DV8 Oxford October 2012

THE QUINTESSENTIAL FASHION AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR OXFORD | ISSUE 18

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Contentsfront runners

02 | From The Editor 04 | October Agenda06 | Oxford Hotlist

features10 | High Heels Tour 12 | Thursday at Thirst14 | Poverty Sucks Clothing 16 | Get Some Air

18 | Hot Tub Party 22 | Face of DV8 Photoshoot28 | Abingdon Sports 30 | Oxford Fashion Week

style20 | Fashion Frontline26 | Hair And Beauty

film28 | Movie Releases

taste32 | Food 34 | Dining Guide

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Cover photos: Norbert Pietraszek

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Welcome to the first new-look issue of DV8Oxford. We have been very busy over the lastfew months giving DV8 a makeover. Wethink it looks even better than before and weare confident that it will bring you even moreof the content that you want to see! We hopeyou love the new layout and look, we alwayswant to hear your feedback so keep it comingin to [email protected] from all the creative stuff, the team hasalso been very busy going out in and aroundOxford, with lots of great events to attend(check out our shenanigans section to see ourphotos) including a very fun night at Wahooinvolving a hot tub!We hope you enjoyed the summer, it was alittle bit of a mixed bag in terms of weather,but one of the highlights for us was theOlympics, in fact, we were hooked! So muchso, that we headed over to Abingdon Sportsto get kitted out to do a little bit of exerciseourselves. Check out our feature on them onpage 30.October, as always, looks to be a hecticmonth. Not only are there the usualHalloween parties to look forward to, there isalso a very special launch party for The BigBang restaurant which has relocated to theCastle Quarter. If you are stuck for dinnerplans this month, then you must check thisout! We caught up with Max from The BigBang to talk about what to expect from hisnew venture (page 32).Also October is the final run up to this year’sOxford Fashion Week, with catwalk showspromising to be bigger and better than everbefore. We can’t wait! Model castings aregoing on throughout the month and, as partof the lead up, we have had a look behind thescenes of this years event on page 30.We hope you have a thrilling October!DV8 Oxford Team.

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October Agenda

Ghost FestOxford Castle - ThroughoutOctoberGhost Fest at Oxford Castle– Unlocked is back for itsseventh year this October,bigger and better than ever!Friday and Saturday nightsthroughout October will befilled with vigils, experimentsand séances, spooky tours ofthe castle, plus the chance toget hands-on withparanormal investigationequipment!wwwwww..ooxxffoorrddccaassttlleeuunnlloocckkeedd..ccoo..uukk//gghhoossttffeesstt

The Lodge -Halloween SpecialThe Lodge, Oxpen Road, 31stOctober

Step into the bewitchingunderworld of The Lodge fora spellbinding night of daringmystery and devilment…Forget the tricks, they are allabout the treats with theirvampy dancers dressed asdevils, sexy witches,

catwomen, vampires and allthings sinister but sexy.wwwwww..tthheellooddggeeooxxffoorrdd..ccoo..uukk

Beer FesitvalTown Hall - 13th OctoberIf you love all things beerand cider related then theOxford Beer Festival is onefor you. Go and sample some(or all) of the fantastic brewsthat are on offer. Full detailscan be found on page 7, orcheck out the CAMRAwebiste.http://oxfordcamra.org.uk/festival2012.php

Fe-line - FrockSwapUpstairs @ The JerichoTavern - 27th OctoberFe-line has joined forces withthe Oxford InternationalWomen’s Festival, and theywill be bringing you anafternoon of clothesswapping as part of theirFringe festival on Saturday27th October. We all haveclothes in our wardrobes thatdon’t fit or we bought on a

whim and never wear. Whynot bring them along andexchange them for somethingnew!wwwwww..ffee--lliinnee..ccoo..uukk

Chicago theMusicalThe New Theatre - 5th - 10thNovemberThe massively popularbroadway production iscoming to the New Theatrein Oxford. A nightclubsinger, a double-murderess, asmooth-talking lawyer and acell block of sin: it would bea crime to miss it.wwwwww..aattggttiicckkeettss..ccoomm

Oxjam OxfordTakeoverHaving already taken overthe Port Mahon, G&Ds,West Witney Sports Club,East Oxford Farmer'sMarket, The Black Horse,The Swan, The Said BusinessSchool, Oxford Castle, TruckStore and Oxfam HQ.... nowit's time to celebrate the bestof the Oxford music scenewith the piece de resistance..The Oxjam OxfordTakeover!!

- 29 Bands, 4 Venues, 1 GreatCause -

Tickets are just £10 and areavailable athhttttpp::////wwwwww..wweeggoottttiicckkeettss..ccoomm//eevveenntt//118822444466 and inperson at Truck Store.

Talent Oxford 2012Christian Centre, CowleyRoad, 6th OctoberThe Talent Oxford 2012Grand Final is nearly here.Weeks after hundreds of actsauditioned only 24 acts werehandpicked to perform infront of an all star panelincluding TV Star JonathanPartridge, (starring asChristian in the nation’sfavourite soap), KittyBrucknell (as seen on X-factor), Dance Cast CEO,and internationalchoreographer FaroukBhimji, R’n’B sensation J-SOL and SClub 8 star StaceyMcClean. This star studdedevent is not to be missed!wwwwww..ttaalleennttooxxffoorrdd..ccoo..uukk

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SUMMER TOWNWINECAFE

DV8 HOTLISTWHAT WE LOVE AND HATE

THUMBS UP...Finding an ace new cocktail

We are normally pretty loyal to our fave cocktail(Long Island Ice Tea anyone?!) But we still lovefinding something completely new that makes us

go 'yummm!'

DancingJust dancing.. After a long hard week whereeverythings not gone your way, dancing is thebest remedy to make your worries fly away. Thisalso works if you've had a great week too.

XFactorOkay, maybe it's not cool anymore to look forwardto seeing Gary Barlow's face every Saturday night,but it's such a winning formula - bad singers

demoralising themselves on stage just to get a hugfrom Gary... It's golden TV!

iPhone 5All you Apple fans out there have been countingdown the days until the next generation of

everyones favourite phone is released. We hopesome of you were quicker of the mark than us!

Being on the waiting list sucks.

THUMBS DOWN...Brag statuses on FB

Of course your boyfriend/girlfriend is really hot,and your brand new car is simply amazing &

most importantly we’re dead chuffed you got thattax rebate. Stop publicising your good news to us,

it’s starting to look smug.

Losing your phone/keysHow are you running this late and now you can’tfind your keys? And why have you lost yourphone just as you’ve run out of battery? AHH!

Tripping up in public when you’re on yourown

Do you just carry on and walk it off? Or is it bestto just laugh and not look around? We think thebest way is to skip off and pretend it’s part of your

stride!

We are really sad to say thatone of our favourite cafe/barshas shut its doors. TheSummertown Wine Cafe was afirm favourite with us here atDV8, whether it was anafterwork drink, an accessiblego at wine tasting, or perhapsa place to have 'work'meetings (we think the settingof the venue is great for beingproductive). We loved the laidback atmosphere, fantasticdrinks selection, not tomention the happy hour!

We would like to give a bigshout out and thank you toone of Oxford finestestablishments, you will besorely missed.

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Ultimate Picture PalceWith its single screen and vintage look, the Ultimate Picture Palace is a greatplace to get nostalgic for the golden age of cinema.

