Style Birmingham Issue 23 by Andrew Riley

[ All you need to know about Birminghamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most stylish fashion, beauty and shopping event ]

This year’s three day fashion extravaganza is set to be the biggest and best yet Featuring: • A stunning autumn/winter 2011 catwalk show at Town Hall hosted by the gorgeous George Lamb • A fashion Q&A during the show with celebrity stylist Bradley Taylor • The newest faces from the top international modelling agencies with catwalk hairstyling by Benjamin Ryan Hair & Beauty and make-up by MAC • Access to loads of exciting instore events, shows and offers from Bullring with The Show: Redefinition, ‘How to Look Good’ with Caryn Franklin at Pavilions, plus much more from The Mailbox, Boots, Harvey Nichols, House of Fraser, M&S and Selfridges to name only a few • Student fashion displays from Fashion Lab

For more information or to book a ticket visit www.stylebirmingham. com or www.theticketfactory.com. Tickets can be booked in person from the ICC Box Office, Centenary Square,Birmingham without a booking fee.

• A luxury designer shopper bag designed by internationally acclaimed designer, Osman Yousefzada and sponsored by The Mailbox, for every visitor This year all tickets will cover the entire three days of the event! Each ticket will guarantee visitors one allocated slot at the Town Hall catwalk show, as well as access to participating events at key stores, outlets and centres throughout the entire weekend.

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“Grooming is the secret of real elegance. The best clothes, the most wonderful jewels or glamorous beauty don’t count without good grooming.” Christian Dior

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A beautiful decade ten of the best ‘forever’

Behind the scenes Holly Ryland-Jones’ sneak peek at Style Birmingham Live

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Hair today Benjamin Ryan, Birmingham’s

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Style Birmingham Live we lift the lid on

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Indian summer bag all you need for a late

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Trend update Emporio Armani picks the hot

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Rachel Zoe introducing the world’s most famous

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what’s in store

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stylist, now at Selfridges

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great products

Harvey Nichols goodies

hottest salon

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The style chart what’s hot this month, ready

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Double agent inky black and vintage tan are

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Accessorise all areas live life on the edge of

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Style in our city the news from our independent shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes and bars

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0 4 6 Street style fashion blogger Lou Jones captures autumn trends on the streets of Birmingham

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0 5 9 Shop ‘til you drop celebrate the city with our pick of the new season must-buys

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Fashion news new trends to try and ideas for

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Autumn edit our favourite new season heroes

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Bear essentials gilets, ponchos and boots with one thing in common … fur

Grooming news a healthy post-summer glow and Daniel Craig’s favourite cologne

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Life in mono swing into the sixties with black

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Rock the renaissance Harvey Nichols is 10!

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Social news club nights, restaurants and a

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Grand Designs a sneak peek at some of the best products on show at Grand Designs Live

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Clockwise from top: Model wearing The Style Clinic at H a rv ey Nichols, s e e pag e 3 4 ; Earrings from Miss Selfridge, s e e pag e 33; Model wearing R e b e c ca M i n ko f f, s e e pag e 29; Model wearing Pau l S m i t h at H o u s e of Fraser, s e e pag e 49; Model wearing Monique Lhullier, s e e pag e 3 0 ; Heels from Dune, see pag e 3 3 ; B o o t s f r o m N e x t, s e e pag e 53; Emporio Armani Spy b ag, s e e pag e 17; M o d e l wearing Thomas Pink, s e e pag e 4 9

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T V p r e s e n t e r , r a d i o s ta r , fa s h i o n icon, entrepreneur: George Lamb, 31, is all this and more, and will host Style Birmingham Live this S e p t e m b e r , b r i n g i n g h i s ow n brand of sartorial style to the c i t y. H e r e , G e o r g e s h a r e s h i s p h i l o s o p h y o n ev e ry t h i n g f r o m s h o p p i n g a n d t r av e l t o m a k i n g a m u c h -a n t i c i pat e d m o v e i n t o a c t i n g I n t e r v i e w: S a r a h D r e w J o n e s

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had the most wonderful time at Style Birmingham Live last year, so I was glad to be asked to come back this year. Sometimes, with the best will in the world, you take jobs and everyone’s trying really hard but it just doesn’t live up to your expectations. I was thoroughly impressed by SBL though, and I don’t think there’d be a city in the world that wouldn’t be happy with that sort of performance. I watch a lot of fashion shows and the production levels on the catwalk show were incredibly high. From the cars to the receptions and the master-classes, it was a comprehensive, well put-together event and something I’m very happy to put my name to and be a part of. I’m really looking forward to being a part of this year’s event. It was fun in Birmingham. When your face is on 15-foot high posters everywhere, there’s a lot of Beatles-esque stopping and signing and chatting, but it was really nice for me because when you’re on TV or radio, there’s always separation between you and the people you’re making programmes for. So to be able to get out and meet people and have a proper chat and see what’s going on style-wise was really interesting. I always go to London Fashion Week. I love to see new designers coming through but I love the buzz too. There’s a lot of nonsense that comes with it – it wouldn’t be fashion without the nonsense - but the parties and the events and visitors all make it a creative period and I love the energy that’s around the city during that time. My stylist Adrian Sauvage became my business partner. I’m his muse and we’ve created a menswear line together, called A. Sauvage. He used to style me and he still keeps a mindful eye on what I’m wearing. I do think you’ve got to go with your gut on matters of style, but Adrian and I like the same aesthetic and even when other people are telling me not to wear something, he’ll say ‘go for it’ and he’s always right. You’ve got to dress for your mood: dress for how you feel when you get up every morning. I can wear tried-and-tested outfits that I’ve worn a thousand times but if I’m not in the right mood for them one day, it’s not going to happen. Today I slipped on a pair of loafers and it worked fine: maybe espadrilles would have worked better with the outfit but I wanted to wear the loafers and it felt right. It may sound like a small thing, but it’s about being comfortable in what you’re wearing.

Photo: Dylan Don

Films inspire my look. Up until a few years ago, I wasn’t aware of them consciously influencing my style but then, watching movies with Adrian, I realised that he watches them like the film-maker he is, really noticing what the actors are wearing, what the sets and locations are like. That way of watching films is what I now do to an extent, getting lost in the aesthetic. I like a lot of the old Italian films, the Federico Fellini old-school, 50s movies. I rarely go shopping these days, but when I do, it’s mainly for casualwear. I wear labels I know work for me, and I also buy things when I’m abroad, like a beautiful handmade shirt I bought when I was in Morocco this summer. We’re working on expanding and diversifying the A. Sauvage line. I think jeans and t-shirts and some accessories will be next, as it’s been sharp tailoring up until now.

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“I’m more Jonathan ross and davId Letterman than I am someone LIke steve Jones or dermot o’Leary”

I love radio. I’d wanted to do another radio show after working with BBC 6 Music, so it was good to do a few months at TalkSport this summer, and we had a lovely time. There’s more radio in my future definitely but how regularly, I don’t know. A weekly show is a big commitment and I don’t have the time right now. My ideal radio show would be great music and a lot of nonsense. I’m working on a plan for my own radio station, an app-based one to work through your phone, so somewhere down the line that will happen: maybe a year or so away. We’re still doing the weekly podcast on iTunes, which is great. I love new technology and the way it’s started to work with radio, it’s the future. I find it quite hard to work with other people’s parameters and guidelines, and the constraints of their protocol sometimes, so it’s often easier to do your own thing. Technology is moving so rapidly now that conventional platforms that are available to us are no longer anywhere near as important as they’ve traditionally been. I like Twitter and it’s a wonderful tool for communication. But I also find it a bit difficult, as I’m not interested in the banal in life. I don’t want to read that someone’s just had a cup of tea or been to the shop. I think Twitter works well if you’re really immersed in it and you’re the funniest guy on the planet with a laconic take on your life. Otherwise, who’s interested? I want to be present in my life: I don’t understand these people who are on their phones while they’re having a face-to-face

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conversation with you, or Tweeting while watching TV. Either you’re here or you’re not here! Presenting the American version of The X Factor is an amazing gig for Steve Jones, he’s going to do a fantastic job and America’s going to fall in love with him. But for me, I want a slightly different career path. I’m more Jonathan Ross and David Letterman than I am someone like Steve or Dermot O’Leary, brilliant though they are: I want a voice, not to present a big show. Not to say that you can’t cross over and do both but if you want to set your stall out and have an opinion and entertain people in your own style, then maybe a late-night chat show is the best thing and I hope that’s where I’m going eventually. It’s something I’d love to do. I’m trying my hand at acting. I’ve just won a part in a pilot for a new show. I went up for it just to see if I could do it. My dad is actor Larry Lamb, of course, so I’ve been around acting all my life. I’ve wanted to have a go for a while, but it wasn’t as easy as I thought it was going to be: in fact, completely the opposite. It’s a drama and a departure for me but thanks to my background, I think I’ve got a reasonable grounding in acting. Everyone kept asking me when I was going to try an acting role, so maybe it was inevitable at some point. Let’s wait and see how it turns out.

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Lamb IN ONE MINUTE Lamb JEANS OR TROUSERS? Trousers. Tailoring! AVIATORS OR WAYFARERS? Wayfarers, every time. GYM OR SPORT? Sport. I like football but kickboxing’s my thing, really. SONG THAT ALWAYS CHEERS YOU UP There’s a song called The Prayer by Bloc Party: that’s the song I always play when I’m getting ready to go into battle.

...AND CALMS YOU DOWN Anything from Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye. THE ONE ACCESSORY THAT EVERY MAN SHOULD OWN A good watch. I wear a Rolex Submariner from the year of my birth. ON YOUR FASHION LIST THIS SEASON I’ve just bought a gorgeous cable-knit cardi from Gucci. FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION I went to Nepal with my dad a couple of years ago and I want to go back, and go trekking. Get up in the Himalayas, away from it all, walking eight hours a day, and come back feeling a million bucks. That’ll be good.

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT SBL S t y l e B i r m i n g h a m L i v e i s s u c h a va s t p r o d u c t i o n , w e a s k e d fa s h i o n b l o g g e r , s t y l i s t a n d p r o d u c t i o n t e a m m e m b e r , H o l ly R y l a n d -J o n e s t o g i v e u s a s n e a k p e e k at t h e p r e pa r at i o n p r o c e s s

As a blogger I try to be constantly on the fashion pulse. I regularly delve deep into the blogging world unearthing bits of knowledge and stylish insight into the world of fashion from industry professionals, lovers of style and trends, and those who like to publish their daily snaps of beautiful attire.

for fashion. It was really interesting to see how they portray the trends, and how this develops into high street store collections, for you and me to buy.

Obviously, Style Birmingham Live covers more than just the Town Hall fashion show, and we’ve been setting wheels in motion for loads of stylish events taking place across the centre of Birmingham. There’s the unique, never-seen-before Bullring catwalk show, entitled ‘The Show: Redefinition’, uniting fashion and technology! Intriguing I know, but don’t fret: more information will be released shortly (keep an eye on www.stylebirmingham.com). Then there’s the live stage show with The Clothes Show’s Caryn Franklin and a beauty zone at The Pavilions. They’ll also be very fashionable events at Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and many more destinations across the city. It really is a fashionista’s dream.

As you read this in early September, I’ll be busy optioning the fashion: that is, choosing which looks you’ll see on the SBL catwalks. The A/W ‘11 collections have finally hit the stores and our stylist has flown in from Germany to lead us on this fashion-finding mission. After that, well, I’ll be working alongside/ swooning over the gorgeous George Lamb on the show itself…

One of my first tasks was to talk to shops and boutiques about the big Town Hall catwalk show, as there’s so much for them to think about and prepare for. This was a military operation! First I hit the phones to introduce myself (no need to introduce SBL: everyone knows about it). After appointment-making with store managers and email-writing to head offices, it was then time to head out into the city centre to meet the lovely store managers in person. This exciting preparation has taken up most of my time in the last few weeks, as well as a little trend research, blog post writing, presscall attending and email responding.

If you want to keep up with my Style Birmingham Live progress, as well as sneak previews of the trends we’ll be showcasing and style tips, then you can follow my blog posts at www.stylebirmingham. com, as well as at www.jonesloves.com or for updates as they happen why not follow the progress on Twitter? We’re @Stylebirmingham or @Jonesloves

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Style Birmingham Live is what is currently getting all of my attention when it comes to fashion trends and style. This summer I was recruited onto the production team that heads up this citywide event. And after hearing about this year’s changes – the inclusion of celebrity stylist Bradley Taylor, the involvement of a fantastic production team, an experienced catwalk stylist and castings for models from internationally acclaimed agencies, I really couldn’t wait to get started. For months now I’ve been scouring retailer collections, unearthing secret style tips and adding to my knowledge of A/W ‘11 fashion trends, in order to help the team make this event the best year yet. It’s part of my role to concentrate mainly on the Town Hall fashion show, ensuring all of the best retailers are involved, liaising with both the head offices and the store managers on a weekly basis, to enable them to showcase their gorgeous autumn/winter collections in the best possible light. We are involving all retailers throughout the city, whether they are beauty focused, sport focused and so on... and of course, we’re talking to restaurants and bars too, to hold in-store activity during SBL. What kind of events do they have coming up for you? This could be discounts, or maybe a glass of bubbly for customers, styling sessions or master classes in how to create the perfect look. This is a great way to enhance

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the weekend, and it will enable you to fill your day with great bargains and with bubbly on offer, you can be refuelled and refreshed for lots more shopping!

Our first press call for the event was with Caryn Franklin at The Pavilions, who looked rather stylish in a short statement black dress worn over trousers (a future trend) draped over an elegant velvet chair, whilst the cameras flashed away (you can read an interview with her on page 25). We’ve been working with lovely George Lamb on publicity for his role as host, too, which has not exactly been a chore! The team and I even attended the Pure exhibition in London: it’s a huge trade show where you get to see fashion shows from trend forecasting agency, WGSN, and learn about what’s in the future

Though the last couple of months have been manic, the team and I have laboured hard to ensure that you all get to see the best show yet. Plus there’s more good news – your tickets can be used across the whole three days, not just on a specific chosen day – meaning that you get to enjoy all the offers, refreshments, discounts and styling sessions, and a whole lot of shopping ALL weekend.

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ST YL E B I R M IN G H AM LI V E:

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t h i n k you ’r e a l l r e a dy f o r s t y l e b i r m i n g h a m l i v e 2 0 1 1 ? h e r e’s a f ew t h i n g s w e ’v e b e e n k e e p i n g u n d e r ou r f e d o r a . . .

EXTRA GOODIES AT THE MAILBOX!

THERE ARE VIP TICKETS! This year, all tickets will cover the entire three days of the Style Birmingham Live event. Each ticket guarantees you one allocated slot at the Town Hall Catwalk Show, as well as access to participating events at key stores, outlets and centres throughout the entire weekend. Pay £10 for a Standard Ticket and you’ll see the Catwalk Show hosted by George Lamb, take home a designer shopper bag and bag yourself access to all the supporting events around town. But if you invest £30 for a Gold VIP ticket then you can enjoy:

2. An Osman Yousefzada designer shopper bag sponsored by The Mailbox

theticketfactory.com. Tickets can be booked in person from the ICC Box Office, Centenary Square, Birmingham without a booking fee. To help you plan, here’s the Town Hall Catwalk Show times:

3. Access to a VIP lounge and a complimentary drink

Friday 23 September: 12pm, 2pm

4. Lunch and a drink in one of the dedicated VIP lunch venues

Saturday 24 September: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm

1. Front row VIP seats at the Town Hall Catwalk Show

5. A meet and greet with George Lamb 6. A selection of other special treats For more information or to book a ticket visit www. stylebirmingham.com or www.

Sunday 25 September: 12pm, 2pm • Please note that the Catwalk Show at the Town Hall will feature stunning sound and lighting effects, which may include the use of strobe lighting.

