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Contents5 EDITORS LETTER6 ABSOLUTELY LOVES

Absolutelys top ten this month

CULTURE9 WHATS ON

Julys diary17 LOCAL PROFILE

Rene Elliott on the virtues of going organic

STYLE23 FASHION NEWS

The best local clobber26 THE QUEENS OF

PERSPEX Tatty Devine reveal the tricks of their trade

HEALTH36 HEALTH SPECIAL

Your last chance to get in shape for summer

FOOD & TRAVEL51 FOOD NOTES

Morsels of nourishing news

57 THE JEWEL OF ITALY Sorrento all wrapped up

INTERIORS63 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS

Clerkenwell Design Week special

64 ALL ABOARD A houseboat designed for living

PROPERTY96 IN THEIR OWN WORDS99 PROPERTY NEWS

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I admit it: when last months Diamond Jubilee bank holiday drew to a close, I felt bereft. The leaking skies and gloomy clouds gave me a troubling case of the what-now that even my own impending wedding couldnt shake. My nuptials seemed like small beans in the wake of Her Majestys prolonged celebrations - after all, my special day wouldnt see the neighbours throwing street parties, stringing coloured bunting from window to window or donning paper masks of my face (or my partners - its not all about me) as they went their merry way rejoicing. My calendar was suddenly shockingly empty of Big Ones.

It was with sweet relief therefore that I turned my attention to another looming national preoccupation: the Olympics. People are at their best when theyre getting together and sharing the good times, and the Olympics gives us the opportunity to do just that; with events like the London 2012 Festival (p15) taking place on our doorstep, we dont even have to leave home turf to join the fun.

This is our Body Issue, where we get in the sporting spirit and focus on health and wellbeing. Youll fi nd a three-page spread on new local bootcamps (p36) as well as a detailed report from Lime Wood Hotels Welly Bootcamp in the picturesque heart of the New Forest (p52). Weve also prepared a round-up of the best detox delivery diets in town (p39). If you hadnt started already (if youve been too busy with all that toasting), its time for the beach-body countdown. If youre off on holiday soon, head straight to this months fashion shoot for some serious globetrotting style inspiration (p28)

Oh and I did get married in the end; I had a blast. Wishing you all a very happy July!

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BEX Fragrances BEX London is a new collection of androgynous scents that each represent a different part of the city. N6 embodies our neck of the woods; capturing the elegance of Highgate Village and the wilderness of Hampstead Heath. Top notes consist of bergamot, English fruit and pink pepper mellowing to rose, jasmine, caramel, amber and sandalwood. 81 for 100ml, zuneta.com

London 2012 Collection Poster UmbrellaWhat better way to protect yourself from the (inevitable) summer showers than with this limited edition umbrella from The Olympic Museum, comprised of classic Olympic posters from 1896 - 2008. 23.50, johnlewis.com

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BEX Fragrances BEX London is a new collection of androgynous scents that each represent a different part of the city. N6 embodies our neck of the woods; capturing the elegance of Highgate Village and the wilderness of Hampstead Heath. Top notes consist of bergamot, English fruit and pink pepper mellowing to rose, jasmine, caramel, amber and sandalwood. 81 for 100ml, zuneta.com

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Bird DressBird print is this seasons surprise trend - gracing everything from jewellery to dresses and brollies. The feminine cut of this oh-so-pretty dress from Oliver Bonas has got us all in a fl utter. 69, oliverbonas.com, 147-148 Upper Street, N1 1RA

My Cool Shed The sheds, studios and workspaces that make up this fantastic new book, My Cool Shed are about as far removed from your dads DIY shed as you can get. Theres over 35 creative hubs including a remote Norwegian cabin, a Californian art studio and - closer to home - the innovative Village Underground and Hackney Shed. 14.99, anovabooks.com

Penguin Book Covers Penguin are celebrating the 150th anniversary of author Edith Whartons birth with the launch of a collection of her novels in couture-inspired Deluxe Edition. The beautiful cover was even designed by fashion illustrator Richard Gray for Alexander McQueen. 14.99, penguin.co.uk

Pantone Folding Chair The regimented style of the Pantone colour chart system has found its way into all kinds of contemporary interior design and accessories. Available in seven colours, these folding chairs are a unique addition to the ever-growing range. Pitctured colour: turquoise, 49, foundhomestore.co.uk

Luxury Bento Box 2012 is a year of celebration, not least for Nobu London - the luxury sushi restaurant - which celebrates 15 years in business. To coincide with their anniversary, Nobu have launched their Luxury Bento Box, which boasts an impressive three tiers of mouth-watering dishes such as king crab ginger salsa and sweet shrimp sashimi. 250 for 2 people, noburestaurants.com

The Conran Shop Scented CandlesSome say that the purchase of a scented candle as a gift shows a distinct lack of imagination, but theres no denying that the industry is now a very high-end and competitive one. The Conran Shop have recently launched their own line of eight scented candles designed by eponymous founder Sir Terence Conran. Pictured English Oak, 28: conranshop.co.uk, 55 Marylebone High St, W1U 5HS

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Circus Space Summer School 23 27 JULY July marks the start of Circus Spaces Summer School, which offers young people - both beginner and advanced - an amazing opportunity to learn circus skills such as trapeze and tightrope walking. Some bursaries are available for young people from low income families in Islington, Hackney and Tower Hamlets. circusspace.co.uk

