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Legends of the fall with Selfridges brands

from Karl Lagerfeld and Robbie Williams

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Style chart what’s hot this month

Photoshoot Selfridges presents A/W favourites

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Style news all the latest trends and news for

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Time travel with our pick of the most stylish

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Photoshoot with gentleman’s tailor Clements

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Menswear roundup direct from

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Grooming news autumn’s best new finds and

stylish new fragrances

Drama and decadence at The Mailbox with

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STYLE FOR MEN

Style Birmingham Live get the lowdown

on the hottest catwalk show in Birmingham 022

Robbie Williams

Midlands Fashion Awards all the gossip

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“What is art? It’s an idea, as are clothes. We are at the tip of an iceberg, and it is an iceberg. Come join us, we are many.”

Fashion news all the latest trends for your

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Photoshoot Selfridges favourites for A/W

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Gadget geek because everyone loves a gadget

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Grand Designs with Kevin McCloud

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Social news all the news and events around

autumn wish-list 026

Label we love UGG Australia gets the SB

the city

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Goth glamour autumn’s dark mood with

Food and drink news some tasty treats for

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Countryside alliance rural chic gets a

Food reviews dining out this weekend? Check

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fashion makeover

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Beauty news well polished nails, berry

goodness and a gentle glow 037

A cut above the rest see what we thought of

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Clubs in Birmingham with Will Power

What’s on our pick of the best gigs, shows and events in and around Birmingham

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Competitions win haircuts for a year with Benjamin Ryan! £500 to spend at Harvey Nichols! £500 shopping spree at The Mailbox! Tickets to see Cerys Matthews! and much more!

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SHOP BY 9PM FOR DELIVERY TOMORROW* Faux Fur Collar Coat £110 High Neck Blouse £28 *Standard delivery charge applies, UK mainline only, subject to stock availability.

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KARL leather jacket £620

KARL dress £445, jacket £180

KARL knit top £180, shorts £180, collar £115

T h e l e g e n d a r y c r e at i v e f o r c e b e h i n d C h a n e l a n d F e n d i , K a r l L a g e r f e l d l au n c h e s a n e w, m o r e a f f o r d a b l e c o l l e c t i o n t h i s s e a s o n. . . a n d i t ’s r i g h t h e r e i n B i r m i n g h a m

FASHION PARTY When Karl Lagerfeld came to London to launch his new autumn collection it was style all the way...

Karl with actress and partner of Danny Boyle, Rosario Dawson

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Male models form a guard of honour as Karl makes his grand entrance

Chatting with fashion queen and heiress Daphne Guinness www.stylebirmingham.com

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Opening up about his new KARL creation, the fashion legend recently told Vogue magazine: “It’s a graphic idea of what I like, what could be translated from me to girls. It’s very graphic: black and white, silver and grey. Chanel is me doing Chanel, Fendi is me doing Italy and this is me doing me, whatever that means.”

Mr Lagerfeld came to London to launch the collection with a party at Selfridges on Oxford Street. Surrounded by fans and celebrities, he said: “The drama of this collection, it’s an inspiration. In a way, it’s me so I have to be careful not to get too into it because I don’t expect everybody to dress like me, you know. That’s why I like this collection with the t-shirt to make a joke out of me, because I think I am a cartoon. I think inspiration is a muscle, and this muscle has to be used all the time. The more you do the more ideas you have. I don’t believe in waiting for inspiration.

If you think about department stores, there are not so many, you know, worldwide. Selfridges is one of them.”

“I THINK INSPIRATION IS A MUSCLE, AND THIS MUSCLE HAS TO BE USED ALL THE TIME.” If, like most fashion fans, you’ve ever dreamed of owning a wardrobe full of Chanel couture, you’ll be glad to hear that the iconic Karl Lagerfeld has finally created a collection that’s realistically priced and accessible to all.

The KARL collection landed in Selfridges this month and is full of exquisite investment pieces in his trademark muted colour palette. Covetable and chic, the line is achingly sophisticated – draped jackets, box pleats,

beautiful fabrics, fine wool dresses, oversized sequins – but also shows the kind of edgy glamour we’ve come to expect from the Lagerfeld atelier.

Biker jackets, embellished accessories and high-shine patent leather all lend the line a dark vibe, that makes the collection perfect for grown-up women who like a little rock-chick with their sleek tailoring. Proving the wit of Mr Lagerfeld, there are even supercool t-shirts bearing the designer’s face.

The KARL collection sits alongside another quirky new launch from Mr Lagerfeld - Team Karl - in a cool pop-up shop inside Selfridges. The range was inspired by the Olympic Games, and features the gold, silver and bronze colours of the medals in all of its designs. You’ll also find a limited-edition range of artistic t-shirts in collaboration with much-loved design agency, I Love Dust, in the Karl Lagerfeld pop-up at Selfridges...but you’d best be quick, they’re set to fly off the shelves. See you in the queue!

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this “signifies Farrell’s dedication to British style and the principles of men being men.”

ROBBIE WILLIAMS’ FARRELL

For A/W ’12, Farrell further explores its British history for a collection deeply rooted in military themes, taking inspiration from utilitarian silhouettes infused with British-made fabrics. Continuing to build on the core strength of Farrell’s outerwear this season, the new pieces have exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship, producing contemporary takes on classic styles, rich in heritage. New for the season is the poacher’s Jacket, featuring an outer-shell wax cotton produced in a British Millerain, in Yorkshire.

Military references are everywhere in the range. There’s a military control trench-coat, with historical dome buttons and made of traditional compacted dense wool, to repel water and keep in heat. Farrell continues its partnership with the iconic British milliner Christy’s, as hats get added to the collection: Melton Wool and super-fine felt foldaway trilbies, which will sit alongside the existing baker boy styles.

Dee Sarai, General Manager of Selfridges Birmingham says: “The partnership between Robbie Williams and Ben Dickens has seen the creation of a collection with great accessibility and a clear vision of the wearer, perfectly suited to the Selfridges consumer. We are thrilled to welcome Farrell to Selfridges’ extensive contemporary menswear offering.”

N ow h e ’s c o n qu e r e d t h e wo r l d w i t h h i s m u s i c , c h a r m a n d r o g u e - i s h g o o d l o o k s , M r Wi l l i a m s t u r n s h i s h a n d t o fa s h i o n It’s been a busy two years for Robbie Williams. He’s reunited with Take That and toured the globe in a fabulous comeback show, got married, worked on a new album and is about to become a father any day now. The reformed bad boy also found time to launch his own fashion line last year, menswear label Farrell, and this season, the new autumn/winter collection has arrived in Birmingham, exclusively at Selfridges.

Robbie, who confesses to having always had a keen interest in fashion, says that Farrell was inspired by Jack Farrell, his grandfather. A notable sharp dresser, he was known as Jack the Giant Killer, and was a strong man who had great integrity, honesty, good manners and a sense of humour. It is these qualities that Robbie wanted to form the foundation of Farrell and they’re now ingrained into the brand ethos at

every level, from the way design ideas take shape to the way the clothes are presented on the shop floor.

The debut Farrell collection launched in September 2011, and became an instant hit.

Farrell is unmistakeably British, with a strong respect for classic Savile Row tailoring. Who is the Farrell man? Designed for men who like a perfect fit and a little flair in their clothing, Farrell delivers classic wardrobe staples suitable for a night in, an afternoon at the footie or a night out. ‘Wear it in, wear it out’ is Farrell’s motto.

Every piece within the Farrell collection is designed to become a longstanding part of a man’s wardrobe, growing and evolving with the wearer over time. Robbie wanted the label to be very British, very elegant, and witty too: the must-haves of the collection are neat coats: frock coats, pea, wool overcoats and the timeless Harrington. As the design team see it,

THE CREATIVE TEAM When it comes to his own label, only the best creative minds will do for Mr Williams. In November last year former Burberry Design Director Ben Dickens joined Farrell as Head of Design. Ben now works hand in hand with Robbie to develop collections and expand the brand season on season.

Robbie Williams told us: “Ben Dickens arrived bringing his optimism, passion and vision to my granddad’s clothing line. The more we talk, the more ideas we throw around - it’s exciting. It’s very similar to making an album: after all that’s what an album is. It’s an idea. What is art? It’s an idea, as are clothes. We are at the tip of an iceberg, and it is an iceberg. Come join us, we are many.”

Overcoat £350 Frock coat £325

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Champagne in style Set on the 25th floor of Hotel Indigo. Our Laurent Perrier ‘champagne bar’ is one of the most talkedabout venues in the city, offering incredible panoramic

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windows. It’s also one of the highest points in Birmingham at which you can enjoy a glass of the finest Champagne - that’s got to be worth toasting!

The Laurent Perrier Champagne bar is open Wednesday to Saturday from 7pm until 1am.

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Enter online at stylebirmingham.com or send your answer on a postcard with your name, address and telephone number to Next competition, Style Birmingham, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU by the closing date of October 12.

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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 Start the new season with a new bag and give your look an instant update. The leather on this gorgeous doctor’s bag by Radley looks three times its £189 price tag: stockists at radley.com

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Fashion’s having a horsey moment this autumn, as equestrian motifs dominate the catwalks. Go classic is our advice: easy to do with this McQ Alexander McQueen tweed tail blazer, £580 at Harvey Nichols.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so do your bit and bag some bling into the bargain: this pink ribbon charm is £38 from Swarovski in Bullring, and £15 from every sale will be donated to Breast Cancer Care.

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Too scared to rock a jumpsuit? The new season crop may just change your mind. Seventies-inspired, as seen at Stella McCartney, jumpsuits are now in silky fabrics, cut loose to the body with a flattering crossover top, or structured shoulders.