This year, The Mailbox has teamed up with internationally acclaimed Birmingham born designer, Osman Yousefzada, to create the Style Birmingham Live limited edition shopper bag. Each ticket holder will be presented with a bag, gift wrapped in a pink ribbon, to use during the event, and, of course, keep as a collector’s item memento. Buy a VIP ticket and you’ll also score a super-cute pink and black spiral notebook, and a glass of champagne, courtesy of The Mailbox: look out in the Catwalk Shows for special scenes of fashion from The Mailbox’s retailers, too.

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FASHION GURU CARYN FRANKLYN WILL HOST MASTERCL ASSES! Legendary fashion broadcaster and writer Caryn Franklin will be presenting her live stage show, How To Look Good at Pavilions, for FREE, three times each day of Style Birmingham Live. Bringing together fashion trends, styling advice and expert tips on how to flatter your shape and pick clothes confidently to suit your body, the How To Look Good stage show demonstrates Caryn’s long held belief that all women, regardless of age, shape and size can make fashion work for them. Drawing on the latest autumn/winter trends from Pavilions retailers ranging from Hobbs, M&S, Monsoon and Evans to independents Wysteria Lane, Silk Step and Aspecto, How To Look Good is an entertaining mix of catwalk, masterclass and makeovers covering fashion, hair and make-up. Caryn will be joined on stage by celebrity make-up artist Ariane Poole (This Morning, GMTV) and Midlands’ hairdressers and global L’Oreal ambassadors, Royston Blythe and Nick Malenko whose celebrity clientele has included Hollywood A-listers, music star Katy Perry and model Lily Cole. In addition to the stage show on the Pavilions High Street Level, a special beauty zone in the Pavilions Arena will provide the opportunity for hair and beauty consultations from Ariane Poole, Royston Blythe and Pavilions beauty retailers who include L’Occitane, Destination Skin and Pure Halal Beauty. Caryn told us: “ It’s been 25 years since I first worked on The Clothes Show made by BBC Pebble Mill and since then fashion has become a national obsession. But with all the ‘get the look’ and ‘expert juries’ deciding who should wear what, I know women can feel under pressure to conform to unachievable ideals. I don’t give out ‘rules’ just ‘tools’ to empower women to feel confident about making clothing choices for their own unique shapes. I want women to have fun and celebrate who they are.”

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SPY SUNGLASSES Evolving from this summer’s retro 60s mood with their oversized round frames, these sunglasses, £115, are perfect autumn fare: chic and dark, neat and very, very cool, as befits any spy…

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MaSCuLIne taILOrInG The idea of masculine tailoring is a key trend for A/W ’11: think pleated straight leg trousers and jackets, reworked to create staples with a masculine edge. Trousers in silk crepe teamed with feminine black lace tops mix with jackets with military detailing and structure with long sleeve silk blouses, providing the perfect balance between menswear and womenswear.

FE T ISH /GOT H IC This look was everywhere at Fashion Weeks all over the world. Emporio Armani fits in perfectly with the prominent fetish theme this season, with

Style pick its Empo s r Armani h io ero pieces fo r A/W ‘11

lace-up detailing, leather bondage harnesses, black lace appliqué and gothic styling, in signature black. The entire collection references the risqué darker side, whilst maintaining a clean silhouette and Film Noir air. Models were sent down the catwalks adorned with black peplum leather and wool gloves, brothel creepers, leather harnesses and caps, as well as black sequined neck pieces and collars to complete the gothic styles.

tHe JuMpSuIt In fashion now for a second season, the jumpsuit has a new twist for eveningwear this winter. Look for subtle frills and embellishment in the way of black sequins for an elegant and contemporary feel. Armani’s versions are both feminine and androgynous with seductive nuances; tying in with the black, spy and gothic themes that are set to dominate autumn.

tHe LeatHer JaCKet The style classic is back with a vengeance. If you only buy one statement item this season, make it a leather jacket. Choose butter-soft leather, in timeless black, and choose detailing that makes it stand out from the rest: fresh frills, collarless cuts and a shorter hemline. This season’s Armani jacket has been reinvented with a signature touch of tailoring, using the softest and finest of leathers to reinvent an iconic wardrobe staple.

Spy bag

One of the key bags from the Emporio Armani collection, the Spy Bag, £729, is practical and functional without sacrificing high-fashion values. It has a secret compartment, essential for the ‘modern spy’, whether she’s packing surveillance kit or just her make-up case.

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STYLE WOMEN

Betty coat £460

IN T RO DU C I N G . . .

RACHEL ZOE T h e w o r l d ’ s m o s t fa m o u s s t y l i s t, R a c h e l Z o e h a s l au n c h e d h e r o w n c o l l e c t i o n at S e l f r i d g e s . . . a n d w e ’ v e g o t a s n e a k p e e k at t h e h e r o p i e c e s w e k n o w y o u ’ l l l o v e

Cameron jacket dress £415 Peggy sequin shift £415

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Now, uber-stylist Rachel Zoe has launched her own fashion line, exclusively at Selfridges. With clothing, shoes and accessories in the pipeline, and prices ranging from £165 to £580, there’s bound to be something you’ll want for your investment wardrobe. Known for her love of vintage, attention to detail and passion for gold jewellery, vertiginous heels and faux fur, Rachel’s collection is set to be a fashion sensation. Heavily influenced by the glamour of the 1970s, the Rachel Zoe Womenswear range features classic maxis

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Camel trousers £315

COURTESY OF UKTV, THE RACHEL ZOE PROJECT

For years, she’s shaped Hollywood fashion, influenced the big-name designers and graced the front rows of Fashion Weeks from Paris to Milan, London and New York. Her celebrity list reads like a Who’s Who of the A list from Kates Hudson and Beckinsale to Demi Moore, Anne Hathaway, Nicole Ritchie, Keira Knightley and Jennifer Garner. alongside sequinned party dresses, wool and faux furtrimmed capes and coats, and sharply-cut androgynous tuxedos and shirts in a nod to several key trends for the upcoming season. Name-checking her own 70s style icons, Rachel told us: “I wanted androgyny and the powerful woman look. I’ve grown up a lot. I wanted an amazing white tuxedo for under £650 and a cocktail dress for under £300. It’s very Jane Birkin-y, Anjelica Huston-y and Bianca Jagger-y.”

blouses that tie at the neck (£250), leather trimmed capes (£580), faux fur coats (£460) and sequin shift dresses (from £275). We’ve heard a whisper that an accessories line is in the planning too, so keep an eye out in future seasons for irresistible goodies including 5 1/2 inch platforms, shoulder bags and clutches. See you in the queue! • Rachel Zoe Womenswear is exclusively available at Selfridges

Diane maxi £460

Ginger tiered ruffle dress £355

Hutton tailor tux jacket £415, and trousers £230

ZOE’S LIST Just some of the stars Rachel’s styled for the red carpet Kate Beckinsale

Expect to love trouser suits (from £645), plunge front

Kate Hudson

Lindsay Lohan

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T H E ST Y L E CHART I f i t ’ s h o t, i t ’ s h e r e : t h e m u s t - h av e s w e ’ r e o b s e s s i n g a b ou t r i g h t n ow

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We can totally see Cheryl Cole rocking this gorgeous dark grey wool biker coat, £69 from Dorothy Perkins How high-fashion is this wool dress, £125 from Cos in Bullring? So Victoria Beckham...

Well, if it’s good enough for Pippa Middleton... London Freya bag, £195 at Hobbs in Pavilions

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Who needs Prada when you’ve got Primark? Aqua brogues, £14, in store October

Thanks to Mad Men and The Hour, 50s style leather gloves are having a fashion moment. £49, Ted Baker

What the dirndl’s going on? This season’s surprise hit is the full skirt, in statement leather: Principles by Ben de Lisi leather skirt, £175, Debenhams

With a list of celeb fans that includes Cat Deeley, Halle Berry and Rihanna, Camilla Skovgaard is the only shoe label to rock right now: buckle peep-toe, £410, Harvey Nichols

Forget Chanel Mimosa: the must-wear nail shade of autumn hails from Christian Dior: Blue Denim £17.50

The era of sports watches is over as investment dressing tops the style agenda. Watch, £1,169, by Thomas Sabo

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Channel Katy Perry with talon nails and a rhinestone talon ring to match: £14, Topshop

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In July, Retail Birmingham once again turned the spotlight onto the fabulous mix of independent retailers across the city centre with its Celebration of Independents catwalk show at Great Western Arcade, part of the vibrant and fun Celebration of Independents week. Showcasing the hidden gems that make Birmingham such a unique shopping experience, more than 300 of the city’s most stylish guests arrived to watch the dramatic catwalk show featuring eight amazing trend-led scenes including ‘The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’ and ‘Pimms on the Lawn’, all set to contemporary orchestral scores. Displaying cutting-edge menswear and womenswear from key

Love Twitter? So do our super-cool independents! Follow your faves to find out what’s going on every day across the city! Here’s a snapshot of their recent tweets to whet your appetite

@Wysteria_Lane (Wysteria Lane): Bham Fashion show to celebrate independents week, can you spot our brollies? @BodegaBirm (Bodega Birmingham): The Sugarloaf bar awaits you with ice cold Corona for £2.50 and bottles of house wine for £10, cocktails from £4....good job it’s Friday! @purohair (Puro Hair): Is your hair a mess today? Express walk in appointments available today 30 min dry cut £18 or dry style £15 call 0121 6161168 @chameleonbham (The Chameleon): Express lunch menu today @chameleonbham from midday with a 20 minute Order to Table guarantee. Delicious fresh, tasty dishes & great value @New_Era_Caps (New Era Caps): Fan Friday! Tell us why you’re the biggest New Era Cap fan out there and we’ll follow the people with the best answers. independent retailers, the venue provided the perfect summer garden party setting complete with bunting, a living water statue, peach Bellini cocktails and even a green ‘grass-like’ catwalk. The stores featured in the show included drinks, treats and canapés from 90 Day Café, Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe, Anderson & Hill, Victoria Restaurant and Bitters ‘n’ Twisted Venues, as well as fashion from Disorder, Breina, Autograph, Sonique, Smithsonia, Metsuki, Atoo, Aspecto, Prowler, Onu, Beadesaurus, Wysteria Lane and Norton & Townsend. Shoes were

provided by Silk Step and Simms Footwear and hairstyling by Benjamin Ryan Hair & Beauty. Though the catwalk show featured the best in high summer fashion, it was a taster of the wide range of labels in-store across the city’s independents. If you fancy a style-savvy mix of high street and more unusual, eclectic and fashion-forward labels, then check out the independents now: all the autumn ranges have arrived and you’ll be spoilt for choice! For inspiration and information visit www.stylebirmingham.com

@atonedayspa (At One Day Spa): Enjoy Exotic Treats with atonedayspa from 1 August and chill out in our Tropical Paradise. Follow us for details. @Em__Hutchinson (Emma Hutchinson) Lovely coffee @The90DayCafe. next on the consumption list: chocolate orange cupcakes Pamper yourself at @BenjaminRyanHai (Benjamin Ryan Hair): choose 2 gorgeous beauty treatments for both guys & girls for only £40 • Want to know what we’ve got going on at Style Birmingham magazine and online? Visit us at www.stylebirmingham.com, or follow us on Twitter: we’re @stylebirmingham. Come say hello and tell us all about your favourite shopping in Birmingham!

1. Ruth Marshall, Marcus Kingsland and Kate Bevan 2. Emily Holden, Eva Copello and Caitlin Law 3. Jackie, Corrine and Kirsty O’Donnell 4. Sam Robinson, Mel Evans and Style Birmingham magazine’s Managing Director Andrew Riley

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FAS H I O N NEWS A u t u m n : fa s h i o n ’ s m o s t fa b u l o u s s e a s o n a n d t i m e t o i n v e s t i n a n e w wa r d r o b e

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S E V LO NEW IN You don’t have to be on a Royal budget to be inspired by the Duchess of Cambridge’s wardrobe. She’s a huge fan of LK Bennett, loving its clean tailoring and use of British fabrics like tweed and wool: we spotted these two lovelies from the new autumn collection now in store in The Mailbox: herringbone dress £245, and grey shift £225.

Key necklace, £191.90, Thomas Sabo in Bullring.

editor’s

CHOICE Fossil Stella watch, £105, Selfridges

Breton tunic, £48, Fat Face

we heart Red suede shooboots, Miss KG Adelia, £80, Debenhams.

BURLESQUE BEAUTY

Channel Dita Von Teese in the gorgeous new Pin-Up lingerie collection from Marks & Spencer. In vintage hues of Champagne and midnight blue, there are basques, teddies, stockings and lingerie sets to die for, from £16. Now all you need is a giant martini glass to pose in...

LABEL FOCUS Pom pom shoes, £120, Vivienne Westwood at Daniel Footwear in The Mailbox

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Lovers of fine gems will fall in lust with Carat, a luxury jewellery brand that’s just landed at Selfridges. Using manmade gemstones, the pieces have some high-profile fans, including Lisa Snowdon and the cast of Gossip Girl. We love the cocktail and stacking rings: prices start from £80.

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M Y ST Y LE Fa s h i o n g u r u C a ry n F r a n k l i n o n fa s h i o n f o r a l l The A/W ‘11 trends are fabulous. I love all the 40s influences: the classics, the belts at the waist, wider shapes at the bottom of the body, flares. They always return for one good reason: they flatter so many body types. I also love all the print that I’m seeing. Women are very unaccepting of their physical flaws, but they are what make us individual and interesting. I was 34 when my grey streak started to grow through, and I was told to get rid of it because it made me look too old. I refused, and I’m extremely glad that I did because it’s what makes me, me.

MICRO-TREND:

Annie Hall

All things 70s are back in play for autumn, especially the kind of boho chic seen on Diane Keaton in Annie Hall: tweed coats, androgynous tailoring, ties, felt hats, Fair Isle tanks and flares in an autumn palette of brown, gold, orange and cream. Wrap dress £65, blouse £22, Farah jeans £24, jumper £35, all Monsoon in Bullring.

NEW IN Loving the prints trend? Aztec, batik, floral... clashing prints in strong colours is set to be a crossover trend from couture this autumn/winter. Team one piece with black for an edgy vibe: trousers, £29.99, River Island.

MARY ’S SHOES

Fashion and retail expert Mary Portas has teamed up with Clarks to create colourful collection of every-day shoes and night-out beauties. Mary says she wanted chic, on-trend shoes and boots designed with a modern woman’s busy lifestyle in mind. “It has long been a fantasy of mine to collaborate with Clarks” she said. “We used the Clarks Softwear technology which means you can wear a high heel that looks painful to wear, but - shhhh! - it’s secretly easy to walk in all day long.” There are 25 pieces in the limited edition range, in store now in Bullring. Teal heels £79.99, animal print boots £110 and gold driving shoes £69.99.

I’ll be at Style Birmingham Live with my How to Look Good show. It embraces all women. I believe it is really important for us to see a range of beauty. We’ll have a range of models from Valerie who’s 67, to 42-year-old Maxine, and Nina who is a curvaceous size 18. If women can see healthy looking women modelling clothes that they could see themselves wearing, it becomes all about inspiration. It’s about seeing your beauty mirrored back to you. A big part of our How to Look Good show is about empowering women. I will be helping women to know how to pick clothes to suit their shapes, and revealing tips that will help them to shop more efficiently. Most women don’t shop like a stylist; they shop in a way that’s much more personal, so I will be giving them the tools that we stylists use. • Caryn’s How to Look Good show will form part of Style Birmingham Live between September 23-25. The show will take place three times a day and will be free of charge.

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Purple suede Maya heels, £90, Schuh in Bullring

Blenheim coat, £425, LK Bennett in The Mailbox

Aviator boots, £135, Bertie at House of Fraser

Cherry red chinos, £40, Next

Horse print dress, £29.99, H&M

Tote, £180, Label Lab at House of Fraser

Hat, £49, shirt, £69, belt, £45, shorts, £79, ankleboots, £179, all NW3 at Hobbs in Pavilions

TH E AU TU M N E DIT New season heroes: get them before they’re gone!