SPITALFIELDS FESTIVALFROM 20 JULYSpitalfi elds Market is getting into the festive spirit with their annual tea dances, accompanied by live music from The Covent Garden Dance Orchestra, and a series of Olympic-themed events. Statues of the offi cial Olympic and Paralympic mascots, Wenlock & Mandeville, are positioned around the market and therell be a special discovery trail where the new infl ux of visitors can discover the sights and sounds of east London. spitalfi elds.co.uk

FOTO8 SUMMERSHOW7 JULY - 18 AUGUST The FOTO8 Summershow is the largest and most infl uential international photography show of its kind in the UK. Seeking work that communicates strong stories that help us to see the world differently, the 150 most powerful images from photographers - professional and amateur - from around the globe are brought together for the famous Summershow in London. foto8.com, 1 - 5 Honduras Street, EC1Y 0TH

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KIDS COMPETITIONN1 CENTREIts the Islington N1 Centres 10th Anniversary this year and to celebrate, theyre offering one lucky Absolutely City & Angel reader the chance to win 10 tickets (one for the winner, eight friends and a parent/guardian) to watch the new Ice Age fi lm, Ice Age 4: Continental Drift. The screening will take place on Saturday 15th July at midday at the Vue cinema, Islington. The only rule is that the child who wins the ticket must be 10 years old in 2012. To enter, simply email your name and date of birth by July 10th to [email protected] GOOD LUCK! Every Sunday, until 26th August, the N1 Shopping Centre shall be offering half price parking to shoppers. On Sundays the rate is just 1.50 per hour or 9.00 for a full day (half the standard day rate). And to help ease your parking woes even further, the N1 Shopping Centre has also introduced a new day rate of 18 from Monday Saturday. n1islington.com

EAST END FILM FESTIVAL3 - 8 JULYThe East End Film Festival will this month take over east Londons cafs, cinemas and bars to showcase hundreds of documentaries, fi lms and animations... all for free! The programme includes the premier of Maurice Linnanes much-anticipated documentary Arena: Amy Winehouse, featuring never-before-seen archive and live footage of the late singer. eastendfi lmfestival.com

BAUHAUS: ART AS LIFEUNTIL 12 AUGUSTBauhaus: Art as Life is an exhibition which looks at the roots and development of the hugely infl uential German art school. This is the biggest UK Bauhaus exhibition in over 40 years and explores the subjects at the heart of the school; art, culture, life, politics and changing technology. barbican.org.uk, Centre Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS

LOMOWALL AT THE MUSEUM OF LONDON 13 JULY - JANUARY 2013Analogue photography giants Lomography have commissioned photographers from around the world to submit their images for the chance to be exhibited on the LomoWall - a physical wall at the Museum of London covered in thousands of snapshot sized analogue photographs. This is the fi rst LomoWall in the UK since 2007 and will also feature an exhibition of Paralympic athletes in training for the London 2012 Games. museumofl ondon.org.uk

SHOREDITCH FESTIVAL 14 - 22 JULYThe eleventh Shoreditch Festival will be that little bit more special when it welcomes the Olympic fl ame in its host borough of Hackney on Saturday 21 July. One of Hackneys largest festivals, the exciting programme showcases the best of east London with free live music, dance performances, exhibitions, markets and entertainment along Regents Canal. shoreditchfestival.org.uk

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duet, plus local stars Leona Lewis and Plan B entertained the 100,000 strong

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The Olympic Games: theyre here whether you like it or not. Hundreds of thousands of visitors will clog up the public transport system and the entire

nation will be whipped into a patriotic frenzy. Olympic hysteria is somewhat inevitable, so the Absolutely attitude is: if you cant beat them, join them.

East Londoners are fortunate to have some of the BT London Live events taking place on their doorstep throughout the summer, with Victoria Park being taken over from the 27th of July. Part of wider celebrations including events in Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square, BT London Live will place a fi rm emphasis on sports participation, with have-a-go football, lacrosse and judo sessions taking place in the Vicky Park sports courts as well as the chance to watch the Games in an intimate sports caf style screening set-up.

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THE ONE HACKNEY FESTIVAL 21 JULYA borough-wide event to welcome the Olympic fl ame to London. Everyone who lives and works in or visits Hackney will be invited to take part in the celebrations. hackney.gov.uk

ATHLETES; ACTION; ART AT THE GALLERY IN REDCHURCH STREET25 JULY - 11 AUGUSTAn Olympic-worthy retrospective of original paintings by Rosemary Taylor, who creates powerful studies of athletes depicting the human body in disciplined movement. galleryinredchurchstreet.com

TORCH RELAY DAY, HIGHBURY FIELDS 26 JULYBe on the streets of Islington to cheer on the Torchbearer. events.islington.gov.uk

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One-time East London resident Danny Boyles spectacular opening and closing ceremonies will be broadcast live in the park, which will also play host to a uniquely East London programme of musical and cultural concerts. Hackney Colliery, Club de Fromage, Bow Jangles and Swing Zazou are just some of the acts set to keep the crowds entertained - so even if sport is not up your street, theres no excuse not to head down and get stuck in.

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Gemma Billington meets author, mother-of-three and holistic tour de force Rene Elliott, founder of green superstore Planet Organic

Its hard not to feel a pang of jealousy when speaking to Rene Elliott. Im conducting an interview with the Planet Organic founder via Skype, with rain crashing against my bedroom window. Rene, on

the other hand, is in the comfort of her rustic Tuscan home, where she and her family have been living an absurdly idyllic life for the past three years. I tentatively ask how the move to Italy has changed her lifestyle. Its been unbelievable, she says with a sort of euphoric sigh. We have a huge vegetable garden, fruit trees, nut trees... Im much more relaxed here, you dont have the freneticism of London. Born and raised in Mississippi, Elliotts soft southern twang is peppered with subtle British inflections from her many years in London and - no doubt - from her English husband. On the subject of her bucolic Italian lifestyle, Elliott summarises, its the embodiment of everything Ive learned over the last 20 years. Though Elliott has been at the top of her game for years, the subject of education - for her customers, readers of her blog, her three children - and the quest to continue learning, is still one of the most important elements in her life.