Located in the heart of Cowley Road it is easily found and ideal for watching the latest releases, or for taking astep back in time to watch a classic film. We were delighted to hear that it has recently had a refit, which should add an extra bit of enjoyment to themovie-going experience. So we’re going to get ourselves a bucket of popcorn, a tasty snack and we will see youthere!

Check out www.uppcinema.co.uk for full listings details

Oxford BeerFestival

Oxford Town Hall will be hosting the 15th Annual Oxford Beer Festivalbetween 11 and 13 October as part of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).Head over to the town hall and treat yourself to one (or more) of 160 real ales, real ciders and perrys as part ofa festival that always proves popular. Admission to all of this costs only £2 on the door (free to card-carryingCAMRA members). We’re already planning how we’re going to spend our beer tokens, indeed the mostdifficult question we have to ask ourselves each year is, ‘where to start?’.

Check out the Oxford CAMRA website for full details:http://oxfordcamra.org.uk/festival2012.php


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NELLY HIGH HEEL TOUR@

When July’s Guest Editor Sally told usabout the Nelly High Heel’s tour com-ing to Oxford we knew it was going tobe a night to remember! Nelly.com is aSwedish fashion brand (we’d compareit to ASOS) making its UK launch thissummer and bringing a tour like noth-ing else to a town near you (especiallyif you’re a shoe addict)! We were alsoexcited to give 5 pairs of VIP tickets toDV8 readers and we’d seen loads ofcommotion on facebook that week asthe girls of Oxford tried to secure theirplace by entering our exclusive comp– we hope the winners had an acenight! Hosted at Camera nightclub onFriday 13th July we knew the partywas going to be a good one and notunlucky at all! The event promised tobring glamour, fashion and freebies toour lives! The first 150 guests receiveda choice of a FREE pair of shoes fromthe beautiful range showcased in glasscases around the club; we didn’t knowhow to begin to make our choice!There were high heels in all differentshapes and styles (and a lot of glitter!),from the lower more office appropri-ate option to the very high studdeddisco option that you would definitelyhave to get a taxi in! The Sinome in

black was amazing, we swear thatheel was as long as our arm, youmight just have to stay propped up atthe bar when you’re out in those! Wealso loved the Gabriella flats made ofsuede and with a studded front, youcould definitely fight away the crowdson the morning commute in those ba-bies! Competitions ran throughout thenight including a Onesie competitionwhere you had to do a creative pose ina onesie with your mates for thechance of winning one of the luxuri-ous onesie’s (bought to you by One-Piece). The place was heaving withglamorous girls excited by the launchand the chat of which shoes would ar-rive on their doorstep (you got a ran-dom pick from your top 3). We thankNelly for an awesome night and invit-ing us and the DV8 readers to get in-volved in their amazing launch. Weare excited to follow their fashion andpromotions and we urge you to checkout their online store atwww.nelly.com/uk. If you want tostand out the crowd, Nelly is defi-nitely for you!

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THURSDAY @

We at DV8 were more than slightly excited when Thirst announcedthat it would be getting a revamp and we were eager to get downthere and see the changes for ourselves. It has always been one of ourfavourite nightspots in Oxford and an ideal place to spend a leisurelyhour, or indeed party right through until 3am.The refurbishment, which started a couple of months ago with theinterior, has now been completed with a refining of the garden and anew cocktail menu! We met up with Hannah and Yaz who took a breakfrom preparing for another big night to kindly give us an inside lookinto what we can look forward to.The feeling we got from them is definitely a sense of making whatworks well even better, as well as the more obvious sprucing up of thedécor. From where we were sitting outside, reclining on comfortableseats, enjoying a brief moment of warmth at the end of the Britishsummer, they have certainly done a fine job of maintaining Thirst’sunique character. For us, it is the New York-style urban garden asmuch as anything that sets Thirst apart from the other places inOxford. It is ideal to sit outside earlier in the evening for a civiliseddrink as well as when things get more blurry later at night.A quick glance at the cocktail menu showed us that they have made aneffort to broaden the range without losing those crowd-pleasingcocktails that we all like to see. One example jumped out at us as weworked our way down the page. For people who enjoy a Long Island

Iced Tea, there are now several further options to tempt you,including; Toyko Ice Tea; Polynesian Iced Tea; and a Boston Tea Party.And that is just the beginning of where the new menu goes.A cocktail that particularly caught our fancy is the Toffee Apple, whichis a refreshing combination of Kraken rum; apple schnapps;butterscotch schnapps; apple puree; and toffee sauce. It lulls you inwith a soft, sweet taste, before hitting you with a satisfying alcoholicedge. Hannah and Yaz both commented on how the people who work atThirst are like a family and enjoy working together, and aim to reflectthis in the experience for the people who spend time drinking there.The people who visit Thirst are as loyal as any others and indeed it isnot unusual to bump into someone who drops by four or five times aweek for a cheeky cocktail or two (or more).Finally, we asked them about what there is coming up for peoplevisiting Thirst and they teased us with a number of exciting nights,including; a night for returning second year students - the ‘Re-Freshers’; DJ Nights; a flairing bartending competition is promisedreally soon; and much more. So watch this space!After all this, it would be rude not to return to explore the new menufurther and spend some more time sitting outside drinking cocktailson those comfy seats. So we may well see you there!

WWOORRDDSS | IAIN MATTHEWS



FASHION WITH ETHICS

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Poverty Sucks is an exclusive clothingboutique originating in Oxfordshire,selling quirky clothing that will makeyou stand out from the crowd. Theydescribe themselves as ‘Slaves ofSpontaneity, uniqueness andindividuality.’ If you want to wearsomething a bit different and not likeyour usual high street attire, then this isdefinitely the label for you. We caughtup with the man behind the brand,Daniel Warne to find out a little bitmore about Poverty Sucks Clothing...

We were really excited to hear about PovertySucks Clothing, how has the launch been?The launch has been a long time coming, thereis so much behind the scenes work to be doneto get everything ready. But it has finallyarrived and I couldn’t have asked for it to goany better, the clothing has been a sellout hitthanks to the support from friends, family anda feature ad in The Sun newspaper.

Poverty Sucks clothing seems to tie up to twodifferent worlds, what is the meaning behindthe name?I already knew I wanted to be involved with acharity from the very begining, however thename just came to me while I was creatingsome designs for the first collection.

How long did it take from thinking up theidea to launching? What were the stages?I have always wanted to run my own businessand fashion has always played a big part in

my life. So I could say it has taken years to getwhere I am today, however from the actualtime I sat down and put together my businessplan to the launch day it took around 12months. The first stage was to research how Iwould actually go about starting a clothinglabel, from where to source the material from,to how I actually get my designs printed. Ispent months and months researchingeverything i needed to know and again withhelp and support from people in the business Ihave finally got a grasp on how to create asuccessful clothing label.

Have you always been interested in fashion?What is your background?I have always been interested in all differentkinds of fashion. I do not have any formalbackground in the fashion industry, howeveras a customer of so many different stores Ihave an eye for what is popular. Myself andco-creative designer Thomas Roberts also havea vivid kind of twisted imagination, hence thegraphics for the first collection

You first collection contains some strongimagery, what was your inspiration behindthem?I pretty much bounced ideas off of my creativedesigner Thomas Roberts and let him run wildwith the first collection, and I think it has paidoff. Thomas will also be a big part of theAutumn/Winter collection, he has been a hugeinfluence and inspiration on Poverty Sucksand I would like to thank him for all of hissupport.

