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Author: Dr. Helen Cummins
20 restaurants to celebrate your love in Mallorca
Here, Dr Helen Cummins gives us her pick of the most romantic restaurants on the island, perfect for celebrating an anniversary, engagement or just a special evening together.
Palma’s 30 ‘must-try’ Restaurants 2024
You’ll never be short of a place to eat with Helen Cummins’ tried and tested list of recommended restaurants in Palma. Bon profit!
9 reasons why many foreign-owned businesses fail in Mallorca
Many foreign-owned businesses fail in Mallorca. Find out the reasons why they fail, so you can avoid making these mistakes and build a successful business.
The abc secret to getting more website traffic
How many new customers are you currently generating from your website? Find out from Dr Helen Cummins why a digital marketing strategy is the future.
Almond Blossom
See the gorgeous spring fashions featured in our April 2013 issue, set against the backdrop of the island’s natural beauty.
Wandering Soul
Set in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains of Mallorca, a roughed backdrop for a Winter fashion shoot by local photographer Biel Grimalt.
Defining Luxury: The search for a new meaning
A discussion on the new meaning of luxury and how it is changing in recent years. Helen Cummins gives her views on the factors that are currently influenceing the new meaning of luxury.
Intelligence Unbridled
Spring fashion trends on Mallorca reflect the island´s new endeavours- shimmering sequins and festive fringe bring fresh energy for dining, dancing or dressage.
Cool winter threads
Vintage vibes and outfits with attitude feature on our urban winter runway. Get the look in lace and fur, smoky black and flaming red, and kiss those winter blues goodbye.
All about me
One of my personal favourite fashion shoots, working with model Patricia Roman is always a pleasure, we had lots of fun and the result is amazing.
Latest fashion trends for Autumn 2017
Welcome the cooler weather and new season with warm colours, vibrant patterns, and practical layers to master the art of autumn styling.
A boutique hotel designed for two!
An unexpectedly sophisticated urban boutique hotel in Campos designed with ‘two’ in mind… Book now to enjoy couples paradise.
The best breakfast in the world
This is where I go to celebrate a special occasion or entertain important guests who I want to impress. In my opinion, this is truly a memorable experience.
A romantic rooftop hideaway in Palma
Looking for a quiet spot for dinner away from the crowded Palma streets? An enchanting rooftop restaurant is my recommendation!
Greatness awaits you!
Inspiration can come through many sources which can make you sit up and think. Helen Cummins shares an experience, which might be just what you need to hear.
Calling all beach babes!
When it comes to beachwear this summer: choose one of this season’s look-at-me bikinis or swimsuits for added allure. Your inner siren is calling…
Yummy Mummy: the working mum’s survival guide
Having it all – marriage, kids & a career – can take its toll on today’s working mum. H.Cummins looks at surviving the challenges of the role.
Coachella Chic inspires Summer fashion 2017
Summer fashion 2017 takes inspiration from one of the worlds biggest music festival. Luxury boho rules the day.
Carnival Chic Style
A day at the fair is a colourful treat…. Bold colours, pattern clashes with frills and sparkles…. Don’t hold back. Go all out to cause a sensation.
Finding Mr. Right!
My husband Georg is a great believer that there is someone out there for everyone – you just need good luck and a few helpful tips to find him or her. Helen Cummins gives you the inside story.
Faking it!
Luxury brands suffer damage to their business with the prevalence of high-quality fake products available worldwide. Helen Cummins investigates the impact that buying fakes has on the industry and what it says about the consumers of imitations.
South Beach Starlet
Tassels and turbans; prints and jumpsuits. Work those oversized sunnies and the poolside glam of the 30’s for a Miami Beach summer.
Spring Fashion
It’s time to revitalise your spring wardrobe. Shimmering hues and deconstructed shapes shake up the mood and echo the changing season.
The Art of Design
Bathing Suit & Hat from Exclusive Necklace, Ring & Bracelet from Nicolás Joyeros Bikini from…
Winter fashion on Mallorca
Vibrant floral patterns, with leopard print fur coats and layers of colours are the trends we will be wearing this winter. Mallorca’s Jardins de Alfabia was the backdrop for this abcMallorca fashion shoot styled & created by Helen Cummins.