Growing up with an abundance of fresh produce at her disposal, Elliotts life was dotted with hints to a career in food, but she found herself - in professional terms - somewhat lost. At 19 I thought, if I had a cause, I could actually achieve something she says, but that cause was not yet apparent. In college, she discovered a revolutionary book, Diet for a Small Planet by Frances Moore Lapp, which completely altered her eating habits and views on the farming industry. It wasnt until 1991, however, on a trip to Boston, that the eureka moment struck on a visit to organic supermarket Bread & Circus, where she realised that she could emulate the store back in the UK and bring organic to the mainstream. >

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The opening was not exactly a runaway success back in late 1995 on the dodgy end of Westbourne Grove. I am a little taken aback at the resounding no! when I ask if the store was well received. It was terribly received she says with a little sigh, it was so dreadful that by Christmas I was thinking that we would have to pack it in... The health-conscious, bohemian vibe of contemporary Notting Hill had not yet bloomed by the mid 90s. Eventually, despite the tumultuous start, the local press began picking up on the store and public interest steadily grew. The main breakthrough however, came in February 1996 when the country suffered an outbreak of mad cow disease (BSE). Unlike a lot of health stores at that time, we had a fresh organic British meat and fish counter. Elliott explains, people started to buy their meat from us because of the fear of BSE. I comment on the impact that external social and political events have had on the store and, indeed, the organic movement. People need to be conscious about what theyre eating and it was the food scares that did that; it woke them up, she says, what I learned though, is that fear is not a permanent motivator for change. But if you can get some information in that fear period and people change the way they think, then that leads to permanent change.

For all of Elliotts friendliness, charm and wholesome family image - portrayed to perfection in her new cookbook, Me, You &

the Kids Too - she is also without doubt an intelligent woman who certainly doesnt mince her words. Her stern views on certain ingredients such as white flour, industrial farming (you think the farmers are doing the best for you and the government is protecting you and its just so not true), plus a few eyebrow-raising facts (formaldehyde in curtains, apparently) can leave the average consumer feeling a little deflated; even guilty. Though she does see herself as on a sort of health crusade, Elliott is not inclined to force her opinions upon the masses and appreciates the stresses of modern life. I understand the pressures on peoples lives she says, my trademark really has become very simple cooking. This is the main focus of her book and is clearly an area that she feels passionate about. I feel it pertinent during our conversation to raise the issue of cost when it comes to organic produce and feeding the family; being the primary retort of the anti-Jamie Oliver school lunch brigade. I dont think its too expensive to eat healthily if youre cooking from scratch and using basic ingredients, she counters, and points out that home cooking is increasingly popular. If the price of organic is prohibitive, I say buy what you eat the most of organic.

But what are the actual benefits of an organic diet? The main thing is that youre getting the best quality food, she summarises, food that is grown in soil thats healthy. The whole basis of

the organic movement is that healthy soil creates healthy plants, healthy animals and healthy people. What people dont realise is that the soil used in industrial farming is dead, depleted and full of poisons.

The term organic is a complex one, Elliott admits, when I ask if it is still surrounded by misconceptions. The press always want a soundbite and organic is not a soundbite! she laughs, its very complicated. Its also, as anyone who sets foot in any of the five London Planet Organic stores will realise, a complete way of life. Organic doesnt just stretch to fruit and vegetables, but to meat, fish, cleaning products and cosmetics, which Planet has stocked from day one. For me it was about providing a better everything. Elliot says, toothpaste, meat, rice... If an organic overhaul seems too overwhelming, Elliott is vehemently on the side of the working mother, and throughout our hour-long conversation theres never a hint of preachiness or bragging. Whether you embrace the organic revolution with open arms or with a roll of the eye, its difficult to feel anything but admiration for Elliott; for her phenomenal personal and professional successes and her continuous strive for the good life.

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MORE of the following: Buy organic where possible Cook from scratch as much as you can Eat lots of vegetables and fruit Use wholemeal and wholegrain products Eat good fats Enjoy organic, free-range meats

LESS of the following: Junk foods processed foods Sugary, extruded breakfast cereals (and sugar in general) White flour, pasta, bread and biscuits Taking nutritional advice from the government

Rene Elliotts top organic tips for a healthy diet

People need to be conscious about what theyre eating and it was the food scares

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Two of the hottest labels of the moment, House of Holland and Superga, have joined forces to create some of the most desirable sneakers weve seen since canvas made its big comeback in the early noughties. Spicing up the famous Superga shape with HoHs statement designs, the plimsolls run the gamut from mouth-watering candy colours and polka dot prints to jet black versions featuring a granny chic crochet pattern. The range also includes super cool booties strewn with printed letters and our favourites - a platform plim with Holland emblazoned along the side.House of Holland for Superga, offi ce.co.uk, 100 Commercial Street, E1 6LZ

Dream team

OUT OF AFRICACentral St Martins graduate Buki Akib, Nigerian-born and London-based, is a knitwear designer whose fi rst menswear capsule collection was inspired by Afrobeat pioneer and all-round musical legend Fela Kuti. The fashion glitterati loved it, but where were the goodies for us girls? Wonder no longer: Akibs latest launch is a bag collection that pays homage to Kutis 27 wives, combining Yoruba hand-weaving and a European pastel palette for a continental crossover triumph. We like! darkroomlondon.com, 52 Lambs Conduit Street, WC1N 3LL

