Jones Magazine November (Summer 2016/17)

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1 Jones Magazine November (Summer 2016/17) 3

2 162 ADVENTURES TAKE YOUR PICK (CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE): DINE ON THE FLOATING PONTOON; LEARN ABOUT THE LOCAL CULTURE; SPEND THE NIGHT AT THE HILLTOP SLEEP-OUT BURE; JUST RELAX. Fantasy ISLAND White sand, crystal-clear blue water and not a single person in sight. Welcome to your own private hideaway. Words by Georgina Safe 4

3 THE MAIN BURE LOOKS OUT OVER THE INFINITY POOL, WHERE GUESTS GATHER FOR DELICIOUS MEALS BASED ON A UNIQUE BLEND OF FIJIAN FLAVOURS, USING LOCAL SPICES, FRESH FISH, INDIGENOUS VEGETABLES AND EXOTIC TROPICAL FRUITS. The name Dolphin Island evokes a tropical idyll, and the tiny dot within a crystal-clear archipelago in Fiji s relatively remote north delivers on all counts. Step ashore from your private boat or seaplane and your time in paradise begins, surrounded by azure waters off shore from the tip of Viti Levu. There are just four luxurious guest bure suites on the island, ensuring privacy, intimacy and utter relaxation for the duration of your stay. Lobster tail served on the island s floating pontoon? Maybe with a bowl of fresh, fat garlic prawns fresh off the boat? Perhaps a glass of chardonnay, Eden Valley riesling or simply more Bollinger to wash down your fresh seafood feast? To say this resort is indulgent is like saying Bill Gates is wealthy. And like Gates, guests are empowered to call all the shots, for whatever they want and when. The key to Dolphin Island is its simplicity: while it s utterly indulgent it s very much the authentic Fiji with not a marble lobby or kids club in sight. Rustic yet refined, it s all about barefoot luxury, with the bonus of feeling like a castaway on Fantasy Island. The main bure pavilion is Dolphin Island s hub of rest, relaxation, dining and fun, where guests gather to discuss their requirements with island host Dawn Simpson and her team, and of course to unwind and indulge. Staff look after guests as little or as much as they desire, keeping wine glasses filled while serving up an endless feast of curries and seafood. Breakfast, lunch and dinner all feature fresh produce and flavours unique to Fijian cuisine and can be served wherever you please: on the beach, in your bure or even on a boat. With 14 acres of private island as your playground you are unlikely to feel the need to ever leave, however, while Dolphin Island is a D o l p h i n i s l a n D a c T i v i T i e s World-class diving experiences await in the waters surrounding Dolphin Island. Both snorkelling and tank diving trips can be arranged for guests. Pack a picnic and set off on a sea kayak to the nearby islands and see what you can discover. Cruise the warm tropical waters and explore the coral reefs on the island s catamaran, with dolphins alongside for company. Take a fishing trip to nearby sheltered reefs to fish for coral trout, cod, and snapper. All transfers are by private boat and include fishing gear equipment and refreshments. And when you re looking to just relax, there are a variety of spa treatments also available. This 14-acre private island is a 2½ hour drive from Nadi to Rakiraki on the tip of Viti Levu. Then it s just a 30-minute boat ride to your own paradise. Helicopter and seaplane transfers are also available at additional cost. For more information visit dolphinislandfiji.com. blissful want-for-nothing private escape, you still feel connected to the Sun Coast of Viti Levu. This balancing act is thanks to owner Alex van Heeren, who understands his guests want to be able to dip in and dip out, not just of the water, but of more stimulating activities on the mainland. If you re the type that tires of endless indolence, cultural visits to nearby villages can be easily arranged, as well as on-island performances that sweeten the taste of feasts cooked underground in a lovo. Local villagers turn up armed with grass skirts and hibiscus flowers for guests, which could sound kitsch and touristy, but is executed with the true generosity of spirit that makes Fijian hospitality so uplifting. Satiated and sleepy, the bures are soothing to return to because they are luxe, but not in a razzle-dazzle kind of way. The furniture and interiors come in a serene palette of grey and white, created by renowned New Zealand interior designer Virginia Fisher, while the floors are covered with traditional palm mats. The gentle sounds of the island surround you, as does the subtle scent of coconut, frangipani and mango a scent you ll want to cling to when you are prised from paradise to return to reality. J PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON EELES/COMPANY 1. T r a v e l e s s e n T i a l s LEFT TO RIGHT: HELEN KAMINSKI HAT, $230. STELLA MCCARTNEY SWIMSUIT, $259. YVES SAINT LAURENT MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS WATERPROOF IN CHARCOAL BLACK, $57. CHRISTIAN DIOR SUNGLASSES, $910. WITCHERY SKIRT, $ THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS BY M.L. STEDMAN, $

4 95 FASHION Shall I compare thee to a summer s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer s lease hath all too short a date: Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimm d; And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance, or nature s changing course, untrimm d: But thy eternal summer shall not fade, Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow st; Nor shall Death brag thou wander st in his shade, When in eternal lines to time thou grow st: So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee. Sonnet 18, William Shakespeare 6

