Summer Gold

At the risk of sounding like a classic Spandau Ballet song, Gold has undoubtedly been the success story of the credit crunch.

With prices soaring, it has become a highly sought after commodity and its wealth defining properties have been mirrored in this summer’s catwalk fashions.

Jackets and dresses are embellished with gold sequins and tailoring, jewellery is unabashedly statement based and even your shoes are getting in on the act.

It all adds up to a bit of everyday glitz and glam. Who can resist that?

Main Image (Left): Klee Dress £200, Monsoon

Summer Fun

Do you need an excuse to pull out the picnic hamper and plan a trip to the seaside ? Or the back garden?

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 your trilby, and get out into the great outdoors!

Main Image (Right):
Dahlia Embroidered Blouse £18, Strawberry Straw Bag £12, Monsoon

Summer Reads

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.

Tabloid Girl by Sharon Marshall, £6.99
Sharon Marshall was a tabloid reporter for ten years. Along the way she saw and did some Very Bad Things. She also had a spectacularly lousy love life. It took the entire decade to realise the two may be connected.

In her hilariously honest memoirs she reveals what really goes on behind the scenes at a major tabloid newspaper. What celebrities (secretly) do to get into the headlines. And whether a job which involves fighting with popstars, pretending to be a swinger and provoking a fuming Jeremy Paxman EVER make you marriage material?

The Passage By Justin Cronin, £20
An ambitious epic about a virus that nearly destroys the world, and a six-year-old girl who holds the key to bringing it back from the brink.

I Think I Love You By Allison Pearson. £12.99
Wildly witty, clever and touching, with a gorgeous and compelling twist, I Think I Love You asks what happens when the man you thought you loved turns out to be somebody else entirely…

An A-Z of Hellraisers By Robert Sellers, £20
This is the last word on drunken misbehaviour. This hilarious volume salutes a miscreant mob from Winston Churchill to Ozzy Osbourne.

Summer Play

Love it or loathe it, World Cup fever has arrived and will be this summer’s focus. If you’re female, it’s probably the best time to hit the shops, if you’re male you will undoubtedly be glued to your (new) flat screen, HD telly keeping your eye firmly on the ball.

For those times in between games, you can’t beat a summer blockbuster and chilling to the soundtrack of summer’s music festivals. So stock up on CDs and fire up the BBQ. Summer is here.

Xbox360 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

Experience all the emotion and passion of the world’s fiercest national rivalries as you live the dream of competing against fans from around the world for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Take on the challenge of leading your home nation from qualification right through to a virtual re-creation of the FIFA World Cup Final and feel what it is like to score the goal that lifts a nation.

Oasis: Time Flies.... 1994-2009
The complete singles collection spanning fifteen glorious years of Oasis. These could be the best days of our lives. And they were. And they still are. Oasis entertain on every level.

Mad Men (Season 3)
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.

Gorillaz: Plastic Beach
Blur’s Damon Albarn's ability to diversify musically shows no signs of slowing down. Collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Gruff Rhys, De La Soul, Little Dragon and more make this a truly special album.

Summer Memories

Since March we’ve been running our People’s Perth campaign, in conjunction with The Courier, to celebrate Perth 800. Many of you have brought in fabulous pictures of major events in Perth over the years, and you have equally interesting stories to tell us!

Pictured here are some of the images brought in over the last three months (clockwise from top): Princess Elizabeth inspects the Black Watch in Perth with the Queen in 1946, Staff at Alexander Buses at Perth Station in 1954, The Black Watch receive the Freedom of the City in late 1940s, and a Perth Baptist Church Outing in the 1950s.

It’s not too late the get involved! Bring your pictures in on the first Saturday of every month between 11am and 3pm and tell us the story behind the images.

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!

Main Image (Right):
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?

Main Image (Left):
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?

Main Image (Left):
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.

Main Image (Right):
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.