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Jil Sanders slick SS12 unisex sunglasses range is now available at LN-CC. We love the attention to detail - classic silhouettes come slightly over-sized and in a beautiful tortoiseshell acetate with metal embellishments, making them real investment pieces... wed wear them even in the rain.208, LN-CC, The Basement, 18 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EZ

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What do overnight stays, laundry runs and days spent perusing your local boutiques have in common? All are made much more enjoyable by the addition of a roomy summer shopper that can accommodate all your necessaries and still look stylish on the shoulder. Rejoice, then, that this saucy little red, white and blue number by Goods of Desire is available now from ber-cool Shoreditch store Culture Label.culturelabel.com, 11 Chance Street, E2 7JB

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Designer of the monthDalston designer Emma Cook proved shes worth her weight in fashion gold with a covetable SS12 collection that combined quirky designs and statement prints with sleek, stripped down structures verging on the minimalist. Fresh, fun and always contemporary, well be previewing her AW12 collection (available from August) in our September issue - and we cant wait to see what her resort collection will bring. Watch this space...emmacook.co.uk, 18 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EZ

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CUT AND PRINTMenswears print revolution shows no signs of abating as we head into autumn, and some of the new waves most striking apparel is being produced right in our back yard. East London label Agi & Sam is fronted by two 26-year-old designers with CVs that include stints at Alexander McQueen and Karl Lagerfeld. Their A/W 2012 collection is an expert fusion of bold patterns, bright colours and carefully structured shapes - positive, playful and perfect for the man who likes to make a statement.agiandsam.com

WEBSITE OF THE MONTH: Bureau of TradeOnline shopping can be a depressingly soulless endeavour for those who like their material consumption served with a mitigating dollop of good taste and romance. Fortunately, the fine gents at Bureau of Trade are doing their damnedest to bring refinement, flavour and fun back to buying on the web, with a daily edit of the best pre-owned and vintage wares to be found on sites like eBay and Craigslist. Encompassing everything from menswear and furniture to cars, taxidermy and some rather lovely vintage timepieces, their cleverly themed (and wickedly funny) mail-outs are essential reading for anyone with a love of the characterful and unique.bureauoftrade.com

EASY RIDERSummer 2012 may seem like a wash-out but theres still time, so grab yourself a pair of Folks light-as-a-feather Kieron driving moccasins (180, available in navy, tan or brick red, pictured) and hit the open road. Whatever the weather, your feet are sure to think the sun is shining.folkclothing.com, 49 Lambs Conduit Street, WC1N 3NG or 11 Dray Walk, E1 6QL

TAILOR MADETailor and clothing brand Gresham Blake has announced a collaboration with the London Cloth Company, a micro mill in Clapton.The E1 range is woven on shuttle looms in Clapton and hand-stitched in Aldgate. It will encompass bespoke, made-to-measure and ready to wear including a range of limited edition blazers and waistcoats. Many pieces will be one-off original items created from fabrics woven on antique machinery.Watch this space... greshamblake.com

HIGH CONCEPTFollowing the successful launch of their Upper Street store last year, British label Ben Sherman has finally found its feet after a decade or two spent fluttering at the fringe of mainstream menswear relevance. As a result of this renewed vigour and rocketing popularity, the brand has recently set up shop in Spitalfields and launched a new project to boot: Modular Blanc, which will see the basement of the branch dedicated to emerging brands and designers. The best of young talent alongside Ben Shermans revitalised streetwear and tailoring lines? Well worth checking out. bensherman.com, 108 Commercial Street, E2 6ZY

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Gemma Billington catches up with accessory queens Harriet

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What is the Tatty Devine story? How did you meet and when did you start making and selling jewellery together?We met at Chelsea School of Art in 1996 where we were both studying Fine Art Painting. In our second year we lived together and worked at the V&A restaurant, and it was there that we realised we made a fantastic team. After graduation we decided to make stuff together to sell on a market stall. We started customising things, but after Harriet found bags and bags of leather sample books outside a furnishing store we started making leather cuffs. All we really wanted was to defer getting a real job as we wanted to become painters, but within six months we were being sold in Harvey Nichols and featured in Vogue, and so Tatty Devine was born.

What were some of your earliest designs?At fi rst we just made jewellery out of whatever we could fi nd. We had no knowledge in manufacturing, so we invented ways of making tape measures, cake decorations and plectrums into jewellery. I used to get a day return to Paris and then barter in bad French to get good prices on keyrings of the Eiffel Tower! There wasnt really any internet then and we had no way of sourcing them any other way. In 2001 we discovered perspex shapes in a signmakers in New York, we made them into brooches and then found ways of making our own shapes in perspex. That was the start of Tatty Devine products as people know them today.

What do you think of the fashion scene in London and how does this infl uence your jewellery?For both of us, London has always been the only place we want to be, or could possibly envisage designing in. There are really exciting fashion designers and there is such a distinct style not to be found in Paris, Milan or New York.

How did you end up opening the studio on Brick Lane? When we started we were working from our bedrooms, but towards the end of 1999 we felt the need to get a space to work from. We lived on Brick Lane and spent a day walking up and down it looking for studios. We reached the end and then, feeling defl ated that there was nothing around, we looked

up and saw a to let sign. We rang the number and to our surprise the rent was

just outside our budget, but it was a whole shop with beautiful, small red stained glass windows. We moved in just after the new year in 2000. At fi rst it was just our studio, but over the following months people would knock on the door wanting to buy what we had on display, so we started trading as a shop and have never looked back.

