Clifton Life

Clifton Life celebrates the best of local living. Published every three weeks, it includes the very latest on property, arts, dining and shopping, in Clifton and surrounding areas.

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THIS MONTH in clifton

Issue 103

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It can be hard for we mere mortals to keep up with all the trends – I mean, who hasn’t got a few mistakes lurking at the back of the wardrobe with the tags still attached? Lucky for us then, that resident fashionista Kate Authers says this month “to hell with the trends!” or something to that effect. Time to drag out those parachutes pants! Or, maybe not... See page 48 for her ideas on looking good without becoming a slave to style. Sue Stones, general manager for Harvey Nichols, also has a few tips up her tailored sleeve with a guide to the one piece of clothing everyone has – jeans (p51).
If these spring forecasts don’t inspire you, maybe my trip around 20 of Bristol’s top boutiques (on page 18) will. I never quite knew Bristol had so many independent clothes shops, from the girly Elsie Riley hiding down Broad Street to the buccaneer-inspired Pirates & Roses on Portland Street in Clifton. Is your favourite haunt in there?
Meanwhile, Louise has been visiting another stunning property in the area. Bridge House on Sion Hill in Clifton has to be my dream home. Converted into 18 luxury apartments with their own concièrge service, who wouldn’t to live here? Indeed, I loved it so much I made it this issue’s front cover!
We’ve also been busy discovering the delights of Gloucester Road for our new series of area profiles. Home to our new girl, Becky Holmes, we wanted to see what all the fuss was about – and while it ain’t Clifton, it certainly has a charm of its own. If it’s not on your radar, turn to page 52  – like us, you may be pleasantly surprised  . . .

Laura

LATEST ISSUE

  Issue 103

In this issue... 

• Two Bristol homeowners win eco makeovers courtesy of Kevin McCloud and clever scientists at Bristol uni make a colourful discovery
• We finally celebrate our 100th issue in style at Glassboat with all of our lovely friends and clients
• Laura Rowe guides you through 20 of Bristol’s best boutiques
• Ice skaters, exhibitions, comedians and musicians galore
• The godfather of British Pop Art, Sir Peter Blake, returns to the West Country for an exhibition of old and new works at Innocent Fine Art
• We sample faultless Mediterranean delicacies at Greens’ Dining Room
• Dave McGoff serves up a celtic-inspired lamb dish. Haggis anyone?
• Mimmo Pomo of Aqua Italia gives us a lesson on the perfect bellini
• Stop press! Chocolate that makes you slim. No, really...
• Get your fashion fix with our selection of this month’s top accessories
• For baby and children clothes, toys and accessories, look no further than Dinky Inc
• Kate Authers bucks the trend and instead opts for timeless classics
• Sue Stones of Harvey Nichols offers advice on every girl’s wardrobe essential – jeans
• In the first of a new series, Louise Edwards discovers the delights of Gloucester Road
• Win tickets to the Ideal Home Show
• There’s a proven link between good marks and physical activity – is your school making the grade?
• The latest stories from Bristol’s business community
• Meet fashionisto and event organiser extraordinaire Leighton de Bùrca