Welcome

STJ Magazine is back this winter and is packed full of this festive season’s best buys.

St John’s Shopping Centre is filled to the brim with goodies for all the family. Whether you’re on a budget or looking for a luxury Christmas we’ve got it covered.

This issue is packed with great ideas for gifts, fashion tips for party goers and more.

So have yourselves a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The STJ Management Team
St John’s Shopping Centre
info@stjshopping.co.uk

The Season is the Reason

This year, St John’s Shopping Centre returns to a traditional Christmas theme guaranteed to get you into a festive mood.

Santa’s Grotto will open from Saturday 21st November until Christmas Eve and all the boys and girls can visit Santa in his cosy living room. You can even book your appointment with Santa online at www.stjshopping.co.uk!During Advent, don’t forget to pop in to see which toy the elves have been working on overnight in Santa’s workshop.

Christmas is the season of goodwill and at STJ we believe that the season is the reason to give something back. Our grotto shop is raising funds for the Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust this year and we also welcome back the Marie Curie volunteers who will be in the mall from 16th December to wrap up your gifts—all donations are gratefully received.

Purple Haze

Have a real plum Christmas with our very best selection of party dresses in fabulous, sensual purple.

Purple is THE colour to be seen in this winter and most of the fashion stores in STJ have their own take on this flattering and sexy colour.

From catwalk to high street, there’s a purple dress out there for all shapes, sizes and ages.

Or if you just fancy a dash of purple, get stuck in to our fantastic selection of accessories, available in St John’s Shopping Centre today.

What are you waiting for? Purple rain, purple rain!

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Boutique Tiered Shift Dress from M&Co at £59

Red Coats

When it comes to winter, there’s nothing sassier than a new red coat to cheer up even the darkest of days.

We’ve scoured St John’s Shopping Centre for the pick of the very best cheery, cherry red coats.

And if it’s just a dash of red glamour you’re looking for, we’ve sourced the very best red hats, bags and shoes to go with that lovely new coat.

Now, all you need to is think of an excuse to wear your new red coat.

Shopping, anyone?

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Melton Coat £80
Boxy Chain Bag £25
Jane Norman

Un...Wrap

If ever a material defined a season, satin is this season’s must have wrapping.

Whether it’s undies or pj’s, a night out or just a practical need to glam up your work wear, satin will do the trick.

At STJ, our retailers have some lovely soft and shiny satin things to make your Christmas special.

What more can we say?

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Bellissima Satin Bra £18
Bellissima Satin Shorts £10
BHS

Winter Goodies

Christmas is the perfect time for the family—whether it’s taking time out for a walk in the crisp winter mornings, playing with the latest toys, or curling up on the sofa with the latest blockbuster release, STJ has it covered.

We’ve rushed around the shops to find this season’s must haves—and it needn’t break the bank either: pop into Poundland to rifle through their amazing range of toys for only £1.

There’s something for everyone in St John’s Shopping Centre.

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Chunky Knit Flower Scarf £12
Ethnic Bead Necklace £5
Colour Block Dress £30
Monsoon

Stay In

Winter is the perfect time to curl up at home with a book and a cup of tea (and maybe even a biscuit!). Waterstones in St John’s Shopping Centre, Perth, have picked four books which they expect to be this winter’s top reads.

‘Tis undoubtedly the season for a good biography and this season’s picks highlight the very best of British for you to share your winter evening with, curled up on the sofa. So pop on down and pick up a great read for those cold winter nights.

Ooh! What A Lovely Pair: Our Story
by Anthony McPartlin & Declan Donnelly
£20

Britain's most successful television duo, Ant and Dec invite their millions of fans into their world.

From youth clubs to blind school, pubs to jungles, there's a wealth of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that have never been told until now. It’s an insight into the genuine intimacy and refreshing sense of humour that the two TV icons share.

