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2017AUTUMN EDITION Cosy Up This Autumn In South London SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH WOM Magazine 1 Welcome to Word of Mouth Magazine: The Autumn 2017 Edition A Note From The Editor... The leaves are falling, pumpkin spice lattes are back, and it’s time to add an SUMMER EDITION 2015 extra layer as we embrace the cosiest season on our calendar: Autumn. As nature prepares to hibernate, the countdown to winter’s magical SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS festivities begins… and we couldn’t be happier about the fact. Here at Word THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH of Mouth, fall wins as our favourite season for many reasons. Not only is it a time to stock up on all things cosy, it’s also a chance to take some much needed reflection, and give thanks to everyone we’re grateful for in life. MAKE THE MOST OF THE REST OF SUMMER Thinking about gratitude, prepare to sit back and relax with a mug of mulled In and Out of the city with WOM wine as you delve into the pages of our all new edition. The latest issue of Word of Mouth Magazine is about capturing the essence of autumn in a fun and imaginative way. | 3 | [email protected] So if you’re after a healthy dose of lifestyle inspiration to see you through the season, don’t miss what ACTIVITIES • WORD OF MOUTH MAGAZINE• FOOD • SHOPS • FASHION comes next. • FITNESS • BEAUTY HEALTH Whether you’re passionate about fashion, jewellery, home décor or horror films, we’ve gathered the perfect pick of topics ready for you to indulge from cover to cover. From What’s On in South London on Page 6, to how to furnish your humble home for less, and the lowdown on ‘Scandi Style’ - also known as the coolest trend of the moment - it’s all here just for you. If Halloween is your go-to highlight of the season, be sure to check our Top 10 Sinister Horrors of All Time over on Page 24. We’ll also take a macabre time capsule where you’ll discover how one of London’s most famous scare attractions has embraced change over the years. Plus, let’s not forget all those gooey bits in between that make autumn extra special. Who’s for a warming cuppa chai tea? We hope you’ll enjoy this comforting edition of Word of Mouth Magazine. Sip slowly and savour for the full effect. Enjoy the issue... Dawn Wood Editor-in-Chief Word of Mouth Magazine What do you think of our Autumn 2017 issue? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Tweet us @WOMMagazineUK @WOMMAGAZINEUK@WOMMAGAZINEUK @WOMMAGAZINEUK@WOMMAGAZINEUK @WOMMAGAZINEUK @WOMMAGAZINEUK@WOMMAGAZINEUK ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH WORD OF MOUTH MAGAZINE: [email protected] WHAT’S ON IN SOUTH LONDON FASHION IN FOCUS: THIS AUTUMN THE STYLE DOCUMENTARY DON’T MISS OUR HAND-PICKED SELECTION TAKE A LESSON IN FASHION HISTORY AND OF ART, CULTURE AND FESTIVAL EVENTS TO ENJOY THESE MUST-SEE VISUAL STAY SOCIAL THIS SEASON. RECOMMENDATIONS. PAGE 6 PAGE 36 HOME SWEET HOME WATCH IN YOUR INVESTMENT DISCOVER HOW TO DECORATE YOUR HOME READ WHICH FACTORS INFLUENCE THE FOR LESS WITH THESE CLEVER POUND- SPENDING HABITS OF LUXURY SAVING TIPS. WRISTWATCH WEARERS. PAGE 10 PAGE 44 SCANDI STYLE IN LONDON DIAMONDS ARE FOR AUTUMN THE FASHION & LIFESTYLE TREND ON DISCOVER A HANDFUL OF LONDON’S MOST EVERYBODY’S LIPS RIGHT NOW IS TALENTED JEWELLERY MAKERS AND DEFINITIVELY SCANDINAVIAN. SUPPORT LOCAL TRADE. PAGE 14 PAGE48 THE BESPOKE BOUTIQUE TREND CAN RED WINE BENEFIT YOUR HEALTH? 10 IN SOUTH LONDON OUR RESIDENT WINE EXPERT JULIA HOME SWEET READ WHY THE SOUTH IS FAST BECOMING LAMBETH SHARES SOME HEALTH INSIGHTS HOME THE PLACE TO SHOP FOR ONE-OFF ON DRINKING RED WINE. ARTISAN PIECES. PAGE 54 PAGE 20 HOW THE BELT GOT REIMAGINED THE TOP 10 SINISTER HORRORS STATEMENT BELTS ARE BIG NEWS THIS OF ALL TIME FALL - YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST. ENTERTAIN FRIENDS WITH THIS PAGE 58 COUNTDOWN OF SPOOKY HORROR FILMS AND SHOWS TO WATCH IMMEDIATELY. SPICE UP YOUR LIFE THIS AUTUMN PAGE 24 WITH CHAI TEA CHAI TEA IS THE PERFECT DRINK TO GIVE LONDON DUNGEON: YOUR MIND AND BODY A WARMING HUG… THE HOME OF HALLOWEEN AND RELAX. 48 DARE TO GLIMPSE INSIDE ONE OF PAGE 62 DIAMONDS LONDON’S MOST HAUNTING TOURIST ATTRACTIONS. LONDON CAN’T SLEEP ARE FOR PAGE 30 LEARN ABOUT THIS ONE SIMPLE AUTUMN BREATHING TECHNIQUE HELPING PEOPLE IS STAYING IN THE NEW GOING ENJOY A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP. OUT FOR CINEMA GOERS? PAGE 68 EXPLORE ADVANCEMENTS IN MODERN TECH THAT COULD CHANGE HOW OFTEN ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH WORD WE VISIT THE BIG SCREEN. OF MOUTH MAGAZINE. PAGE 32 @WOMMAGAZINEUK@WOMMAGAZINEUK @WOMMAGAZINEUK@WOMMAGAZINEUK @WOMMAGAZINEUK @WOMMAGAZINEUK@WOMMAGAZINEUK ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH WORD OF MOUTH MAGAZINE: [email protected] WOM Magazine 5 BFI London Film Festival WHATSON IN SOUTH LONDON: UNMISSABLE EVENTS THIS AUTUMN Written by Charlotte Walsh Ah Autumn, the most magical time of year. The leaves are changing, and we’re dusting off our kitsch knitwear whilst mentally preparing to complain about Christmas decorations going up three months early. The cold air may be a reminder of winter looming, but while the sun is still visible, here’s a few upcoming events to encourage you to get out and about in South London this season. 