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She talks about ideas and providing advice in entrepreneurship, beauty and her personal journey into motherhood. an easy, accessible way.’ You will love our chat with Britain’s favourite children’s entertainer and TV presenter Justin Fletcher who voices Shaun the Sheep whose first Mayor of London, Boris Johnson Big Screen movie has just been released. Editorial The fun doesn’t stop there – we have an exclusive comic strip by London Mums magazine is produced by promising young teenage illustrator Alex Johnson as well as a fun London Mums Limited interview with the creators of the Aliens Love Underpants series Editor in Chief: Monica Costa [email protected] discussing why Underpants are so funny. 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This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced, stored or Twitter @Londonmums transmitted in any form without written permission from the publisher. Unsolicited materials cannot be returned. FREE gift bag when you register online www.londonmums.org.uk Limited Availability CONTENTS An exclusive Spring Beauty Box LONDON MUMS’ CORNER COVER INTERVIEW STAR MUMPRENEUR: Glam Mumpreneur Caprice opens up about life 6 as a London Mum and secrets behind her business success – By Monica Costa ...................... p6-9 AGONY AUNT – ASK DR MIRIAM STOPPARD – Qualified doctor and UK’s most trusted Worth over £115, parenting expert Dr Miriam Stoppard tackles your problems ................................................... p20-21 you can enjoy: FIRST AID – How to help if your child is choking – By Emma Hammett for First Aid for Life .... p22 20 HEALTH – World Exclusive! 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London Mums find out in five-minute chat with the creators of the Aliens Love Underpants New CID i-shape - 1.1g / RRP: £15.50 series – By editor Monica Costa and child reporter Diego Scintu ............................................. p12-13 waterproof lip liner pencil with a delicious creamy formulation to perfect your pout. Nails Inc Gel Effect vanish - Uptown - 9ml / RRP: £14.00 JUSTIN FLETCHER – Five minutes chat with Justin Fletcher ‘I always do Shaun the soft pink is the perfect Spring colour. Bring ultra gloss to your nails with this acclaimed high shine fi nish. Sheep bleats without my socks on’ – By 8 year old child reporter Diego Scintu ................... p16-18 16 Orico London Little Love Nurturing Baby Massage Oil – 100ml / RRP: £16.00 ART & CRAFT TOP PICKS – ........................................................................................................................ p28 For baby an intensive smoothing serum to improve the appearance of wrinkles. 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To see the review of all products visit Please allow 28 days for delivery, terms and conditions apply http://londonmumsmagazine.com/ (full details at www.allboxedup.co) 4 Spring 2015 www.londonmums.org.uk @Londonmums londonmums-a5-2.indd 1 11/02/2015 20:52 STAR MUMPRENEUR: GLam CaprICE Opens up ABOut LIFE as A LONDON Mum anD secrets BEHIND Her BusIness success Caprice Bourret ventured to England from Southern California and quickly became one of the most photographed women in the world having appeared on 300 magazine covers across the globe and over 150 TV shows and films. She was voted GQ Magazine’s Woman of the Year, and Maxim’s International Woman of the Year for three years running. Caprice has it all and together with her partner Ty Comfort brings up her two beautiful children Jett and Jax in London. She talks to editor Monica Costa about life as a super model, busy mumpreneur and her secrets behind her incredibly successful “By Caprice” business. 6 Spring 2015 www.londonmums.org.uk www.londonmums.org.uk Spring 2015 7 Q: You are a very successful mumpreneur. What’s Look good by drinking plenty of water – at least 5 the secret of your success? What are your top glasses a day. tips to a mum wanting to start her own business Sleep, eat healthy and exercise regularly will from her kitchen table? ensure you look and feel your best. CB: It is the same rules for all businesses but from Q: What is your guilty pleasure? meeting many mumpreneurs they are the most passionate, hardworking ambitious business CB: Dominos pizza with extra cheese and owners out there! jalapeno peppers. My top tips would be: Q: What’s your favourite fashion item and brand? Don’t be greedy! CB: Anything black... In fact my whole wardrobe is black! Cash flow is your bible! I know my cash flow for the Q: What’s the most expensive fashion accessory next 7-8 months, if there’s a problem I’ll fix it now or piece of clothing you have ever owned? so it does not affect the business in the coming months ahead. CB: My mum bought me an LV handbag. It is one of a kind. Q: You once said that you were arrogant about Q: If you were Mayor of London for the day what Make use of the free marketing tools around you motherhood. What did you mean by that and would you do to improve Londoners’ life? to network and build a customer base – Twitter, Q: What’s your favourite Hollywood icon why have you changed your mind? Facebook and Instagram. and why? CB: No congestion charge, no vat and free CB: I was naive to assume you can have a baby parking! Parking would be first come first serve! Relationships with customers is key – spoil your CB: Alyssa Milano – I admire her. She is a huge whenever you feel like it. I never thought I would customers and build customer loyalty. sports fan and she spotted a gap in the market for Q: If you were Queen of Britain what would be a fashion line aimed at sports outlets for women. have a problem conceiving. Surround yourself with good employees and don’t your first initiative? Q: What’s the secret of a long lasting go cheap because ultimately with the right talent She has taken an idea and made it a reality, built relationship with your partner? CB: I would firstly do a tour of America and you will make more money.