EDITOR'S LETTER
Hello..
Th e festive period is a time for parties, get-togethers
and celebrations. Most importantly though, it’s a time
to catch up with loved ones, be it friends or family.
Th is issue is jam-packed with all things love…
We all know how the story goes – the princess waits
to be saved by her knight in shining armour, they fall
hopelessly in love and live happily ever after… Cliona
Elliott takes a look at some of the classic fairytales,
and talks about the messages they did, or didn’t, teach
us about love. Page 104
When it comes to love, the person we neglect
the most is ourselves – especially post-birth. May
Bourne, a Midwife and founder of Positive Birth
Jersey teamed up with Sophie Darwin, Jersey’s only on-island birth photographer, to launch the
MOTHERHOOD campaign to celebrate the beauty of post-birth bodies. Page 82
We have put together the ultimate gift guide which includes over 175 gifts for women, men,
children and pets, so you can treat your loved ones to something special. From page 54
As issues surrounding the environment become a priority, the fashion industry looks to play a
key role. During London Fashion Week an array of fresh designers pushed their environmentally
friendly alternatives. Two brands that stood out to me were Stay Wild Swim and Ancuta Sarca.
Stay Wild Swim was set up by friends, Natalie Glaze and Zanna van Dijk. Th e two women are
passionate about the ocean and have created a stunning line of swimwear, produced entirely from
regenerated ocean plastics. Being passionate about eco-friendly alternatives to fast fashion, Ancuta
Sarca recycles old trainers with vintage heels to create one-off quirky styles. You can read all about
the Positive Fashion initiative from page 36.
Whilst on the subject of eco-friendly options, Traci O’Dea shares her experience of vintage
clothes and explains why she won’t be buying anything new anytime soon. Page 39
A familiar face, Andreia Magalhaes, looked simply stunning in our Opulence themed shoot,
photographed by Mark Stephenson at the Hotel de France (page 42). Also shot by Mark
Stephenson was our cover girl Jodie Lee. Jodie will be performing in Mendes Management’s
family pantomime ‘Aladdin’ alongside ex Emmerdale star Dale Meeks at the Radisson Blu from
19th – 23rd December. Liana Shaw met with Jodie to fi nd out about her career as a performer so
far. Page 67
Th roughout this issue you’ll also fi nd winter trends, beauty ingredients to look out for in 2020,
recipes by Christian Gott, Chloe Bowler’s advice on staying healthy over the festive period, Bex
Evans dating series, plus much more.
Once this issue prints, we’re looking forward to a busy month of moving house, gift buying
and hosting Christmas. Th is is also our fi rst (and last!) Christmas as a family of three. Yup, you
guessed it, Beatrice is going to be a big sister by the time our spring
issue hits the shelves!
I hope you have an amazing time at Christmas and wish you all
health, happiness and prosperity for 2020.
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