6 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 7 Peckham levels Rachel Whiteread at Tate Britain Oktoberfest at the Sculpt at Kew Clapham Grand BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL PECKHAM LEVELS The London Literature Festival runs for 20 days, that the entire contents of a house have been fossilised. From 4th-15th October, The British Film Institute’s Opening this October, the Peckham Levels is a project starting on 13th October – 1st November. Rachel’s art uses abstract minimal style to represent London Film Festival (LFF) returns for its 61st year. with an aim of creating a community-orientated space and bring perspective to the very real objects we With a huge variety of events ranging from film for talented creatives of South London. Occupying the SCULPT AT KEW surround ourselves with every day. It speaks of time screenings to exclusive talks from filmmakers, red not-so-disused car park, host to the infamous Frank’s The curated garden of South West London is all set to passing, decay and loss – an effigy to things lost over carpet galas and competitions; there’s something here Cafe rooftop bar, the Peckham Levels project is become an interactive art experience this autumn, time. There’s something awe-inspiring about these to entertain film buffs, celeb fans and everyone in transforming the lower seven floors into a cultural exploring and highlighting the relationship between contradictory objects; cold and clinical industrial between. The BFI has an extensively categorised guide destination for grassroots creativity. The first five floors organic and man-made sculptures as a novel experience. materials representing familiar objects, from the on its website, which is always helpful. will contain affordable workspaces for artists and Sculpt at Kew plays host to over 70 sculptures from intimate to the monumental in scale. Here are a few must-sees for a taster: creative entrepreneurs; including confirmed more than 30 renowned artists, including Simon Open now until the 21st January, this is an unmissable memberships for the collective of non-binary people of Gudgeon, Anne Curry and Mark Dedrie, and life-size insight into over 25 years of internationally-acclaimed The Breadwinner: an animated tale of a young girl in colour and women, gal-dem, Guap Magazine and animals from Piers Mason and Hamish Mackie. With a sculpture. Taliban-controlled Kabul who, after her father’s violin-maker, Andreas Hudelmayer. Get those creative wide range of concepts and materials including: kidnap from Cartoon Saloon, has to pretend she’s a juices flowing and check it out for yourself this autumn! abstract, modern, ceramic, bronze, glass, woodwork boy to support her family. This film promises to be an and many more, the sculptures will be scattered OKTOBERFEST AT THE inspiring, relevant and unusual tale of our time. SOUTHBANK’S LONDON throughout the gardens until 15th October. Plus, there’s CLAPHAM GRAND Screenings on the 8th, 11th and 15th October at LFF. LITERATURE FESTIVAL no extra cost, just the usual entry fee. Celebrating one of Bavaria’s most popular cultural Whether you’re a self-professed bookworm or just a exports, Oktoberfest is all about the delectable amber The Final Year: a documentary for anyone feeling lover of all things cultural, the Southbank Centre’s RACHEL WHITEREAD beverage and those tubular delights we all love - beer nostalgic about Obama’s presidency, with a focus on London Literature Festival offers a wide array of events, AT TATE BRITAIN and bratwurst! There’ll be plenty of events across his desire to leave a firm legacy behind in foreign and something for everyone. The festival features The Tate Britain opens this mid-career retrospect of London throughout October, but a highlight for policy. Screenings on the 8th and 9th October at LFF. appearances from Tom Hanks, Philip Pullman and the inspiring, thought-provoking work from the first Southerners will be the Clapham Grand’s lederhosen Hillary Clinton. You’ll also get to experience the Young woman to win the Turner Prize, Rachel Whiteread. If extravaganza! Expect resident DJs, beer, bratwurst, Battle of the Sexes: tennis, LGBT themes and women Adult Literature Weekender which celebrates up and you’re not familiar with Rachel Whiteread, she’s a lederhosen, dirndls and all the trimmings. In short, it’s up against the odds, from the directors of ‘Little Miss coming talent from a young online community, and woman obsessed with what’s inside objects or to put it everything you need to kick off your Oktoberfest antics Sunshine’.