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Conscious and chic

Curated by the phenomenally chic Marinela Cifteli of forward-thinking label kurru kurru, this is a one-stop shop for island fashionistas. The kurru kurru label is paving the way for sustainable fashion with its line of gorgeous, flowing sustainable dresses. Made from cruelty-free silk and printed with toxic-free inks the designs are inspired by the shapes and colours found in the natural world. Macro photographic images of amethyst stones swirl in a dance of pinks and purples while the bright blossoms of mimosa sit proudly against a black background.

The focus on conscious fashion doesn’t stop there. The über-cool men’s board shorts made by Rizo come in an array of prints and colours. Avid surfers and sailors, the founders of this London-based company wanted to find a more ‘soulful, sustainable and sartorial approach to men’s swimwear’. Their shorts are made from 100-percent recycled and recyclable fabric and are digitally printed with earth-friendly inks in small batches. They’ll also recycle your old shorts and give you a 20-percent discount on your next pair. A passion for supporting small, local designers forms the ethos of the Cotton Beach Club boutique. Local label Mia Ibiza delivers a range of easy to wear cotton dresses in sharp geometric shapes. These are the ultimate throw on and go choice for beach lovers across the island. Simple yet elegant they are gorgeously matched with the Mia Ibiza handmade totes sporting the label’s signature triangle motif.

Jewellery line Victoria Deny has a select collection within the boutique. The Italian designer’s pieces take their cues from the voluptuous shapes of nature. The gold and enamel Fragments Ring is highly covetable and sits elegantly on the finger showing just a teasing sliver of skin. The line’s delicate necklaces evoke primal designs in sophisticated finishes. Pieces from jewellery designers gbgh make a confident statement. Their striking Justine necklace is reminiscent of foaming waves running up the shoreline. Rendered in gold or black these pieces only require a simple dress and a pair of strappy heels, et voila! When the party calls for something a little more light-hearted, opt for the fab Swarovski encrusted earrings by Caprice Decadent Bohemian. Fun and bright these are the perfect embellishments to spice up a plain t-shirt and jeans look.

Keeping sun safe has never been easier with a limited edition hand-woven visor. Woven with palm leaves in Bali, the retro design has been given an update for the Ibiza scene. Coming in raw or black, you might as well get both and match them with any number of the beachy accessories on offer from palm tree embroidered espadrilles to beach totes and towels. Once you’ve finished your divine meal on the Cotton Beach Club terrace with that majestic 180-degree view across the Med there is no better way to cap off the day than a visit to the boutique. Gorgeously arranged and selectively curated there really is something for everyone. Pick up a unique Ibiza souvenir, gifts for loved ones and most all something for yourself.

Balearic beauty – Jessie May Young

Her youthful looks plus the amazingly close bond she has with each child makes them appear to be best friends as much as family. Family values are extremely important to the British-born hair and make-up artist, who first came to the island at the age of 17 with a group of girlfriends. Not long after, she met and fell in love with husband Luke and the couple continued to visit the white isle for weekends away, summer holidays and special occasions over the years. “It’s always been our special place,” she explains, with their 2012 nuptials as the icing on the cake. Soon after, the family were looking to escape the hectic London life to spend more time together. The choice was quite obvious really. “We came to check out the schools, then brought the kids over for a holiday in October,” Jessie says of the decision to relocate. “At the end of the week everyone had a piece of paper and had to make a tick or a cross. We got four ticks – Albie was little so he didn’t really understand – so it was a real family decision. Everyone had to want to do it or we wouldn’t do it at all.” Today, the family are living the Ibiza dream. “The kids are outside from the moment they wake up. Everyone’s so happy.” Daily life for Jessie is predominantly about family – from busy mornings getting ready before the school run, followed by managing her hair and make-up business, launching a new collaboration and pop-up with Net-A-Porter, working on shoots, styling Ibiza brides or creating content for her new blog, Bohemian Bond – a title that sums up Jessie and her family in a nutshell. “The blog kind of came about by accident,” says Jessie, who has been a hair and make-up artist all her adult life. “The first six months here were a whirlwind – finding a place to live, organising the kids in school, with activities, making big lifestyle changes. Then all of a sudden I realised I needed to do something for myself too.” Feeling a little bit rusty on the make-up brushes after a few months away from the job, she decided to do some test shoots on newfound island friends – who all happened to be working mums – to showcase her work. The theme was obvious, and the blog was born. Jessie describes her own natural boho style as quite relaxed, never too overdone and usually thrown together in ten minutes, depending on her mood of the day. “I feel like I can be more me here in Ibiza,” she says. “You can wear a maxi dress and have a bikini underneath on the school run – no one looks at you thinking, ‘what has she come as today?’” She admits to also being a control freak when it comes to styling her family.

“I’ve realised I dress them like us!” she laughs. “The girls are always in a lot of black, a lot of lace, a lot of crochet – though lately Maisie’s been developing her own style so I’m going to have to let her go soon. And even Albie, I dress him in my husband’s style. When I’m away, I’ll call Luke in a panic asking what they’re wearing!” In the afternoons, both parents are on the school run, ferrying the kids back and forth from their respective activities before they all reunite at 6pm for dinner at home. “That’s one of the only things I’ve kept from London life,” she says, inspired by her own family’s traditions. “I like us to sit down together as a family and have one big meal together! We talk about the best and worst parts of the day, everyone gets to have their opinions on how to handle things, and the kids can really open up to us.” For family lunches, they’ll frequent laidback places like La Paloma, Jockey Club and Babylon Beach and sunsets are a favourite activity, with Experimental Beach Ibiza the location of choice. “I’m obsessed with sunsets, and I’ve passed that onto the kids too,” Jessie says. “Even in the winter we’ll still go and watch sunset, with a blanket and hot chocolate. The next thing we want to do is watch is a sunrise.” Beach days too allow for more quality time together. “We love Aguas Blancas,” Jessie says. “The chiringuito there is so chilled and we can all happily do our own thing, but still be together. Albie will be surfing, Maisie can be rock climbing and Betsy thinks she’s a mermaid!” With a well-thumbed book presenting the island’s 80 beaches, the family are also making it their mission to explore each and every one. Time spent together as a family is obviously cherished, but Jessie and Luke also understand the importance of nurturing each child’s individuality. “We let the kids choose things once a month they’d like to do with us,” Jessie says. “With Maisie we’ve had a ‘date night’ at Bambuddha with mocktails, Albie chose fishing at Talamanca and Betsy and I explored Dalt Vila with backpacks, hot chocolate and her camera.” For Jessie and Luke as a couple, alone time is more about setting aside time for ‘date day’ rather than ‘date night’. “At least once a week, we’ll go to Atzaro for a spa day or just to read books or we’ll have a nice beach day. Though when we can go for a night out, we enjoy dinner and drinks with friends or the cinema night at Amante!” “Our original plan was to stay here for 18 months,” says Jessie, when asked if the island felt like a permanent home now. “But I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re still here in 10 years saying, ‘Oh we’re not staying, it’s just an adventure’. We’ll see what happens – right now, it’s all about making memories.” Photography by Sofia Gomez Fonzo Hair & make-up by Jessie May Young

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