What is your design process? Harriet and I go through what we are currently interested in and start collecting images and objects. We roughly sketch out our ideas then Harriet sits down to translate our ideas into workable drawings that the laser cutter can read and samples can be made from. Then there is the editing process and the fi nal selection. We like our collections to have a theme and enjoy how we have created a language that we love speaking in.

What are some of your all-time most popular pieces?The moustache and dinosaur necklaces and the plectrum pieces.

Why did you decide to do a recent launch in silver? Was there a demand for it?We wanted to make something in a precious material that was more refi ned and mature; we would get a lot of comments about how people wanted to see our ideas in more expensive and precious materials. We also wanted to make jewellery for a new type of customer, something luxurious but still fun.

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THE WELCOME: The warmth of the reception is the fi rst thing to strike visitors. As you reach the top fl oor which is fl ooded with natural light you are ushered into a comfortable waiting room, complete with copies of Vogue et al, and even iPads and offered nuts with an anti-oxidant drink of your choice; detox, age defying, multi vitamin or energy.

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Three weeks until I go to Ibiza and I need to get my rear into gear. Literally.

EF Medispa are offering a bottom-improvement package with my name on it... so I rock up and drop my kecks.

My lovely therapist, Fleur, is going to primp and prime my bottom into shape. Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT) is now one of the most popular forms of treatment for cellulite. Madonna loves it so much she has her own machine - now EF are paving the way for beauty clinics everywhere, combining AWT with the newest treatment machine on the block, the Cellactor, which delivers the same cellulite-busting action plus fat mobilisation for body contouring, skin tightening and fi rming. My fat cells better brace themselves for a shake-up.

Heres the science-y bit: in a study by Storz medical, the equipment developers found that after treatment 95% of clients reported smoother skin surface while 84% reported fi rmer legs. As for body-shaping, 72% of clients experienced a reduction of 2.5-7cm in the circumference of their thighs! I cant wait to get going.

AWT accelerates the lymphatic fl ow, stimulating metabolic activity and encouraging fat breakdown by working on the connective fi brous walls which trap fat and toxins. It gives me a slightly odd sensation as it penetrates far beyond my skins surface to the fat layers beneath. Mercilessly, it doesnt hurt.

The Cellactor machine, Fleur tells me, sounds like a jackhammer. Good to know, I say, wishing Id taken up with a personal trainer instead. And I cant lie: as Fleur fi res the machine up, I feel nervous. The treatment gives an unsettling feeling and I bite my lip throughout. As it draws to a close - and just as Im about to give myself an almighty pat on

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the back - Fleur tells me that she turned the dial to just below two - a lot of her clients have it cranked up to fi ve. Great. Despite my valiant efforts, I am, it seems, a wuss.

The radio frequency is probably the most relaxing of all the procedures, giving a warming feeling, but it soon heats up and there are moments of discomfort. I wonder how the women who make up EFs ever-growing list of regular clients manage more

intense settings without sending their cortisol levels through the roof.

Fleur fi nishes my fi rst treatment by massaging my legs - and despite those moments of discomfort, fi rst impressions are pretty good. Maybe I was looking in a fl attering mirror but my bum looked so smooth, I couldnt really see any cellulite. Best of all, the results really do seem to get better and better - with each new session my bum looks smoother and perkier. By the fi nal treatment Ive even come to enjoy the jackhammer noise - it conveniently slots into the equation that hard work equals results. Well, it may not be hard work, but it sure sounds like it.

The whole process, I am told, increases blood-fl ow to treated areas - which produces fresh and thicker bands of collagen. Used for orthopedic conditions such as tendon and muscle disorders, the machines will apparently be in use at the Olympics for muscle and corrective tissue tightening in athletes. Ooh-er.

By my last session Im wishing I had the time to fi t this into my life regularly. It defi nitely makes a difference - it even spurs you to stick at your exercise regime so that you can fl agrantly bask even more in the glory of a gifted bum. Three weeks to chic may sound impossible, but take it from one who was Ibiza-bound and running

out of time - now I cant wait to show off my derrire.

Three weeks to chic consists of two treatments a week for three weeksFrom 350 per area, per sessionOne area, 6 sessions, 1,800efmedispa.com, EF Medispa, 69 St Johns Wood High Street, NW8 7NL, 020 7449 6923

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PHO THAI TRADITIONAL THAI THERAPYThe secret is out and word is spreading fast. With a clientele of actors, dancers, artists and musicians, this wonderful Thai therapy spa - tucked away on little-known Goswell Road but just a minutes walk from Angel - is one of Islingtons seriously impressive new destinations. Their treatment range is consice as they stick to what they do best: Thai Massage. Whether its the soothing Aromatherapy Massage, the exquisite Thai Foot Massage, the full-on Traditional Thai Massage or the gentler Thai Oil Massage, the temple-trained therapists skillfully mix modern techniques with the ancient techniques practised in Thailand for thousands of years.www.phothai.co.uk, 332a Goswell Road, EC1V 7LQ, 020 7837 3643

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MSH WELLBEINGMSH wellbeing is Londons premiere independent male grooming and holistic therapies clinic.

The clinic is run by an experienced registered nurse and a team of highly qualified, experienced practitioners.