You must have been busy since the launch,have you got any events/shows coming up?Starting from scratch was extremely tough totry and get exposure and get my collectionseen by everyone, however thanks topersistance and a feature ad in The Sunnewspaper and a few different advertisementsin things like the Abingdon and WitneyCollege handbook the first collection has beena sell-out hit. I will be hosting a charity eventin aid of comic relief in the near future, thevenue and plans for this are yet to beconfirmed, however follow us on Twitter tokeep up to date @Povertysucks1.

As we said, we loved the first collection, whenis the second one out? What can we expect inthe future?Thank you so much, the Autumn/Wintercollection will be arriving by the end ofNovember.

Personally speaking, what sort of fashion styledo you like? I have so many different inspirations when itcome to fashion. Just to name a few are,Pharrell Williams and David Beckham. Oneday I will wear fitted jeans and a top the next Imay feel like wearing self created ripped-upshorts and a check shirt.

www.povertysucks.bigcartel.comFind them on facebook: Poverty SucksClothing CompanyFollow them on Twitter: @Povertysucks1


GET SOME AIR


GGLLIIDDIINNGG CCOOUURRSSEEOxford Gliding Club has provided week-long gliding courses for years now. Thoughthese are primarily aimed at students and officer cadets, spare places are oftenavailable to the general public. The week-long course provides a concentratedlearning experience where the student can devote themself to flying with minimumdistraction. You will quickly gain the skills needed to pilot a glider, and a substantialnumber of students fly solo by the end of the week. As the week progresses you areexpected to maintain records of your flying and to take some responsibility for thesafety of your team glider. The courses consist of 21 aerotows to 2,000 feet, with amaximum of four students and two instructors to a glider.

To find out more about these courses: www.oxford-gliding-club.co.uk

PPAARRAACCHHUUTTEE JJUUMMPPCalling all adrenaline junkies! Why not have a go at skydiving by heading along toWhat a Jump, the premier first time specialists in Tandem Skydiving. Tandem meansyou’ll be connected via a harness to an instructor, so that minimum time needs to betaken up in instruction, and you get maximum reassurance for those of you who canget a bit nervous. Once you’ve managed to persuade yourself out of the plane, youcan enjoy up to 40 seconds of freefall at terminal velocity whilst the instructor worriesabout the logistics. Or if you’re brave enough, have a go at Static Line Parachutingwith Skyline. After you’ve taken the leap of faith, the static line mechanism will openthe parachute automatically. You just need to pick a landing location!

www.whatajump.co.uk | Weston on the Green| Tandem Jump £239

Bucket list time. There’s plenty of ‘air’ related activities and courses in close proximityto Oxford - here’s a selection of our favourites...

HHOOTT AAIIRR BBAALLLLOOOONN TTRRIIPPIf you have the time and money, the ideal Hot Air Balloon trip has to be to go andwatch the migration of Wildebeest on the Serengeti in Africa. If, however, you wantto stay a little closer to home, the sheer invigoration of soaring across the Oxfordshirecountryside is second to none. You will be on cloud 9 as the hot air balloon ascends to1500 feet and the views that this presents will leave you breathless. It is a trulyunbeatable experience, and the perfect way to celebrate that special occasion.Packages include champagne toast and a flight certificate! Balloons depart fromvarious locations and flights start at a very reasonable price, and depending howmany of you fancy going along, package deals can be bought.

The Oxford Balloon Company | www.oxfordballoon.com

PPRRIIVVAATTEE PPIILLOOTTSS LLIICCEENNCCEE ((PPPPLL))This experience certainly doesn’t come cheap, costing £8370 to complete the fullcourse, but if learning to fly has always been a dream of yours, Oxford InternationalAirport can help you get there. In order to gain your license, you’ll have to complete45 hours of flight time, pass 7 written ground examinations, complete an extensivesolo cross-country flight, and successfully demonstrate your flying skills to anexaminer during a flight test. This definitely isn’t your average weekend hobby, and alarge financial commitment, so if you need a bit more convincing, have a go at one ofthe 30-minute Experience flights. They’re available 7 days a week and will set youback £95 for the opportunity to fly a light aircraft first hand. Or else go along to oneof the free Learn to Fly Seminars, which are held twice a month at the Oxford FlyingClub. www.oxfordairport.co.uk | Oxford-London Airport



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HOT TUB PARTY@

Wahoo has always amazed us with the events they puton, not only are they unique, they always push theboundaries! When we heard that they were going tohost a hot tub party, not only where we intrigued, wewere raring to get our shorts and bikinis on and get wetand wild!It turned out that we were not the only ones who wereexcited about the prospect of taking a dunk on a nightout! It was also a great (and one of the last) opportuni-ties of the summer to show off the tans that people hadworked on (if you had stayed in England all summer

then this wasn’t really the case!)Throughout the evening people ducked in and out of thehot tub, headed to the bar and danced the night away,making the most of the extended opening hours andfantastic drink prices. We had a really great time (maybetoo much of a good time, we had a round of sore headsin the morning, well, afternoon when we woke up).

The summer weather really sucked in England, but thisbrought us a little bit of summer fun!


Wahoo has always amazed us with the events they puton, not only are they unique, they always push theboundaries! When we heard that they were going tohost a hot tub party, not only where we intrigued, wewere raring to get our shorts and bikinis on and get wetand wild!It turned out that we were not the only ones who wereexcited about the prospect of taking a dunk on a nightout! It was also a great (and one of the last) opportuni-ties of the summer to show off the tans that people hadworked on (if you had stayed in England all summer

then this wasn’t really the case!)Throughout the evening people ducked in and out of thehot tub, headed to the bar and danced the night away,making the most of the extended opening hours andfantastic drink prices. We had a really great time (maybetoo much of a good time, we had a round of sore headsin the morning, well, afternoon when we woke up).

The summer weather really sucked in England, but thisbrought us a little bit of summer fun!


FASHION FRONTLINE


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Accessorize, Metal Tip Belt. £10.00 Topshop, Tulle Skirt Dress. £30.00New Look, Black Suedette Court Shoes. £24.99 Zara, Combined Bowling Bag. £59.99