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Green jacket, £250, AllSaints in The Mailbox

See by Chloe jumpsuit, £475, Harvey Nichols

Kenneth Jay Lane bracelet, £40, Harvey Nichols

Glitter clutch, £35, Accessorize

Nala dress, £150, Monsoon

Jumpsuit, £49.99, River Island

Over the knee boots, £195, Dune

Rose cuff, £12, Laura Ashley

Black maxi, £40, Peacocks

T-shirt with leather sleeves, £25, Wallis

Suede shorts, £60, Miss Selfridge

Cobalt blazer, £45, Dorothy Perkins

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Gilet, £145, Biba for House of Fraser

Michael by Michael Kors faux fur gilet, £240, Harvey Nichols

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Poncho, £795, AllSaints in The Mailbox

Fur sleeve coat, £180, Topshop

BEAR ESS E NTI ALS Leather dress £110, Wallis

fau x f u r i s a k e y t r e n d f o r au t u m n : think fur trim on sleeves, hems, shoes, bag s a n d s ca rv e s Feathered bolero, £50, Laura Ashley

Coat, £60, Miss Selfridge

Bag, £29.99, River Island Clutch bag, £20, Dorothy Perkins

Fur-lined boot, £39.50, Marks & Spencer

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style women Dress, £70, John Rocha for Debenhams Necklace, £12.50, Topshop

Fedora, £26, Accessorize Suede heels, £50, Next

Tory Burch

Chloe Ethel, £595, Harvey Nichols

this trend is timeless so splash out on investment buys

monique lhullier

Waiter jacket, £59, m&S

Trousers, £34.99, H&m Jayne jumpsuit, £120, monsoon Skirt, £55, miss Selfridge

crème caramel A u t u m n ’ s c h i c e s t c o l o u r pa l e t t e i s g o o d e n o u g h t o e at, i n h u e s o f c o f f e e , c r e a m , c i n na m o n, t o f f e e a n d m o c h a

Rose Byrne works two autumn ’11 trends: elegant neutrals and pattern

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Heels, £75, Dune

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ON EEN AY S S W A RUN Y, THE RBERR U IL B J AT Y AND N K R D DE SAN Leather jacket, £165, Monsoon

Dress, £30, Debenhams

PRABAL GURANG

DKNY

Boston bag £145, Pied a Terre at House of Fraser

Loafer shoo-boot, £34.99, New Look

Dogtooth skirt, £25, Next

L I FE IN MONO As t h e S i x t i e s sw i n g i n t o s t y l e aga i n, t i m e l e s s b l a c k a n d w h i t e i s a c o o l way to lend the look a 2011 twist

Leather necklace, £25, Dorothy Perkins

Earrings, £10, Diva at Miss Selfridge

Collar dress, £45, River Island London Aubree bag, £249, Hobbs in Pavilions Huff heels, £95, Dune

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ROC K TH E RE NAISSANCE T h i s s e a s o n, s o m e t h i n g v e ry e xc i t i n g i s c o m i n g t o T h e M a i l b o x . G e t r e a d y f o r a S t y l e R e n a i s s a n c e , a g l a m - pa c k e d c e l e b r at i o n o f a l l - n e w fa s h i o n , j e w e l l e r y, a c c e s s o r i e s , b e au t y a n d m o r e Fashionistas, clear the diary, cancel work and empty the rainy day account: we have big shopping news and we know you’re going to love it. As if fashion-a-thon Style Birmingham Live isn’t enough this autumn, The Mailbox is kicking off the new season with a glorious three-month celebration of new brands, boutiques, designers, jewellery-makers, homewares, even beauty experts and fashion stylists, each bursting to share with you their creations, so you go home with something new, exciting, maybe even unique. It all starts over the weekend of Style Birmingham Live: The Mailbox will be launching Style Renaissance, stretching through party season and beyond, past Christmas and right up to New Year. What is it? Well, Style Renaissance will give innovative new names on the fashion, beauty and homewares scene the chance to show you their work for you to lust over, love, buy and try! Expect fashion shows, previews and sneak peeks, models walking the mall, beauty demonstrations and makeovers, amazing special offers and lots of fun events inside the stores of The Mailbox. We’ve had an exclusive first look at Style Renaissance, and here’s a few of our favourite things: The Style Clinic: Step in to enjoy the guidance of a style advisor who can perfect your look or help you try something new, plus you’ll have the chance to check out the collections from new fashion, jewellery and accessory labels. There’ll be a personal shopper on hand for insider tips and you can even bag a colour analysis to find out which shades suit you best. And there are plenty of shopping opps too: take home something new and fabulous from a designer you’ve not tried before, or invest in some exquisite handcrafted jewellery.

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Innovative Beauty: Beauty fans beware: you won’t want to leave this cool and chic pampering treat without a bagful of new cosmetics from The Mailbox’s gorgeous beauty emporia. This is where you can hear all about the latest breakthroughs in skincare, make-up and grooming, and maybe try a whole new look, just in time for party season. Home Style: Come get some expert tips from an interior designer, who can talk you through the new season trends and offer inspiration, whether it’s on a luxe look at home, bespoke furniture, or decorating for Christmas. There will be plenty of glamorous homewares to buy, too. Jewellery Box: Opulent, grand, and packed with beautiful jewellery, here’s where you get to write your Christmas wish-list. Get help with accessorising, advice on jewellery and gems, or just splash out on a statement piece that you’ll love forever. Style Centre: A treasure chest for style-lovers, this is where you’ll find a marketplace of designers, vintage and couture fashion, millinery, costume jewellery and lavish gifts, all new, all fresh, all original. Think London Fashion Week meets the best souk in the world: we have a feeling you’ll want more than one visit... The Gentry: Gentleman, we haven’t forgotten you. Sometimes, a little style advice makes all the difference and here you’ll be able to speak to a personal shopper or style consultant to find out what really works for you. Plus, enjoy a spot of grooming and take the chance to invest in a few new pieces for your winter wardrobe. With Harvey Nichols enjoying its tenth birthday in October with squillions of special events, we’ve got an amazing autumn ahead. Style Renaissance starts at The Mailbox during Style Birmingham Live, from Friday September 23: we’ll see you there!

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A new Benefit counter has just opened in Harvey Nichols: They’re Real mascara, £18.50.

Work a Penelope Cruz smoky eye with autumn’s most perfect palette. The new Estee Lauder Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette, £35, has five shades that you can layer for daytime chic or punch up for evening drama.

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EDITOR’S FAVE Trilogy Everything Balm has organic Marula oil and honey and feels luscious on dry hands, cracked heels, chapped lips or as an overnight face mask. £12.50 at Boots.

COLOUR EXPLOSION

Remember those crayon sets you loved as a kid? Well, get ready for a second childhood, as deeply-hued eye crayons become big news for autumn. Seen on the catwalks at DVF, Gucci and Ralph Lauren, jewel tones of emerald, amethyst and cobalt are key shades for eyes. Wear with nude lips and bold brows, and remember, a little goes a long way. Try the new NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner £17, at Space NK.

AF TER MIDNIGHT

two to try Autumn fragrance just got glamorous: think old-school Hollywood and red-carpet couture

Make shadow stay all day with Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, £14.50, Boots.

Hermes 24, Faubourg Limited Edition, £101, with notes of orange blossom and jasmine

Lolita Lempicka, £39, has bursts of lemon zest and apricot nectar

Christian Dior once said “midnight blue is the only colour which can ever compete with black”, and super-chic deep inky blue became the signature colour of the house of Dior. Now, in its most sophisticated collection in years, Dior’s new Fall line, Blue Tie, is full of blue-black, teamed with nude, white and silver, inspired by the look of sequins on a midnight blue gown. Nail lacquer in Blue Denim £17.50, lip colour in Beige Angélique, £22.50. Find Dior in Selfridges.

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NEW IN

Australian beauty guru Sue Devitt boasts a celebrity client list that includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Claudia Schiffer (above, having her make-up applied by Sue) and Jennifer Lopez. Known for adding anti-ageing ingredients into her make-up, Sue’s highly-acclaimed cosmetics and high-tech skincare collection launches in Harvey Nichols on September 14.

HAIR Q & A Yo u r o n e - s t o p g u i d e t o A- l i s t wav e s , u b e r gloss and the perfect curl

MUST-HAVE

Prediction: Clinique’s Fall collection, The New Black, will be autumn’s most sensational success. Inspired by legendary Clinique lip colour Black Honey, the collection oozes classic berry shades and the kind of ultra-wearable neutrals that you’ll want to keep forever. Heroes? We love the Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad Limited Edition £23, cream liner £13.50, and Dual Ended Almost Lipstick and Long Last Glosswear SPF15 £17.

Q: I want relaxed waves without looking windswept: can you advise?

FASHION FACE MAC asked its top make-up artists to roadtest the new Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15 at New York and Paris Fashion Week... with amazing results. Giving medium coverage and blending away in seconds, the foundation uses clever new pigment technology to make your skin look flawless: it’s especially good if you have blemishes, scars or different shades in your skin. Best of all, there are 14 colours so you’re bound to find one that suits: £24.50 on counter from September.

Q: I wash my hair every day and find my salon colour starts to fade quite quickly. How can I prolong its life? A: Sometimes, conditioner just won’t do it. A weekly coloursensitive hair masque is the best way to keep colour vibrant. The new Joico Color Endure Treatment Masque, £12.95, preserved coloured hair by up to 80 per cent in trials, giving a rich shade for longer: salons: 0845 071 2326, www.joicoeurope. com

A: Bedhead waves don’t have to mean the surfer-girl look: like Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley you can have textured waves that look as groomed as they do gorgeous. Two pumps of Fudge Salt Spray, £10.95, on damp hair are all you need for controlled waves: salons: 01282 683100, www. fudge.com

Q: Every curl product I buy leaves my fine hair crispy: please help! A: Curls are the trickiest type of hair to manage. Too much product = limp curls, too little = frizz. Trevor Sorbie’s awardwinning Beautiful Curls range has a fab new product: The Original Curl Cream, £5.10 at Boots. It’s the best we’ve ever tried for soft, naturallooking, frizz-free curls.

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I think. Therefore I du Vin.

Sublime. One word to express the greatest of all days. With exquisite private rooms, gorgeous suites, a tranquil courtyard, heavenly dining and your own dedicated events organiser, there can be no more fitting a stage as you glide elegantly from ceremony to wedding breakfast and beyond. Hotel du Vin is the perfect venue for weddings and civil partnerships. For your Big Day. Think du Vin.

Designer Bridal Show at the Style Birmingham Live weekend Sunday 25th September from 11am-4pm Free entry with a glass of bubbles during the fashion show. *

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style beauty Take the day off with a nourishing cleanser: Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil with olive and jojoba, £27

Just three drops of Clinique’s Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector, £52, morning and night and in 12 weeks you can enjoy an incredible 63% of the wrinkle-reducing power of a laser treatment

Slough away any patches of dryness with Aveda Tourmaline Charged Radiant Skin Refiner facial scrub, £32

Award-winning NIA 24 Intensive Recovery Complex, £90 at Space NK, tackles sun damage and lines

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The Body Shop’s Vitamin C Skin Reviver, £13, sinks much-needed vitamins and minerals into sunparched skin

Too much sun, sea and sand this s u m m e r ? N o w au t u m n ’ s a r r i v e d , i t ’s t i m e t o g i v e you r s k i n s o m e T L C w i t h t h e s e m i r a c l e -w o r k e r s

The antioxidants and cooling marine extracts in Thalgo Reviving Marine Mist instantly revive dull skin: £24.50, stockists: www.thalgo.com

Decleor Experience De L’Age Resurfacing Gel-Peeling uses a fruit acid concentrate to reveal the radiance of your skin. Use once a week to boost cell turnover: £42.75, salons: www.decleor.co.uk

BOBBI BROWN

Dust Pure Transformation Night Treatment from Bare Minerals onto clean skin before bed and wake up to softer skin and faded blemishes: £45 from Selfridges

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STYLE BEAUTY

1: CREME DE LA MER RADIANT SERUM, £220: Designed to illuminate and balance the look of your skin, this beauty must-have is packed with the famous seaderived ingredients to leave skin feeling flawless, radiant and refined. Easy to see why it’s such a favourite of the A-list.

2: CHANEL NO5, FROM £45: Marilyn Monroe famously said she wore nothing in bed except Chanel No5 – the ultimate fragrance was first produced in 1919 and it is estimated that today a bottle is sold across the world every 30 seconds.

3: EVE LOM CLEANSER, FROM £50: Described by Vogue as “probably the best cleanser in the world”, this modern classic blends four aromatherapy oils to remove every trace of make-up and grime. At the same time, it exfoliates and leaves skin feeling gorgeously soft and clean.

4: NEAL’S YARD WILD ROSE BEAUTY BALM, £33.50: This award-winning balm can be used as a rich cleanser, gentle exfoliant or deep nourisher to quench areas of dry or dehydrated skin. It’s got exceptionally high levels of wild rosehip oil as well as geranium and starflower to restore skin’s natural radiance.

5: RODIAL GLAMOXY SNAKE SERUM, £127: This caused a sensation in the beauty world when it launched. It contains the neuropeptide synake to instantly lift the face, freeze muscles and plump fine lines and wrinkles by mimicking the effect of the potent Temple Viper’s Venom. Scarily good anti-ageing!

A B E AU TI F U L D ECAD E I n O c t o b e r , i t ’s t e n y e a r s s i n c e H a rv ey N i c h o l s f i r s t o p e n e d i t s d o o r s i n B i r m i n g h a m , i n t r o duc i n g u s t o a wo r l d o f d e s i g n e r b e au t y, i n c l u d i n g t h e s e c u l t c l a s s i c s

7: MAC LIPGLASS, £12.50: The go-to brand for the coolest cosmetics, no make-up bag is complete without at least one glossy Lipglass. Designed to be worn on its own or over lipstick, it creates a shine that lasts and boasts jojoba oil to help soften and condition the lips.

8: MARC JACOBS DAISY EAU SO FRESH, FROM £48: 2011’s most lusted-after fragrance launch, this vibrant, charming and whimsical scent is the newest edition to the hugely popular Daisy range from designer Marc Jacobs. One word? Delicious! 9: ELEMIS PRO-COLLAGEN MARINE CREAM, £76.60: High performance anti-ageing wonder lotion that can reduce the depth of wrinkles by 19 per cent and increase the skin’s hydration levels by ten per cent after just ten days. A great post-holiday pick-me-up.

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6: PENHALIGON’S EAU SANS PAREIL, £110: This gorgeous scent is a re-working of the 1988 original and boasts a blend of sparkling fruits and white flowers softened with oak moss and musk for a wistful and romantic aroma.

10: TRISH McEVOY QUILTED PLANNERS, FROM £33: So wonderfully useful you really will question how you’ve survived without one! The ultimate beauty organiser, you can choose a host of products – from eye shadows to face powder – tailored to suit you.

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE SH OPPIN G AT A selection of stunning jewellery brands is now available… at House of Fraser Birmingham* Be part of something exclusive with brands including Guess, Karen Millen and Ted Baker.

Visit Planet, 2nd ﬂoor House of Fraser Birmingham

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Other fantastic brands available include: Cath Kidston, Kit Heath, Kit Heath Kids, LK Bennett, Charmology, Martine Wester, Azendi, Dew, Gemini, Martine Wester, Crystal Rocks, Miss France and Ziba. *Jewellery brands available in House of Fraser, Birmingham from 14.09.11

fuse fashion network a young female fashion area opens in store on Monday 19th September, bringing together a collection of innovative fashion brands in one fantastic space. For more details about fuse fashion network, and to stay up to date with all our exciting oﬀers and events, check out our facebook page www.facebook.com/Fuse.BoutiqueBrands You can also ﬁnd your nearest fuse store by visiting our

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Birmingham. From Planet to Smile Stylist, there’s something for you, whatever your style.

