Fashion

A new make-up range for the sophisticated party girl

From violet berries to rich plums, purple is the season’s new red. To celebrate this purple reign of colour, Clinique introduces the new Black Tie Violets 2009 colour collection. This sweetly feminine, yet bold make-up line features a range of girly violet tones that mirror the festivity and allure of the season.

New Look to open 1000th store in Bath

Leading high street retailer New Look is to open its first store in the historic spa town Bath. New Look’s 1000th store will open in the brand new ‘Southgate Centre’ on Wednesday 4th November at 10am.

Spirited jewellery for the sophisticated woman

Spirited and one-of-kind, the Carri Vacik jewellery collection is filled with alluring statement pieces for the discerning clientele. Precious gemstones are selected by hand, for the highest standards in cut, proportion and finish.

All star line-up for Regent Street Christmas Lights switch-on

Regent Street has announced an all star line-up for the Christmas Lights switch on this year - Tuesday 3 November 2009. London indie pop rock band The Noisettes will perform live as part of the festivities to launch the Regent Street Christmas lights.

Go pink this month for Breast Cancer Awareness

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and if you’re looking for a new way to support the cause, how about slipping on some pink lingerie from plus size lingerie specialist, Simply Yours.

Marina Bay Sands brings new fashion brands to Singapore

Marina Bay Sands will bring a host of new emerging fashion brands and store concepts to Singapore’s premier integrated entertainment destination.

Shoppers in Leeds offered ‘price-per-wear’ receipt

Visitors heading for Leeds Shopping Week this month (October 15-25, 2009) are being offered a new type of till receipt – one that shows not just the cost of the item, but its price-per-wear.

Exhibition showcases Sri Lanka’s sparkling gems

The Island of Gems Exhibition featuring a selection of gems and jewellery from Sri Lanka takes place on October 24-25, 2009 from 10am to 7pm at the Mostyn Hotel, Marblel Arch, Bryanston Square, London, nearest tube Marble Arch.

Pop-ups proliferate across Mayfair and Belgravia

Grosvenor has announced further pop-up projects, set to feature across its London estate, covering 300 acres of iconic Belgravia and Mayfair. Earlier this year, Grosvenor began a collaboration with ‘Eleven Fine Art’ to produce a series of pop-up art spaces in conjunction with the gallery.

Research reveals jeans are longest serving wardrobe item

Almost two million Brits have a pair of jeans that date back over 40 years to the 1960s, according to new research by Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex. The poll quizzed 1,044 UK adults to discover just how long jeans tend to linger in our wardrobes.

Diet Coke fuels a fashion frenzy with new eco-bag by Patricia Field

Fashionistas and green goddesses alike, get poised to get your mitts on a gorgeous free designer ‘IT’ bag, as Diet Coke teams up with New York stylist to the stars and one of fashion’s greatest visionaries, Patricia Field, to bring you the sassiest eco shopper around.