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BEHIND THE SCENES OF THEDV8 OXFORD 2012 PHOTOSHOOT


BEHIND THE SCENES OF THEDV8 OXFORD 2012 PHOTOSHOOT




It may only be in its secondyear, but the Face of DV8cover photoshoot is alreadyone of the highlights of ouryear here in the DV8 office.All through the votingprocess on facebook theexcitement was buildingand on the big day wehurried over to Anne Veck’ssalon in Bicester to seewhat the team would comeup with this year.I think it’s safe to say that I had forgotten theorganisation that goes into putting together anevent like this (I just turn up, write this stuffdown and don’t question how everythinghappens around me). Right from the start thehair and make-up artists took up theirpositions and efficiently began creating thelooks for the models.As with last year, each model would bewearing two different outfits, generouslyprovided by Lenie’s Revival, which is basedon St Clements in Oxford, as well as by BootyB. It always impresses me how the outfits werechosen for each model and then the hair andmake-up created to complement each look.The models who generously gave up theirSunday to take part in the photoshoot were thelovely; Riminy; Madeleine; Miriam; Kirsty;Sarah; Amelia; and Lea. They were a pleasureto work with for the day and of course did agreat job looking stunning in Norbert’s photos.One of the aims of the Face of DV8competition is to give local models, or indeedthose with no modelling experience, thechance to feature on the cover of a lifestylemagazine dedicated to Oxford. As a result,included in the group were; the current MissOxford; a former Miss Oxford; Miss Englandfinalists; a wedding dress model; and someone

for whom this was their first experience infront of the camera. One thing that was clear tome was how easy going they all were and if

there were any nerves, they helped create arelaxed atmosphere which quickly eased them.Also, this was the first (and I suspect, the last)time that I will be taught how to complete aRubik’s cube by a model just before they go infront of the camera, although I have nowcompletely forgotten how to do it.Although everyone took their roles seriously,there was a party atmosphere in the salon,with music playing throughout the day andoccasionally there was even some spontaneoussalsa dancing. All this took place to a backdropof popping flashing bulbs and bursts ofconversations in French that I tried my best tofollow, but it turns out I don’t understand asmuch French as I thought. I can ask the way tothe train station no problem, however forsome reason this didn’t come up so I couldn’tshow off my skills.Occasionally, I ventured into the make-uproom to see how Sheena and Sarah were

getting on with making sure that the modelshad the necessary high level of glam. Theroom was always a hive of activity withvarious brushes scattering the tables while thetwo make-up artists worked away, chatting tothe models, making sure that they werecomfortable with the look that was beingcreated. One thing is for sure - the final resultalways made for a vibrant, impressiveensemble when paired with the outfits andhair combinations.There is nothing quite like seeing a hairextension hanging on a stand, indeed, it’s notsomething that I often see in my day-to-dayexistence. So, the first time I saw one out of thecorner of my eye hanging there, my reactionwas that a small animal had somehow got intothe salon. However, once I had got over this,there was no denying the great job that Anne,Aneta, Ricardo, Emmanuel, Maria and Luciedid to make some quite stunning hairstylesthat will certainly make for some sensationalcover images for the magazine. Balmain hairextensions were used for the shoot, with Anneand her team singing their praises. They spokehighly of the versatility of the extensions, aswell as commenting on the ease of use. Formore information on Balmain’s range ofproducts, visit their website(http://www.balmainhair.com/)So, what is the verdict on our second Face ofDV8 cover photoshoot? Having spoken to thepeople who took part, I think it was aresounding success and we will have somefantastic photos to go on the cover of themagazine. I’m glad that I’m not the personwho has to choose between them, as they allcould be used. Finally, we would like to extenda huge thank you to everyone who took partin the day and we’re already looking forwardto similar events in the future!

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ANNE VECK HAS HER DOORS OPEN TOANYONE WHO WISHES TO CELEBRATETIMELESS ELEGANCE AND MEET OXFORDFASHION WEEK IN STYLE.. For moreinformation, price lists and bookings pleasevisit www.anneveck.com

Spring Summer ‘13 shows saw the fashiondarlings making hair raising discoveries andsetting high standards when it came to hair trends.Fabulous up-do’s dominated the catwalks at MarcJacobs who’s models strutted around revealing60’s inspired voluminous ponytails, Marchesaintroduced a touch of romance with plaits andtwists flowing through elegant creations andDonna Karen stepped over to the wild sidecreating stunning dishevelled up-do’s. Who isbetter to reflect and emphasise this current beautytrend than Anne Veck of renowned Anne Vecksalons, Oxfordshire. Drawing her inspiration fromSpring Summer ’13 collections, Anne Veck givestips on how to turn heads at Oxford Fashion Week.

‘My favourite looks by far were structured OscarDe La Renta beehives embracing the old schoolallure which is regularly sported by red carpetregulars Dianne Kruger and Adele. I think SpringSummer’ 13 will be the season of Hollywoodglamour with a hint of bohemian chic where big-dressed up styles with plaits and twists willdominate. Party hair will get an extra flourish witha revival of traditional hairdressing techniques -from finger waves and French pleats to beehivesand towering up dos. These are the looks that willraise your style stakes at Oxford Fashion Week’.

Anne is a huge fan of Oxford Fashion Week and isvery supportive of local talent, always wanting togive back to her local community and contributecreatively.

She offers hair styling tips and pointers on how torecreate the key looks turning heads at this muchanticipated event. ‘One of my favourite stars whoshows off the trend gracefully has to be Lana DelRey. She makes big beautiful, getting her look isnot hard if the right tools are used. Having workedwith Balmain Hair as their Ambassador since 2011,I guarantee, where length or volume is missing,hair extensions do the trick. Balmain hair is aperfect way to add that extra vigour fullyembracing Lana’s iconic look, which I wouldpolish up with a range of Matrix products’. Beingthe leading lady of the beauty industry, Anneknows hair, and can be seen implementing thetrend in her own Avant-Garde inspired collection –the Valkyries, where she lets her creativity escapeinto hair craft, fashioning the most inspiringhairstyles within the hair industry.

Anne Veck for Balmain and Matrix ProductsGive us a call on 01865 727077 (or 01869 248495 forour Bicester salon), to book a consultation, whichis free if you go ahead with any service.

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LAWLESS: Set in Depression era America in the midst of theProhibition, ‘Lawless’ tells the story of a bootlegging trio of brothersthreatened by authorities who want a cut of their profits. Nominatedfor the Cannes Film Festival and with the likes of Tom Hardy, ShiaLaBeouf and Gary Oldman in the cast, ‘Lawless’ is definitely one of thefilms to watch this summer. Released: 7th September

ANNA KARENINA: This period piece sees Keira Knightly leading a

strong British cast in the adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s fa

mous novel.

It’s an epic tale of love and betrayal amidst late 19th ce

ntury Russian

high-society. When an affair with the Count Vronsky r

esults in Anna

becoming pregnant, our heroine finds herself tra

pped by the

conventions and hypocrisy of the society she is both c

aptivated and

repelled by. Expect a lot of heaving bosoms. Released:

7th September

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The sequel to the 2008 filmTaken, In Istanbul, retiredCIA operative Bryan Millsand his wife are taken hostageby the father of a kidnapperMills killed while rescuing hisdaughter.

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Did the summer leave you wanting to take up somesports? Then the first thing you will need to do is get

kitted out....


FITNESS

When it comes to getting involved insporting activity, the DV8 office is split intothree main groups of people. Firstly thosewho love sports (and are good at them!), youwill find them always up for a game oftennis or football. Second, are those who goto the gym, not out of any real love forphysical activity, but they know their nextholiday is around the corner and want tolook hot on the beach. And the third group ofpeople really only enjoy watching sports(probably in the pub!).

Despite this, we like to think this summer haschanged all of our attitudes. We really feltinspired to participate in more sports by thefantastic performance of Team GB at theOlympics. That's when we realised that weneeded to find ourselves a sports shop up tothe challenge of being able to kit us out.

We headed over to Abingdon Sports inAbingdon where we knew we would be ingood hands. It is headed up by MichaelSamways, who has an impressive 43 years inthe industry supplying discerning customers

sporting goods with a personal touch. Trust us,if you are looking for some new sportingclothes or equipment, it is essential you spendtime with experts in order to get the rightcombination for you, because buying trainersis a bit more complicated than just choosingones you like the colour of.