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Studs are this season’s coolest micro-trend, on everything from cuffs to gloves. Us? Why, we’d settle for these Steve Madden heels, thanks: from £105, at House of Fraser.

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Every woman’s fashion staple, the humble leather jacket finds itself a key style piece for autumn. Biker styles mix with country quilted jackets for a look that’s streamlined and edgy. Jacket, £699, Hobbs.

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Australian design duo Sass & Bide received a big bump in celeb status this summer when Elle MacPherson admitted she was a big fan (so’s Sarah-Jessica Parker).

Sass & Bide dress, £515 at Harvey Nichols.

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We’ve got Vivienne Westwood to thank for the resurgence of tartan this season, and you’ll love the punky edge a shot of Highland check can give an outfit. H! by Henry Holland backpack, £39, Debenhams.

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Faux fur is a huge fashion story for winter, but if a coat seems too much of a commitment, try a Cossack hat. Warning: it takes confidence to carry it off, but style points are assured.

Hats from £22, Accessorize.

Get your goth credentials up to speed without going the full Marilyn Manson: these delicate but decadent earrings, £15 at Dorothy Perkins, fit the trend.

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Meet the hosts…

Model hosts Adele Rushton and Jamie Roche talk awards, modeling and Birmingham How did you get involved in the MFDA? Adele: We both attended the show in 2010 and were intrigued as to what the awards were about. I whispered to Jamie, “I love this show!

We need to be involved in it next year!”

What do you love about hosting the awards?

Adele: The whole involvement from start to finish.

Jamie: It’s great that we have awards like this in Birmingham. There is nothing else like it providing a spectacular platform for emerging designers, with fantastic prizes and benefits.

What format does the night follow?

Adele: We start with a warm up act, a welcome and introduction to the awards by myself and Jamie, then straight into the show itself.

Being a couple, do you like working together?

Adele: A good percentage of our work is together. I think clients like the fact that our interaction is believable and natural.

Jamie: We’ve got some amazing stories from our adventures together!

Do you feel pressure to be stylish all the time?

MIDLANDS FASHION DESIGNER AWARDS I t ’ s t h at t i m e o f y e a r a g a i n , t h e M i d l a n d s Fa s h i o n D e s i g n e r Awa r d s a r e u p o n u s . G e t r e a dy t o s e e s o m e o f t h e b e s t e m e r g i n g ta l e n t o n o n e s ta g e Midlands Fashion Designer Awards 2012 takes place at Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Edgbaston on Friday October 19. This year sees the fifth annual awards ceremony, showcasing fresh and innovative fashion talent in the Midlands. Featuring 26 emerging designers from across the region, UK

and for the first time international designers, everything from ready to wear to haute couture, evening wear to lingerie will be on display. Guests can expect an evening of fun, unique fashion and entertainment. For more information and details of the finalists, visit myfashiondesigners.co.uk

Adele: I try to be as stylish as I can, but effortless at the same time. It’s not always easy, but I do feel that in our line of work it’s important to be well polished and groomed.

Jamie: Not really because we both love fashion and everything that surrounds it, from the glamorous events to being styled head to toe.

If you weren’t a model, what would you be?

Adele: A vet. I love animals and have a strong passion for animal welfare.

Jamie: I did all sorts before I modeled, from pizza delivery boy to rough and ready scaffolder, so I’d probably be in someone’s garden pruning the bushes!

What do you like about Birmingham?

Adele: I know if I need an outfit for a special occasion or event I can pop into Birmingham and know I won’t come out empty handed.

Jamie: The shopping and the nightlife. I lived in London for a short time, and Birmingham is just as cosmopolitan but on a smaller scale.

Favourite shop?

Both: Selfridges. You can get everything under one roof.

Favourite bar?

Both: Apres in Summer Row, then on to Mechu where the party starts.

Favourite restaurant?

Adele: We went for a lovely romantic meal at Pushkar on Broad Street recently. The food is traditional and authentically Indian.

Jamie: Marco Pierre White in The Cube. It definitely has the wow factor and the views are immense.

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BENJAMIN RYAN HAIR & BEAUTY …

O F F I C I A L C R E AT I V E H A I R TEAM FOR STYLE BIRMINGHAM LIVE We l c o m e b ac k t o B e n j a m i n R ya n H a i r & B e au t y w h o w i l l b e b r i n g i n g c r e at i v e h a i r fa s h i o n t o S t y l e B i r m i n g h a m L i v e

Benjamin, Ryan and the team will be putting their heads together to create the latest seasonal hairstyles to compliment the A/W12 catwalk styling of SBL, as well as providing their unique take on the biggest hair trends for the coming months.

Benjamin Matthews, Managing Director said: “As an independent salon, it’s great that we have been asked to work on Style Birmingham Live for the second year running.

We’ve worked in Milan, Paris and London, so it’s fantastic to be bringing something back to our hometown of Birmingham, which is such an important place to us.

Birmingham is not just the home of our business, but also the home of cutting edge fashion, style, and inspiration. Style Birmingham Live is the biggest fashion event in the area, and we’re thrilled to be showcasing Benjamin Ryan’s creative looks once again.

Style Birmingham Live 2011 was a brilliant event. The fashion show was a stunning collection of the season’s trends, which was complemented by Benjamin Ryan’s creative styling. Since then, everything at Benjamin Ryan Hair & Beauty has gone from strength to strength. In the past year we’ve been working with designers on editorial shoots, as well as being part of the Great Western Arcade annual fashion show. We’re having great success with our new beauty services, and continuing to offer a fantastic bespoke hair styling service to our ever-expanding client base.

As for the future of Benjamin Ryan Hair & Beauty, we’re honoured to have been asked to provide creative hair styling services for the Midlands Fashion Designer Awards, to be held in October.

Again, this is a great chance to showcase our work in the city that we love. We’re also busy preparing for our annual Benjamin Ryan Collection, as well as our very own Catwalk Show.”

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TOP TREND FOR THE SEASON … THE ROARING TWENTIES The trends we’re loving this season are being influenced less by the runway, and more by iconic movies; fitting the hairstyle into a story and a lifestyle. One of our favourite looks is that of the 1920s, the first era of the celebrity icon. Expressive and statement looks were crucial at this time, with clothing and hairstyles defining the individual.

We’ve used this look for our inspiration in salon to create modern yet vintage inspired hairstyles.

Short bobs with soft waves are key for women, whereas the men’s look is very groomed with an edge. The key to getting this preppy look just right isn’t just about having a comb in the top-pocket, but getting the haircut right by either working the undercut very high or very low; there’s no room for anything in between. A perfect example is Leonardo DiCaprio in the Great Gatsby film, and Chanel’s pastel twist on the classic bob. These looks capture everything we love about this iconic period of The Roaring Twenties.

Benjamin Ryan Hair & Beauty 28-29 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham, B2 5HU 0121 236 6600 www.benjaminryanhair.co.uk

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LIVE A/W12 S e a s o n a l s h o p p i n g i n s p i r at i o n at S t y l e B i r m i n g h a m L i v e Don’t miss the region’s hottest fashion and shopping event, Style Birmingham LIVE A/W12, back on Saturday September 29 with a brand new host – actress and singer Martine McCutcheon.

The new-look event takes place at stylish shopping destination The Mailbox, where ticket holders will see stunning industry-style catwalk shows featuring the latest autumn/winter styles and collections from across the city’s top stores, plus tonnes of accessible shopping inspiration for the coming season.

Catwalk tickets can be purchased from theticketfactory.com for £10, which includes a seat at the show plus a stylish goody bag. Exclusive VIP tickets are £20 and include a premium catwalk seat at the show, a goody bag, a pre-show glass of bubbly from the Harvey Nichols’ Style Bar and the opportunity to redeem a £10 Bullring shopping voucher when £30 is spent anywhere in the city centre retail

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area during the weekend of the show.

Shows run on Saturday 29 September at 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm and 4:30pm - tickets are selling fast so be sure not to miss out.

There’ll also be plenty of store and centre based fashion and beauty events taking place throughout the weekend to enjoy whilst shopping. Bullring will be taking shoppers through a fairytale of fashion with the dark, eerie and mysterious, The Show: Enchanted. Running throughout the weekend in Lower West Mall, visitors can take a spot overlooking the runway to be whisked away to a land of story book fashion before returning to the shops to buy the looks for themselves.

Pick up your jam-packed goody bag at House of Fraser, where you can enjoy a ‘Little Black Dress Show’ featuring the latest fashion accessories available at the store. There will also be a chance to enter a prize draw to win a package of amazing prizes including a personal styling session, teeth whitening, manicure from

Nails inc, Hair by Francesco, a £200 Planet voucher and much more.

If you’re making a weekend of it, make sure you head to The Mailbox on Friday September 28, when a team of fashion scouts and photographers will be ‘Style Searching’ throughout the evening to spot the most fashionforward visitor – the winner will receive £500 to spend at Harvey Nichols and a runner up will enjoy a £250 shopping spree at The Mailbox stores. There will also be live jazz music performances to enjoy throughout the entire weekend and, from 11am to 4pm on Sunday September 30, ‘Taste of The Mailbox’ brings you tempting samples of the finest food and drinks along with outdoor entertainment.

at Bang & Olufsen, 20 per cent off shoes and accessories at Daniel Footwear, a three-course set menu for £12.95 at Pizza Express..

Limited tickets are on sale now at theticketfactory.com To keep up with the latest Style Birmingham LIVE A/W12 news and updates visit stylebirmingham.com

There will be plenty of special offers for ticket-holders right across the city.

