December 2008 Archives

We are right in the thick of Christmas party season, and you have probably spent a fair amount of time thinking of what dress you can wear - and there is still New Year to think about!

Well, Birmingham Mail reporter Emily Bridgewater decided to put her fate in the hands of a personal shopper from House fo Fraser.

It's not easy knowing what to wear, but Emily found out about the help you can get to make sure you get it right.

Read what her verdict was here

FASHION store Warehouse goes into sale this week.

Starting on Wednesday, the store is promising up to 50 per cent off some of its party dresses so there is still time to pick up a bargain before that all important work's Christmas do.

Check out their website here

ANY guy knows that buying lingerie for a loved one is a minefield so Solihull's John Lewis store has installed its very own 'Menzone' to help.

Boys can pick up tips from the stores lingerie advisors while sitting in comfort watching a plasma television and Wii.

The Menzone opens in the lingerie department on Thursday lunch time, December 11, until closing time on Sunday December 14.

Click here to see John Lewis' website

BIRMINGHAM'S Bratz store is having a pre-Christmas sale with 20 per cent off selected products in a range of names including Par Deux, Evisu, Diesel, Guess and Miss Sixty.

Find it in the Pavilions Shopping Centre.

Have a look at the website here

The Birmingham Mail's Consumer Editor Emma McKinney tested out just how easy (or difficult) it was to do Christmas on budget in these times of economic crisis.

She gave one Birmingham family £50 to see how much festive fun it would get them....

See how they got on by clicking here

Tommy Hilfiger has launched Hilfiger, a new fragrance which they say is created for the man who possesses "irresistible optimism".

It has smells of Suede, Sandalwood and Cistus infused with Papaya, Tonka and Cashmere Wood.

The 50ml bottle costs £32 and is on counter now.

If you want to shine this Christmas you could try the Sparkle Eye Palettes by the Body Shop.

They come in two colour ranges, one with gold, green and bronze hues and the other with the more daring pinks, blues and sparkly silvers.

Best of all they look like miniature jewellery boxes with the applicators neatly hidden away in a concealed drawer.

Check them out here

NEW into Birmingham's Pavilions Shopping Centre is quality fashion chain Hobbs.

First opened in Hampstead in 1891, Hobbs has gone on to become a fixture on many high streets with more than 100 branches nationwide.

And now is the ideal time to check out the store as it currently has up to 40 per cent off selected evening wear in a pre-Christmas sale.