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OFFICIAL CREATIVE TEAM

LIVE 23 – 25 SEPTEMBER

THE FASHION EVENT OF THE YEAR

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Benjamin and Allan in the salon

HAIR TODAY… Wella Colour Save Infusion: Protect your fabulous new colour with the colour save infusion treatment. Home treatment available at £22.25 from Benjamin Ryan.

A s B e n j a m i n R ya n s e t t l e i n t o t h e i r n e w e s ta b l i s h m e n t, J e n n i f e r Wa l k e r p o p p e d d o w n t o s e e w h at a l l t h e f u s s wa s a b o u t at B i r m i n g h a m ’ s h o t t e s t s a l o n The Benjamin Ryan Hair and Beauty Salon is located

The skeptic in me screaming out said I’d think

in the historical Great Western Arcade near Snow

about it.

Colour Touch: Liven up your dull do with these luscious semi-permanent colours.

Hill Station. When you walk into the beautifully decorated salon, you will immediately become aware

Allan proceeded to apply the ash blonde highlights

that you are there, not just for a haircut, but for an

and colour to my hair, all the time filling me in on

all-round pampering experience. The décor manages

the ins and outs of his life, both professional and

to be stylish, chic and relaxing – note the clever idea

social. At Benjamin Ryan, there’s none of that ‘where

of wallpapering the ceiling above the basins: pure

are you going on your holiday, madam?’ small talk;

genius! The friendly staff make you feel extremely

you can have a proper conversation with the fully

welcome by performing the usual salon-related tasks

trained, attentive stylists and technicians.

SP Smoothen Shampoo: With a cashmere complex, this shampoo and conditioner will help control unruly and curly hair. Available to buy in the Benjamin Ryan salon at £12.50 for the shampoo and £14.50 for the conditioner.

of taking your coat, offering you a drink and settling you into a remarkably comfortable chair that will be

While the colour and highlights were working their

made yours for the next hour or two.

magic, I was offered a hand and arm massage. What better way to eat up the, let’s face it, mind-numbing

proverbial bullet and went for it. I am extremely

Fill in a client consultation card that will provide

time that it takes for your colour to develop, than

happy that I did. These stylists do know what they’re

your stylist with an impression of the care that your

to be massaged with the exquisitely fragranced

talking about. When they say that something will

hair needs and currently gets. With the fabulous

Decléor Aromessence Oil by Reena, the charming

suit your face, trust them.

Wella SP products, you will then get an In-Salon

Beauty Therapist. I recommend this treatment

Treatment Recommendation and an At Home

wholeheartedly.

Haircare Recommendation to help you maintain your salon-styled hair.

I have honestly never been happier with a haircut experience. I sincerely recommend this salon.

Colour done, I was moved over to the basins where

Whether it’s your hair that needs attention, or you

Lara washed and treated my hair – taking into

just want to try out one of their fantastic treatments,

The lovely, bubbly Allan gave me a colour

account my client consultation card – with Wella SP

Benjamin Ryan is the place to go.

consultation through his Master Technician eyes,

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with a suggestion of the Myleene Klass look of dark

Save Infusion treatment. For a full list of treatments and prices visit

chocolate brown with ash blonde highlights. As a self-confessed scaredy cat when it comes to changing

The ultra-stylish Benjamin began his assessment

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my hair, I decided to be bold and go for it. As

of my cut. A decision of a shoulder-length cut –

Benjamin Ryan

Benjamin came over to discuss my cut, the dreaded F

bearing in mind, my hair was bra strap length – with

28-29 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham B2 5HU

word was mentioned. No, not that one. Fringe.

layers, and, yes, the F word crept in again. I bit the

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No7 Intense Volume Waterproof Mascara, £11.50

with a tan ur ff o o Show f hot col s o e pops ils and to a n on

I n d Ia n su m m er Off on a late summer break? If you’re flying to the sun last-minute, pack these goodies for a sun-safe holiday and golden glow

Miami Pop Bronzer, £4.99 Champneys Mediterranean Bliss Shimmering Body Oil, £10

Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Soft Shimmer in Key Lime 17 Pie, £14

Clarins Colour Quench Lip Balm in Sweet Papaya, £15

Boots Hot Weather Cooling Spray, £4.07 Soltan Aftersun with Insect Repellent, £2.99 Soltan Once Face Moisturising Suncare Cream SPF30, £9.99

No7 Stay Perfect Nail Varnish in Crave Me, Me Me Me and Sing the Blues, £7.50

All beauty products available at Boots, High Street, Birmingham

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MODEL SHOT: Kaftan, £35 Marks & Spencer

Soltan Sensitive Hypoallergenic Suncare Lotion SPF30, £5.49

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AT SOUTH BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE WE’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT ALL THINGS FASHION AND WE HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF COURSES AND FACILITIES TO HELP YOU GET AHEAD IN ALL AREAS OF THE FABULOUS FASHION INDUSTRY. We have a brand new centre opening on Digbeth High Street in September with state-of-the-art facilities and workshops. We’re enrolling now, so come along to our Digbeth Campus and start your fashion career with us!

0121 694 5000 admissions@sbc.ac.uk www.sbc.ac.uk

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POLKA

NOT

PURPLE CRAZE Abbie Milburn, 17

Abi Copson, 17

Aubergine, violet, mulberry: regal purple reigned on the catwalk for Gucci’s fall collection. This purple jacket and tights combo works well, because the colour is pared down with vintage accessories such as the handbag and clock necklace.

From appliqué to cutouts, from headgear to hosiery, designers such as Stella McCartney and Marc Jacobs have indulged in a polka dot playground for their autumn/winter collections. Finished with on-trend red lips, this sheer, tie-front shirt is a great example of how to get the look spoton for work or play.

in stark CONTRAST Alexandra Davenport, 19

Toughen up Suzie Smart, 31

Chanel’s vibe for the final fashion season of the year was based around adopting a boy/ girl exterior. Suzie’s mix of boots, jeans and a loose-fitting sweater, with a predominantly blue hue, fits the bill perfectly for this trend.

C IT Y C EN TRE

ST Y L E We s e n t fa s h i o n b l o g g e r L ou Jo n e s o n t o the streets of Birmingham city centre to ca p t u r e t h e t r e n d s o f au t u m n, o n r e a l p e o p l e , i n r e a l t i m e . . . r i g h t n ow

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SHAPE SHIFTER

Minimalistic black and white stormed the Calvin Klein runway for autumn/winter. Alexandra’s androgynous rock-chick vibe is completed by a full-on fringe, one of the hair trends of the season.

Harriet Clements, 17

Patterned tights are a great way to add graphics to your plain winter knits this season. These zigzag tights give a tough edge to Harriet’s retro cardigan and also add extra texture to the outfit.

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TWENTIES

Kristina Aranauskaite, 26

Kristina’s art-deco inspired print-dress is reminiscent of Holly Fulton’s autumn/winter offerings – don’t be afraid to go bold this winter in a statement print.

HEART OF GOLD

BELLE

Samantha Donnelly, 25

Shiny, patent bags are back for winter – Samantha’s Vivienne Westwood handbag is a fun and youthful take on a classic trend.

BELTED BREAKOUT

embellishment

RULES

MONOCHROME MOMENT Sylvia Stanton, 68

Sylvia’s dress is a great take on the dappled trend that was present in Burberry Prorsum’s fall season show – this look would easily carry her through from day to night with elegant ease.

Sinéad Best, 18

Belts - both big and small were tied over dresses, jackets, jumpers... just about anything you could think of at the autumn/ winter shows. Sinéad’s highwaisted belt lengthens the legs and gives a flirty kick to her dress.

Maryam Noorzadeh, 35

Alice Temperley’s autumn/ winter collection was scattered with embellished dresses – Maryam makes her detailed dress work for daytime by teaming it with beaded flipflops and statement sunglasses.

VISUAL RESULTS

Ayesha Nwandu, 24

TIME TO SHINE Minty Maloy, 19

Minty’s neapolitan knit sparkles, shimmers and shines – a key trend for this winter that will liven up any outfit against the chills to come.

Optical illusions were everywhere on the Proenza Schouler catwalk for this season – Ayesha shows us the best way to water this trend down for work, by choosing a key piece to stand out against more subtle clothing.

• Lou Jones began her street-style blog www.thestylekaleidoscope.com in October 2010, documenting both fashion and emerging trends around Birmingham city centre.

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ST YL E NEWS

editor’s

CHOICE

Trends, news, and an insider peek at t h e au t u m n / w i n t e r h e r o p i e c e s

Classic parka, £29.99, H&M

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Scarf, £10, Next

Trainers, £48, Fat Face in The Mailbox

OUTDOORS MAN STYLE LOVES

Leather holdall, £130, Rocha. John Rocha for Debenhams

The rustic trend is set to be huge for autumn/winter, seen on the catwalks at Dolce & Gabbana and Marc Jacobs. Think padded gilets, sheepskin trim, Aran sweaters, cords, tapered chinos, thick woollen socks and mountaineering boots. It’s a look that’s easy to wear – the key is to layer – and workable at any age, so invest now and you’ll be good to go for the whole winter. One piece that nails the trend? The multi-pocket gilet, fashionforward and functional at the same time: North Coast gilet £59, cardigan £79, shirt £35 and boots £65, plus fur-lined Aran cardigan £69, all Marks & Spencer.

IN NEUTRAL Nature’s inspired the colour palette at River Island for autumn, so expect lots of shades of cool tan, deep brown, leaf green and palest water-blue. Hero pieces include shearling jackets, jersey weekend blazers and softwashed denim shirts.

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MADE IN BRITAIN The tailoring at Thomas Pink has always been spectacular but the new season collection is something really special. Taking inspiration from country pursuits, the line features traditional British tweeds, twills, tartans and tattersall checks, in rich browns, greens, and heathers reminiscent of pheasant-filled British moors. This is old-school dressing brought bang up-to-date. Find Thomas Pink in The Mailbox. Shirts from £89, jackets from £495.

I N THE N AVY In 1942, the Italian Government commissioned Ilvo Fontana to design a watch for the pilots of the Navy. Ilvo made it big enough to be read instantly in any weather and light conditions, but there was a change of plan and the order for the watches was cancelled, leaving the design, which Ilvo named U-BOAT, to remain dormant for decades. Re-discovered in 1999 by Italo Fontana, Ilvo’s grandson, the original designs were finally put into production: now these uber-cool limited edition, numbered timepieces are available in Selfridges, from £2,950.

VELVET LOUNGE A perennial style favourite, the velvet jacket is THE best investment buy if you have one eye on party season. As cool with a tee and jeans as paired with dress shirt and patent evening shoes, a classic-cut velvet jacket is timeless style. This season, colour plays a role too, but look for muted shades of charcoal, midnight blue and darkest teal, like this double-breasted blazer by Paul Smith, £485 at House of Fraser.

BOOT IN

The new autumn range has just dropped at Office and classic tan leather boots feature heavily. These are the stand-outs for your list: Taylors Hiker £120

Kylie £110 Claremont Brogue, £120 Jade Hiker £89.99

stop press Make a diary date for February 2012: David Beckham will be launching his much-anticipated Bodywear range at H&M in time for Valentine’s Day.

POWER OF THREE Dolce & Gabbana are wearing their icons front and centre this autumn: available at Harvey Nichols now.

Marlon Brando £155

Cassius Clay £155

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Watch, £29.50, Autograph at M&S

Velvet jacket, £79, Burton

CH HAR OOSE DWE ARIN TEX G LEAT TURES: HER , WO MOL OL, ESKI N

Grey sweater, £32, Topman

Trousers, £75, Jaeger

Brogues, £80, Jasper Conran for Debenhams

DO U BLE AGEN T fa s h i o n g o e s u n d e r c o v e r i n i n k y b l a c k a n d v i n ta g e ta n , w i t h s l e e k l i n e s a n d s u p e r - s p y s t y l e Leather jacket, £44.99, New Look

Vintage bookbag, £955, Ralph Lauren at Selfridges

Heavy wool coat, £225, Cos in Bullring

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Weekend bag, £30, River Island

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Jersey hunter, £10.99, New Look

Rucksack, £45, Debenhams

Scarf, £19.99, French Connection

Yamamoto

Italian leather belt, £29.50, M&S

’S MER SUM HT BRIG RS OU COL Y TO A WA D GIVE ER MOO K C K BLA D SLEE AN ES TUR TEX Watch, £12, Burton

Check collar boots, £65, Next

ACCESSORISE

A LL AREAS F r o m r u c k s a c k s t o c u f f s , au t u m n ’ s a c c e s s o r i e s l i v e l i f e o n t h e e d g e o f da r k n e s s Tech bag, £14.99, H&M Leather gloves, £90 Ralph Lauren, Selfridges Skull bracelet, £9.99, River Island

Plimsolls, £48, Fred Perry for Topman

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G R OO M I N G NEWS B e c au s e s o m e t i m e s , i t pay s t o m a k e t h e e x t r a e f f o r t. . .

STYLE LOVES STYLE FAVOURITE

It’s not technically summer anymore, but the sense-shaking notes of mandarin and cardamom make L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme Summer the perfect wake-up call cologne. Drying down to masculine vetiver and ambergris, this is a modern classic. It’s £37.50 in all leading department stores.

J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams

GOLDEN BOY

too much choice

If you can’t make your mind up on fragrance or like to swap every day according to mood, invest in the clever new Vivabox from The Perfume Shop. For £39.99, you get a selection of sample size scents from a range of designer brands, including Armani, Hugo Boss, Diesel and Paco Rabanne. There’s also a voucher inside that you can take back into store to exchange for the full-size of whichever cologne becomes your favourite.

LOOK ALIVE

Dark circles are hard to shift completely, but a light-textured eye gel will minimise the effect and smooth out puffiness, too. We rate Elemis Absolute Eye Serum, £26.60, a unisex product that uses natural ingredients such as rosewood and chamomile to soothe the skin around the eye. Try it after too much screen or driving time: it’s an instant refresh.

Your holiday may be rapidly fading into memory, but your healthy glow doesn’t have to. Extend the life of your tan with a dash of the failsafe Clinique Skin Supplies for Men Non-Streak Bronzer, £16. Transparent, oil- and fragrance-free and guaranteed not to streak, this is a beaut of a fake tan: believable colour and no telltale scent.

LIFE IN BLUE

Rumoured to be 007 Daniel Craig’s fragrance of choice, Bleu de Chanel, £41.99, is a woody aromatic that screams luxury lifestyle. Now all you need is the Aston Martin...

SHARP ATTACK

Skin sore after shaving? Red rash that won’t die down? It’s a common problem but an aftershave balm isn’t always the answer as it can clog pores. Try a light misting spray instead to calm irritation. Lab Series Skincare for Men Moisturizing After-Shave Soothing Spray, £28 at Harvey Nichols, will ease redness with a mix of antioxidants, including green tea, aloe and cucumber.

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G ADGET G E E K 1

New season gadg e ts f o r au t u m n w i s h l i s t s 2

1 . i n f u l l c o l o u r PENTAX has released five new colours for its multi-award winning K-r DSLR camera. Yellow, pink, blue, purple and metal chocolate are the new colours, available to purchase in a standard K-r kit which includes the K-r body plus a DA-L 18-55mm lens. Other superb features include: high-speed PRIME II Imaging Engine, sensitivity range: ISO 100 to 25 600 and Live View with magnified view, face detection and contrast AF. Priced at £529.99 from all good camera stores. 2 . o n t h e l i n e The Sony Ericsson Xperia NEO is brand new and combines stunning design and chic colours with Sony technology on Android platform version 2.3. A fabulous multimedia tool, it has Sony Exmor R for mobile for best-in-class low-light photography and video capture and an 8.1 megapixel camera and HD video recording capability. Find it in all major retailers, for £369.99 or on contract for around £30 per month. 3 . w e l l - s p i c e d We love this unusual salt and pepper mill designed by Peugeot. The Elis Sense, £95.75, is touch sensitive so only works when the current is completed by holding the main body of the mill and touching the touch pad on the top (the mechanism has a lifetime guarantee). Endorsed by celebrity Chef Raymond Blanc, it’s stocked in independent kitchenware stores. 4 . c l a s s i c d e s i g n This is something new: an AGA you can switch on and off as you please. From the outside, AGA Total Control looks exactly like a classic AGA cooker. But underneath its sleek cast-iron exterior lies a state-of-the-art touchscreen control panel, and it’s this new technology that enables owners to operate the cooker in a way that suits them. Available in 11 beautiful colours, £9,595 from The Aga Shop in The Mailbox.