Saturday Night Peter
by Peter Kay £20
Charts the hilarious journey Peter’s career took as he honed his comedy skills by taking to the road and trying out his stand up material in pubs and clubs across the country.

Jamie’s America
by Jamie Oliver £26
Jamie undertakes the ultimate food trip as he explores the ingredients, food culture & traditions of the USA, discovering the heart of great American food. Contains 120 delicious recipes inspired by his travels.

Driven To Distraction
by Jeremy Clarkson £20
Brace yourself, Clarkson's back. And he'd like to tell you what he thinks about some of the most awe inspiring, earth shatteringly fast cars in the world (alongside a few disasters ...).

Chill Out

You can’t beat a winter blockbuster film and as we enter the season of movies and music, stock up your CD and DVD racks with the latest entertainment to take you through the cold winter nights.

Whatever it may be, no-one gets you closer to the stuff you love this winter than HMV in St John’s Shopping Centre, Perth.

Night at the Museum 2
The much awaited sequel to the hit film, NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, sees night guard Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) return to the Museum as a successful entrepreneur, only to learn that his friends are being shipped off into deep storage at the Smithsonian Institution. To make matters worse, the exhibits at the Smithsonian are suddenly coming to life and they aren't at all happy about their new visitors. Determined to save his friends, Larry makes his way into the inner workings of the largest museum complex in the world to battle against the likes of Ivan the Terrible, Napoleon, and Al Capone.

Echo
In store: 16 November
The follow up to Leona Lewis’ debut album Spirit. Echo sees her working with Ne-Yo, John Shanks, Max Martin and Ryan Tedder, as well as with new collaborators Xenomania and Julian Bennetta.

Star Trek XI
In store: 16 November
A fun, action-filled film. STAR TREK begins with an attack by a Romulan ship and pleases hardcore fans as well as engaging well with newcomers. A must for all sci-fi fans.

Reality Killed The Video Star
In Store NOW
Robbie Williams goes back to pop basics with his 8th album. Big and bold, it's a typical Robbie album, packed with plenty of wit and humour, it's a storming return to form.

Eat Up

Easy Mini Christmas Pudding
Prep: 20 mins, Cook: 2hrs 20 mins
You will need; 8 individual metal pudding basins, greased.
Ingredients
300g (11oz) Julian Graves Ready to Use Mixed Fruit; 200g (7oz) Julian Graves Stoneless Dates, roughly chopped; 125g (4½oz) carrot, grated; 1 apple, cored and grated; Finely grated zest and juice of 2 oranges; 300ml (½pt) brandy; 125g (4½oz) butter; 200g (7oz) dark muscovado sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 tbsp black treacle; 75g (3oz) self raising flour; 200g (7oz) fresh white breadcrumbs; 125g (4½oz) Julian Graves Almonds, chopped.

Method
Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F / Gas Mark 5. Put the dried fruit, dates, carrot, apple, orange zest and juice and brandy in a pan and heat gently. Simmer for 15-20 mins until the fruit is plumped up. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar, mix in the eggs and treacle until smooth. Fold in the flour, breadcrumbs and almonds, then tip in the warmed fruits.
Spoon into the greased pudding basins and put into a roasting tin. Pour enough boiling water in to reach about 2cm/¾in up side of tins. Cover entirely with foil and bake for 2 hrs 20 mins. Upturn and dust with icing sugar to serve.
This recipe was kindly supplied by Julian Graves and by Prima magazine.

Sweet Smell of Success

Perfume and after shave sales at Christmas soar—whether it’s for your mum, your loved one, a sassy teenager or a work colleague, you can’t go far wrong with a quirky bottle of scent. This year, the two hot picks from The Perfume Shop are:

Only the Brave, by Diesel
From £27 for the Eau de Toilette, 35ml

Only The Brave is all about courage, force and self affirmation. It claims to be more than a name, for wearers it is a manifesto of what it takes to be a man!

