Birmingham Mail - Style File

£50 off coats

2009-11-11T11:16:56Z

HOBBS is helping us stay warm this winter by knocking £50 off selected lines of coats and boots.

Principles returns

2009-11-11T11:13:05Z

THE Principles brand is to return to the high street with a new collaboration between
Debenhams and designer Ben de Lisi.

Due to hit stores in February, the range will include more than 100 items in regular sizes and nearly 50 in petite.

Gala night

2009-11-10T12:00:28Z

BEAUTY house Givenchy has joined forces with Birmingham's House of Fraser store for a gala evening tomorrow.

Taking place between 6.15pm-10pm, The Ange ou Demon event includes Champagne, make-up advice, makeovers (which need to be booked in advance on 0207 563 8840 or lflynn@parfumsgivenchy.fr) and silver clutch bags are on offer to customers buying two products including at least one Ange ou Demon fragrance.

Kate's collection

2009-11-10T11:52:48Z

MODEL turned fashion designer Kate Moss has launched her Christmas collection for Topshop.

The range features sexy party dresses, lingerie and sleepwear.

Larger sizes

2009-11-09T12:39:14Z

MATALAN'S Rogers & Rogers collection aims to ensure bigger women can still enjoy Christmas in style.

Included is this kaleidoscope pattern blouse for £18.

Zandra at M&S

2009-11-09T12:37:28Z

DESIGNER Zandra Rhodes has joined forces with Marks and Spencer for a new autumn/
winter collection.

Featured in the range are print chiffon tops, jazzy catsuits and party dresses.

Wrap up warm

2009-11-09T12:36:14Z

DOROTHY Perkins has a new collection of coats (such as this blue wool belted coat £70) to help fend off cold winter evenings.

Run for cover

2009-11-04T12:14:37Z

NEW into the Bullring shopping centre is men's fashion chain Duck and Cover.

Launched in 1996, the company has more than 200 outlets across the country.

Donna you want it?

2009-11-03T13:30:18Z

FANS of the Donna Karan fragrance Cashmere Mist can head over to John Lewis stores where customers buying a 50ml bottle of the perfume pick up a free gold metallic cosmetics bag with travel sizes of body cream and cleansing lotion.

Offer while stocks last.

Pre-party skin

2009-11-02T12:42:06Z

BEAUTY salon DestinationSkin is offering a pre-Christmas party with a difference.

Tickets cost from £85 and include champagne and canapés, a skin analysis and consultation, prescription mini facials, botox or mesotherapy treatments and discounts of up to 20 per cent.

Find the centre in the Pavilions shopping centre in Birmingham.

One-stop shop

2009-10-28T12:45:05Z

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.

Luxury scents

2009-10-28T12:40:09Z

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.

Minty fresh

2009-10-27T11:24:10Z

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.

Private shopping

2009-10-26T13:20:10Z

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.

Wan-na go?

2009-10-26T13:18:19Z

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.