NEW into Westfield at Merry Hill is jewellery company Magnolia which specialises in silver, precious and semi-precious stones.

TAKE a break from the shopping with a pop-up offering mini-makeovers with pudding. Find the Gu Sparkle Box at Rotunda Square on December 21.

THE Body Shop has joined forces with Oxfam to encourage shoppers to buy ethical Christmas presents including goats for farmers and sponsorship of health workers. Customers buying any Oxfam Unwrapped gift will receive a £5 discount on purchases of £20 at the Body Shop. Gifts are available in Oxfam shops, at www.oxfamunwrapped.com or by calling 0300 200 1252. Offer runs until January 3.

BIRMINGHAM'S House of Fraser store is playing host to a pop-up shop for High Tech Cosmetics in the run-up to Christmas.

Outdoor clothing company Jack Wolfskin is a new arrival at Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre. It is the sixth UK store for the German brand which arrives just in time for the cold weather.

ENSURE you look your best in that little black dress with the right undies. Tu at Sainsbury's has a collection of figure-hugging lingerie.

SHOPPERS at Links of London in Birmingham Bullring can enjoy a Christmas event with goody bags, prize draw and savings on December 8 between 2-8pm.

JEWELLERY company Carat expands its collection this December to take in watches. Prices start at £140 and the range is available at Birmingham's Selfridges store.

PREPARE for the ski slopes with the new range of snowboots at Clarks. With waterproofing and insulation they should keep feet warm on the coldest of days.

FASHION chain Topshop has launched a limited edition charm bracelet aiming to raise money for homeless charity Centrepoint. The Topshot Says Donate bracelets come with a choice of charms and cost £2 with £1 donated to the charity.

SOLIHULL'S John Lewis store is starting Christmas early with a festive evening on Thursday. From 6-9pm, there will be a range of activities including beauty makeovers, demonstrations on making stockings and table decorations and fashion advice while youngsters can post their letter to Father Christmas.

GEORGE at Asda has launched a new Be Seen In collection aiming to offer on-trend styles at reasonable prices, starting at £6.

VOLUNTEERS from community retailer The Midcounties Co-operative are turning an empty unit in Salop Street, Wolverhampton city centre into a charity shop for The Haven, to raise funds for the charity's work with women and children affected by domestic abuse.

COLOURFUL feet are happy feet at Next where pattern socks cost £6 for a pack of two.

CANNY shoppers can make savings at Hobbs in Birmingham's Pavilions shopping centre where a sale event from November 24-25 includes 20 per cent off all full-price items.