At The Mailbox, get 20 per cent off full price purchases at LK Bennett, plus complimentary drinks and styling in-store, a free gift with every purchase

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WIN A PAIR OF LOUBOUTIN SHOES WORTH £525!

To celebrate Style Birmingham LIVE, we have teamed up with luxury shopping destination and this year’s catwalk venue, The Mailbox, to offer you the chance to win a fabulous pair of classic Christian Louboutin Hyper Privé peep-toe heels from Harvey Nichols, worth £525. To enter,

go to stylebirmingham.com and answer the following question: Which stylish actress and TV star is hosting this year’s Style Birmingham LIVE? Terms and conditions apply: see online for details.

Closing date Wednesday September 26 2012

60 Seconds with Martine McCutcheon

Glamorous host of this year’s SBL A/W12, Martine McCutcheon visited for a day of pre-show interviews and shopping. We asked you to submit your questions to Martine via Facebook and Twitter – here’s what she had to say…

LadySarah Roberts asks ‘At what age did you find your own style and who inspired you?’

Shareen Munir asks ‘What does the future hold?’

I remember watching all of the big supermodels on George Michael’s ‘Freedom’ video when I was growing up, and thinking how beautiful and different all the girls were. I used to sit in my house in the Eastend getting lost in Vogue magazine too – it was real escapism and a huge inspiration for embracing who you are and accepting your differences. It was in my early to mid-20s that I began to get the guts to try more things out and I had real fun trying! As an actress, the dressing-up box thing has never left me.

I’d love to keep doing things that I’ve never done before and finding things that fulfil me.

I’d love my own chat show, more TV stuff and more novels. It would be great to do some gigs again, even if they weren’t successful, I just love music.

Siobhan Carlill asks ‘What’s the one item in your wardrobe that you can’t be without?’

I love French style and fashion, so for me it has to be a vintage beaten-up biker jacket over a beautifully embellished gown. This season I’m also loving leather skirts –I’ll wear mine A-line with a tight black polo neck – it’s just something staple that you can make work for both day and night. I can’t wait to get stuck into the A/W collections at Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Topshop – one of my all-time favourites is Zara – if that store closed I would cry!

Jeanette Hubbard asks ‘Which celebrity would you most like to do a style makeover on?’

It would have to be Rachel Riley from Countdown. She’s so beautiful but I just want to rock and sex her up a bit. It wouldn’t be right for her job, but I think a rustled-up look after-hours would be fabulous.

Martina Honeyghan asks ‘How would you define Birmingham?’

Birmingham’s a very eclectic city – it’s definitely getting recognised and is standing up to be counted. My old PA was from Birmingham and he always used to say that he was so proud of the city, but it needed to be proud of itself. That was over 10 years ago now, but being here and involved in such a major fashion event, it really feels like that’s now happening – I think he’d be happy! issue 30

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Fancy your chance on the catwalk? To celebrate SBL weekend, on Saturday September 29, a photographer and team of scouts from Birmingham agency Adage Models will be in The Mailbox looking for the face of the future.

Interested? You need to be over 16 years old (accompanied by a guardian or parent if you’re under 18), minimum height 5’8” (women) or 5’11” (men), and dress size eight to 18. Come along to the Fashion Theatre between 10am and 5pm, where the Adage team will be on hand to give you an insight into the industry. The successful candidates will bag a modelling contract with Adage and a photoshoot.

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C o m e c e l e b r at e a l l t h i n g s fa s h i o n a s S t y l e B i r m i n g h a m L i v e h i t s T h e M a i l b ox t h i s S e p t e m b e r This year the fantastic shopping, style, fashion and beauty event that is Style Birmingham Live AW12 will take place at The Mailbox on Saturday 29 September. It’s got a brand new host too - actress, singer and TV star Martine McCutcheon – and there will be a breathtaking catwalk show featuring the latest autumn/winter collections, as well as style advice from Martine herself, along with celebrity stylist Bradley Taylor.

Visitors can enjoy special in-store promotions and a VIP Champagne bar, while they wait for the catwalk show to begin. With a theme of ‘Drama and Decadence’, luxury names including

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Harvey Nichols, Hugo Boss, Thomas Pink, Gieves & Hawkes, LK Bennett and Daniel Footwear will take to the catwalk.

Like beauty? In Harvey Nichols, Sue Devitt and Benefit will be offering special promotions, beauty tips and make-up demonstrations to all ticket holders.

Catwalk tickets can be purchased from theticketfactory.com for £10, which includes a seat at the show plus a stylish goody bag, and at The Mailbox Management Centre (0121 632 1000: payment by cash only). Exclusive VIP tickets are £20 and include a premium catwalk seat at the show, access to The Mailbox VIP lounge with complimentary Champagne and hot and cold drinks, a

goody bag, a pre-show glass of bubbly from the Harvey Nichols Style Bar and a shopping voucher. VIPs will be given a special VIP lanyard that will bag them special offers in The Mailbox.

In fact, The Mailbox is adding SBL news and brand new treats online every day, so it’s worth checking in regularly.

There is also a digital Style Guide on mailboxlife.com, where you can search for information on everything you see at the show, from prices of items on the catwalk to where to buy.

Why not make a weekend of it? Visit mailboxlife.com for details on the jampacked weekend of fashion, food, live music, special offers and competitions.

WIN A BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET WORTH £50!

Nicholas Hollinshead Flowers in The Mailbox is the perfect place to stop on your way home from Style Birmingham Live and pick up a stunning floral display. Style-led and bursting with gorgeous blooms, it’s a flower-loving fashionista’s dream.

Now you could win a £50 bouquet created by their talented and experienced florists: go to mailboxlife.com/nhflowers to enter (terms and conditions apply).

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FAS H I O N N EWS Our favourite season is here! Get ready for autumn with our pick of the new Fall fashion

VINTAGE CHIC Pyrus is a new label to Harvey Nichols this season, and it’s full of beautifully ethereal prints on silk. Free-flowing, comfortable and elegant, Pyrus has eight tops in the capsule collection for Harvey Nichols, and each is the kind of piece that will work as well for evening as day. Top, £141.

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Alexander McQueen skull wrap bracelet, £135

sophie signs up Sophie Dahl has followed Rosie Huntington-Whitely as the new face of Brit label Aubin & Wills, elder sibling to Jack Wills outfitters. Her charming English rose look is a perfect fit for the brand that’s all about heritage, sport and classic styling. You can see video of Sophie filming the new campaign at aubinandwills.com, or check out the new collection in-store at Selfridges.

Christian Louboutin bow detail ankle boots, £675 All available at Harvey Nichols

Belstaff leather jacket, £995

ST YLE LOVES Equestrian boots, £350, LK Bennett in The Mailbox.

LUST-LIST Tan leather bag, £89.99, DKNY at Daniel Footwear.

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UNDERCOVER STORY If you’ve already started making plans for party season, you’ll be glad to hear that Boux Avenue in Bullring is launching a limited edition lingerie collection with Swarovski crystals this October. The hero of the range? The Ultra Boost padded plunge bra (£50, 32A-34DD/38C) which promises to increase your natural bust by two sizes. There’s a matching thong too: £20, in sizes 8-16.

Autumn is usually all about rich shades and textured fabrics, but this season the runways showed a lot of print and pattern, too, usually the preserve of spring collections.

At Jean Paul Gaultier there were punky graphics, baroque swirls at Dolce & Gabbana and even blowsy florals, as seen at Giambattista Valli. These understated patterns at Miss Selfridge are wearable for autumn: red floral top £35 and skirt £39, blue top £35 and shorts £25.

ADD PEP Peplums continue to dominate fashion into the autumn. Daunting it may seem, but the humble peplum can be a figure-fixer, making the waist look smaller and hiding lumpy hips. Well, if it works for Kim Kardashian, who are we to judge? Dorothy Perkins has a clutch of dresses with subtle peplums this season: pink dress £30, and patterned £39.50.

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MICRO-TREND Sleek, chic and dripping with stealth wealth, the Fifth Avenue princess trend comes straight from the A/W ’12 catwalks of Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Celine.

Think faux fur that looks real, killer accessories, structured handbags, classic tailoring with a Mad Men, Manhattanin-the-Sixties feel. This ‘haute couture heiress’ look is all about looking polished, puttogether and a little bit prim.

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Primark’s taken a battering in recent years, as canny shoppers turned away from fast fashion and invested in love-forever pieces instead.

But the brand has bounced back this season with its best fashion collection yet: no more sequin party girl tat, but instead an indie geek-girl range that’s full of interesting quirks, such as oversized knits and trainer boots. Worth a new visit for sure. Models wear lace blouse £12, cardigan £14, printed trousers £14, and polo neck jumper £7, blouse £12, cardigan £12, leggings £12 and wedge trainers £18.

WIN A STORM WATCH We’ve fallen in love with the autumn/winter collection of timepieces from Storm. Top quality and fashion-forward, the watches work for office, weekend or night out. We’ve teamed up with Storm to give away two watches from the new collection: a women’s on-trend rose gold Zarina worth £129.99, and a men’s retro colour-pop Revolvex, worth £89.99.

The Revolvex features Storm’s signature revolving discs, is water-resistant and made from high grade brushed stainless steel. The Zarina features an enamel strap and sparkling crystal dial and is also available in white and black. You can find the Storm store in Bullring.

For your chance to win, simply answer this question and let us know which watch you would like:

Which other colours is the Zarina watch available in?

