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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.