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5 . i n t o u c h Magicbox Torque, £79, is the world’s first fully touchscreen landline phone. Cordless and with an answering machine, it’s available in either a single or twin pack with each handset providing up to 10.5 hours of talk time. The keypads on piano black finished handsets have been etched with a white laser that is only visible when the handset is touched, and the base has a mood lighting glow that flashes blue when there is an unanswered message. Selected electrical retailers. 6 . r e t r o c h i c Like the vintage look but with cutting-edge technology? The View Quest DAB/FM Radio with iPod/iPhone Dock, £99.99, fits the bill, with 10 station presets, telescopic aerial, backlit display, headphone jack, 3.5 mm line-in jack and dual alarms. Find it in Clas Ohlson in the Merry Hill centre. 7. i n t h e c u b e Turn up the volume with the gorgeous white rCube iPod speaker. Portable, easy to use, with unrivalled sound quality, the white rCube has a built in carry handle and batteries that last up to 8 hours, plus an rWand dongle that allows you to stream music wirelessly from your iPhone, iPod or iPad from up to 15 metres away. It’s £500 from Selfridges and selected independents. 8 . e a s y l i v i n g The Emporia RL1’s claim to fame is that it’s the most straightforward mobile phone in the world. By avoiding the need to navigate any unwanted features or complicated menus, it makes calling and texting easy. Whether it’s for an elderly relative or technology-hater, this is the perfect phone: it’s got a clear and bright screen with adjustable text size and when there’s an incoming call, the built-in torch blinks to let you know. It’s available from Vodafone on both pay monthly and pay as you go, plus Tesco and Asda (prices vary).

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The ‘original’ Cantonese restaurant in Birmingham’s Chinatown Chung Ying Cantonese Restaurant

30 AND STILL GOING STRONG Established since 1981

16-18 Wrottesley Street, Birmingham, B5 4RT. www.chungying.co.uk Tel: 0121 622 5669

STYLE SHOPPING

Rose gold men’s watch, £65, French Connection

Mulberry Alexa, £785, Harvey Nichols

Yossi cape, £195, AllSaints

Yolande shearling boots, £399, Hugo Boss

Feather headband, £15, River Island

Belt, £110, LK Bennett

Bird necklace, £49, Hobbs

S HO P ‘ T I L YO U DR O P Wi t h S t y l e B i r m i n g h a m L i v e s e t t o r o c k t h e c i t y, t h i s i s t h e t i m e t o c e l e b r at e B i r m i n g h a m ’ s v i b r a n t s h o p p i n g s c e n e . I n d u l g e i n a w e l l - d e s e r v e d t r e at t h i s w e e k e n d :

Acorn cufflinks, £99, Thomas Pink

t h i s i s o u r au t u m n e d i t o f t h e m u s t - h av e s p l u r g e s o f r i g h t h e r e , r i g h t n ow Bow tie, £9.50, Red Herring at Debenhams

Duck knit sweater, £250, Ralph Lauren at Selfridges

Overnight bag, £65, Marks & Spencer

Sam Edelman suede heels, £180, Harvey Nichols

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THINK OF A FASHION SHOW. NOW UNTHINK IT.

E H T N O I INIT

F E D : RE

September 23 – 25: Diary it. Because you won’t want to miss it. Credits Photographer: Nicky Emmerson. Hair & Make-up: Liberty Shaw. Stylist: Ray Gaddu, Fashion Live. Plum velvet suit jacket, Plum velvet suit trousers, Blue Stole all Karen Millen. ‘Cassidy’ platform shoe Faith in Debenhams. All Bullring.

This September 23 – 25, see a breathtaking collision between fashion and technology. The Show: Redefinition at Bullring.

Eye-popping, jaw-dropping, words won’t adequately describe it. This September The Show: Redefinition will be unveiled at Bullring as part of Style Birmingham Live. Watch on as real life and holographic models blur the boundaries between reality and illusion whilst showcasing some of A/W’11’s most divine trends. Anything can happen on stage, and we mean anything… puppies, hundreds of them, a kaleidoscope of colour, and a real ice breaker. All will be revealed at The Show: Redefinition. Be propelled

into the dark and eerie world of the gothic-influenced Dark Romance, reminisce about the beautiful screen sirens of 40s Hollywood as the show turns to the glamorous 40s Flair look. Daringly beautiful hair will be created by Regis at Debenhams and the look completed by The Body Shop. With looks showcased from COS, Monsoon, and Debenhams to name a few, The Show: Redefinition promises to be everything you need for A/W’11 plus that little bit extra.

Win a pair of tickets to The Show: Redefinition You could be there experiencing it as a true VIP as Bullring is offering 11 lucky Style Birmingham readers the chance to win a pair of exclusive tickets.* Simply visit www.browsebullring.co.uk/birmingham to find out how to enter and explore a wealth of behind-the-scenes features, including a run down on the eight trends, blogs from the teams involved and to discover what else is happening at Bullring during Style Birmingham Live. *for more information and terms and conditions visit browsebullring.co.uk

Showtimes Friday 10.30am, 1pm, 3pm, 5.30pm Saturday 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm Sunday 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm

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N E WS RO U NDU P News, restaurants and events to keep you busy

Blend your café SPICEAL STREET UPDATE

bitters ‘n’ twisted

COCKTAI L

To help celebrate Style Birmingham Live this year, Bitters ‘n’ Twisted are holding cocktail master classes at Bodega. They will be teaching revelers how to make some of their best drinks. They gave us a sneak preview of the yummy Serotina cocktail. The cocktail uses gin as the base spirit but is also mixed with apple schnapps to create a warm, autumnal feel, perfect for September. The drink will be available at all Bitters ‘n’ Twisted venues: Island Bar, The Victoria, The Jekyll & Hyde, Bodega and the new addition, Rose Villa Tavern.

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If you’ve walked by the Bullring or been to Jamie’s Italian for a meal, you will have noticed the building site at your feet. The exciting new development Spiceal Street has confirmed that Browns Bar and Brasserie, handmade burger Co. and ChaoBaby are the three restaurants that will join Mount Fuji, wagamama, Nandos, Pizza Hut and Jamie’s Italian to create the ultimate dining destination. Keep up to date with all the latest developments at www. spicealstreet.co.uk. The foodie hub is due to open in winter 2011.

HOW TO MAKE: Ingredients:

. 25ml Bombay Sapphire . 15ml Apple Schnapps

Enjoy a coffee martini at Café Blend this September, in celebration of the Style Birmingham Live festivities around the city. Café Blend is also running a competition with Style Birmingham to give one lucky person the chance to star in their very own photo shoot, experience an organic hair treatment at Puro Hair, sleep in style at The Marriott Hotel with breakfast and £100 of vouchers from Cloggs.co.uk. For your chance to win this fantastic prize, go to www.stylebirmingham. com.

. 5ml Crème de Cassis . 25ml Lemon juice . 5ml Gomme . Teaspoon of black cherry conserve Method: Add all the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker (or a jam jar, if you don’t have one). Shake the ingredients together for about 10 seconds and then fine strain over cubed ice into a short ‘rocks’ glass. Finally, add a garnish to make it stylish: a fresh sprig of mint and a cherry does the trick.

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THIRSTY THURSDAYS

Enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails all day, every Thursday at Bar Room Bar in The Mailbox. Choose any cocktail from the menu and receive the same cocktail completely free. www. barroombar.com.

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AL V I T FES The Arcadian Centre is playing host to the Chinese Moon Lantern Festival on Tuesday September 13. Between 5.15pm and 7.30pm, Chinese celebratory features include a children’s lantern procession and show with Chinese acrobats, martial arts, singing and the lion dance, finishing with a fantastic firework display. www.thearcadian.co.uk.

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ROSE VILLA TAVERN

After the success of the three London restaurants in Covent Garden, Notting Hill and Chelsea, Rossopomodoro is coming to Birmingham. This authentic Italian restaurant is now open in Selfridges Food Hall. Pizzaioli Tonino Magno heads up a team of Neapolitan chefs, providing a selection of traditional pizza and pasta dishes. Visit www.rossopomodoro. co.uk for more information and menus.

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Gatecrasher

Joining the Bitters ‘n’ Twisted venues across the city including Jekyll and Hyde, The Victoria, Island Bar and Bodega is The Rose Villa Tavern. The Grade II listed building has been respectfully refurbished, maintaining original features like the historic parquet flooring. A wide range of delicious homemade food is available. From American-style breakfasts and brunches at the weekend to gourmet sandwiches and hearty burgers during the week, Rose Villa is a great venue for meals, whatever you fancy.

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Monday: Happy Monday at Nightingale Club, Hurst Street. Drinks from £1 at the largest gay nightclub in the Midlands. Just an 8 minute walk from New Street Station. www.nightingaleclub.co.uk. Tuesday: I Love the OBar, Broad Street. Every Tuesday, five DJs, drinks offers and a great mix of music. A 20 minute walk from New Street Station. www. obarbirmingham.com. Wednesday: Big Wednesday at Snobs, Paradise Circus. Birmingham’s most beloved alternative night. 10pm to 3am. Just an 8 minute walk from New Street Station. www.snobsnightclub. co.uk. Thursday: WOT ‘What’s Occuring’ at Arca Bar, Arcadian Centre, Hurst Street. First Thursday of the month, drinks offers available. A 10 minute

walk from New Street Station. www. arcabar.co.uk. Friday: Stikky Lips at Club Chic, Horsefair. Second and fourth Friday of every month. Just a 7 minute walk from New Street Station. www.facebook.com, search Club Chic. Saturday: Festival of Ibiza at Gatecrasher, Broad Street. On Saturday September 10, Ibiza is coming to Birmingham. A 20 minute walk from New Street Station. www.gatecrasher.com. Sunday: Champagne Sundays at Indi Bar, Arcadian Centre, Hurst Street. Relax on a Sunday with funky house and sexy RnB. A 10 minute walk from New Street Station. www.indibar.co.uk.

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D ES I G N I N SPIRAT ION F O R YO UR HOM E T h e awa r d -w i n n i n g h o m e i n s p i r at i o n s h o w, G r a n d D e s i g n s Live returns to Birmingham NEC for its seventh year.

Grand Designs loves... Having a pendant for cooking

This Chrome Sphera pendant cooker hood from Best is a smart cooker hood appliance and lamp, to be located in the Grand Kitchens section at this year’s show, sponsored by Miele. It is a two-in-one design piece to make a statement in your kitchen – it features a timer, remote control and best of all has a minimum noise level of 49 decibels. RRP: £1,699 from www.besthoods.co.uk

A bit of light reading

Young green designer Lula Dot’s stunning designs ’ Light Reading’ were motivated by a simple industry truth –approximately 10,000 books a week from one charity shop will go to waste. Lula has put these wasted books to effective use to create an attractive chandelier. Every page is folded in half, producing a circular arrangement which hangs around a ceiling light. Kevin McCloud has handpicked Lula’s design to be one of this year’s ‘Kevin’s Green Heroes’ at the NEC. RRP: £340 from www.luladot.com

Getting colourful

Find decorating a nightmare? Well, help is at hand! Dulux has launched the Let’s Colour Studio with a range of tools and services designed to help inspire you to choose the right colours for your home and get great results. The Dulux Let’s Colour Studio and expert team will be live at Grand Designs Live Birmingham in the Grand Interiors section to personally help you explore shades that are made for your home. You can even download the new Dulux Let’s Colour Studio app. www.dulux.co.uk for the free download. Free service at Grand Designs Live.

Cooking freedom with De Dietrich

The Piano provides the ultimate cooking freedom – it is the world’s most advanced zoneless induction hob to make life easier when cooking. It will be showcased in the Grand Kitchens section at Grand Designs Live which is sponsored by Miele. The Piano also incorporates a full colour touchscreen technology to control the hob which you can divide in to temperature controlled zones. RRP: £3,999 from www.dedietrich.co.uk

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Your very own Long Form Library

This beautiful bespoke chair circle stands 246cm tall and is made entirely from hand-cut plywood. As you sit within the cradle, it rocks gently back and forth. This library can hold its own weight in books and boasts futuristic cushioned seats as well as reading lamps with lights placed around the circumference which act as a clock – timers change the brightness of them to its highest at the equinox of the day, dinned to nothing at midnight. This innovative design will feature in the live show’s House of the Future, brought to you by Virgin Media. Bespoke item made to order, approximately £6,000 from www.ifodoso.com

The Dyson Digital Slim

It is the most powerful lightweight cordless vacuum cleaner, just 66cm long, with anti-static carbon fibre brushes to improve fine dust pick-up from hard floors. The brush bar also has stiff nylon brushes to pick up ground-in dirt from carpets. Dyson’s digital motors are the fastest, highest power density motors ever developed for domestic appliances and this device can deliver up to 15 minutes of constant power. Dyson will also feature in the House of the Future exhibit at Grand Designs Live, brought to you by Virgin Media. RRP: £199.99 from www.dyson.co.uk

The InSinkErator

You will never have to wait for the kettle to boil again with one of these handy devices. The HC1100 model dispenses 98 degree filtered hot water as well as filtered cold water. This time-saving gadget will feature in this year’s Grand Kitchen section sponsored by Miele. RRP: £399 from www.insinkerator.co.uk

It’s the one event you cannot afford to miss

October 7-9, NEC Birmingham

Book now and save £6! Take advantage of this special offer. Book tickets to Grand Designs Live for just £12, saving £6* off the door rate. To book simply visit www.granddesignslive.com or call 0844 858 1348 and quote ‘STYLE6’. * Advanced booking offer, saving £6 off the door rate. Offer closes October 6 2011. Transaction fee applies.

Getting into the spirit of

2012

Not only is it the Olympics next year, it is the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, so there is no better time to fly that Union flag. This flag inspired carpet from Brockway Carpets Jubilee range will bring a dramatic look to any home room – best of all, they are eco-friendly! The Jubilee range will be showcased in the Grand Interiors section, sponsored by Dulux. Visit www.brockway.co.uk for samples and quotes.

Win a professional design consultation and ten pairs of tickets to Grand Designs Live with the Dulux Let’s Colour Studio Are you looking for expert colour and design advice for your home, or have you always wanted to find the perfect paint colour to co-ordinate with an existing item in your room? Well, now’s your chance thanks to Dulux and Style Birmingham who have teamed up to giveaway a Dulux Design Service Consultation as well as 10 pairs of tickets to Grand Designs Live, October 7-9 at Birmingham’s NEC. A Design Consultation from Dulux will give you all the help you need in redesigning your room, by bringing the skills and expertise of a professional interior designer directly to you at home. Your personal designer will get to know you, discuss your needs and come back to you with ideas to suit your own individual style and taste. You’ll then be given your own Dulux Design Pack containing an inspirational design scheme for your room, with ideas for fabric, furniture and colour to help you transform your room. Ten lucky runners up will receive tickets to Grand Designs Live where Dulux Colour Consultants will be on hand at the Dulux Let’s Colour Studio stand to help you find the perfect colour for your home. Simply bring a fabric sample of the item you’d like to scheme around to the stand, it could be a sofa, cushion, bedspread or even a child’s favourite toy! Whatever it is, the Dulux Let’s Colour Studio will show you how to find the closest Dulux colour to your item as well as complimentary colours to help you create your perfect colour scheme. You can even get a free tester pot mixed in your chosen colour to try at home! If you’re looking for more in-depth advice to create your perfect scheme at home then visit the Dulux Let’s Colour Studio stand and sign up for a personal 20-minute consultation with the Dulux Design Service. Make sure you bring a picture of your room along with you to get tailored, personal advice for your home. To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize with Dulux and Grand Designs Live, simply answer this question:

Where is Grand Designs Live being held? Enter online at www.stylebirmingham.com or send your answer, full name, address and telephone number on a postcard to: Grand Designs Live, Style Birmingham, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU by September 28. Terms and conditions apply. See www.stylebirmingham.com for full details.