Enter online at stylebirmingham.com, or send your answer and watch preference, full name, address and email address to Storm competition, Style Birmingham, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham B2 4EU by the closing date of October 1.

• Terms and conditions apply (see online).

Subject to availability, alternative prizes may be substituted. No purchase necessary, no cash alternative.

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Josie £245

Classic short Dylyn boot £220

LABEL WE LOVE

Noira £235

T h i n k yo u k n ow a l l t h e r e i s t o k n ow a b o u t UGG® Au s t r a l i a a n d i t s l o v e ly, c o m f y s h e e p s k i n b o o t s ? T h i n k a g a i n : t h e w e l l l ov e d b r a n d i s s p r e a d i n g i t s w i n g s t h i s s e a s o n

Caspia £165

It’s hard to imagine what we lived in before UGG boots burst onto the UK scene, more than 10 years ago. Originally worn by surfers in Australia, New Zealand and California, UGG boots first became popular here after celebrities including Sarah Jessica Parker, Pamela Anderson, Kate Hudson and Cameron Diaz were spotted relaxing in them on film sets in the late 1990s.

These days, sheepskin boots are everywhere: worn as slippers, weekendwear, to festivals, after work-outs, on the commute, with jeans, denim shorts, you name it. UGG Australia – the original and best – rose above the sea of lookalike brands, and soon began expanding and diversifying into leather biker boots, clogs, ankle boots and more. Using the same UGG technology and commitment to top-quality materials, UGG’s new fashion ranges are as

comfortable and hard-wearing as they are cute and fashion-forward.

For autumn, UGG has been inspired by New York, creating a collection that’s catwalk-ready but also urban, cool and beautifully made.

There are pebbled leathers, dark wood soles, antiqued studs to add edge and touches of trademark sheepskin and shearling fur. Choose from a capsule collection of ankle, calf and knee boots, all-weather boots, heels and handbags.

From September, House of Fraser will be launching a dedicated UGG® Australia area in their department store in Birmingham, on the lower ground floor. Customers will be able to browse a wide range of the bold new UGG® Australia fall ‘12 line, inspired by the iconic city of New York.

Find UGG Australia in House of Fraser, Corporation Street, Birmingham

Maddie £225

Adirondack £220

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Earrings, £12, Wallis Shirt, £24.99, River Island

Cuff, £30, Diva at Miss Selfridge

Maxi, £79, Topshop

Jacket, £75, Per Una at M&S

Feather clutch, £25, Dorothy Perkins

Wedges, £75, Office

GOTH GLAMOUR A u t u m n ’ s m o o d i s d a r k , d e c a d e n t a n d d r a m at i c , a s b l a c k l e at h e r , v e l v e t, l a c e a n d s i l k m i x w i t h s t u d s , f e at h e r s a n d s e q u i n s Leather jacket, £190, Topshop

Ankle boot, £99, Dune

Bag, £25, Marks & Spencer Coat, £125, Julien Macdonald at Debenhams

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Blazer, £69, Next Scarf, £16, Accessorize

Camel coat, £425, LK Bennett

Doe jumper, £49, Monsoon

Trousers, £40, Therapy at House of Fraser

Gloves, £15, Marks & Spencer

Beret, £16, Fat Face

COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE Ta k e y o u r c u e f r o m t h e g r e at B r i t i s h c o u n t r y s i d e , a s r u r a l c h i c g e t s a fa s h i o n m a k e o v e r

Ankle boots, £70, Faith

Butterfly by Matthew Williamson faux fur gilet, £69, Debenhams

Larch bag, £99, NW3 by Hobbs

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Adele wears Peter Pilotto top, £580 and jacket, £1,375; Lee Jeans jeggings, £95; Isabel Marant Jacob boots, £810; Michael Kors bracelet, £180 Jamie wears Acne Cassady jacket, £850; Alexander McQueen tee, £280; Balenciaga jeans, £275; Kurt Geiger boots, £170

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Ju m p e r s a n d jac k e t s a r e r e p l ac i n g s k i rt s a n d s h i rt s o n t h e s h e lv e s o f S e l f r i d g e s a s t h e A / W c o l l e c t i o n s a r r i v e i n s t o r e . I n a fa b u l o u s p h o t o s h o o t ta k e n at t h e h o m e o f c e l e b r i t y h a i r d r e s s e r s Roy s t o n B ly t h e a n d N i c k M a l e n ko, S e l f r i d g e s s h owca s e s s o m e o f t h e h o t t e s t new line for A/W ’12

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Adele wears 3.1 Phillip Lim top, £735; Paige Paloma jeans, £315; Kurt Geiger heels, £140

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Adele wears Lee Jeans, £100; Isabel Marant boots, £665; Karl Donoghue waistcoat, £455; Barbour jumper, £90 Jamie wears Tiger of Sweden jacket, £350; Farrell cardigan, £120 and top, £45; Acne jeans, £195;Kurt Geiger brogues, £110

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Adele wears Isabel Marant trousers, £390 and jacket, £485; Karl Lagerfeld t-shirt, £75; Michael Kors bracelet, £180 and necklace, £155; Kurt Geiger heels, £140 Jamie wears Alexander McQueen bomber, £1,250; Balenciaga jumper, £575; D2 Kenny Twist jeans, £275; Kurt Geiger brogues, £115

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BEAU T Y NEWS T i m e f o r a r e va m p o f y o u r b e au t y r o u t i n e ? We ’ v e g o t t h e i n s i d e t r a c k

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Warren Holmes, International Creative Director at Nicky Clarke, shares his top three new season hair trends “The dip-dye craze is everywhere, from downtown Manhattan and East London to the bars of Birmingham. Prada captured this mood in its entirety. It’s all about individual style.

to be somebody different. Clip-in fringes are essential and hair can be worn up in a no-fuss ponytail or topknot or down and bedhead, as we saw on the runway at Versace.

Try a risqué fringe, a la Rooney Mara from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Her heavy blunt fringe astutely complimented her delicate, elfin facial features. The feeling is to build a character,

Be brave with colour: the louder the better for blondes. Length is key and if your hair isn’t long enough, work in some extensions: aim for sleek, one-length straight hair channelling a 90s aesthetic.”

SCARLET WOMAN

Understated, super-groomed beauty is a key trend for A/W ‘12, as seen at the Jonathan Saunders show where models sported satin skin and subtle Russian-red lips. “It’s about timeless classics done in a modern way” says Terry Barber, MAC’s director of makeup artistry. Prep lips with MAC Lip Conditioner SPF15, £11, and add a crush of colour with the MAC Pro Basic Red Chromagraphic Pencil, £13.

BUDGET VS BLOWOUT Two skin-savers to smooth fine lines and give a great glow

The Body Shop Vitamin C Radiance Capsules, £15

NEW IN We have big love for Origins’ makeup, for its skincare technology mixed with mineral formulas.

The new Plantscription SPF 15 Anti-aging Foundation, £28, is oil-free and glides on, instantly turning skin into an even, radiant canvas.

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gentle

Astalift Jelly Aquarysta, limited edition 60g, £79, Selfridges

glow

If you’ve got a pale complexion like beautiful British rose Emily Blunt, you might think bronzers are not for you. But YSL launches a fab new generation of ultra-subtle ones this season: slick on YSL Dare to Glow in Tempting Gold, £28, and Palette Couture, £39.50, for a barely-there glow.

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BARGAIN BUY

Topshop’s launched an amazing new make-up collection for autumn in collaboration with Brit designer Louise Gray. Full of out-there colours in last-all-day formulas, there are plenty of wearable shades too, like this invaluable cream blush duo £12.50.

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BEAUTY

Bobbi Brown calls her lovely new collection, Uber Basics “the most flattering colours ever. It’s makeup, simplified”. Organised into four colour stories, each with corresponding Eye Shadow £16.50, Sparkle Eye Shadow £20, Blush £18, Rich Lip Color £18 and High Shimmer Lip Gloss £17, just choose which range suits and you’ll have all you need for day and evening glam.

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POLISHED BERRY GOOD

Jo Malone’s captured sunny childhood memories and distilled them into a lovely new fragrance, Blackberry & Bay. Think late summer scents of hedgerow berries and wild herbs. Layer it on, with a cologne, £38, body crème, £48, body and hand wash, £30 and – our fave – home candle, £38.

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There are plenty of pink-themed beauty goodies available to support October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s easy to do your bit. We heart the Clinique limited edition Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in limited edition Plumped Up Pink with its own carrying pouch and charm, £16. Or head to Toni & Guy Essensuals in The Mailbox to pick up this special GHD Mark 5 gold styler for £129.

Wave goodbye to summer brights and welcome autumn’s dark, decadent hues on nails. The new Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer Beyond Black and Metal Mania collections, £14.50 each, drew gasps of pleasure when they landed in our office

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick, £15, comes in ten mouthwatering shades and gives sheer colour all day. Find it at Harvey Nichols.

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EDITOR’S PICK Eau Dynamisante was a true innovation when it launched 25 years ago: a fragrance that both softened skin and lifted spirits. Celebrate with the outrageously fabulous limited edition anniversary glittery bottle, £29.

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A f t e r ta k i n g t w o y e a r s o u t, L i s a S h e p h e r d i s b a c k i n b u s i n e s s . J e n n i f e r Wa l k e r w e n t t o i n v e s t i g at e w h at ’ s n e w at t h e B i r m i n g h a m s a l o n

Lisa Shepherd has made her name by helping people achieve the perfect look through their hair. By selecting the right hair colour, she genuinely made people look 10 Years Younger. I simply had to pay Lisa a visit to see if she lived up to her amazing reputation and could transform my sun-damaged hair into luscious autumn locks.