They offer a comprehensive range of male beauty treatments and holistic therapies, from relaxing treatments to male grooming, MSH wellbeing is the perfect environment in which to relax and unwind.To make an appointment, please call the team today on 020 7697 1050, Suite C Maples Business Centre, 144 Liverpool Road, N1 1LA, www.mshwellbeing.co.uk

SHINEThe Shine team deliver a diverse range of services and treatments in a professional, modern environment. Inspired by the look good, feel good philosophy, Shines mission is to offer an unrivaled combination of holistic health care, an intelligent approach to beauty and a creative, forward thinking salon. Passionate about customer care as well as maintaining its reputation as a centre of excellence, Shine welcomes you 7 days a week. Shine Holistic, 020 7241 5033, Shine on the Green 020 7241 2065, shineholistic.co.uk

Fix up, look sharp with our pick of the best health & beauty hotspots

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LAB SPAUnwind and get ready for summer with a full body pamper at The Laboratory Spa and Health Club; your sanctuary of peace and calm. Spa day packages include full use of all facilities, such as the newly refurbished treatment rooms, gym and fi tness classes, Scandinavian saunas, elegant marble steam rooms and a poolside relaxation area. Theres a wide selection of packages to suit all needs, from holistic therapies to indulgent beauty treatments to get you into tip-top condition. www.labspa.co.uk, The Avenue, Muswell Hill, N10 2QJ, 020 8482 3000

THE SALON GROUPThe Salon Group is a newly established unisex salon in leafy Muswell Hill with a fresh approach to hairdressing. Put together by Nina and Anthony, themselves and their team of stylists have extensive knowledge and expertise - Nina in cutting and colouring and Anthony specialising in mens hairdressing - which led them to merge their skills and experience into The Salon Group, which opened in early 2011. Since then, the salon has developed a strong reputation for high quality, creative hairdressing with a contemporary style. www.thesalongrouplondon.com, 020 8442 1865, The Salon Group, Alexandra Park Road, Muswell Hill, N10 2DP

PILATES CENTRAL Pilates Central is a superb state-of-the-art pilates studio in the heart of Islington. The teachers there have had exceptional training and experience, and whatever your age or fi tness level, they will devise a pilates program to suit your individual needs.

Pilates may now have become something fashionable, but a high proportion of the clients who visit Pilates Central are by medical referral - because they have bad backs, necks, shoulders, joints or other physical problems.

Pilates Central is located just off Upper Street and Essex Road, within easy reach of Kings Cross, Clerkenwell, and the City. www.pilatescentral.co.uk, 10-12 Gaskin Street, N1 2RY, 020 7812 1132

NO 74 HAIR & BEAUTY No 74 Hair & Beauty offers a tranquil, unique space guaranteed to help you relax. Located in the heart of Clerkenwell, the salon is in a Georgian townhouse, with the modern touches to ensure that all your hair and beauty needs are tended to. They use a range of high quality products from brands including Yon-Ka Paris and OPI. Martin Reichelt and his team look forward to welcoming you to their award winning salon soon.No 74 Hair & Beauty London, 74 Compton Street, EC1V 0BN, 020 7490 8555, [email protected], www.no-74.co.uk, Facebook: No-74-Hair-Beauty-London, Twitter: No74HairBeauty

TRIYOGASweat and stretch or relax and rejuvenate at triyoga, Londons fi nest yoga and wellness destination. With yoga and pilates classes for all levels, deluxe treatments ranging from massage and acupuncture to physiotherapy and organic facials, an organic caf and lifestyle shop you will fi nd yourself looking great and feeling even better. Try 2 weeks of unlimited yoga for just 20 and receive 20% off all beginners courses this summer in Chelsea.www.triyoga.co.uk, 372 Kings Road, Chelsea, SW3 5UZ 020 7483, [email protected]

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BATTLE OF THE BRUNCHnorth v east

north Karpokarpo.co.uk, 23 Euston Road, NW1 2SDBest For: Juices and SmoothiesKarpo is an industrial-styled, self-proclaimed urban newcomer to the burgeoning Kings Cross caf scene. With American chef Daniel Taylor at the helm, the menu features some well-loved classics from his homeland (including good old bagels with lox and cream cheese) but the overall influence is more worldly. The in-house baker is French (the window display of baked goods changes throughout the day) and there is also a pastry chef knocking up delightfully artful cakes in the French style. Our hot tip? The smoothies: the beetroot, cucumber and ginger concoction knocked our socks off. On a road teeming with rather unsavoury fast food joints, Karpo is bound to become a hang-out for the local art students looking for a decent brekkie.

The Gilbert Scottthegilbertscott.co.uk, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Euston Road,NW1 2AR,Vibe: Franco-British DecadenceSet in the former entrance of the Midland Grand Hotel, the bar at The Gilbert Scott sets an opulent scene for anyone seeking a truly British brunch accompanied by a dizzying array of classic and original cocktails.

The menu is tailored to suit all appetites, using only the finest ingredients and offering comforting classics such as the the George a full English breakfast of eggs, bacon, homemade black pudding, homemade beans, bubble and squeak, toast and Scotts own muesli.

The cocktail menu has a new arrival every month; on our visit its The Parisian, a sensuous mix of Amer Picon LOrange, Martini Rosato, grapefruit and honey. My companion tries the Trade Winds, which proves just the ticket for rejuvenating his hungover head, its mix of Bols Genever, elderflower, ginger, lemon, green tea and spice matching the Gilbert Scotts decadent decor and awesome ceiling just as perfectly as it complements its beautiful menu.