Stella Nude, by Stella McCartney
From £29.50 for the Eau de Toilette, 30ml

Stella says that ‘selecting one’s lingerie marks the beginning of a new day”. Stella Nude is inspired by this intimate moment and perfectly captures the sensuality of bare skin against delicate fabric worn for one’s own pleasure and confidence.

Welcome

STJ Magazine is back this summer and packed full of this year’s best buys, whether you are planning a holiday abroad or a “staycation” at home.

If the credit crunch is biting why not cheer yourself up by entering our July competition: An Ice Escape. You never know, you could win a trip of a lifetime to Disneyland Resort Paris.

Siobhan Mc Connell
St John’s Shopping Centre Manager

An Ice Escape

Fancy getting away from it all this summer? We’ve teamed up with Thomson Holidays and The Courier to bring you a competition guaranteed to get you into the summer mood.

Exclusively at St John’s Shopping Centre, Perth, you could be in with a chance to win a fabulous family holiday for four (two adults, two children) to Disneyland Resort Paris. All you need to do is enter our “Melting Mickey” competition, run in conjunction with The Courier, and guess how long it will take Mickey Mouse, encased in a large block of ice, to melt.

Mickey Mouse arrives in St John’s Shopping Centre on Friday 11th July early in the morning, and he will be completely encased in ice. We’ll set the timer and you can watch the proceedings online on our dedicated web cam. If you think you know how long Mickey might take to melt, then pop out, buy your copy of The Courier and fill in your entry form. Your guess will need to be correct right down to the second to win.

The first correct guess pulled out of the hat will be jetting off for a holiday of a lifetime at the Disneyland Resort Paris in conjunction with Thomson Holidays. If you can’t wait that long, pop into Thomson’s in the shopping centre to see what else is on offer. Melting Mickey competition entries open Monday 6th July in The Courier.

Wedding Day

Everyone loves a wedding and it doesn't have to cost the earth! Whether you’re the bride, groom or a guest, Perth’s St John’s Shopping Centre retailers have something for everyone.

Planning a traditional white wedding? Don’t miss the selection of fantastic value dresses at BHS for both brides and bridesmaids.

Lucky enough to be an invited guest? You can’t go far wrong with a selection of fabulous day dresses from Monsoon.

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“Art of Elegance” organza dress with lace by designer Elizabeth Emanuel at BHS at £495

Hay Day

It’s a step back in time this summer—remember the 80’s? Neon? Rah Rah Skirts? Orange Lipstick? Yup, it’s all back!

So stick your Madonna CD on, and get into the groove of this summer’s best retro looks to really make an impact.

Better still, if you still have some original pieces lurking in your wardrobe, mix and match “vintage” with a few key picks to create a head turning look that’s bang on trend.

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Silk Cape Blouse £34.99
Kelly Skirt £32.99
Enzyme Washed Holdall £109.99
Tortoiseshell Sunglasses £12.99
River Island

Sun Day

Looking good on hot days can be easier said than done. Keep your cool and look your best with these top picks from retailers in Perth’s St John’s Shopping Centre.

Whether you’re heading for the beach, seeing the sights, or setting the nightlife alight, we’ve got it covered so you’ll look fab from morning until night.

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Thread Teardrop Earrings £6
Tropical Butterfly Necklace £12 Jess Cotton Poncho £35
Apache Bead Bangle £10
Snakeskin & Dotty bangle set £8
Flower Tassle Bag £40
Satin Make-up Bag £12
Accessorize

Play Day

Do you need an excuse to pack up the picnic hamper and find a quiet spot to chill out?

Of course not!

We’ve sought out some of the best items available in St John’s Shopping Centre, Perth, to ensure you make it a day to remember for all the family.

So pop on those espadrilles, and whether you’re aged 4, 44, or 84, you’ll be having fun in no time!

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Multi Morocco Print Dress £34
Monsoon

Duvet Day

Now is the perfect time to load up on your holiday reading. Waterstones in St John’s Shopping Centre, Perth, have picked four books which they expect to be this summer’s top reads.