From the second you walk through the door of Lisa Shepherd’s salon, you are greeted with a smile, a ‘how are you today’ and a fridge full of juices, wines and beers to quench your thirst. All this and much more tells you you’re not just in for a haircut; you’re in for a real treat.

You’re led through to the beautiful salon area in which Lisa has preserved the ornate ceiling of the bank that the building housed before – the ceiling also makes a handsome view when leaning backwards over the basin.

She will not just choose one colour and slap it on your hair; she mixes several colours together to get the specific shade desired … that’s why they call her the Colour Whisperer.

While my base colour was doing its job, I was led through to the waiting area where a coffee machine awaited. Select a magazine from the rack (Style Birmingham, perhaps?) or surf the net on one of the customer iPads while you sip the beverage of your choice and relax in the comfortable chairs.

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Strands of hair were intricately selected to receive the blonde colour and I was offered another drink while I waited. Once my highlights had taken, my hair was washed again and I was given a conditioning treatment to enhance the shine of my hair. As the treatment was working, I was given the chance to experience the luxury of a massage. I sincerely urge everyone who goes to the Lisa Shepherd salon to accept this offer. The massage chair sends relaxing waves down your body, relieving any tension that you may have left in you, while a trained member of staff gives you a deep scalp massage. You will drift away into a state of complete relaxation – not something I thought I could achieve mid-afternoon on a Thursday.

So, if what you’re after in a trip to the salon is an all round experience, then look no further than Lisa Shepherd.

The only downside to my treatment was that I had to go back to work afterwards, but I walked down the street with a renewed spring in my step, the type of spring that only comes from a new hairdo. And yes, for all of you wondering, I am now changing my surname to Aniston.

Colour ready, I was washed and prepped for the next stage: highlights.

Settle in to one of the obscenely comfortable chairs while your stylist discusses your requirements with you. As I sat down with Lisa, she described what she wanted to do with my colour as a ‘Jennifer Aniston style’. I gave her free rein and told her to go with her instinct. What woman wouldn’t want to look like Jennifer Aniston? Work your magic, Lisa.

She started by mixing colours together to create my base – this is the first colour they put on which is intended to look as natural as possible.

My natural colour is a rather dark brown, so Lisa suggested I go for a slightly lighter colour with highlights. Lisa gives off an air of experience that makes you trust her implicitly with the future of your treasured tresses, so I agreed.

Lisa refuses to follow the ‘rules of colour’, tailoring each shade to the individual sat in the chair.

Lisa Shepherd Portman House, 5-7 Temple Row West Birmingham, B2 5NY T: 0121 236 6981 www.lisashepherd.co.uk

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Valentino Valentina Assoluto, from £61 Lady Gaga Fame, from £24.50

Versace Crystal Noir, from £32

FA LL F R AG RA NC E

Anna Sui Fairy Dance, from £24.99

T h e n e w au t u m n s c e n t s a r e w o r k s o f a r t w i t h a s u p e r-lux e v i b e

Miss Dior Le Parfum, £64

Gucci Première, from £45

Tommy Eau De Prep for Her, £17.99

Lancôme La Vie est Belle, £56

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• All available in leading department stores: Anna Sui and Lady Gaga Fame available at The Perfume Shop

Marc Jacobs DOT, from £37

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ST YL E NEWS Just a few cool and classic pieces will update your wardrobe for autumn

BUY NOW Tweed is autumn’s friendlier alternative to the ubiquitous leather jackets that popped up all over the new season catwalks. If you like to layer, this is the piece for you: from tees to cashmere V-necks, shirts and waistcoats, a tweed blazer is ideal, and sends a refreshingly English eccentric message into the bargain. This one from the Sartorial collection at Marks & Spencer, £199, has designer-esque slim tailoring that is very Vivienne Westwood meets Savile Row.

MICROTREND If you buy only one thing this autumn, make it an oversized woollen scarf. No longer the preserve of Dr Who and dusty academics, the scarf is having a fashion moment, and the great thing about it is that you can keep the rest simple: it teams as well with a chambray shirt as it does layers and a tweed jacket.

Check out the selection at River Island, Gap and Republic for extra-long knitted numbers.

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C H O r’s ICE Scarf, £65, Polo Ralph Lauren at House of Fraser

Laptop bag, £150, AllSaints in The Mailbox

WELL TIMED Police has a new range of watches that are super-lightweight and perfect for weekend action: £140 each, H Samuel.

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Gloves, £125, Gieves & Hawkes

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COLOUR INJECTION Play around with the new autumn jewel colours of plum, forest green, rich russet red and deep purple. If a shirt, jacket or trousers in a vibrant shade feels like a step too far, invest in some quirky accessories instead: we spotted these statement desert boots in wine, £50 at Next.

ROLL UP As summer fades, there’s no need to consign your slimfit chinos to the back of the cupboard. Autumn’s trousers are still colourful, with textures including corduroy and moleskin coming to the fore. Mix in a chunky knit sweater and brogues to channel this season’s English heritage vibe.

Rocha.John Rocha coat £145, roll-neck £45, trousers £40, and shoes £140, all available at Debenhams.

NEW IN Keep your tablet tucked away safely – and with added style points – in this star-studded leather iPad sleeve by Jimmy Choo, £395 at Harvey Nichols.

new season boots Alexander McQueen high tops, £415, Harvey Nichols

Suede boots, £95, Urban Outfitters

Caterpillar boots, £124.99, Office

TREND REPORT If you’re more of a jacket than coat man, now’s the season to switch things up. The classic winter coat is the key piece for A/W ‘12/13, in sleek silhouettes and dark colours. On the catwalk at Armani, Prada, Givenchy and Tom Ford, this year’s take on the coat is all about luxury textures – wool, mohair, cashmere – double-breasted styling and even a belt, for the fashion-forward.

We’ve checked out the new range at Topman, and it’s bang ontrend, in shades of pure black and masculine charcoal.

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Hugo Boss

£209, Michael Kors, Harvey Nichols

£499, Emporio Armani

£279, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Harvey Nichols £145, DKNY, H. Samuel

TI M E TRAVEL F o r g e t n e o n s p o r t s wat c h e s , t h e n e w s e a s o n t i m e p i e c e s m i x au t u m n ’ s o u t d o o r s y vibe with classic good looks

£379, Emporio Armani in The Mailbox

£219, DKNY, Goldsmiths

£209, Michael Kors, Harvey Nichols

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£145, Fossil in Bullring

£279, Diesel (store or concession in Selfridges)

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RED L A BEL This autumn, gentleman’s tailor Clements & Church presents their Red Label Photographer: Iakovos Kalaitzakis

Styling: Clements & Church

models: Jordan Perry and Adam Holden

All products available for purchase at Clements & Church, 22 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NP 0121 233 9994

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Single button grey petrol stripe suit with notch lapel, £999.95; single cuff button down white penny collar shirt, £139.95; paisley woven silk tie, £69.95; matching woven silk hankie, £39.95

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Brown and orange striped two button suit with notch lapel, £999.95; blue and lilac check windsor shirt with lilac collar and double cuff, £149.95; paisley woven silk tie, £69.95; matching woven silk hankie, £39.95

Single button venetian black dress suit with bellied peak lapel, £999.95; double cuff windsor dress shirt with marcella bib, £149.95; slim woven silk tie, £69.95; matching woven silk hankie, £39.95

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Slim grey check two button suit with ticket pocket, £999.95; double cuff white collared red and blue check windsor shirt, £149.95; slim paisley woven silk tie, £69.95; matching woven silk hankie, £39.95, handmade blue, yellow, red and green umbrella with two-tone leather handle, £299.95

Single button brown check suit with brown velvet collar, £999.95; blue check shirt with double button cuff and white button down penny collar, £149.95; floral woven silk tie, £69.95; matching woven silk hankie, £39.95

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Double breasted brown check city coat, £899.95; green herringbone single button suit with bellied peak lapel, £899.95; double cuff green bengal striped windsor shirt with white collar, £139.95; green and brown check scarf, £99.95; slim floral woven silk tie, £69.95; matching woven silk hankie, £39.95

Slim single button grey and pink check suit, £999.95; pink double cuff windsor shirt, £139.95; slim paisley woven silk tie, £69.95; matching woven silk hankie, £39.95

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Parka £525, Hackett at House of Fraser

Suit jacket £49 and trousers £20, Matalan

30/30 jacket, £1,575, Stone Island at Flannels

M ENSWEA R R O U NDU P Stylist and fashion writer Karolina Kivimaki talks new collection launches, key buys and grooming Watch, £279, Mr Cartoon for Diesel at Goldsmiths

Alty Trainers, £90, Onitsuka Tiger

Weapons of Mass Grooming kit £34.99, Lee Stafford electrics at Argos

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Black & White wax £4.99, Boots

Parka £45, Matalan

Down coat £1,200, Nigel Cabourn at Flannels

September is here and the fashion world is rolling into action with new collection launches for autumn/ winter.

Farrell, the menswear label by Robbie Williams and his design partner Ben Dickens launched their autumn winter collection in Selfridges at the end of August. On his design process, Robbie said: “I see myself as a DJ of clothes. I remix things that I like – it’s a lot like music. I know what I like – every piece in the collection is based on pieces from my own wardrobe which I love.”

Inspired by his grandfather Jack Farrell, the brand is about heritage and Savile Row inspired pieces like the olive wool Great Coat with dome buttons £325, perfect for the military trend going on this season, the waxed Poacher Jacket and fine felt Foldaway Trilby.