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F O O D & DR INK NEWS L at e s u m m e r d i n i n g i s a l l a b o u t f r e s h f l av o u r s pa i r e d w i t h c h i c w i n e s

COOL AND CRISP We taste-tested three super-chic new sauvignon blancs, in-store now at Marks & Spencer and perfect for autumn dinner parties or Indian summer barbecues

STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH GARLIC, PARSLEY, MUSTARD AND CHEESE

Tierra y Hombre Sauvignon Blanc 2009 £5.99: A lively and refreshing wine with flavours of guava, cut grass and dried wild herbs. Chile’s Casablanca Valley is well known for producing delightfully sophisticated white wines such as this, so go for extra points by pairing it with fish, canapés and rustic breads.

E a s y t o p r e pa r e , p e r f e c t f o r v e g e ta r i a n s a n d i d e a l f o r p i c n i c s o r pa r t i e s a l i k e , t h i s f l av o u r s o m e r e c i p e i s g r e at a s a s i d e d i s h o r m a i n , s e r v e d w i t h c i a b at ta , o l i v e o i l f o r d i p p i n g , a n d ta pa s Serves 4

You’ll need:

- 4 large Portobello mushrooms - 1½ tablespoons wholegrain Dijon mustard - 200g Cathedral City Mature Lighter cheese, grated - 2 cloves garlic, crushed - 60g breadcrumbs - 2 tbsp double cream - Handful curly parsley, finely chopped - Pinch of salt

style loves Soso Salts are a food cupboard must-have, in zingy flavours (Spicy, Herbs, Saffron) and elegant colours (including black and pink). Find them in Harvey Nichols’ Foodmarket, from £8.95.

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What to do: 1. In a bowl combine the garlic, mustard, Cathedral City Mature Lighter cheese, breadcrumbs and parsley and mix well until fully combined. Season well. 2. Drizzle the mushrooms with olive oil and roast at 180ºC / fan 160ºC / 350ºF / Gas Mark 4 for about 15 minutes, or until soft. 3. Remove from the oven and generously fill each mushroom with the mix, dot with butter and finish cooking under the grill until golden and bubbling.

Kaituna Hills Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 £7.49: Wonderfully fruity, yet with a crisp, dry finish, this wine delivered exotic aromas and flavours of melon, gooseberry, yellow plums and ripe lemons. Chill it well and it makes the perfect Sunday afternoon wine with smoked salmon or antipasto.

4. Serve with a scatter of chopped parsley and a twist of black pepper.

Clocktower Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009 £9.99: We loved this very summery bottle, an exciting example of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with lively flavours of fresh gooseberry, juicy lemon and tropical fruit with a crisp, mineral edge. This is a wine to impress dinner party guests with, so stock up!

WIN TICKETS TO THE BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW WINTER

The biggest foodie event of the year is back and the NEC will host the winter version of the BBC Good Food show from November 23 – 27. With some of the UK’s top celeb chefs (including John Torode, Rick Stein, James Martin and Gregg Wallace) doing demonstrations and workshops, the famous Masterchef Experience and Saturday Kitchen Live taking to the stage and hundreds of exhibitors to browse, it’s a fantastic day out for foodies. To book visit www. BBCGoodFoodShow.com or call 0844 581 1360: tickets start from £20.50. The BBC Good Food Show Winter is 21 this year and to celebrate we have teamed up with the organisers to offer you the chance to win one of five pairs of general admission tickets. To enter please send us your name, address and daytime telephone number on a postcard to: BBC Good Food Show Ticket Giveaway, Publishing Ink Ltd, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham B2 4EU. Terms and conditions apply: Closing date October 31 2011. All tickets are general admission excluding Saturday. Tickets are non refundable and non-exchangeable. Ticket terms and conditions apply.

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TAKE ME OUT No longer the preserve of the rich, famous and idle, afternoon tea has taken over from brunch as the most stylish way to break bread with friends and family. Try the new afternoon tea menu at Harvey Nichols, where a £30 for two investment will bag you delicate finger sandwiches, a selection of pretty cakes, homemade mini scones with Cornish clotted cream, HN strawberry jam or HN lemon curd, and a choice of HN teas. Upgrade to the Champagne Afternoon Tea, priced at £46 for two for a glass of bubbly, too. The tea is served daily from 2pm-5.30pm. For reservations: 0121 616 6024.

Summer might be over but sky-blue remains a key shade for autumn dining. Le Creuset’s nailed the trend with an exquisite shade of pastel blue in the new Coastal Blue collection of enamelled cast iron cookware including round, oval and shallow casseroles, a 20cm omelette pan, 26cm frying pan and rectangular grill plus a selection of stylish stoneware oven-totableware. Elegant and a lifelong investment too: that’s our kind of shopping. From around £20: visit www.lecreuset. co.uk for stockists.

LOVE CHOCOLATE With National Chocolate Week coming up in October, we’re obsessed with all things sweet and chocolatey right now. That’s why we’re reading the decadent new book by the UK’s premier chocolatier William Curley Couture Chocolate (Jacqui Small, £30). A complete masterclass, it’s bursting with recipes, tips and advice including how to make truffles, ganache, couture chocs and even a bar of chocolate with exotic flavours like rosemary, chilli or raspberry. Deliciously more-ish.

bargain buy New York Bakery Co. has just launched a new low in fat, high in fibre wholemeal bagel, perfect for smoked salmon and cream cheese Sunday breakfast. Supermarkets, from £1.35.

GO NUTS

LUST-LIST Matt-cut wine and cocktail glassware, £9.50 each, Autograph at Marks & Spencer

Comedian Harry Hill, a long-term supporter of Fairtrade, has launched a range of peanut butter with Fairtrade nut company Liberation Foods. Harry makes no money from this - he came up with the idea to help smallholder peanut farmers in Malawi sell their crops in the UK rather than for ‘peanuts’ at the roadside. Find Harry’s Nuts! peanut butter in supermarkets from £1.99.

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merry christmas twenty11 2 course lunch: £14.95 3 course lunch: £19.95 2 course dinner: £19.95 3 course dinner: £24.95 starters Smoked roasted plum tomato soup (v, df, gf) Chicken liver parfait with chutney & baked croutes Chicken satay salad with ranch dressing (contains nuts) Roast vegetable & feta tartlet with beetroot relish & vino

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Cl a im your st e ak Since opening in April 2011, Miller & Carter Steakhouse Bar and Grill has been the meeting ground for the red m e at e n t h u s i a s t. J e n n i f e r

Jam i e ’s ita l i a n d re a m L o c at e d i n t h e u p a n d c o m i n g S t. M a r t i n ’ s S q ua r e , n e a r t h e n e w S p i c e a l S t r e e t d e v e l o p m e n t, J a m i e ’ s I ta l i a n h a s m a n a g e d t o m a i n ta i n i t s h o m e l y at m o s p h e r e w h i l s t p r o d u c i n g fa n ta s t i c f o o d . J e n n i f e r Wa l k e r w e n t t o h av e a l o o k Everyone’s favourite celeb chef Jamie Oliver claims that he should have been born Italian, so strong is his love for the country. Now, he’s put this to good use by launching his own chain of superauthentic restaurants, celebrating the best in the cuisine, wine and passion of Italy.

and pine nuts providing a refreshing, tasty meal for, what was a very warm, summer evening.

Deliberating over the desserts, we decided on the sorbet selection (£4.50), consisting of apple, mango and blood orange, and the ultimate brownie (£4.95), recommended for its gooiness by waitress We were made to feel extremely welcome by the Lauren. The sorbet was the perfect palate cleanser friendly, attentive staff, being given a choice of the to round off the meal, with the tangy blood best tables. We ordered two glasses of wine while orange sailing through as my favourite. Lauren we perused the menu, was indeed correct in opting for the Ramata recommending the Pinot Grigio delle brownie … chocolate GREAT FOOD AND Venezio 2009 cantina goo as you’ve never A LAIDBACK VIBE zellina (£4.95) and the seen before with the Sauvignon Blanc di scrumptious raspberry STRAIGHT OUT OF Friuli 2009 cantina and amaretto flavours TUSCANY zellina (£5.10). adding to the richness. Jamie’s Italian is not your typical Italian restaurant just offering pizza and pasta. Although the character of the restaurant is definitely one of your classic Italian – with a friendly maître d’, knowledgeable staff and an atmosphere of a real love for food – the menu offers fish, burgers, steak and sausages as well as pasta and salad. We chose to share the Italian bread selection (£3.75) and the crispy courgette flower (£5.95) to start from the nibbles and antipasti menu. The courgette flower was deliciously filled with four cheeses, lemon and mint in an olive and tomato sauce. The beautifully smooth cheese filling was surrounded by a crispy batter providing the perfect taste bud teaser. The freshly baked focaccia dribbled with Jamie’s signature extra virgin olive oil and garlic was certainly a great nibble.

Jamie’s Italian works the rustic Mediterranean look well – think faded wooden floor, aged metal tables and chairs and a palette of silver and yellow – making it the perfect spot for a relaxed evening, full of great food and a laidback vibe straight out of Tuscany. Molto bene!

Jamie’s Italian Middle Mall, Bullring Birmingham T: 0121 270 3610 W: www.jamieoliver.com/italian

Wa l k e r pa i d t h e m a v i s i t From the moment we walked through the door we were greeted by the mouthwatering aroma of grilled steak. We ordered wine whilst deliberating the surprisingly varied menu; with a selection of meat, poultry, fish, burgers, pasta and salad, you don’t need to have a love for steak to dine at Miller & Carter. We opted for the Merlot CYT Sendoro from Chile (£6.15 large) and the Merlot Rosé, Argento from Argentina (£5.65 large). To start, we went for the Creole king prawns (£5.95), which are butterfly king prawns coated in a spicy Creole crumb, served with a chili marmalade dip, and the Baked lobster (£6.25), the classic lobster thermidor served in clamshells. The spicy crumb on the king prawns was extremely warming but was perhaps not the best choice for the time of year as it was 25 degrees outside. Whilst the lobster could have done with a touch more seasoning, the presentation was beautiful. The 14oz Porterhouse (£19.95) and the 8oz Fillet (£20.95) were the steaks we chose. All steaks come with a choice of a jacket potato or fries, parsley butter, a slice of onion loaf, iceberg lettuce wedge, and a choice of steak sauces. Although the mains are not cheap, you certainly get a lot of extras for your money. Both the fillet and the porterhouse had oodles of flavour and were cooked perfectly to our tastes. This restaurant is welcoming, warm and comfortable. If what you want is a hearty steak with generous portions, you need go no further than Miller & Carter. Round off your meal by taking your drink out on to the terrace overlooking the canal. With, in my opinion, one of the best views in Birmingham, the terrace area is definitely a feature that Miller & Carter can boast about. Miller & Carter

For our main dishes we went for the Anglesey sea bass (£15.95) and the prosciutto, pear and pecorino salad (£10.95). The whole-roasted sea bass was succulent and flaked delicately to reveal crunchy sweet and sour vegetables. Light, yet filling. The salad was piled high with prosciutto ham, pear

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Alic e c O O p e r NIA, October 27 What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a night out with the original king of fear? Be part of the ultimate fright night with Alice Cooper. The legendary rock god is coming to the NIA to celebrate the scariest time of year with his new album, Welcome 2 My Nightmare. Grab your best Halloween costume and head on down to see Alice Cooper, the scariest man in rock. Tickets are £33.50 and can be purchased from www.thenia.co.uk or by calling 0844 338 8000.

K AT y pe rry NIA, October 26 After shooting to fame in the UK with her Number One hit, I Kissed A Girl, Katy Perry has continued to wow her fans with her music, talent and lifestyle. Her latest album, Teenage Dream has sold over 1.7 million copies, and she is embarking on her Oh Land! tour of the UK. Tickets are £27.50 and can be purchased from www.thenia.co.uk or by calling 0844 338 8000. Alternatively, turn to page 82 for your chance to win tickets!

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Born in Wolverhampton, Scott Matthews was raised in a musical family, his father being a drummer introducing him to the music of Marc Bolan and Bob Dylan. In 2007, Scott’s Elusive album won the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for Best Song. Since then, he has toured the country with Foo Fighters, Snow Patrol and Robert Plant promoting his music to his fans and fans-to-be. Tickets are £12.50 and can be purchased from www.glee.co.uk or by calling 0871 472 0400.

One of the greatest names of 1950s and 60s looks back at his Rock ‘n’ Roll career spanning over fifty years. Join Marty Wilde as he presents a great evening of memories and music from his own vaults, including some of his best-loved hits Bad Boy, Jesamine and Teenager in Love. Tickets are £16.50 to £23.50, plus a £4 booking fee. Visit www.alexandratheatre. org.uk or call 0844 871 3011.

HOT cHOc Ol ATe The Jam House, September 22 Featuring some of their best hits including You Sexy Thing, Everyone’s a Winner and It Started With a Kiss, the Hot Chocolate band are back on tour with new frontman Kennie Simon. The only band to have had a hit in the UK charts in every year of the 1970s, Hot Chocolate never fail to provide a great night of entertainment. Tickets are £15 and can be purchased from www.thejamhouse. com or by calling 0121 200 3030. Restaurant and balcony tickets are available from £50.

THe Over TON eS Symphony Hall, October 13

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The five-part vocal harmony group who shot into the limelight after appearing on ITV’s Dancing on Ice last year are bringing their ShBooms and show-stoppers to the fantastic acoustics of Symphony Hall. As well as their collection of covers including Come Back My Love, The Longest Time and Blue Moon, The Overtones have their own catchy tracks Carolyn and Gambling Man. An entertaining evening is sure to be had with the boys Timmy, Mark, Darren, Mike and Lauchie performing songs from their debut album Good Ol’ Fashioned Love, as well as some new tracks. Tickets are priced at £19.50 and £23.50 and can be purchased from www. thsh.co.uk or by calling 0121 780 3333.

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eviTa Birmingham Hippodrome, September 12-24

Ta l ki n g He a ds The Crescent Theatre, September 10-17 Consisting of four monologues, A Lady of Letters, A Chip in the Sugar, Bed Among the Lentils and Her Big Chance, Talking Heads is an entertaining journey through the lives of some fascinating characters. Written by Alan Bennett, the Talking Heads series has been shown on BBC television starring Maggie Smith, Julie Walters and Stephanie Cole. This beautiful stage adaptation is well worth the £14 (£13 concessions) ticket price. www.crescent-theatre.co.uk to buy tickets, or call 0121 643 5858.

Featuring some of the most famous and inspiring musical theatre ever written, including the classic songs Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, You Must Love Me and Another Suitcase in Another Hall, Evita is a show that everyone must see at least once. The story tells of the life and journey of Eva Peron, the wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron. Tickets are priced from £15 to £39.50 and can be purchased from www.birminghamhippodrome.com or by calling 0844 338 5000.

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David Essex, along with Boogie Nights creator Jon Conway, are coming to the Alexandra Theatre to entertain you with All the Fun of the Fair. Featuring some of David Essex’s best loved hits including Hold Me Close, Gonna Make You a Star and Silver Dream Machine, this is a great show following the moving story of Levi Lee as he comes to terms with the death of his wife. Love, heartbreak, teenage rebellion and some fantastic tunes. This production has it all. Tickets are priced from £20.30 to £39 and can be be booked through www. alexandratheatre.org.uk or by calling 0844 871 3011.