Abingdon Sports is well equipped to helpanyone out regardless of their sporting ability,ranging from technical gear including rugbyarmour, boots etc. all the way through toFitFlops (with that all important wobbleboard, including some very glitzy lookingdesigns). Of course they also stock everythingin-between and we were particularly taken bysome long and short sleeved t’s that would begreat for spinning.

For us, Abingdon Sports is the first place to goif you are looking for some new sporting gear,and need to get help and advice to ensure youget the most out of your chosen sport. Checkthem out at: 4 High Street, Abingdon or tel01235 520008



OXFORD FASHION WEEK 2012

World-class design talent, luxuriousvenues, all set against a stunning historicbackdrop. Oxford Fashion Week 2012looks set to secure Oxford’s status as anup-and-coming fashion capital.

Designs from Alexander McQueen,Matthew Williamson and ValentinYudashkin to name drop just a few, haveall shown on the OFW runway in recentyears, so when DV8 heard that OFW wasback from November 5th-11th andpromising to be bigger-and-better thanever we were excited!

OFW 2012 has a jam packed, week longschedule ranging from free shows; TheHigh Street Event and the Ethical FashionFair to the Haute Couture headline show.

The great and the good of Oxford will besure to come out to play ensuring theFROW (front row) will be worth a ticketitself!

If access to top designers and Oxfordsocialites isn’t excitement enough, thenthere is still a chance for YOU to getinvolved. Model castings are being heldon the 12th and 13th October. Visit theOxford Fashion Week facebook andfollow @OFW on Twitter to find out moredetails.

www.facebook.com/OxfordFashionWeekwww.twitter.com/OFW

Get your tickets fromwww.oxfordfashionweek.co.uk


FASHION

THE SHOWS

The High Street EventWednesday, 7th November 2012

Clarendon Centre, Oxford

Ethical Fashion FairThursday 8th November 2012

The Town Hall, Oxford

The Cosmopolitan ShowThursday 8th November, 2012

The Town Hall, Oxford

The Elysium Concept ShowFriday 9th November 2012The Town Hall, Oxford

The Haute Couture ShowSaturday 10th November 2012The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford


FOOD NEWS

Nestled amongst the chainrestaurants and shops onLitt le Clarendon Street is Al-Andalus a delightfullyintimate and authentic tapasrestaurant. DV8 were excitedto sample what Al-Andalushad to offer. We werepleasantly surprised by thewine l ist which featuredregional Spanish wines. Nextcame the food with a range oftapas dishes, as well as dailyspecials that were well wortha look. The fr iendly andknowledgeable Spanish staffdid a great job of guiding usthrough the menu options. Weeventually decided to go for:Champiñones al a j i l lo, adelicious dish of sautéedmushrooms with garl ic andparsley. Fritos de queso decabra a la mile, deep-fried

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medall ions of goats cheesewith honey. Espárragosplancha, gri l led wildasparagus wrapped withSerrano ham. Finally we hadPinchos de pollo marinado,gri l led chicken breast pieceson skewers, marinated inhomemade bbq sauce.Every dish arrived piping hot,beautifully presented andmost importantly full off lavour. The great thing abouttapas is that i t encouragesconversation and sharingmaking it especial ly good forthose prone to food envy asyou get to sample every dish!

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Everyones favourite sausage-teer is back.After moving from the trendy neighborhoodof Jericho, the new Big Bang restaurant canbe found in the up-market Castle Complex.

The Big Bang is the true gastronomic experience ofOxford. They source everything from within 20 milesof the city and in doing so, allow you to taste the realflavour of Oxford, not a chain restaurant imitation ofit. They also throw in the best local art and livemusic, all served up in one of Oxford's prettiestcorners with more than a touch of Oxford charm.

Opening at the beginning of October, we caught up

www.thebigbangrestaurants.co.uk tel: 01865 249 413

with the man in charge, Max Mason!

Tell us what you have been up to since the Big Bang in Jericho closed?It has been a long story, we were supposed to have a 4 month tenancy in Jericho, whichstarted back in 2004 and that lasted for 8 years! Since the restaurant closed last September Ihave been having a well earned rest. I have used the time to look around restaurants inLondon and further afield to try and steal some of the best ideas and bring them back toOxford. So I am home bearing bounty.

What sort of ideas have you brought back with you?So, things like the design of the restaurant, sharing platters, big bowls full of shepherds pieor lamb cobbler. I also learned that people love the British brand. I will be encouragingpeople to go out for a British rather than an Indian or a Chinese.

So the new Big Bang is here, it looks amazing, what should we be expecting?A little bit of the same as before, but with a hell of a lot of added polish! We have tried toretain the things we loved about the old place and add a lot more. If you imagine all yourfavorite British dishes, we will be serving it.. Shepherds pie, roast dinners, BBQ’s the works!

What is your favourite British dish?I love a cream tea and I love a roast… We of course will be doing both!

Will we be seeing a return to the Jazz evenings?Yes, in fact now we are part of the Oxford Castle Quarter we are starting in mid-Octoberwith the Discover the Quarter Jazz night.

So, we understand that you are working with OCVC College to give younger people achance to gain some hands on experience as part of their course, can you tell us more?It will be fantastic trying to bring along 16 to 19 year old students who are incredibly keenand talented. I want to follow in the footsteps of Oliver, Ramsey. Not only will they bemanning the kitchen, but also the restaurant. All forty students will be working herethroughout the academic year!

You have your launch party this weekend, which we are very excited about!I have decided that Oxford Castle needs to be reclaimed for the people of Oxford. It has beena bit neglected over the last few years. It’s beautiful and has great infrastructure. With theBig Bang here, it will have a soulful heart!

What events have you got coming up?Christmas will be crazy for parties, we also have Hogtoberfest coming up, check out thewebsite for more details soon.

What is the secret behind the perfect mashed potato?Cook it in the oven… Leave the skin on to bake all the delicious flavor in, take it out andthen scoop them out, add a little butter/milk if you want… Absolutely delicious!



OXFORDRestaurantsASKA classic, consistently good restaurant group, ifyou love all things Italian, it is worth a visit!5 George Street, Tel: 01865 726850.

Atomic PizzaIf you love pizza and if you love Atomicburgers, then this is one for you. We love thelife-size Simpsons family!247 Cowley road, Tel: 01865 248200.

AzizOne of the best Indian restaurants in town (it isso good they have won national awards!)228-230 Cowley road, Tel: 01865 794945.

BrancaNestled in the stylish and hip Jericho, we lovethe interiors, but love the food more. It is alwaysworth booking as it can get very busy!111 Walton Street, Tel: 01865 556111.

Brasserie BlancRaymond Blanc’s restaurant, expect goodquality food in the elegant setting of Jericho.71-72 Walton Street, Tel: 01865 510999.

Brown's Brown’s is a firm favourite when eating out inOxford. We recommend Thursday night forLobster Night! Check out their website for more

details.5-11 Woodstock Road, Tel: 01865 511995.

Café CocoCafé Coco offers some of the most interestingand talked about interiors in Oxford. If you arenot familiar, be sure to look out for the Clown

in the bathtub! Great food and cocktails offersto be had!23 Cowley Road, Tel: 01865 200232.