Another quintessentially British brand, Hackett London opened their concession in Birmingham’s House of Fraser in August. Hackett has the perfect all-weather parka with a faux fur hood, £525 for those cold and windy autumn days. Matalan’s cheap but chic parka version at £45 also taps into the mustard colour trend we will be seeing around a lot in the next few months.

Flannels in the Burlington Arcade celebrates Stone Island’s 30th anniversary with a special collection by Massimo Osti, in store now. The 30/30 jacket, which is based on the very first Stone Island collection, can be worn 30 different ways. Nigel Cabourn’s new

Arctic explorer inspired collection arrived in Flannels on September 20; a limited edition of 13 styles are named after explorers and the styles closely imitate the original garments.

The heavenly thick but light Herbert G. Ponting down coat at £1,200 is the ultimate cover-up for a cold winter ahead.

Wide leg trousers were all over the catwalks nodding reference to the Great Gatsby, but to make them work in everyday life, it’s best to opt for a style that’s not too obvious. Anyone who saw photos of David Gandy in a wide legged pinstripe suit during London Men’s Fashion Week in June might agree that they weren’t the most flattering. So step forward grey, brown and blue plaid wool trousers by Kolor at £625 from mrporter.com with just the slightest tapered hem so they sit well on top of shoes. Wear with a fine-knit sweater for a great casual smart look.

If you’re looking for a suit update that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, head to Matalan. Their exclusive suiting range designed by Taylor & Wright includes impeccably tailored jackets from just £49 with matching slim line trousers from £20. Experiment with a burgundy coloured suit at £69 to spice up the usual black/grey palette. Available early October.

with jeans as with smart trousers.

Onitsuka Tiger is bringing out their smartest trainer collection to date with styles in black, brown and blue leather and suede. We’re loving the Alty in black leather at £90.

Looking for a new timepiece? Diesel’s watch collaboration with top tattoo artist Mark Machado aka Mr Cartoon, is being stocked in Goldsmiths from October 1. The collection pays homage to Mr Cartoon’s LA roots with vibrant mural designs.

To look great suited and booted, some attention to grooming is in order. Lee Stafford has brought out über-cool Weapons of Mass Grooming kit at £34.99 available exclusively at Argos that will tackle any unruly hair issues. It comes in a handy travel bag with attachments for hair cutting, beard trimming and body tidying. For finishing touches, nothing beats Black & White original wax £4.99 for hair.

Wool trousers £625, Kolor at mrporter.com

Read Karolina’s blog on heelsandlipstick. blogspot.co.uk

In the footwear department, Chelsea boots are still the boot of choice and Kurt Geiger’s funked up version with burgundy elastic at £110 works as well Chelsea boots £110, KG Kurt Geiger issue 30

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POWER OF THREE

The Great Skin for Him kit from Clinique, £27, includes bestsellers, M Lotion and Face Scrub and the latest skin care tool for rolling away any puffiness around the eyes - Anti-Fatigue Cooling Eye Gel. Fuss-free and effective daily grooming, all handily packaged so you don’t have to think about it.

FRESH TAKE King of the super-luxe world, Marc Jacobs has launched a new fragrance that’s all about fresh notes and a lingering summer holiday vibe. Marc Jacobs Splash Kumquat is £29 for 100ml at Harvey Nichols.

WASH OUT

GRO OMING NEWS Our edit of the best in new season f r ag r a n c e , s k i n ca r e a n d

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SILVER FOX Going grey gracefully? Take a tip out of Clooney, Le Blanc and Stiller’s books and keep your colour silvery rather than yellowing. The new [3D] Mension Grey Shampoo, £9.25, from Schwarzkopf Professional, neutralises yellow tones and strengthens hair at the root so your greys don’t take on a life of their own. Stocked at salons: schwarzkopf-professional.com

NEW IN FIGHT TIME If those tell-tale first fine lines are starting to creep in, take action now with a lightweight moisturiser.

Boots has a good one: Botanics Men’s Anti-Ageing Moisturiser SPF 15 and 5* UVA, £7.99, feeds skin hydration at the same time as blocking the sun’s harmful rays.

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The new BlanX Active Enamel Protection toothpaste helps keep enamel from wear and tear as well as restoring whiteness, unlike a lot of whitening brands that can be abrasive on the teeth.

It’s £7 from Asda.

• All fragrances available at The Perfume Shop

Even when it’s raining, summer is hard graft for the skin. Sweat, humidity, pollution, free radicals, dust, pollen, the list goes on. Take the day off by upping your cleansing routine at night: a powerful facial wash will lift dirt out of the pores and head off any breakouts. We tried and tested Lab Series power wash, £19.50 at Harvey Nichols: it’s effective without stripping skin of its natural oils.

ST YLE LOVES

Tom Ford’s got a new fragrance and it’s as effortlessly cool and stylish as the rest of his signature collection. Tom Ford Noir is sophisticated and sensual, mixing notes of black pepper with masculine florals, leather, amber and vanilla and a crisp top note of citrus verbena.

From October, it’s £60 at Harvey Nichols and Selfridges.

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GRAND

Kevin’s Green

DESIGNS

HEROES

K e v i n M c C l o u d ta l k s G R A N D D E S I G N S ,

British engineering and green living I n t e rv i e w b y J e n n i f e r Wa l k e r

I get very excited about ‘made’ stuff.

I wrote a book a couple of years ago called Principles of Home where I asked people to really appreciate and value the craftsmanship of the ‘made’ world.

Everything on this planet gets me excited, from dams to space rockets, coat hangers to spoons. Everything is designed and built by people, individuals who are passionate and talented; people who have one brain and a pair of hands. Whether you’re an engineer, a designer or a maker of spoons, it is those two hands and that brain that make the difference between us and the rest of the planet. Without that, we’d all be living in caves!

Presenting wasn’t something I planned. I was asked if I would go on television and talk a bit about lighting once. Then they asked me back to do a bit more, and a bit more and then they asked me if I would talk about colour and pigment and then furniture and they just kept asking me back! Then Grand Designs came along; it’s given me a huge audience and I’m grateful for that.

Grand Designs has been going for 13 years, and in the new series this autumn we will be filming our 100th episode. It coincides with the Grand Designs Live exhibition in Birmingham, so we’ll be celebrating at the show!

At Grand Designs Live 2012, we have loads of exciting things going on including a Nano Village which is a celebration of some of our best projects in model form. Grand Designs is in the best health it has ever been. I’ve also got a book coming out this autumn as well as some really exciting projects.

People often ask me what kind of house I live in. Well, my house is old, crumbling and falling apart! I’ve done lots of things to make it more comfortable, but I’m a building conservationist at heart so I’ve put in things like secondary glazing

and insulated everywhere I possibly can without damaging the fabric of the building. I’ve also put in biomass and solar panels.

I try to be as off-grid as possible. I drive a little diesel Volvo, a thrifty little C30; you could call it an ‘eco’ car. I do try to live a relatively ‘green’ life, but we all have an impact. You can’t be invisible on the planet, you can just try and be a bit more frugal.

The Green Deal government scheme is being detailed this autumn.

Retrofitting our existing homes to low carbon standards is just about the most significant thing we can do. There are 26 million existing homes in the UK. It doesn’t matter how many new ‘green’ homes we build; it’s getting our existing homes to be low energy, low carbon and low resource that’s got to be the important thing. February 2013 will see an outline of finance packages that will be available to homeowners. It’s a very exciting offer from the government as it means grant aid is available so that the homeowner doesn’t pay for upgrades. At Grand Designs Live we have a couple of seminars explaining exactly how

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The Green Deal is going to roll out that will be very useful to listen to.

We Brits are great leaders in engineering, but we need to demonstrate to the world that, as the cradle of the industrial revolution, we have the drive and the passion to also be the cradle of the post-industrial revolution.

People continue to build the most amazing variety of projects in the most remarkable places, each one with a different story. I’m constantly amused at how varied they all are. That’s the secret of Grand Designs; if it was just a design series we would have great difficulty, but architecture unfolds in so many different ways that it makes the stories more interesting.

My favourite ever Grand Designs was Ben Law in the woods in Sussex. He made his own house of timber that he felled. It was such an elegant film about sustainability, a lovely story and a beautiful building in the end.

The most disastrous would have to be the boat in Medway which I think is now floating somewhere in the North Sea! As for Birmingham’s ‘grand designs’, The Cube certainly caught my eye.

It’s a very exciting building. Ken Shuttleworth’s design was extremely radical. I’ve visited the new library a couple of times too. It’s huge! It’s going to be extraordinary inside with the central space and the atrium which is good because it will encourage people to go inside; that’s where the true architectural experiences will lie.

My favourite building in the world is the Library of Celsus in Ephesus, Turkey.

It’s a façade of a Roman building that’s just very beautiful.

Grand Designs Live is at the NEC from October 12-14. Visit granddesignslive.com for more information.

Desinature is a new British design label dedicated to the manufacture of stylish and contemporary eco-conscious lighting and home accessories.

Exclusively produced in the UK, their collection reflects respect for the natural world. The Bud Lamp is an elegant pendant lightshade made from six identical elements of natural birch plywood that clip together for easy assembly.