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T He imp O rTanC e O f Be ing e arnesT Birmingham Rep, September 9 – October 22

Off T H e C u ff Old Joint Stock Theatre, September 17 For an evening of improvised comedy mayhem and free Jaffa Cakes, the Offstage Theatre Group present their franticly funny show of games, singing and audience participation. Whose Line is it Anyway meets Mock the Week, before your very eyes. Visit www.oldjointstocktheatre.co.uk or call 0121 200 0946 to book tickets. At a price of £10, you will not be disappointed with the entertainment on offer.

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The famous Oscar Wilde play is coming to The Old Rep. The hysterical comedy about the fundamentals of social etiquette and the shame of being found in a handbag, provides laughs and tears throughout. Telling the stories of the lives of countryman Jack Worthing and his city dwelling friend, Algernon Moncrieff, The Importance of Being Earnest has it all from wit to wisdom. Tickets are priced from £10 to £28.50 and can be purchased from www.birmingham-rep. co.uk or by calling 0121 245 4455.

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Our pick of the best events and exhibitions

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N AT I O N A L W ED D IN G SH OW NEC, October 7-9 Planning your special day? Pop down to the biggest wedding event in the UK to get all the ideas and inspiration you require. Whether it’s the full fairytale experience that you’re after or a more low-key modern affair, you will find everything you need at the National Wedding Show. Find your perfect wedding dress with the UK’s largest collection of wedding dresses under one roof. Tickets are available in advance or on the door. Visit www. nationalweddingshow.co.uk for more information. Go to www. stylebirmingham.com for your chance to win one of ten pairs of tickets to the National Wedding Show! Terms and conditions apply: Closing date September 30 2011.

Style Birmingham Live is the highlight of our calendar! From September 23-25, the stylish George Lamb will play host to the fantastic event in Birmingham’s beautiful Town Hall. Get inspiration from the captivating Style Catwalk Show with the latest collections and trends for Autumn/Winter’11. Featuring some of Britain’s top models, this year’s show looks set to be bigger and better than ever before. As well as the fabulous Catwalk Shows, Caryn Franklin will be showing how all women can make fashion work for them. With three shows daily and free admission, don’t miss your chance to see Caryn at Pavilions Birmingham giving advice on How to Look Good. For more information and how to get your hands on tickets, visit www.stylebirmingham.com.

S HE RBO RNE WHARF CANAL T RIP S Explore Birmingham’s famous canals with a narrow boat trip along James Brindley’s old Main Line canal. The Floating Coffee Boat is available for the necessary refreshments, relaxing drinks and light snacks. Take the one-hour City Heritage Cruise around Oozells Street and Icknield Port, taking in the surroundings of the NIA and the ICC. Trips cost £6.50 for adults, £5.50 seniors and £5 children. The Waterbus, sponsored by The Mailbox, runs half hourly from 10.30am to 5pm, stopping at Brindleyplace, Kind Edwards Wharf, Gas Street Basin, The Mailbox and Sherborne Wharf. £3.50 round trip or 75p per stop. www.sherbornewharf.co.uk or call 0121 455 6163 for more information.

Win! GRAND DESIG N S LIVE ARTS FEST Various venues, September 10-11 ArtsFest is the biggest free arts festival in the UK, and it takes place in Birmingham on September 10-11. ArtsFest features performances, exhibitions, screenings and workshops within visual and digital arts. The festival celebrates the talent of people from the West Midlands region, with around 600 performing, visual and digital artists being showcased. Visual exhibitions are placed around the city in fantastic locations including Centenary Square, Victoria Square and Chamberlain Square, while performing arts events are to be held in venues including Birmingham Cathedral, Birmingham Conservatoire and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. For more information visit. www.artsfest.org.uk.

NEC, October 7-9 The UK’s number one home show is back in Birmingham. For anyone who has an interest in home building, interiors, gardens, food and technology, a trip to Grand Designs Live will provide you with everything you need to know. With everything from building your own home to renovating an old building, this exhibition has it all. Visit www.granddesignslive.com for more information and to book tickets. In advance: adults £14, children free, VIP £39. On the door: £18, children free. Go to www.stylebirmingham.com for your chance to win a design service colour consultation with Dulux worth £295, courtesy of Dulux and Grand Designs Live! Terms and conditions apply: Closing date September 30 2011.

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S HOPPING IN

BI RM ING HA M Shopping map and store guide

BULLRING Home to the iconic Selfridges store, enjoy the hustle and bustle of shopping at Bullring right at the heart of the city centre. Whether you are visiting some of the 160 stores or eating in one of the centre’s 25 restaurants, there is always somewhere new and interesting to discover.

PAVILIONS & THE PALLASADES With its High Street location, Pavilions is at the centre of the shopping action. It’s jam-packed with top names, and if you’re looking to eat, the centre offers just as much choice from its spacious and vibrant Food Loft.

Key stores Selfridges, Debenhams, Hollister, Topshop, Forever 21, Apple, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY

Situated above New Street Station, The Pallasades offers great buys and value for money from a diversemix of accessory, gift, fashion, electrical, sports and beauty stores.

Key stores H&M, Laura Ashley, HMV, L’Occitane, Waterstones, Monsoon, Peacocks

THE MAILBOX Pure shopping indulgence in a canalside setting, The Mailbox is home to Harvey Nichols and offers luxury fashion and beauty brands alongside contemporary art and fine furnishings. The array of vibrant restaurants and café bars provide the perfect break for lunch or an evening treat.

CORPORATION STREET Corporation Street offers an eclectic mix of stores from vintage to handmade natural cosmetics and one of the UK’s largest department stores House of Fraser; there is something for everyone here.

Key stores House of Fraser, Urban Outfitters, Lush, COW Vintage, New Look, Mothercare

Key stores Harvey Nichols, AllSaints, Nicky Clarke, Hugo Boss, Emporio Armani, Toni & Guy Essensuals

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NEW STREET New Street has a shopping vibrancy all of its own. At the gateway to the city, the street offers an active route through the city centre from Victoria Square through to Bullring, with a true mix of quality stores, banks, café bars, eateries and a cinema.

Key stores Primark, Jack Wills, Hawes & Curtis, Oasis Accessorize, Tesco, JD Sports, Ted Baker, H&M

INDEPENDENTS A vibrant mix of exciting independent retailers offers visitors a unique shopping experience. Explore the city to discover the many hidden gems off the beaten track, from Ethel Street to Bennetts Hill and Needless Alley, there is so much to see. The city’s many arcades also provide a wide range of stylish boutiques and specialist retailers. Be sure to visit the elegant and historic Great Western Arcade, Piccadilly Arcade with its famous hand painted ceiling and Burlington Arcade, famous for its mix of independent specialists and luxury brands.

Key arcades Great Western Arcade, Piccadilly Arcade, Burlington Arcade

HIGH STREET High Street provides a wide mix of brands in an open and lively pedestrianised area where street entertainment can be enjoyed throughout the year, together with the city’s largest M&S and Boots stores.

Key stores Marks & Spencer, Black, Boots, Orange, Levi’s, Thorntons

CATHEDRAL WALKS The streets that lead to the cathedral’s picturesque grounds offer a unique shopping experience at the edge of the city’s business district. From the beautiful character buildings of Cannon Street to the mix of delights at Temple Row, the cathedral walks provide an assortment of independent retailers, unique bars and restaurants, leading fashion designers and a number of the city’s large banks.

Key stores Jacks of London, TM Lewin, Louis Vuitton, MAC, White Stuff, Jigsaw, Disorder, San Carlo

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FASHION E5 1aways Corporation Street, B2 4UG C4 A Too Ethel Street, B2 4BG D4 Accessorize New Street, B2 4LW D4 Austin Reed Temple Row, B2 5LS C4 Autograph Ethel Street, B2 4BG E3 Barratts New Street, B2 4RF D4 Beadesaurus Piccadilly Arcade, B2 4HD E4 Berketex Brides Cannon Street, B2 5EN E4 BHS New Street, B2 4RG F4 Blue Star High Street, B4 7TE E5 Bon Marche Bull Street, B4 7AA F4 Brantano High Street, B4 7TA E5 Breina Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU E3 Brooklyn Yard NYC New Street, B2 4NS E3 Burton New Street, B2 4RF F2 CB4 Menswear Edgbaston Street, B5 4RB E5 Cecil Jacobs Corporation Street, B2 4UG E3 Charlie Browns New Street, B2 4NS E4 Clarks New Street, B2 4RQ E5 CMD Corporation Street, B2 4UG D4 Coast Lower Temple Street, B2 4JD E4 Cow Vintage Corporation Street, B2 4LP F4 Deichman High Street, B4 7TA D3 Diesel Lower Temple Street, B2 4JD D4 Disorder Needless Alley, B2 5AE D4 Flannels Lower Temple Street, B2 4JD D4 French Eye New Street, B2 4JH E4 Gap Corporation Street, B2 4UX D4 Gordon Scott New Street, B2 4JH D3 Gs3 Burlington Arcade, B2 4BL H&M E5 Corporation Street, B2 4UQ D4 New Street, B2 4HS D4 Hawes & Curtis New Street, B2 4LN E4 House of Fraser Corporation Street, B2 4UG D4 Jack Wills New Street, B2 4RF D4 Jaeger Cannon Street (City Plaza), B2 5EF E4 Jane Norman Corporation Street, B2 4LP D4 Jigsaw Cannon Street, B2 5EP

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E2 Leather Link Edgbaston Street, B5 4RB F4 Levi’s High Street, B4 7SL D4 Louis Vuitton Temple Row, B2 5LS F4 Marks & Spencer High Street, B4 7SL D3 Metsuki Stephenson Street, B2 4BH E4 Millets Union Street, B2 4SR D4 Moss Bros New Street, B2 4EG E4 Mothercare Corporation Street, B2 4RR D4 Muji New Street, B2 4LN E4 New Era Caps Corporation Street, B2 4LS E4 New Look Corporation Street, B2 4RR E5 Norton & Townsend Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU D4 Oasis New Street, B2 4JH D3 Onu Stephenson Street, B2 4HD E4 Primark New Street, B2 4RQ D3 Prowler Stores Stephenson Street, B2 4BH E5 Sims Footwear Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU D4 Size? Lower Temple Street, B2 4JD D4 Slater Menswear Cannon Street, B2 5EP F2 St Martins Market Edgbaston Street, B5 4RB D4 Ted Baker New Street, B2 4LN F4 The £10 Shop Bull Street, B4 6AB F4 The Factory Shop Bull Street, B4 7AA F2 The Hosiery Shop Edgbaston Street, B5 4RB D4 TM Lewin Cannon Street, B2 5EE E4 Trend Co Cannon Street (City Plaza), B2 5EF E4 Urban Outfitters Corporation Street, B2 4LP D4BOOKS, White Stuff MAGAZINES Cannon Street, B2 5EP & NEWSAGENTS D3 Christian Literature Crusade Stephenson Street, B2 4DH F2 City News Edgbaston Street, B5 4RB C4 Ian Allan Books Ethel Street, B2 4BG E4 Martineau News Martineau Place, B2 4UH E4 News Express Corporation Street, B2 4RN E5 Post & Mail Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU Sandhu News D3 Navigation Street, B2 4DD C4 New Street, B2 4BA E2 The Book Shop Edgbaston Street, B5 4RB Waterstones F3 High Street, B4 7SL D4 New Street, B2 4DB

E5 Western News Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU F4 WH Smith Union Street, B2 4SW

HAIR , HEALTH & BEAUT Y E5 Acupuncture & Herbs Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU D4 Asif & Yvette Lower Temple Street, B2 4JD E5 At One Day Spa Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU D4 Bad Apple Hair Burlington Arcade, B2 4JQ E5 Benjamin Ryan Hair Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU C4 Body & Mind Pinfold Street, B2 4AY E4 Body Beautiful Cannon Street, B2 5EP Boots F4 High Street, B4 7TA D4 New Street, B2 4EU E5 Christodoulou’s North Western Arcade, B2 5LH C3 Courtney Co. Hairdressing Pinfold Street, B2 4DG D4 Finishing Touches Piccadilly Arcade, B2 4HD D3 Hush Hair Stephenson Street, B2 4BH Ikon Barbers E5 Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU D3 Stephenson Street, B2 4BH D4 Jacks of London Temple Street, B2 5BG E4 Lush Corporation Street, B2 4LS D4 M A C Cannon Street, B2 5EP D4 Marco Benito Piccadilly Arcade, B5 4HD C3 Puro Hair John Bright Street, B1 1BE E4 Regis Hairstylists Corporation Street, B2 4LS E4 Sakana Spa Union Street (City Arcade) B2 4TX E5 Saks Hair & Beauty Temple Row, B2 5HU C3 Select & Save Hill Street, B5 4AH E5 Sk:n Bull Street, B4 6AB E4 Stuart Crown Cannon Street (City Plaza), B2 5EF Supercuts E5 Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU D4 Lower Temple Street, B2 4JD C4 New Street, B2 4BA Superdrug D4 New Street, B2 4EU E4 Union Street, B2 4SW D4 The Body Shop New Street, B2 4JH C4 The Tanning Shop Pinfold Street, B2 4AY E4 Toni & Guy Cannon Street, B2 5EP D4 Urban Roots Lower Temple Street, B2 4JD

BANKS & SERVICES C4 ABC Cosmetic Dentistry Waterloo Street, B2 5TB E4 American Express Union Street, B2 4SR D4 Amplifon Needless Alley, B2 5AE D4 Bank of Scotland Temple Row, B2 5EU F4 Barclays High Street, B4 7TE E5 Better Bet Bull Street, B4 6AB D4 Birmingham Chequers & Pawnbrokers Lower Temple Street, B2 4JD C4 Blue Arrow New Street, B2 4DU C4 Britannia Building Society New Street, B2 4DU D4 Brook Street Bureau Bennetts Hill, B2 5QJ E5 Central News Bull Street, B4 6AB C4 Chelsea Building Society New Street, B2 4DU D4 Cheltenham & Gloucester Temple Street, B2 5BW C4 Cheque and Pawnbrokers Ethel Street, B2 4BG C4 Citysave Credit Union Waterloo Street, B2 5UG Coral E5 Bull Street, B4 6AD D4 Cannon Street, B2 5EE C4 Coventry Building Society New Street, B2 4HS F4 DCM Optical Express Clinic High Street, B4 7SL E3 Duvet City Gloucester Street, B5 4RB D4 E-cosway New Street, B2 4EG Halifax D5 Colmore Row, B3 2PW C4 New Street, B2 4DU C4 Harvey & Thompson Pawnbrokers Ethel Street, B2 4BG HSBC D5 Colmore Row, B3 2QD E3 New Street, B2 4JU C3 Intoto Kitchens Navigation Street, B5 4AA Ladbrokes E5 Corporation Street, B2 4UG D3 Stephenson Street, B2 4BL E4 Leeds Building Society Corporation Street, B2 4UG Lloyds TSB E3 New Street, B2 4NP E5 Temple Row, B2 5JR D3 M J Recruitment Stephenson Street, B2 4BH C4 Manpower New Street, B2 4DU E4My Home Finance Martineau Place, B2 4UW Nationwide D4 Bennetts Hill, B2 5QJ F4 High Street, B4 7SN Natwest E3 New Street, B2 4NS E5 St Philips Place, B3 2PP D4 Northern Rock Temple Street, B2 5DP C4 Office Angels New Street, B2 4DU