Café Coco (Royal Oxford Hotel)The town centre sister of the above restaurant.This time offering the same great food anddinks, in a more Parisian setting. Check out theirburlesque nights, every last Saturday of themonth.Park End Street, Tel: 01865 793857.

MalmaisonThe Brasserie at the Malmasion is a place to goif you want to impress someone. It never fails.Start with a few cocktails in the luxurioushotel bar, it’s the place first dates aremade for!3 Oxford Castle, Tel: 01865 268401.

Pizza ExpressWe love Pizza Express, we love that it does whatit says on the tin! Pizza and it does it well. 8 Golden Cross, Tel: 01865 790442.

PortabelloOne of Summertown’s most delightful eatingestablishments, with all the classics includingsteaks, pasta, salads and so much more. 7 South parade, Tel: 01865 559653.

ATOMIC BURGERSitting amongst the myriad of other dining distractions that Cowley Road boasts, Atomic Burger is a unique diningexperience.

Once you enter you will see why, essentially inside the décor is part of the fun, a throwback to the eighties, wheretoys and posters of all your favourite ‘icons’ like the A-Team hang from the ceiling and wall. At the back of therestaurant a screen runs 80’s music videos and movie and TV trailers, it’s all about the nostalgia.

At Atomic Burger you can eat a beef, veggie or chicken burger served at least 14 different ways; such as ‘Dead Elvis’style, with Swiss cheese, American cheese, bacon and onions or even ‘Boris Karloff’, with your choice of toppingscooked Frankenstein style.

Fancy a Forrest Gump burger, how about a Dolly Parton, or Johnny Cash, each is served with a free side order offries, salad, or onion rings. DV8’s favourite side were the ‘Sci fries’ (Garlic and Chilli).

If burgers aren’t your thing, they also serve hotdogs and smoky ribs, perhaps washed down with a sugar puffmilkshake or a ‘flaming atomic’ margarita? Oh did we mention you can also have Mr Whippy for desert, how cool isthat!

This ‘blast from the past’ retro styled burger joint offers ‘the best burgers in town’. Prices range from £6-£8.50including a drink for a main, DV8 highly recommends a visit.

01865 790855 www.atomicburger.co.uk


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Quod is one of the jewel’s in Oxford’s crown,having seated some of Oxford’s most famousresidents. With laid back style, and locallysourced foods, it is always filled with hipster20 somethings, tourists and locals alike.92-94 High Street, Tel: 01865 202505.

www.quod.co.uk | 92-94 High Street 01865 202505



SUNDAYS @ THE MALMAISONHOME GROWN AND VOCAL1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. It’s hardgetting your big break, so come and see thesingers and songwriters showcase theirmusical skills in the Malmaison Bar

SUNDAYS @ THE LIVING ROOMLive music with the 15 Minute Club, offeringlocal talent 15 minutes to showcase theirtalentsfrom 8.30 until 1am

SUNDAYS @ THE PURPLE TURTLEOFF THE WAGON…The new weekly night to fill that gap in theclubbing calenderCredible music and Party tunes to make youjump and dance.......Dubstep, electro, funk,soul, dnb, boogie, reggae, dancehall rnb, indieand even more!Free Entry and open until 2am

SUNDAYS @ THIRSTIt might be the end of the weekend? Are youstill wanting to party? Check out ThirstSunday night for tunes, drinks and dancing,taking you through to Monday morning!

SUNDAYS @ WAHOOAfter spending the afternoon watching sportwhy not stay at Wahoo for a high energy setfrom 10pm – midnight with their resident DJplaying through the best Dub, DnB. Simply theonly place to be on a Sunday night.

MONDAYS @ LOLA LOCOME PLAYCome Play UK are one of the UK's biggeststudent event party throwers! Lola Lo Oxfordis proud to present their headline night 'ComePlay' for your pleasure (to wallets, ears andfeet alike!) Expect the biggest tunes, theprettiest people and the best drinks in town!Drinks deals include: £1.50 Jagerbomb / £1.50Carlsberg / £2 VS / £3 Double Absolut andmore...! 10pm-3am (Last Entry 2am)

MONDAYS @ THE BRIDGE CHOICEThe only credible Brooke’s night 9pm – 2am

MONDAYS @ MAXWELL’SMONDAY MADNESS!Fancy something eat while you have a fewdelicious happy hour cocktails? Buy two maincourses and get the cheaper one for free! Goon, you know you want to!

MONDAYS @ THE PURPLE TURTLEPlaying hip-hop, garage, r'n'b, dubstep, chartstuff, dancehall, pop music, whatever requestswe get from 10 till 3Great drinks offers with 2-4-1 cocktails andshots from £150

MONDAYS @ WAHOO MONDAY MASHUP

Our resident in-house DJ takes to the CDplayers to play the music he wants to hear!Giving the pre-club scene some much neededcredibility the vast majority of drinks are beingflogged at £2 and don’t forget your willies! FREE ENTRY, 9pm – 1am

TUESDAYS @ BABY LOVECocktails, DJ’s and dancing.The best Tuesday night party! With some ofOxford's serial party-goers, everybody'swelcome to a guaranteed night of a-little-bit-of-what-you-fancy!Open til 3am

TUESDAYS @ CAFÉ COCOFantastic drinks and food in a beautiful cafesetting.

TUESDAYS @ CLEMSOne of Oxford’s hottest student nightscontinue to please the mid-week party goers.So get ready to experience the sheer madnessof ‘Taboo”! It’s the night with no rules, soexpect the unexpected & join us every Tuesdaynight at Clems to make Taboo one of yourforbidden Guilty Pleasures!10.00 - 03.00am

TUESDAYS @ ROPPONGIMUSICA!Come and request your favourite songs, yourequest it we play it!! Don't forget yourfavourite drink deals including a free shot ofTequila or Sambuca . . . And happy hourdrinks deals all night.

Open from 7 til late!

TUESDAYS @ THE BRIDGEJUICELegendary student night with Rock student.Expect cheese, r'n'b, hip-hop and chill out.9pm-2am

TUESDAYS @ THE PURPLE TURTLEKARAOKE/JUKEBOXKaraoke 9pm-1am and then all your favouritetunes on the jukebox from 1am-3am. Twojukeboxes and loads of cheap drinks! Free Entry

TUESDAYS @ WAHOOCheap drinks and Live Sport + Burger & Beer£4.99! And if there isn’t any sport? It’s just agreat place to start a night out!

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Sponsored By Belvedere Vodka At Oxford'sBest Tiki Club. With DJ Kid fury playingoriginal hip hop & DJ Jean Paul mixing thevery best of dance & house, this is an exclusivenight for Brookes... PLUS we have our TWOCRUSH SHOT GIRLS making sure everyone ishaving fun!!Drinks Deals: £1.50 Carlsberg / £2 Jaegerbomb/ £2 VS / £2.95 Cocktails / £3 double Stoli &mix / £7.50 Shark buckets // Bottle Deals: £70Belvedere, £150 Belvedere Magnum.Open 10am-3am

WEDNESDAYS @ THE CAPE OF GOODHOPEOpen Mic WednesdayAre you musically gifted and want to show theworld?Having a little set here could be the start of bigthings!! Just pop along, sign up with Uncle Leeand SHINE!! Can't play?? No worries!! Comealong anyway and enjoy the music and greatatmosphere!!From 8.30pm

WEDNESDAYS @ THE CORRIDORWARM UP WEDNESDAYIt does what it says on the tin, with greatmidweek promotions go to The Corridor to getyour midweek party started.