A portion of the proceeds goes to Tree-Nation planting scheme in the Niger desert. www.desinature.com Hendzel + Hunt is a vibrant, young design studio based in South London, specialising in the manufacture and design of bespoke cabinets and furniture using reclaimed materials. Hendzel + Hunt have an ethos to create beautiful objects whilst keeping sustainability in mind, using reused, reclaimed materials all from the local area of Peckham, south east London. The Kirkwood Chair is made using reclaimed hardwood and Victorian floorboards. www.hendzelandhunt.com Studio Bas van der Veer is passionate about combining fun and functionality as a key value whilst creating smart products that are enjoyable to use, have an aesthetic quality and bring a smile to people’s faces. The Raindrop is a rain barrel that makes saving water really easy by providing a watering can that fills up automatically when it rains. The user doesn’t have to fill the can with precious tap water, but uses ‘free’ rainwater instead. www.basvanderveer.nl

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Tiger of Sweden jacket, £350; Farrell cardigan, £120, top, £45 and pocket square, £25; Acne jeans, £195

COVER UP A s au t u m n a r r i v e s , fa s h i o n ’ s s t o r y i s a l l a b o u t l ay e r s , w i t h a s tat e m e n t j a c k e t y o u r k e y p i e c e . We ’ v e ta k e n a l o o k at t h e c o o l e s t n e w l a b e l s t o l a n d at S e l f r i d g e s

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Vivienne Westwood Lee puffa, £800 and tee, £80; D2 Kenny Twist jeans, £275; Alexander McQueen shoes, £170

P h o t o g r a p h e r : M a t t h e w R ya n w w w . M a t t R ya n p h o t o . c o M Assisted by ashley peaRson H a i r : a s h l e y g a M b l e o f R oy s t o n b ly t h e S t y l i s t: V e Ro n i ca l ac c h i n i o f V l st y l i n g . c o M Model: JaMie Roche L o c at i o n : h o M e o f R o y s t o n b l y t h e a n d n i c k M a l e n k o Make up: ganga bhaMbRa S p e c i a l t h a n ks t o s e l f R i d g e s , R ac h a e l d ys o n , Z o e g e o Rg i ou a n d c h R i s p i t t s issue 30

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GADGET

GEEK n e w s e a s o n g a d g e t s f o r yo u r w i s h - l i s t

COO L D OW N We’ve found the ideal mini fridge for sheds, garages and cinema rooms. Stash your

RACE FACE

chocolate, drinks, beer and

If you’re starting to think about Christmas shopping, put

wine in this charmingly

these fun radio-controlled toys on the list for gadget geeks

retro space-age ‘egg’ mini

aged 7 to 70. The Pac-Man and Ghost Racers game, £27.99

fridge, £54.99 at Argos.

at Argos has two infra red controlled toys so you can race…

It’s got a 6 litre capacity

and race in four different directions, too.

so there’s plenty of room to keep your goodies in cool order. It also lights up with a neon glow at night!

WO R K O U T If you’re a runner, you’ll need to know as much as you can about

NICE CURVES

your performance in order to stay

The Polaroid Curve is a stylish

on top of your workout. Invest

music system that will play

in the Nike+ Sportwatch, £149.99

and charge your iPod,

(sports stores and Argos). It has GPS

iPhone and iPad. There’s

powered by Tom Tom and this combines

also a 3.5mm audio input

with a sensor you slip into your shoe to

jack to connect and play any

give accurate performance data - indoors and

other MP3 Players or mobile

out - immediately. It tracks everything you need

phone you may want. Combined

to know about the run: your time, distance,

with good looks is an FM radio and

heart rate and calories burned. It even reminds

an alarm clock with snooze feature

you to run, stores your Nike+ run history and

so you’re never late: £35, Asda.

remembers your personal records.

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DIAG N O S E YO U R CA R Now you can find out what’s going wrong with your car before your mechanic even lifts the hood. All cars are now manufactured with a built-in diagnostic system called OBDII or EOBD which your garage will plug into to help determine what’s gone wrong when a fault occurs. You can now plug into this system yourself with the RAC Car Fault Code Reader, £89.99, and instantly find out what is wrong with your car before taking it to the garage. Or why not use it to check for faults on second hand cars before buying?

Available at Homebase, Argos and selected independents.

HEA R T H I S When Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps and the rest of the USA swimming team chilled out before their London 2012 races wearing over-ear headphones by the likes of Dr Dre and 50 Cent, it cemented the appeal of these already sought-after brands. Comfortable

CLEAR DAY

and with crystal clear sound, over-ear

The Fujifilm Finepix S4300 14MP Bridge

headphones are ideal for wear on-the-go

Camera takes amazing pics, even with an

or at home. This 50 Cent Street by 50 ones

amateur at the helm. It boasts a 26x optical

in blue are £199.99, from audio stores.

zoom, 18 scene modes, 14 megapixels, video capture and new scene recognition functionality, so the camera is always finely attuned to its environment, helping you to take professional-looking pics in easy steps. It’s £149.99, in a range of colours, from Currys, Comet and Argos.

G O ANYWHERE Kids will love the Polaroid PDVD318W 7ins Portable DVD Player, a hard-wearing, goodlooking and (crucially) easy to use piece of new kit. The player supports DVD, CD, CDR, CDRW, DVD+/- and Picture CDs, and its compact styling means it’s the perfect size to take wherever you go. Great for train journeys or for the kids in the car, and it comes in a selection of brilliant, bold colours.

It’s £45 from supermarkets.

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NE W S ROU NDU P All the news from around the city

A Queer night out

Owner of the Nightingale Club Lawrence Barton has announced the launch of a brand new bar in Birmingham’s Southside district. In the location of the former Purple Bar & Lounge in Hurst Street will sit Queer, the city’s newest gay bar. The club is set to open its doors on September 27 under the new name. Lawrence, who also owns Loft Lounge, Penthouse and Village Inn in Southside, says that the acquisition will “enhance and improve the choice currently available within the gay village and Southside.”

Check www.enjoysouthside.co.uk for updates.

SAY ‘I DO’ AT THE MAL The secret of a happy ending is a joyous beginning. At Malmaison, everything is taken care of to make your big day perfect. The ceremony is just the start of something utterly fabulous. It’s about your graceful entrance into the bar for pre-wedding breakfast drinks surrounded by your nearest and dearest, amazing dining and spectacular wines. It’s about waking up in the slinkiest of suites or rooms as Mr and Mrs, happy ever after at one of Birmingham’s most stylish hotels.

If you’re thinking of planning your wedding day at Malmaison, visit their spectacular wedding showcase on Sunday October 21, open from 11am to 4pm, where you will find all the information you need on getting married at the Mal. It’s free entry and you’ll even get a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival and luxury canapés throughout the day. This is an RSVP only event, so call Jodie Armstrong on 0121 246 5000 to reserve your place or email jarmstrong@malmaison.com.

Italian food cooked

by Germans

It’s probably the biggest restaurant group you’ve never heard of, the pizza and pasta chain run by Germans.

The chain is celebrating its tenth anniversary with expansion plans across the country, and Birmingham is on their list of favourite locations. For a restaurant that cooks dishes in front of your very eyes in just a few short minutes, Vapiano is eager to share their ethos with the rest of the world. Keep checking Style Birmingham news for updates on Vapiano.

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New venture for Glynn Michelin starred chef Glynn Purnell has made the decision to close The Asquith Restaurant on Newhall Street, replacing it with a brand new bistro on the same site. Saturday September 1 saw the last ever service in The Asquith with the opening of Purnell’s Bistro on Wednesday September 5. Glynn explained his passion: “It is well known that I am driven by my passion to excite people through food, especially the innovative dishes inspired by my childhood. The concept of Purnell’s Bistro will continue to entice people with honest portions of food inspired by rustic home cooking but with an eclectic twist.” Visit www.purnellsbistro-gingers.com or call 0121 200 1588.

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spotted

Singer/actor Gareth Gates was spotted in Chop & Wok on Suffolk Street Queensway last week!

Let us know if you see any famous faces around town!

Oui love Le Truc

BATTLE TO BE THE BEST BAR NONE Birmingham’s pubs, clubs and bars have been battling it out to be crowned the city’s top venue, with sixty locations shortlisted for Birmingham City Council’s Best Bar None Awards. The awards aim to recognise the hard work and determination that goes into making these successful venues, and ensuring their customers enjoy safe, fun nights. Hundreds of venues entered the awards, with judges from the council, West Midlands Fire Service and West Midlands Police visiting each one to rate them.

The highest scores provided the shortlist for the panel of judges to award the 11 titles of best city centre pub, city centre bar, suburban pub and many more at the ceremony on November 1 at the ICC. For details of all shortlisted venues, visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/bestbarnone.

With the opening of the stylish new French bar and restaurant in August, Birmingham has gained a renewed louche and seductive swagger. Le Truc takes its name from the French expression meaning ‘the thing’ and is often used to describe that certain je ne sais quoi of the chicest Parisienne bars and cafés. Le Truc brings a distinctive French vibe to Birmingham’s very own Marais in the Southside of the city. Soak up the alluring combination of relaxed bohemian chic and the highest standards of food and drink while sampling sensational cocktails, the finest beers and a lovingly selected wine range – not all at once, of course. Why wait?

Visit Le Truc today. Take a peek at letruc.co.uk

ArtsFest draws in the crowds

One of the biggest and most popular free festivals in the UK saw thousands of people flock to the city centre between September 7-9.

Hundreds of acts took to the stage during the weekend-long festival, seeing everything from folk to jazz, classical to hard rock as well as art displays, poetry, drama and dance. This year’s festival has been described as the biggest and best yet. What will 2013 bring? Keep updated at www.artsfest.org.uk.

New menu at Aalto

Alex Penhaligon, head chef at Aalto Restaurant in Hotel LaTour, is launching a new autumn menu. Starters include seared scallops with squid ink and a bacon and cauliflower puree, and Dorset crab salad with fennel and blood oranges.