E5 Paddy Power Bull Street, B4 6AD Pertemps D4 Bennetts Hill, B2 5RS D4 Temple Street, B2 5BG D4 Piccadilly Cobbler Piccadilly Arcade, B2 4HD D4 Piccadilly Opticians Piccadilly Arcade, B2 4HD C3 Pinfold Dry Cleaners Pinfold Street, B2 4DG E5 Quickstitch North Western Arcade, B2 5LH E4 Rosen and Nathan Cannon Street, B2 5EN E3 Royal Bank Of Scotland New Street, B2 4NS Santander E4 Corporation Street, B2 4LP C4 New Street, B2 4DU E4 Union Street, B2 4SW E4 Scrivens Corporation Street, B2 4UG F2 Sheilas Nets Edgbaston Street, B5 4RB D4 Snappy Snaps New Street, B2 4DU E3 Specsavers New Street, B2 4UG D4 The Contact Lens Practice Lower Temple Street, B2 4JD E5 The Flight Centre Colmore Row, B3 2QD E5 The Money Shop Bull Street, B4 7LB C4 The Post Office Pinfold Street, B1 1AZ D4 Thomson New Street, B2 4EU Timpson E5 Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU E4 Martineau Place, B2 4UJ E4 New Street, B2 4RQ William Hill E4 Fore Street, B2 5ER E4 New Street, B2 4RQ C4 Waterloo Street, B2 5TB D4 Working Links New Street, B2 4JH D4 Yorkshire Building Society New Street, B2 4DU

HOTELS D4 MacDonald Burlington Hotel New Street, B2 4JQ E4 Britannia Hotel New Street, B2 4RX D4 Premier Inn Waterloo Street, B2 5PG B3 Crowne Plaza Holliday Street, B1 1HH B2 Malmaison Mailbox, B1 1RD B2 Ramada Inn Mailbox, B1 1RL D2 Radisson Blu Holloway Circus, B1 1BT B4 Copthorne Hotel Paradise Circus, B3 3HJ D5 Hotel du Vin Church Street, B3 2NR E3 Staying Cool Apartments New Street, B2 4PA

ENTERTAINMENT & TECHNOLOGY D4 Agora Amusements New Street, B4 2EG C2 Alexandra Theatre Station Street, B5 4DS E4 Argos Union Street, B2 4AH B4 Birmingham Town Hall Victoria Square, B1 2AE F4 Black High Street, B4 7TE Cashino E5 Bull Street, B4 6AD D4 New Street, B2 4BA D3 Churchills Snooker Club Stephenson Street, B2 4BJ F2 Discount 2000 Edgbaston Street, B5 4RQ D4 Dx Collection Point Temple Street, B2 5BN C3 Gala Casino Hill Street, B5 4AE E3 Gamestation New Street, B2 4NS E4 Jessops Cherry Street, B2 5LS D4 Maplins Temple Street, B2 5BN F4 Modelzone Bull Street, B4 7AA E4 O2 New Street, B2 4RQ E3 Odeon Theatre New Street, B2 4NU Orange F4 High Street, B4 7TE D4 New Street, B2 4EU Phones 4 U E4 Corporation Street, B2 4UQ E4 Corporation Street, B2 4RN F3 High Street, B4 7TE E4 Poundland Union Street, B2 4SH F2 Shaz Electronics Gloucester Street, B5 4RB The Carphone Warehouse E4 Cherry Street, B2 5AT E4 New Street, B2 4RQ T-Mobile E4 Corporation Street, B2 4LS F4 High Street, B4 7TD E3 Virgin Media New Street, B2 4NS Vodafone E3 New Street, B2 4NP

JEWELLERY & GIFTS F2 Bull Ring Jewellers Gloucester Street, B5 4RB F4 Claire’s Accessories Bull Street, B4 7AA F4 Clinton Cards High Street, B4 7TD E5 Ethos Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU E5 Funky Accessories Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU E5 I Wrap Couture Bull Street, B4 6AB E4 Jewel Nation New Street, B2 4RQ E5 John Hollingsworth & Son Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU D4 Onyx Jewellers Piccadilly Arcade, B2 4HD

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E3 Adidas 3 C3 Gala Casino Hill Street, B5 4AE V Selfridges Needless Alley, B2 5AE New Street, B2 4NZ EET NA E3 Gamestation D4 Flannels STR New Street, B2 4NS Lower Temple Street, B2 4JD AY The E4 Jessops E3 Aston Villa Shop D I D4 French Eye LL Bullring Cherry Street, B2 5LS New Street, B2 4JH HO Pallasades New Street, B2 4NY D4 Maplins E4 Gap Temple Street, B2 5BN ST Corporation Street, B2 4UX F4 Modelzone AL E5 Blacks D4 Gordon Scott 5 Bull Street, B4 7AA New Street, B2 4JH ET E E4 O2 R Bull Street, B4 6ADNew Street, B2 4RQ D3 Gs3 ST Debenhams Burlington Arcade, B2 4BL ION E3 Odeon Theatre Harvey H&MD4 Cotswold Outdoor New Street, B2 4NU TAT S E5 Corporation Street, B2 4UQ ET STON STREET D4 New Street, B2 4HS Nichols H Piccadilly Arcade, Orange B2 M F4 High4HD Street, B4 7TE EDGBA HI D4 Hawes & Curtis OA D4 New Street, B2 4EU GH New Street, B2 4LN The 2 TL 4U D3 Fitness 4 Less Phones Y E4 House of Fraser STR Markets E4 Corporation Street, B2 4UQ A A Corporation Street, B2 4UG Mailbox N Corporation Street, B2 4RN W EET Stephenson Street,F3E4 High B2 4BH ’ E ALEXANDRA D4 Jack Wills Street, B4 7TE Q New Street, B2 4RF K T E4 Poundland E THEATRE JD Sports 6 D4 Jaeger Union Street, B2 4SH TRE OO S Cannon Street (City Plaza), B2 5EF Coach R F2 Shaz Electronics EAN E4Norman Corporation Street, B2 4LP LB 7 E4 Jane Gloucester Street, B5 4RB Station AL Corporation Street, B2 4LP ER D Carphone Warehouse HOLLOWAY E3 New Street, B2The 4RF SM UPP The D4 Jigsaw E4 Cherry Street, B2 5AT Cannon Street, B2 5EP E4 New Street, B2 4RQ CIRCUS E2 Leather Link Sports Cube E4 JJB T-Mobile Edgbaston Street, B5 4RB E4 Corporation Street, B2 4LS Map Legend F4 Levi’s High Street, B4 7TD Corporation Street,F4 B2 4RR High Street, B4 7SL HIPPODROME E3 Virgin Media - Visitor Centres - Parking D4 Louis Vuitton New Street, B2 4NS E5 LA Fitness Temple Row, B2 5LS 1 - Canal - Metro Station Vodafone 2 E3 New Street, B2 4NP Cherry Street, B2 5AL - Hotel - Railway Station F2 The Gloves Gloucester Street, B5 4RB A B C D E F G F4 The Gym High Street, B4 7TE C4 Chez Jules Greggs D3 Polo Café Bar E4 Talk Of The Town D4 The Trocadero D4 Up & Running Ethel Street, B2 4BG E5 Bull Street, B4 7LB Navigation Street, B2 4DD Martineau Place, B2 4UJ Temple Street, B2 5BG Temple Street, B2 5DB E4 Cherry Street, B2 5AL E4 Chop & Wok Pret A Manger E5 Tesco Express C2 The Victoria E5 Great Western Arcade, Cannon Street, B2 5EN E4 Cherry Street, B2 2LE Colmore Row, B3 2QX John Bright Street, B1 1BN B2 5HU FOOD & DRINK D4 New Street, B2 4EG E5 Chouchoute Chocolaterie D4 Tesco Metro E5 The Victorian Restaurant C4 New Street, B2 4BA Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU D4 Red Bar & Lounge New Street, B2 5AE Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU E4 Union Street, B2 4SJ E5 Anderson & Hill Temple Street, B2 5BN D3 Coffee Lounge E5 The 90 Day Café E4 The Windsor Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU C2 Island Bar Navigation Street, B2 4BS Sainsburys Local Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU Cannon Street, B2 5EE Suffolk Street Queensway, E5 Asterias Sandwich Bar E5 Colmore Row, B3 2QD E5 Coffee Republic D4 The Bacchus Bar D4 Trenchers B1 1LT Bull Street, B4 6AB C3 Navigation Street, B5 4AX Temple Row, B2 5LG Burlington Arcade, B2 4JH Bennetts Hill, B2 5QP E5 Julian Graves E4 Union Street, B2 4SR B4 Athens & Napoli E4 Cornish Country Kitchen Colmore Row, B3 2QD E5 The Bread Collection D3 Urban Feast Paradise Circus, B1 2BJ D4 San Carlo Cherry Street, B2 5AR Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU Navigation Street, B2 4DD F4 KFC Temple Street, B2 5BG D4 Bella Italia C4 Costa Coffee Bull Street, B4 7AA D4 The Briar Rose C4 Victoria Square Café New Street, B2 4HS D4 Shakespeare Tavern New Street, B2 4DU Bennetts Hill, B2 5RE Pinfold Street, B2 4AY McDonalds Lower Temple Street, B2 4JD D4 Bennetts E5 Cyber Candy E4 Cherry Street, B2 5AL C3 The Bright House D3 Wok Your Way Bennetts Hill, B2 5RS E5 Six Eight Kafe Bull Street, B4 6AB D3 Stephenson Place, B2 4PY Hill Street, B5 4AN Navigation Street, B2 4BS Temple Row, B2 5HG D4 Bodega C4 Delicieuse Baguette F2 Fruit & Veg Market C4 The Chameleon E4 Yum Yum Chicken Bennetts Hill, B2 5RS B4 Snobs Ethel Street, B2 4BG Edgbaston Street, B5 6BH Hill Street, B1 1BD Martineau Place, B2 4UB Paradise Street, B1 2BJ F4 Burger King E4 Ditsch E5 Montys Sandwich Company E4 The Delhi E4 Yum Yum Juice Bar Martineau Place, B2 4UU E4 Spud-U-Like Union Street,B2 4SJ Bull Street, B4 6AD Union Street, B2 4SR Union Street (City Arcade), Martineau Place, B2 4UB C3 Café Blend B2 4TX E5 Druckers E5 Mr Simms Olde Sweet E5 The Fat Sandwich Co Navigation Street, B5 4AA D4 Starbucks Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU Shoppe Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU New Street, B2 4JH F2 Café Neo Great Western Arcade, B2 5HU Eat E4 The Studio Edgbaston Street, B5 4RB Subway E4 Martineau Place, B2 4UU E4 Nata Cannon Street, B2 5EP E5 Bull Street, B4 6AB C4 Café Rouge C4 New Street, B2 4BA Martineau Place, B2 4UB D4 The Sun On The Hill C4 Ethel Street, B2 4BG New Street, B2 4NS D4 Eat 4 Less Pizza Hut Bennetts Hill, B2 5QP D3 Stephenson Street, B2 4BL E4 Caffe Nero New Street, B4 4EU E4 Martineau Place, B2 4UB Corporation Street, B2 4UQ E3 New Street, B2 4NS Lower Temple Street, B2 4JD

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C o m p e t i t i o n WIN TICKETS TO SEE KATY PERRY! Katy Perry shot to fame in 2008 with her debut hit single I Kissed A Girl. Since then she hasn’t been far from the public eye, with a further eight singles, two albums and countless glamorous appearances. Katy’s California Dreams UK tour begins on October 12 in Sheffield and ends, sixteen shows later in Dublin on November 8. On October 26, Katy is coming to Birmingham to play the NIA, and you could be there. You and a friend could be watching Katy Perry in style at Birmingham’s NIA with a freestyle package courtesy of Amplify! Amplify delivers the very best in hospitality services at Birmingham’s NIA and the refurbished LG Arena, offering you a convenient and comfortable way to relax and enjoy an ultimate concert experience with great seats, the very best food and everything needed to make your arena visit that extra bit special. The freestyle package from Amplify includes exclusive car parking, pre-show and interval access to a private bar area, three complimentary drinks per person and a selection of pre-show hot food from the prestigious inhouse caterers, Amadeus. Discover more about Amplify at www.amplify.co.uk. Katy Perry’s success has led her to be one of the world’s most talked about new artists. Since exploding onto the scene in 2008 she’s sold out her own 50-city world headlining tour, plus she has hosted and performed twice at MTV’s European Music Awards, where she also won Best New Act in 2008. To be in with a chance of living it up with Amplify on Wednesday October 26 2011, as the world famous Katy Perry takes to Birmingham’s NIA with her California Dreams tour, just answer this question: What is the name of Katy Perry’s tour? Enter online at www.stylebirmingham.com or send your answer, full name, address and telephone number on a postcard to: Katy Perry Competition, Publishing Ink Ltd, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU by October 7 2011.

Terms and Conditions apply: The prize is an Amplify freestyle package for two people at Katy Perry’s show at Birmingham’s NIA on Wednesday October 26 2011. The competition prize is non-transferable with no cash alternative or substitute dates available. In the event of show cancellation, an alternative prize of similar value and specification will be substituted. If you (as the winner) are under the age of 18 years old, you must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years of age or older.

TO ENTER THIS COMPETITION GO TO W W W S T Y L E B I R M I N G H A M or, alternatively, send your answer to Publishing Ink Ltd, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU

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Last year’s Style Birmingham Live was an enormous success, rocking the whole city centre with thrilling fashion shows, beauty pampering, makeovers, celebs and lots of in-store events Here’s what a few happy customers had to say about it on facebook and

twitter: this year’s going to be even better!

@HN_Birmingham Harvey Nichols How exciting! RT @stylebirmingham Working with the team on the production of the SB LIVE catwalk show today #SBL11 (via twitter)

SHOWTIMES AND TICKETS Friday 23 September 12pm, 2pm Saturday 24 September 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm Sunday 25 September 12pm, 2pm [Please note that the catwalk show at the Town Hall will feature stunning sound and lighting effects, which may include the use of strobe lighting.] The £10 for a Standard Ticket includes entry into the catwalk show hosted by George Lamb, an Osman Yousefzada designer shopper bag and access to all supporting events and offers.

PAY £30 FOR A GOLD VIP TICKET AND GET EVEN MORE:

• A meet and greet with George Lamb! • Front row VIP seats at the Town Hall catwalk show • An Osman Yousefzada designer shopper bag sponsored by The Mailbox • Access to a VIP lounge and a complimentary drink

• Lunch and a drink in one of the dedicated VIP lunch venues including Malmaison, Bodega, The Chameleon, House of Fraser and Harvey Nichols • Plus other special treats

Shakila Cullen The event was very energetic and absolutley alive and amazing. The huge room was buzzing with excitement and the stage was glowing with talent and entertainment. It wasn’t some average plain fashion show. It was different, it was like an awesome concert and a classy fashion show in one.

Kimberley Owen: Sweet sweet sweet George. Let’s hope he shares his Mr. Sims with us again this year! (via Eve Gooden: All the different shows facebook) were amazing and the outﬁts were gorgeous: the catwalk in the Bullring, the TingyN Loula one at the Pavilions, and then the main Have you heard about show! And I have to say, sitting next to #theshow Redeﬁnition at George Lamb in the Bullring show and the @Bullring - part of @ chatting about shoes...! (via facebook) stylebirmingham events - wow! Sounds amazing bit.ly/bQ9Ro3

Paul Hastie: Am looking forward to Style Birmingham 2011 - has it really been a year since the last one? (via facebook)

Caroline Boscott: The catwalk show was dazzling and inspiring and having my photo taken with George Lamb deﬁnitely made it an event to remember! I can’t wait until Style Live 2011! (via facebook) MartinaHoneyB Martina H I’m all upgraded to Gold VIP!! Thanks @stylebirmingham, you’ve made my Monday!! (And that’s a hard thing to do!!) #chuffed #cheshirecat

@Caryn_Franklin Interviews today for @ stylebirmingham The show will feature women of all shapes and ages so great to talk about (via twitter)

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN THE SEASON’S HOTTEST BAG: THE MULBERRY ALEXA! We are offering all Style Birmingham readers the chance to win the new season Mulberry Alexa Soft Buffalo bag in Oak, which retails at £785. All you have to do is answer the following question: • Which gorgeous star is hosting this year’s Town Hall catwalk show for the second year running? Enter online at www.stylebirmingham.com Competition closes on 16 September 2011 and the winner with the correct answer will be chosen at random. • Terms and conditions apply.