Divinely Decadent: The new collection from Alma López
When you are looking for something truly unique from Mallorca, check out the innovative new jewellery collection from talented local designer Alma López.
Spring Arrivals
Spring is just around the corner and here on Mallorca that means longer, sunny days and a trip to the seaside. Check out the latest fashion styles here.
Urban Cool
The summer is just around the corner and we are stepping into a new fashion era – Spring/Summer 2015. So why not welcome the heat in an urban cool style like this?
Modern retro style
A moment of peace in a faded, abandoned space. Take inspiration for your winter wardrobe from the Victorian era with capes and tie-bow blouses, and sixties rock and roll – for a modernized retro silhouette.
Yachting Style
An abcMallorca Production
Photograher: Xisco Kamal
Model: Laura Sophie Breuning
Stylist: Helen Cummins
Hair & Make-up: Monika Hübert
Jet Set Ready!
To get that glamourous and luxury touch to your beach look the perfect garment is: the caftan. Give yourself some styling ideas by getting inspired from these ABC-Mallorca Magazine photos!
Great Gatsby Style
The Great Gatsby movie, set in the opulence of the roaring ’20s, has become a reference point to inspire glitz and glamour. Find your style inspiration here for that special occasion!
Winter Fashion Inspiration
Looking for some style inspiration for your winter wardrobe…. wooly jumpers, leather and fur will see you through to Spring in the warm Mediterranean climate of Mallorca.
Detox Diet
A great way to lose some weight and give your body a well earned rest is to do a Detox Diet. Here are some tips to help make your detox successful.
Get a Great Body!
Get a great body by following this easy Exercise Workout Program and get your body into the best shape ever this year. It’s as easy as buying a DVD and getting started. Enjoy getting fit & healthy in 2013….. You can do it!
How to lose 3 kilos in 5 days!
The Diet starts today! Its the January and its time to pay the price for all the good food and drink I’ve consumed over the past few weeks….. Check in here to see how I’m doing with losing 3 kilos 🙂
Lifestyle Detox
Lifestyle Detox Program in Mallorca – find out how luxury lifestyle editor, Helen Cummins, got on when she participated in this detox program….
Street Style Fashion Shoot
For a unique look at the glamorous team at the luxury lifestyle magazine abcMallorca – check out the Street Style and be inspired for your winter wardrobe…..
Junior Street Style Fashion
See the photos from the Junior Street Style fashion shoot for the December / January 2013 issue, here…
Learning to Fly
Video of Helen Cummins the editor abcMallorca taking her first flight tutorial with Valarie Turner the flight instructor on-board to show her how it’s done!
Autumn Opulence
See the photos from the Autumn Opulence Photoshoot that took place in the beautiful Pueblo Español.
Indian Summer Fashion Shoot
Have an exclusive look behind the scenes of the Indian Style Summer Fashion Photoshoot in our August edition titled – The Vacation Issue.
The Summer Vacation
The fashion shoot for July’s The Best of Summer issue had a decidedly Fifties feel as our photos show.
A Touch of Glamour
Check out our new fashion photos so you are on trend for Summer 2012. Floaty & sexy body-defining dresses are ultra-sophisticated at the beach or the restaurant. Have fun in the sun!
Who Buys Luxury?
To spend €40,000 on a watch is not what the vast majority of people can do at the drop of a hat – so who are the big spenders? And what is their motivation to buy luxury? Helen Cummins investigates.
Miss Casanova
Photos of the winter fashion-shoot published in abcMallorca in December 2011. Helen Cummins was the creative director and stylist on this shoot.
Rock the New Collection
Photos from the luxury issue fashion-shoot for lifestyle magazine abcMallorca. Creative director and stylist Helen Cummins.
Autumn Glory
Photos from the September fashion-shoot in luxury lifestyle magazine abcMallorca. Shot on location in Gran Hotel Son Net by Vikki and Karl Grant.
Sex and the City hits Puerto Portals
An abcMallorca fashion shoot, a TV documentary ‘la Flor y Nata’ and a cocktail party in Tristan’s Moet & Chandon bar in Puerto Portals, all rolled into one event.