So pop on down and pick up a great read for those hot summer nights.

Swimsuit by James Patterson, £18.99
A breathtakingly beautiful supermodel disappears from a swimsuit photo shoot at the most glamorous hotel in Hawaii.

Only hours after she goes missing, Kim McDaniels' parents receive a terrifying phone call. Fearing the worst, they board the first flight to Maui and begin the hunt for their daughter.

"Swimsuit" is a heart-pounding story of fear and desire, transporting you to a place where beauty and murder collide and unspeakable horrors are hidden within paradise.

Little Strangers By Sarah Waters. £16.99
Little does Dr Faraday know how closely, and terrifyingly, his patient’s story is about to become entwined with his. A chilling ghost story.

Angels Game By Carlos Ruiz Zafron, £18.99
Set in the turbulent 1920s, The Angel's Game takes us back to the gothic universe in a masterful tale about the magic of books and the darkest corners of the human soul.

The Strain By Guillermo del Toro, £12.99
A plane lands at JFK and stops in the middle of the runway for no reason, all lights off, all doors sealed. High-concept thriller with a supernatural edge.

"Me" Day

You can’t beat a summer blockbuster film and as we enter the season of music festivals, it’s undoubtedly time to stock up your CD racks with the newest tunes to help you boogie.

Whatever it may be, no-one gets you closer to the stuff you love this summer than HMV in St John’s Shopping Centre, Perth.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Winner of three Oscar’s, this film is the skilful telling of the tale of a man born old, getting younger as time goes by.

Based on an F. Scott Fitzgerald short story, it’s Benjamin’s short but doomed personal relationships that capture the imagination. The ageing (and anti-ageing) effects are so effortless than you’ll barely notice them and merely accept that Brad Pitt is indeed getting younger and not older as you would expect.

This is a gem of a film that simply gets better and better.

Music for Men
In store: 22 June
A hugely anticipated follow-up to Gossip’s Standing In The Way Of Control, this has a funky garage-rock vibe, influenced by ‘80s Goth rock. Guaranteed dance floor filler.

Milk
In store: 8 June
This outstanding biopic recreates the life and times of the gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk. It’s a shocking reminder of how far we’ve come and how dangerous it is to take freedom for granted.

West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
In store: 8 June
A musical journey through sky-scraping melodies, electro-punk riffs, Morricone-style symphonics, Mariachi stomps and psych-pop lullabies. Kasabian’s third album is it worth the wait.

Any Day: Peach & Macademia Parfait

Serves 6

Ingredients from Julian Graves

· 250g (9oz) fresh ricotta cheese
· 250g (9oz) fromage frais, try vanilla or peach and mango
· 1 tsp vanilla extract
· 2 tbsps icing sugar
· 2 x 415g cans peach slices, drained
· 200g (7oz) Julian Graves Macadamia Nuts

Method
1.Whisk together the ricotta, fromage frais, vanilla extract and icing sugar until thick and fluffy.

2.Arrange a layer of peaches in a large glass serving dish, or individual glasses.

3.Top with some of the ricotta mixture and sprinkle with some macadamias.

4.Repeat, making as many layers as you like, finishing with macadamias.

Top tip - use fresh peaches when in season

Recipe Disclaimer: Julian Graves does not accept responsibility or liability for the end result of its recipes. While it is not possible for Julian Graves to individually test every recipe, every effort is made to ensure the recipes are accurate and have been tested and tried by a third party.

Any Day: Psychedelic Summer

If you’re not going away this summer, you’ll be missing out on the lure of the Duty Free. Never fear, the great deals in The Perfume Shop means you will be smelling fresh as a daisy right throughout the entire beach season.

With top notes of pomegranate and green mandarin, you don’t get much more summery that new perfume Psychedelice by Morgan. Floral, fruity & fresh and comes in at a credit crunch busting £14.50 for the 35ml bottle.