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The Drift Barthedriftbar.co.uk, Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AYVibe: Sex in the CityA stones throw from Liverpool Street on Bishopsgate, The Drift Bar is ideally situated for those midweek morning meetings. Sharing owners with The Folly at Bank, the vibe and decor are of a piece with its sister establishment - and the food makes this place a solid brunch choice. The menu is reassuringly long and everythings made with fresh, seasonal ingredients - bubble and squeak comes with shredded cabbage and sweet cured bacon, eggs fl orentine with gruyre rather than hollandaise. We went for a California Kick-start - poached eggs and hummus, guacamole, grilled plum tomato and a fi eld mushroom, all drizzled with sweet chilli sauce and served with a side of cinnamon pancakes. It was a refreshing antidote to the lazy brunch choices you so often fi nd in London.The fl oor-to-ceiling glass windows and canteen-style shelves stacked with vintage-looking vats of olive oil and other delicatessen-type curios give it a meat-packing district edge. This is the kind of place Carrie Bradshaw would breakfast with the girls.

Bread Street Kitchenbreadstreetkitchen.com, 10 Bread St, EC4M 9AJBest For: Bloody MarysGordon Ramsays City venture gets an enthusiastic thumbs-up from us. Though its angling for the corporate quid, it clearly takes its aesthetic cues from East London, housed as it is in a cool warehouse space decked out brasserie style. In any case, Lazy Loaf Sundays cant be aimed at City workers, and highlights of the brunch menu have to include the ricotta hotcakes with banana and honeycomb butter and the ham hock hash with fried duck egg... so dont come looking for beans on toast. Theres even a Bloody Mary buffet that lets you create your own concoction from green tomatoes, spicy vodka and other restorative treats. Signature cocktails include a Marmalade Fizz or Kentucky Dawn - and if you arrive too late for brunch, the Sunday lunch menu is equally tantalising.

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Tel: 020 7580 5230 / Fax: 02074369942 / [email protected] Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NA / Tube: Tottenham Court Road

Manager: Yoosuf Kasim / Head Chef: Anil Panchal

The fi nest authentic South Indian cuisine

Opening Hours: Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 11:30am 3:00pm / Evening 6:00pm to 11pm

www.malabarjunction.comTucked away in the heart of Bloomsbury, Malabar Junction is a hidden gem that has been

delighting diners with its delicious South Indian Cuisine in Central London for fi fteen years.To celebrate this landmark Malabar Junction has launched a traditional lunchtime

Thali special for a true Taste of Kerala - South India

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It has been remarked upon that whilst cotidie means everyday in Latin, Cotidie is a far from everyday experience. In fact, it offers an encounter with Italian food which is as good as it gets in London. The only thing that is everyday is the frequency with which the menu is renewed. Bruno Barbieri (of Italian Masterchef and seven Michelin stars fame) selects his menu daily and brings the fi nest ingredients from various regions of Italy to an elegantly decked out restaurant on Marylebone High Street. It delivers authentic recipes with a friendly, jovial service. This is a modern Italian culinary experience. Classic Italian elements are present but are taken to the highest level or in contemporary directions, a completely different proposition to the ever-increasing list of carby high street Italians.

The restaurant is set in stylish grey and slate tones with soft streetlamp lighting, pressed linen and slick table settings. Tables are spaciously laid out banquette-style with open, half-moon booths for those dining in couples. We were served by an extremely engaging and charming fellow who had my companion in stitches and helped guide us through the menu. He was similarly gracious with the rest of the smartly turned-out clientele amongst which there was a noticeable Italian presence. Throughout we received small and unexpected treats like the extra appetisers

of rustic lentil stew with balsamic vinegar. It is a small thing, but from the minute we tasted the quality of the restaurants olive oil (sourced from Perugia) and large emerald olives, we had complete confi dence in what would follow. Simple things like salmon tartare and roast potatoes with aromatic sea salt were top notch. Nothing is too traditional or stereotypically Italian, evidenced by the wasabi mayonnaise accompanying a warm sea bass salad.

The key to Cotidie is to keep some appetite at liberty for desserts, of which we had three each. The fi rst was an impromptu plate of sparkling petit fours. We especially liked the

tuiles and coffee brulee chocolate cup. The fi nal round was the desserts that we had ordered and both topped the lot. Brunos Machiavellian cup-cream and cherry compote is not to be missed, washed down with

a glass of Moscato dAsti, but the chocolate cocotte with milk frapp was my dish of the night. Cotidie reminded my guest and I that we really dont know half as much about Italian cuisine as we thought we did and that Marylebone village is an unrivalled hot-spot for new and classy boutique restaurants. Gareth Fitzgerald

cotidierestaurant.com, 50 Marylebone High Street, W1U 5HN, 020 7258 9878

RESTAURANTREVIEWS

With a combination of delicious food, elegant wines and real ambience, Le Bouchon Breton has embodied the style and je ne sais quoi of French dining since it opened way back in 2008. Situated in the rickety crown of Old Spitalfi elds it does make for an inconspicuous location - however once inside, the brainchild of restaurateur Ian Stoppani and Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr, Bouchon Breton is a throwback to the elegant dining era of the 1970s. Undeniably retro in tone, the restaurant is tastefully embellished with belle poque touches and while it is inevitably geared towards the well-moneyed clientele of nearby Liverpool Street, the comprehensive selection of Angus steaks, cheeses and French bistro classics retain a near universal appeal.

Originally inspired by classic Parisian institutions such as Le Train Bleu, La Coupole and Bofi nger, the restaurants black-and-cream chessboard fl oor is home to a fi fteen-metre zinc bar serving champagne and seafood. Inside the drinkers half of the restaurant there is a distinctive wine cabinet and luxury couches dotted with drinking podiums for everyone to enjoy an aperitif or two.