5 96 FASHION this page: ZIMMERMANN top, $595 and bikini bottoms, $120. AMBER SCEATS neck cuff, $239. opposite page: BIANCA SPENDER jumpsuit, $

6 A place in the Sail into calm waters and unwind in style. SUN FASHION 97 Styling by Thelma McQuillan Photography by Simon Eeles 14

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8 this page: ELLERY shirt, $1590. ZIMMERMANN bikini bottoms, $120. opposite page: MILÉA swimsuit, $ FASHION 99 16

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11 SKIN NOTE: Let your skin take respite from hardcore coverage by delving into whisper-soft foundation formulations. Giorgio Armani s Lasting Silk UV Foundation in 4.5 ($95) gives the freshest of finishes thanks to a high concentration of water essence. this page: CAMILLA AND MARC bikini top, $219. CÉLINE skirt, $1449. GUCCI earrings, $675. opposite page: CHLOÉ top, $1501. GUCCI earrings, $

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13 104 FASHION BEAUTY NOTE: Don t let your complexion take a dive just because you re in the water. The new slew of CC creams combine subtle dewy coverage with sun protection and moisturiser. Slip Estée Lauder s Revitalizing Supreme CC Creme SPF 10 ($85) into your beach bag. CAMILLA jacket, $1199. AGENT PROVOCATEUR swimsuit, $470. LE SPECS sunglasses, $ PETITE GRAND earrings, $165. CAMILLA backpack, $

14 Wild at Styling by Thelma McQuillan Photography by Simon Eeles HEART Sunset dips in animal prints. 22

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16 FASHION 107 this page: THE UPSIDE jacket, $349. TIGERLILY bikini top, $ PETITE GRAND earrings, $132. Right hand (top to bottom): ASTLEY CLARKE ring, $1030. GUCCI rings, $355 and $815. Left hand (top to bottom): ASTLEY CLARKE ring, $ GUCCI ring, $815. opposite page: JETS swimsuit, $149. JAC + JACK shorts, $140. LE SPECS sunglasses, $ Right hand: PETITE GRAND bracelet, $161. Left hand: PETITE GRAND bracelet, $

17 108 FASHION this page: JETS shirt dress, $ HEIDI KLUM bikini top, $119 and bottoms, $109. PETITE GRAND earrings, $132. Right hand (top to bottom): ASTLEY CLARKE ring, $1030. GUCCI ring, $355. Left hand (top to bottom): ASTLEY CLARKE rings, $400 and $ PETITE GRAND bracelet, $167. opposite page: ELLERY top, $650. BEC & BRIDGE bikini top and bottoms, $160. LE SPECS sunglasses, $ PETITE GRAND earrings, $165. Right hand (top to bottom): ASTLEY CLARKE ring, $1030. GUCCI ring, $

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19 110 FASHION this page: BEC & BRIDGE swimsuit, $170. PETITE GRAND earrings, $176. Left hand: PETITE GRAND bracelet, $ 167. opposite page: ZIMMERMANN bikini, $240. WITCHERY bag, $ PETITE GRAND earrings, $

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22 When the sun goes down, the eveningwear comes out... I N T O T H E N I G H T Styling by Thelma McQuillan Photography by Simon Eeles ROMANCE WAS BORN dress, $1800. ZIMMERMANN bikini bottoms, $

23 114 FASHION this page: WITCHERY jacket, $ BASSIKE pants, $695. opposite page: KITX dress, $

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26 FASHION 117 this page: ELLERY top, $1250. ZIMMERMANN bikini bottoms, $120. opposite page: MANNING CARTELL dress, $

27 118 FASHION Hair by Michael Brennan/The Artist Group. Make-up by Peter Beard/Work Agency. Model A Place in the Sun & Into the Night : Katie Braatvedt/Priscillas. Model Wild at Heart : Ruby Campbell/Priscillas. We stayed at Dolphin Island, Fiji. dolphinislandfiji.com 35

28 this page: BEC & BRIDGE dress, $250. opposite page: BIANCA SPENDER jacket, $645 and skirt, $525. FRAGRANCE NOTE: With dark, decidedly sexy notes of patchouli and black truffle mellowed with vanilla, Tom Ford s Black Orchid Eau de Parfum 50ml ($175) has soirée season in its sights. 36

29 BEAUTY 121 STYLING BY THELMA MCQUILLAN. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON EELES. HAIR BY MICHAEL BRENNAN/THE ARTIST GROUP. MAKE-UP BY PETER BEARD/WORK AGENCY. MODEL: RUBY CAMPBELL/PRISCILLAS All it takes this summer is a bold splash and an attitude to match. BEAUTY NOTE: Care for caviar? Clear the way for fresh glowing skin by adding La Prairie s Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion ($300) to your skincare regimen. Essence waters work by delivering a concentrated dose of actives to your skin, priming it to better absorb your moisturiser. GUCCI RING, $355. Heat wave Get resort ready with the hottest lips, eyes, masks and fragrances this summer. You ll never lose your cool with our bodysculpting secrets and hair tips that take you from the beach to the boardroom. Words by Danielle Jackson 37