Jules B Magazine Spring/Summer 2012

A new season arrives and so does the latest edition of B Magazine brought to you by the Jules B team. Featuring a mix of new and previously established designers, fashion forward stories and everything you could need to plan your Spring/Summer wardrobe, all packed into one place. And the best part? All of the products featured in the magazine can be bought with  just with a few clicks of your mouse!
 

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B Amazed – Sand Sculptures

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The time has come again to think about your well deserved summer beach holiday, whether you’re relaxing in southern Europe, jetting off to the Caribbean, or even just popping down to one of our very own great British coastlines, all we have to say is – make sure there’s sand!! Here are a selection of amazing images we’ve found of various sand sculptures from all over the globe. The intricate detail in the finished sculptures is truly a work of art and numerous sand art competitions are run every year for entrants to wow all visiting sea-siders. Check out our favourite masterpieces [...]

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B MAGICAL – FAIRY TALE CASTLE

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Looking at these photos you may think you are looking at images from one of the many popular fantasy films out there today, think Lord of the Rings or Snow White, when really you’re looking at Germany’s stunning Neuschwanstein Castle. The castle was built in the late 1800’s and was opened to the public in 1886, as it was originally supposed to be a retreat for King Ludwig the 2nd of Bavaria, but he died before it was ever completed. These breath taking photos show only a small amount of the impact the castle has, not only in size but [...]

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B Inspired – Birth of a Book

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With traditional methods of printing and craftsmanship being more and more hard to come by nowadays, it’s always refreshing to see a process that harks back to ‘the good ol’ days’. The video below is a short vignette of a book being created using traditional printing methods. Made for the Daily Telegraph, film maker, Glen Milner captures the fascinating and almost mesmeric processes of Suzanne St. Albans’ book – ‘Mango and Mimosa’ being printed and made-up at Smith-Settle Printers in Leeds, England. www.julesb.co.uk

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B ACTIVE – TRAMPOLINE AEROBICS

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Since 1968 when aerobics was founded, it has been one of the most popular forms of keeping fit and has been enjoyed by millions. But if the thought of the bad lycra and celebrity fitness dvd’s is enough to produce a premature sweat, don’t worry there’s a fitness craze in town and it’s sure to be a lot more fun than the original. Why not try trampoline aerobics? Trampoline aerobics, also known as rebounding, is a unique exercise form to help weight loss and fitness levels by bouncing on a small trampoline and performing a series of controlled movements.  Even Quoted [...]

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B ADVENTUROUS: BUENOS AIRES – POLO & PANTOMIME

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This week in Jules B H/O we’ve been travel lusting over a place famous for its unique blend of cosmopolitan culture, friendly Porteños, delicious food and buzzing nightlife. There’s nowhere quite like Buenos Aires, Argentina… As the largest city and capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires sits on the western shores of the estuary of the Rio de la Plata, but from photographs you probably wouldn’t immediately place its buildings as South American. Instead the city is renowned for its European style architecture due to historically, the high number of Italian immigrants, and rich cultural life where one minute you’ll find [...]

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B Adventurous – Hawaii

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Now that Easter has been and gone it’s time to start thinking of places to jet off for that once in a life time holiday. Whether you want a beach hideaway or to experience the native’s culture, this week we have the location for you.  Focusing on an adventure full of tropical beaches, sacred historical places, national parks and cultural festivals… The most recent state in the U.S and the only state made up of entirely islands, Hawaii truly is unique.  Its natural scenery, warm tropical climate, oceanic views and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, [...]

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B Active – ViPR

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Invented by Michol Dalcourt, an expert in human movement and a trainer to Olympic gold medal athletes, the ViPR is the new craze in exercise gadgets. The long pipe like gadget also referred to as “The Swiss Army Knife” is made out of rubber and already has 9000 exercises devised for it; it can be carried, dragged, thrown, flipped, stepped on and rolled to name but a few. The ViPR (Vitality, Performance and Reconditioning) mimics the utility of other exercise tools such as the barbell, dumbbell, kettlebell, stability ball, medicine ball, balance device and speed ladder. As seen on TV’s [...]

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B Amazed – Matchbook Canvas

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Artist Krista Charles (or X-A as she calls herself on her Etsy online shop) creates detailed landscapes sketched into the back of matchbooks using graphite pencils. Charles inherited her matchbooks from her grandfather-in-law after he was downsizing from his family home, her inspiration comes from the history surrounding the matchbook itself, researching the location of where the matchbook has come from on Google Maps, she then sketches a detailed drawing of the view from Google Street View. Her matchbook sketches take around two hours each to complete, but the beauty about her pieces is the story that surrounds them. Some businesses [...]

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B Inspired – Digital Paper

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Paper by Fifty Three Inc. has become one of the fastest selling iPad apps this month. It is designed to allow the user to capture ideas freely through the use of sketches, diagrams, illustrations, notes and drawings, whilst being able to publish them across the web. The idea behind it, is to allow you to have all your ideas accessible in one place, much like a journal or notebook works. With a non-fussy set up, the app is ideal for the modern person on the go. Paper offers a drawing tool free with your purchase, whilst additional tools can be [...]

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