WEDNESDAYS @ THE BRIDGEINTERNATIONAL NIGHTMAMBO Oxford's top international night9pm - 2am

WEDNESDAYS @ THE PURPLE TURTLEMUTINYAlternative Rock NightMutiny against crap music! Metal, Punk, OldPop to Hardcore! DJ’s 10PM-3AM. Free Entry.

WEDNESDAYS @ WAHOOTWO @ WAHOOArguably one of the biggest nights in Oxford!expect a combination of the best music andbest drinks deals around!£2 entry and open until 2! Remember to arriveearly to avoid disappointment!

THURSDAYS @ CAMERAKLASSCamera offers a perfect Thursday night. Tunesand cocktails all at a great price, this is astudent night not to miss.Open until 1.00am

THURSDAYS @ LOLA LOBEWARE THE KRAKENNamed after a sea beast of myth and legend'The Kraken' is coming to Oxford to take a gripon the beautiful Lola Lo...Excellent drinks deals all night, and rememberto check out the Kraken rum!

All welcome, this is a midweek party for all!Open 10.00 - 3.00

THURSDAYS @ ROPPONGIDON’T TELL YOUR BOYFRIEND!Oxford’s sexiest ladies night, offering afantastic range of cocktails and shots, andsoundtrack appropriate for Oxford’s sexiestladies! Check out their V.I.P packages if youare celebrating something special!Open until 2.30am

THURSDAYS @ THE CAPE OF GOODHOPELIVE LOUNGEOxford's very own version of BBC Radio 1'sThe Live Lounge-Ish.Ruddy marvelous homegrown Oxfordshireacoustic goodness. Tantalise them ear drums!!From 8.30pm

THURSDAYS @ LAVA IGNITELOCOMONDOLava Ignites premier international night,offering great music, great people and evengreater drinks prices all night long.£3 B4 11.30pm, £5 after.

THURSDAYS @ THE BRIDGEFRESHThe finest student night in town. Party music,RnB and Hip-Hop.9pm - 3am

THURSDAYS @ THE LIVING ROOMOffering music and fantastic cocktails from8.30 Open until 1am

THURSDAYS @ THE PURPLE TURTLEBIG BEAT THURSDAYSHappy hour prices all night! DJ’s DuttyMoonshine playing swing & Bass, Dubstep,Electro Swing etc... Check it out!10-3AMFree Entry

THURSDAYS @ THIRSTWe all know that Thursdays are the newSaturdays, and if you are looking for a placewith fantastic drinks, awesome bar tenders,good music and a place to see some of thesexiest party goers in Oxford? then check outThirst on Thursdays! It’s a hit with us, and weare sure it will be a hit with you!7.30pm-3.30am



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FRIDAYS @ ANGELSCocktails and happy hour 4.30pm - 9pm, enjoythe intimate surroundings and the funky décorand of course the fantastic drinks!.

FRIDAY @ ANUBAAnuba offers great quality drinks in a sexyvenue.Anuba is also the pre-bar to the Bridgenightclub, allowing fast track access to the club.Enjoy some of the fantastic cocktails at a greatprice during their happy hour8pm-2am

FRIDAY @ BABY LOVEWith two bars, an explosive cocktail list,frequent DJs and sociable 'tenders, Baby LoveBar is one of the safest, funkiest and variedvenues for Oxford's serial party-goers,everybody's welcome to a guaranteed night ofa-little-bit-of-what-you-fancy!8pm-3am

FRIDAYS @ BABY SIMPLEBaby Simple is the choice for after-work drinks,parties, celebrations and late night soirees. Sitback relax and enjoy a wide selection of some ofthe finest cocktails in a laid back atmospherewith funky bar vibes. 6pm-1amFRIDAYS @ CAMERAFridays at Camera are the place to get theweekend party started! Camera is definitely oneof the finest venues in Oxford City centre withsome of the best drinks to match!2 floors of the finest Friday entertainment youwill find anywhere in the city!Free before 10pm and £5 after

FRIDAYS @ KISSKISS ‘N’ TELL PROMOTIONZ DJ AC alongside resident DJ’s Dolton & Moneywith Guest DJ’s playing the best in UK FunkyOld Skool Garage, R‘N’B & Hip Hop Dancehall,plus lots more!9pm-2.30am

FRIDAYS @ LAVA & IGNITEVIBEWhat is Vibe? It's about the music, it's about thepeople who love music, it's about the peoplewho love to dance. Playing the best in R’n’B /UK Funky / Hip Hop / Garage / Bashment /Dub-Step. The Finest Urban Session in the UK!

FRIDAYS @ LOLA LOTIKI BEATSOxford's best place to be when the sun sets overthe Thames! With their resident DJ taking overthe wheels of steel to provide a soundtrack ofcontemporary classics and dance floor fillersand our mixologists blending your favouritecocktails and sharers it is going to be a party toremember!1/2 price cocktails from 10pm-11pm10pm-3am (Last Entry 2am)

FRIDAYS @ MAXWELL’SDJ’s, Dancing and Dining, come along and grabyourself a bite to eat or enjoy a delicious cocktail

while you dance the night away. DJ’s and happyhour throughout the night.

FRIDAYS @ O’NEIL’SOpen till 2am with Friday night bands to getyour weekend started.

FRIDAYS @ BELL & COMPASSAll of your favourite big anthems spun all nightwith 2-4-1 cocktails all night and other fantasticdrinks offers! Open till 2am

FRIDAYS @ ROPPONGIWE LOVE FRIDAYSThis is the ultimate destination for your Fridaynight full of fun. EVERY Friday at RoppongiLounge & Club.We love Fridays, so why don't you???Open until 3am

FRIDAYS @ RAOUL’SClass, cocktails, sophistication from theinternational award winning bar based inJericho. Kick back and relax to smooth deepfunky tunes after a long hard week!Open 5pm – 1am

FRIDAYS @ THE BRIDGEDISCO MASH For the best party in the city on Fridays! 3 roomsof music and dancing (and of course bars)offering you everything you need to get theweekend started10pm - 3am

FRIDAYS @ THE CORRIDORYour answer for the weekend...Come For The Drinks, Stay For The Party!

FRIDAYS @ THE DUKE’S CUTGrab a drink and sit on the decking overlookingthe river.

FRIDAYS @ THE LIVING ROOMLive music from 8.30 until 10.30Resident DJ until 2am

FRIDAYS @ THE OXFORD RETREATOffering beautiful and intimate surroundingsfor dinner or drinks. We love to sit outside onthe decked patio with soft furniture sipping atone of the fantastic cocktails on offer!Open until 3am

FRIDAYS @ THE PURPLE TURTLEJIVEDancefloor ClassicsGuaranteed tunes to keep you on your feet anddancing the night away! All the classics from the70’s -10’s squeezed into one night!10pm-3am

FRIDAYS @ THIRSTResident DJ’s lay down everything from pop todisco, funk and hip hop to electro house. Getthere early to score a spot in the garden andcheck out the talent!

