October 2009 Archives

ONE stop tailor shop A Suit That Fits is offering free fittings during October.

The shop in Victoria Square, Birmingham is waiving the usual £25 fee until the end of the month.

NEW into Harvey Nichols Birmingham is Penhaligon's, the Londonbased perfumers.

Founded in the 1860s, the luxury range features classics such as Bluebell, Victorian Posy and Elizabethan Rose.

WOMEN'S wear brand Mint Velvet has just arrived at Birmingham's House of Fraser store. Its autumn/winter collection features cashmere mixes, silk, satin, velvet and refined jersey with designs being dresses, knitwear, trousers and accessories.

OASIS is offering shoppers the chance to have their very own fashion party.

Groups of ten or more can enjoy a private shopping evening at the store with refreshments, style advice and a 15 per cent discount.

Available at limited Oasis stores from November 6, local outlets featuring the service include Birmingham Bullring and Merry Hill.

For more information and to book, contact stores directly.

HE may have missed Style Birmingham but television guru Gok Wan has been named in
the celebrity line-up for this year's Clothes Show Live at the city's National Exhibition Centre.

Gok will be presenting a series of workshops on December 6.

Taking place between December 4-9.

Birmingham-based chocolate maker Cadbury's has joined forces with fashion label PPQ to launch a limited edition chox and chams collection.

Pick up a box of Koko at Selfridges and alongside the chocolates there is also a lucky charm pendant.

SHOPPERS at The Fragrance Shop have the chance to bag £250 worth of designer fragrances.

Pick up an entry form at one of the store's outlets for a chance to win names
such as Armani, Hugo Boss and Dolce & Gabbana. Closing date is October 30.

DIAMONDS are a girl's best friend at the Highfield Clinic in Edgbaston which is now offering clients the Diamond Touch Microderbasion treatment.

Using diamond tipped wands passed over the skin, the treatment is available at the centre in Highfield Road.

REDUCTIONS of up to 50 per cent are on offer in the L K Bennett store in
Birmingham's Pavilions shopping centre.

Fashion and accessories are included in the mid season sale.

PICK up beauty tips at a special event at Birmingham's Harvey Nichols store tomorrow.

Taking place between 7-10pm, the Harvey Nichols and Grazia event features trend advice,
on-stage demonstrations by mac, Champagne, mini treatments and goodie bags.

Tickets cost £10 and can be booked by calling 0121 616 6019.