Starting off with a bottle of Domaine de Cabrials, this young Pinot was a charming introduction and accompanied an entre of homemade pumpkin soup and the pice de rsistance, hand-chopped steak tartare, which had a tangible rustic fl avour. In keeping with the plush environment, the table service was impeccable; a rare example of patience and attentiveness, and the main courses swiftly followed in the form of a John Dory fi llet deliciously graced with Michel Roux Seniors most famous sauce, Bois Boudran.

Rounding off with a ravishing cheese trolley, the triple entente of Brillat-Savarin, Compte and Mont Dor proved to be creamy, mature and immensely satisfying. With over 40 regional French cheeses available, many will come back to Bouchon Breton just to savour the dessert trolley alone. Alas, if only there were more room to further indulge in cheeses after a wholesome evening of bistro dining. Daniel Agnewlebouchon.co.uk, 1st Floor, 8 Horner Square, Old Spitalfi elds Market, E1 6EW0800 019 1704

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The Manchichi Bar @ Bistrotequebistroteque.com, 23-27 Wadeson Street, E2 9DR, 020 8983 7900The writings on the wall for this one - quite literally. The amount of people Ive seen tweeting/facebooking themselves parked at said bar has been off the hook since it opened last month. Maybe its where people gather to post en masse. Manchichi bar dinner @ BISTROTHEQUE (thank you Lulu Kennedy). Maybe its the name - it sounds like an over-elaborate bar for men with extremely hairy chests; it sounds like there may be a disco globe. (There isnt.) What there is, is a bar in the middle of Bistroteques main dining room (featuring a brand new bar menu and drinks list) with seats for 28 around a central American manchichi wood counter. Whatever that is. Sounds exciting though, right?

Meter Pizzameterlondon.com,70 74 City Rd, EC1Y 2BJ 020 7253 2443 Where to go if you want to munch on a good pizza in a cool atmosphere while keeping it nice and casual? This pop-up bar and eaterie lies within the City-Shoreditch-Clerkenwell triangle, serving up Neapolitan-style pizza (you know, the thin ones with the airy crust) and priced per 0.25 metres. The pizelle al pomodoro - a kind of alternative pizza-type treat - will certainly whet the taste-buds. Next time youre hungover, dont pop one in the oven; let yourself sink into the soft, leathery sofas at Meter Pizza.

THE CASTLE 34 - 35 CowcrossStreet, EC1M 6DB020 7553 7621

69 COLEBROOKEROW69 Colebrooke RowIslington N1 8AA07540 528 593THE NORTHGATEBAR & RESTAURANT113 Southgate RoadN1 3JS020 7359 7392

THE HIGHBURY BARN 26 Highbury ParkHighbury N5 2AB020 7226 2383

KESTON LODGE131 Upper StreetIslingtonN1 1QP 020 7354 9535

FIFTY FIVE BAR& LOUNGE31 Jamestown Road Camden Town, NW17DB, 020 7424 9054

AMICI MIEI28-30 KingslandRoad, ShoreditchE2 8DA020 7729 1594Italian

DOLLAR GRILLS& MARTINIS 2 Exmouth MarketFarringdon, EC1R 4PX020 7278 0077American

EQUATION330 Upper StreetIslington, N1 2XQ020 7226 5098Modern European

OISHIII67 Stoke Newington Church StreetN16 0AR 020 7254 3488Japanese

YUM YUM THAI RESTAURANT183-187 Stoke Newington High Street N16 0LH 020 7254 6751Thai

ONE BLENHEIMTERRACESt Johns WoodNW8 0EH020 7372 1722British

SHAKA ZULUThe Stables MarketChalk Farm RoadNW1 8AB020 3376 9911South African

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A legal force of natureThe Daily Telegraph

One of the rst solicitors to qualify as a family law arbitrator through the newly-formed Institute of Family Law Arbitrators (IFLA).

The rst Chief Assessor and Chief Examiner of the Law Societys Family Law Panel.

A Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers: a global association of lawyers recognised for expertise in their respective countries.

Located in WC1, Stowe Family Law specialises in family law issues; from divorce to cohabitees rights, with dedicated international and childrens teams.

The rms specialist in-house forensic accountancy department tracks down hidden assets and can provide immediate nancial advice.

Marilyn Stowe is the senior partner at Stowe Family Law and one of the rst solicitors to qualify as a family law arbitrator in England and Wales.Leading the UKs largest dedicated family law rm, she has more than 25 years experience handling divorce cases and family law proceedings.

If you need family law advice, early support can be essential. Stowe Family Law can help.

[email protected] www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk www.marilynstowe.co.uk

Contact 020 7421 3300 8 Fulwood Place, Grays Inn, London WC1V 6HG

Contact 0161 926 1410The Camellia Building, 38 Oxford Road, Hale, Altrincham WA14 2EB

Contact 01423 532 600 The Old Court House, Raglan Street,Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 1LT

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THE NORTHGATEBAR RESTAURANT

113 Southgate Road, N1 3JS020 7359 7392

As recommended by the MICHELIN FOOD AND PUB GUIDE

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Fresh, home cookedItalian cuisine

Lunch time specials and 20% off any pizzaMonday to Friday 12-5pm

Amici Miei, an exciting new restaurant in Shoredtich bought to you by the highly acclaimed Due Sardi pizzeria team.

Authentic Italian home cooking served in a relaxing, rustic setting or delivered directto your home, simple.

28 - 30 Kingsland Road, London E2 8DA020 7729 1594www.amicimiei.co.uk

32 Kingsland Road,London E2 8DA020 7729 4192www.duesardi.com

delivery & take away pizza

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