEA Belfast’s designated charity for 2013. While donating, swappers were entered into a draw to win a £100 Ruedi Maguire voucher.
Jayne higgins, laurina kennedy & eve Brannon
denize Mckeown
sarah lauder elizabeth dowling
Carla & piera armstrong
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PhotograPhy: elaine hill
WOrLd-FAMOuS IrISH Whiskey, Bushmills has launched the latest addition to its collection of premium blends and single malts – Bushmills Irish Honey. Blended using Bushmills Irish Whiskey and just a touch of pure Irish honey, the newest member to the Bushmills family, “offers
consumers a new choice that mixes well, is approachable and unique in its own right”, said Master Distiller Colum Egan. For more information about Bushmills Irish Honey and to find cocktail recipes, visit the website: www.bushmills.com or Facebook: facebook.com/bushmills1608
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angela floyd and david McgaHaran were married in St Michael’s Church and enjoyed their wedding reception with friends and family at The Balmoral Hotel. Angela wore an ivory Justin Alexander gown and the
bridesmaids wore coffee coloured dresses. The groom, bestman and groomsmen wore suits from Focus menswear. Flowers were created by Tim from Floral Earth and the cake came from Claire Press. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon in Cancun.
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COOL FM rAdIO preSeNTer GarEth StEwart IS IN THe SpOTLIGHT THIS MONTH.
wHo are you closest too? Probably my Dad. I still value his advice on most things and he helps keep me grounded and focused. He has helped and advised me on most things and although I don’t always agree, he usually ends up being right. I hope in the future that I can do the same for my children. wHat is your earliest MeMory? Going up to Portrush every Summer with my parents. We
used to leave on the last day of school and stay up there the full two months of the Summer holidays. It was a great way to spend the Summer as we made a lot of good friends. I used to hate having to come back home as I didn’t really enjoy school. wHat is your biggest fear? To still be DJing in nightclubs when I’m 50! I suppose my biggest fear is not being able to work – I’m not really one for sitting about and always have to
be doing something to keep busy. relaxation is...Getting out on my boat and water skiing – it’s probably the only time I really switch off. I love nothing more than heading to the North Coast on a sunny day and spending the afternoon out on the water with friends and family. wHat are you best at? I would hope my job. I have been DJing in clubs since I was 16 and started in radio when I was 21. All the hard work has paid off and I’m now presenting the Cool FM Breakfast Show, the show I always dreamt of hosting. I wouldn’t say I know everything about my job as I’m constantly trying not only to push myself, but also take on board what others say. wHat do you value in a Partner? They have to be extremely understanding as presenting the Cool FM Breakfast Show and working in nightclubs means I work very unsociable hours and most holidays. wHat will sHock us? It takes seven alarms and a phone call from security in work to waken me up in the mornings! wHen did you last feel really HaPPy? Anytime I’m with my twin boys, Charlie and Cody – they make all the hard work worth it. Listen to Gareth Stewart and Connor Phillips in the mornings on the Cool FM Breakfast Show from 6am to 10am on 97.4FM
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