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6.30pm – 3.30am

FRIDAYS @ THE JUNCTIONPICK ‘N’ MIXPick ‘N’ Mix is Oxford’s number one Fridaydestination, two floors of mayhem! All the bestdance floor fillers spun by some of the regionsfinest DJ’s and the best drinks prices in town.You’d be a fool not to come and play.Open until 3am

SATURDAYS @ ANGELSCocktails and happy hour from 4.30pm - 9pm,enjoy the intimate surroundings and the funkydécor.

SATURDAYS @ ANUBAAnuba offers great quality drinks in a sexyvenue in the pre-bar to the Bridge nightclub.Come and check it out and get fast track accessto the club.Great music and drinks all night!8pm-2am

SATURDAYS @ BABY LOVEGreat drinks, great bar tenders, great music anda stripper pole!! A great premier club, withintimate booths to get cozy in. Open 8pm until 3am

SATURDAYS @ BABY SIMPLESit back relax and enjoy a wide selection of someof the finest cocktails in a laid back atmospherewith funky bar vibes.6pm-1am

SATURDAYS @ CAMERACLUB CAMERASmooth grooves played by top DJs and evensmoother drinks and cocktails, join the partyelite and party until late.From 6pm until late

SATURDAYS @ KISSSmall and intimate bar, friendly staff, wickedDJs, great place to take the party to on asaturday night!Open til 12am

SATURDAYS @ LAVA & IGNITETHE SOUND OF SATURDAYSWhat Saturdays are all about... The Sound of Saturday is Lava Ignites premierweekend night out! Join them for the biggestnight out of the week and the best opportunityto make the most of the weekend beforereturning to the weekday grind.It's a night fueled by Oxford’s most discerningclubbers in its biggest and most establishedvenue.10-3.00am

SATURDAYS @ LOLA LOZOMBIE NATIONEscape to the exotic island of cool with DJ C asthe weekend gets into full swing. Cocktail bliss

from the skilled bartenders and table servicefrom their beautiful waitresses guarantee yournight to be the best it can be! Lola Lo invites youto sample the fun and join them at what is set tobe the biggest Saturday night in Oxford! Withcomplimentary entry before 10pm and 1/2 pricecocktails before 11pm you'd be silly not to!!10pm-3am (Last Entry 2am)

SATURDAYS @ MAXWELL’SDJ’s, Dancing and Dining, come along and grabyourself a bite to eat or enjoy a delicious cocktailwhile you dance the night away. DJ’s and happyhour all night.

SATURDAYS @ O2 ACADEMYPROPAGANDAA, TRASHY & ROOM 101Main Room – Propaganda: The Best New &Classic Indie Alternative MusicRoom 2 – Trashy: Kitch glam pop and guiltypleasuresRoom 3 – Room 101: Rock, Metal & Punkanthems10-3.00am

SATURDAYS @ ROPPONGIVIP SATURDAYSRoppongi presents a night for the smart, sexyand stylish WITH VIP Saturdays offeringOxford’s party elite a 'chic, luxurious loungeand club'. Situated on Oxford's George Street,the club is a unique playground, designed foraffable debauchery and indulgent fun, withoutpretentiousness but exuding an abundance ofclass and style.

SATURDAYS @ RAOULSClass, cocktails, sophistication and smooth deepfunky tunes with award-winning cocktails,from award-winning bartenders.Open 5pm – 1am

SATURDAYS @ THE BRIDGEOld-school, dance and RnB on 3 floors.10pm - 3am

SATURDAYS @ THE CORRIDORYour answer for the weekendCome For the drinks, stay for the party!

SATURDAYS @ THE LIVING ROOMLive music from 8.30 until 10.30Resident DJ until 2am.This is a perfect Saturday night if you are out fordinner or drinks or maybe want to impress aspecial someone.Open until 2am

SATURDAYS @ THE OXFORD RETREATThe Oxford Retreat’s Boutique bar offers funsurroundings for late night drinking withfriends, unwinding or getting cozy Open until 3am

SATURDAYS @ THE PURPLE TURTLEJAGODJ Jago playing the biggest and best hits tomake you wanna shake ‘what ya mama gave ya’for 5 hours, every saturday!10pm-3am

SATURDAYS @ THIRSTOne of Oxford’s biggest party nights, don’t missout!Cocktail promos till 9.30pmOpen 7.30pm – 3.30am

SATURDAYS @ WAHOOTheir resident DJ spins all the best musicranging from Motown to Chart, Dance toCheese through til’ 3am.



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TARAWhen I was younger,I loved Peter Andre!As a child I reallywanted to be an airhostess! I lovedrinking Mojitos!

MARCPamela Anderson onBaywatch, I had aposter on mybedroom wall! Iwanted to be an F1driver. Beer?

DAVECarmen Electra, shewas (and still is) so fit!I really wanted to be aPoliceman when Igrew up!Does a Jagerbombcount?

Tell us about your outfit tonight? My outfit tonight was from a high street retailer! I lovedresses but now it is getting a little colder I am opting forsomething a little warmer!

How would you describe ‘Oxford style’? Oxford style’s a bit sexy and fun I think. What yourgoing to wear depends where you’re going for a nightout.

What is your favourite item in your wardrobe -something you’ll never part with?I’ll never part from anything in my wardrobe. I love itall!

What is your greatest indulgence in your fashion life?My greatest fashion indulgence is my shoes, you cannever have enough pairs!

I stay in shape by?The only bit of exercise I do is when I'm in towndancing. I love partying at Lola Lo’s and The Bridge,you'll always see me in one of them. I like all the newdance stuff but will dance to anything. I’m always up forhaving a laugh.

Favourite feature?My favourite features are my legs and smile!

Go-to beauty brand?My go to beauty brand is Clarins

Beauty secret?Hmm well that would be telling!

Best beauty advice ever given to me?I did a clarins make up course last year. They give youreally good tips on how to apply all sorts of make up soI'd suggest going to a clarins counter for tips.

Question 1: Your firstcelebrity crush?

Question 2:What was yourdream job as achild?

Question 3:What’s yourfavouritecocktail?

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WWW.OXFORDFASHIONWEEK.CO.UKFor tickets & more information visit:

Night At The CinemaUltimate Picture Palace, CowleyMonday, 5th November 2012

The Cosmopolitan ShowThe Town Hall, OxfordThursday, 8th November 2012

The High Street EventClarendon Shopping Centre, OxfordWednesday, 7th November 2012

The Ethical Fashion FairThe Town Hall, OxfordThursday, 8th November 2012

The Elysium Concept ShowThe Town Hall, OxfordFriday, 9th November 2012

The Haute Couture ShowThe Ashmolean Museum, OxfordSaturday, 10th November 2012

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WWW.OXFORDFASHIONWEEK.CO.UKFor tickets & more information visit:

Night At The CinemaUltimate Picture Palace, CowleyMonday, 5th November 2012

The Cosmopolitan ShowThe Town Hall, OxfordThursday, 8th November 2012

The High Street EventClarendon Shopping Centre, OxfordWednesday, 7th November 2012

The Ethical Fashion FairThe Town Hall, OxfordThursday, 8th November 2012

The Elysium Concept ShowThe Town Hall, OxfordFriday, 9th November 2012

The Haute Couture ShowThe Ashmolean Museum, OxfordSaturday, 10th November 2012

ofw@ facebook.com/oxfordfashionweek

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