Gateland Farm venison is introduced as a main course and served with liver, salsify and ceps, and roasted butternut squash risotto with pine nuts is also new. Dessert lovers might like to try a retro-feel with black forest sundae with cream, chocolate and kirsch, and there’s a modern twist on the classic sticky toffee pudding too.

To discover more go to www.hotel-latour.co.uk.

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F O O D & DRINK NEWS Hilary Moore for Divine Chocolate

MINI TENDERSTEM, PUMPKIN AND PINE NUT TARTLETS Serves 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes These tartlets are easy to put together but look really impressive, making them ideal for autumn entertaining with friends.

DIVINE BROWNIES

This recipe for rich, fudgy brownies studded with juicy raspberries, nuts and white chocolate chunks was created using Divine chocolate by Linda Collister, author of Makes 24 pieces the BBC’s Great British Bake Off cook books

You’ll need:

What to do:

Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas 4, fan 160.

Prepare a 28 x 18cm x 2.5cm deep brownie tin or baking tin. Grease tin and line with greaseproof 100g unsalted butter, paper. Break up the dark chocolate into squares at room temperature and put into a heatproof bowl set over a pan 200g caster sugar of hot, but not boiling, water, making sure the 4 large free-range eggs, base of the bowl does not touch the water. Leave at room temperature to melt stirring occasionally. Remove the bowl from the pan.

1 teaspoon vanilla extract Whisk the butter and sugar together in a bowl using an electric whisk until light and fluffy.

60g plain flour Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each 60g Divine Cocoa addition. Add vanilla extract, melted chocolate Powder and stir in gently using a spatula. Sieve the flour 50g pecan nuts, and cocoa into the bowl then fold in the nuts chopped and white chocolate pieces until the mixture is evenly blended. Spoon half the mixture into 1 x 100g bar Divine the prepared tin and spread evenly. Scatter the White Chocolate raspberries over the top of the brownie mixture, chopped 150g fresh raspberries top with remaining mixture and spread evenly.

2 x 100g bars Divine Dark Chocolate

Bake for 30-40 minutes until the mixture feels firm when pressed. Remove from the oven and cool in the tin on a wire rack. When cold cut the brownie into 24 squares. To buy Divine and see more of their chocolate recipes visit www. divinechocolate.com

You’ll need:

What to do:

500g pumpkin (or butternut squash) peeled, deseeded and cut into 1cm thick slices

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas 6.

1 red onion, sliced 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tbsp olive oil 200g Tenderstem, cut into 4cm lengths 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 x 375g pack puff pastry 2 tbsp pine nuts 4 tbsp creme fraiche Freshly ground black pepper and sea salt

2. Put the pumpkin, red onion and thyme in a roasting tin and pour over the olive oil. Toss to mix well and roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Then add the Tenderstem and garlic to the roasting tin, mix through and roast for a further 5 minutes.

3. Take a heavy bottomed baking sheet and line it with baking parchment. Roll out the pastry to form a flat sheet, and cut into 4cm squares. When the filling is spoon a small amount into the centre of each pastry square.

4. Sprinkle over the pine nuts, dot little blobs of creme fraiche over the surface and season with freshly ground black pepper and a little sea salt. Bake in the oven for around 10 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and golden. Serve with a simple green salad.

TOP CHOC Organic Seed & Bean is the UK’s only 100 per cent ethically accredited chocolate company, totally Fairtrade, and has a huge range of flavours including Coconut and Raspberry Extra Dark Chocolate, Lemon and Cardamom Fine Dark Chocolate and a special bar of Rich Milk Chocolate with a donation going to the Breast Cancer Care Campaign. Bars are £2.29 from Holland & Barrett.

WE LOVE Drink up, it’s all natural. Bellevue tea has eight different flavours, all packed full of antioxidants.

Boxes of tea bags £2.50, from delis and healthfood shops.

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NOTES Domaine Mandeville Grenache Rosé PET 2011, £7.49 This medium dry wine has flavours of strawberries and summer fruits with a refreshing, clean finish. Ideal on its own or as a party wine, this versatile Grenache is also lovely with spicy dishes.

These two rosé wines from Marks & Spencer make perfect Indian summer drinking

Rosé D’Anjou 75cl 2010, £7.99 A fresh and lively French rosé, with a pretty pink colour, it’s off-dry, yet crisp, with big flavours of redcurrant, rosehip and strawberry.

Serve well chilled and pair it with light canapés, soft mild cheeses, salads, and fresh fruits, especially red berries.

STOP PRESS

It’s National Chocolate Week from Monday October 8 to Sunday 14, so stock up now so you can gorge on the good stuff. Calories don’t count during Chocolate Week...

Hot trenD

The East India Company is giving mustard a makeover to encourage us to reconsider the role of the humble grain.

Its latest mustard recipe – the Lapsang Souchong Mustard, £3.95 – works as well with pasts and fish as it does in the more traditional red meat, cheese or sandwich options.

Try combining with olive oil, white wine vinegar and salt and pepper to create a delicious dressing for a green salad.

AmericAn-st yle beetroot pie

Celebrate Halloween with this mouth-watering pie: easy to make, and perfect for sharing!

Serves 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45-50 minutes

You’ll need:

What to do:

250g shortcrust pastry

Preheat the oven to 200˚C/Gas mark 6.

with the beetroot puree.

Roll out the pastry and use it to line a 23cm loose bottomed pie tin.

Line with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans. Bake blind for 20 minutes.

Remove the pastry case from the oven and reduce the temperature to 180˚C/ Gas mark 4.

325g plain cooked (vacuum packed) beetroot, drained 3 eggs 75g soft brown sugar 2tsp ground mixed spice ½ tsp ground allspice (optional) ½ tsp ground ginger (optional) 250ml double cream

In a small saucepan add the sugar, all the spices and cream and bring slowly up to a simmering point. Pour into the food processor and mix thoroughly

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Millie’s latest special edition is the Cosmo Cookie, with hints of orange, cranberry and lime (but no alcohol), available with or without yummy icing. The sweet treats are only available for a limited time from mid-September for 99p each, four for £2.99 and twelve for £5.99 in a box.

Whilst the pastry is baking, prepare the filling by pureeing the beetroot along with the eggs in a food processor.

Pour the filling carefully into the pastry case and bake for around 25-30 minutes. The edge should be puffed up a little and the centre will still be a touch wobbly. Allow to cool and chill in the fridge.

Serve with crème fraiche.

For more recipe ideas with beetroot, go to lovebeetroot.co.uk

slice it Carving out pumpkins for Halloween? You’ll need a super-sharp knife if you’re to avoid a trip to A&E. We rate a cook’s knife from Kitchen Devils, made from ultra-sharp Japanese steel, with a non-slip soft-grip handle, from £8.99. You can pop them in the dishwasher without damage, too. Find the Kitchen Devils range in Asda, Lakeland, Morrisons and independent kitchen shops.

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Includes hit songs from: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford Sammy Davis JR & Joey Bishop.

The evening starts at 7pm and includes a 3 course meal and fantastic entertainment provided by the talented Max Hutton.

Doors open: 7pm

Cost ÂŁ25 per person

Friday 19th October

Venue: The Penthouse, Bromsgrove Street Southside, Birmingham, B5 6RG

To book either of these events call June on: 0121 366 8385 / 0121 622 4218 www.theloftlounge.co.uk Free bottle of wine for every two diners when you mention Style Birmingham

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Within The Handmade Boutique you will find …

Serendipity Candles – Beautifully scented soya wax candles in the finest vintage crockery and glassware Daniel Jones – Award winning Chocolatier

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G e t y o u r C h r i s t m a s g i f t s s o r t e d e a r ly w i t h The Handmade Boutique

Handmade Boutique opens in Birmingham’s luxurious shopping destination, The Mailbox on September 27 where it will remain until December 30.

This unique boutique will house some of the most talented designer makers in the Midlands, giving customers the opportunity to purchase lifestyle products and gifts that are not readily available to purchase on the high street.

Handmade Boutique will also be offering live demonstrations from some of the designer makers giving customers the opportunity to see how the products are made. You can also get hands-on experience with some designers where you will be able to make something to take home.

Black Acres Soap Pantry – A beautiful range of natural soaps and bath salts for all skin types Perlina Jewellery – Beautifully handcrafted gemstone jewellery Alice Louisa Design – A range of handmade children’s clothes with a vintage feel Dress A Doll – Lovingly made rag dolls with clothes and accessories Vintage-Lovelies – Upcycled vintage furniture and home furnishings Personalized by Hannah - Original handmade textiles Tigerlily Makes – Wool and felt making kits and gifts SmartiPants –Beautiful handmade fabric bunting for decoration or special occasions Stitch Galore – Pretty textile items for the home and gifts Weave and Stitch – One-off creations made entirely from paper

Open daily from 11am to 6pm.

Handmade Boutique 5th Floor, The Mailbox Birmingham B1 1RD Contact Tracie Bedwood for further information on 07972 176024.

Twitter: @HandmadeBoutiqu Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/ Handmade-Boutique

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INDIAN DINING I t i h a a s B r a s s e r i e i s t h e l at e s t a d d i t i o n t o S e l f r i d g e s F o o d C o u r t. J e n n i f e r Wa l k e r w e n t t o s a m p l e t h e c u i s i n e Itihaas Brasserie is the new venture from the owners of Itihaas fine dining restaurant in the Jewellery Quarter. It maintains every inch of the fine dining feel in the quality of the food, but in a more accessible, ‘fast-food’ style environment, convenient for shoppers and diners alike.

On a rather wet and windy British August evening, two of Birmingham’s greatest Indian food lovers dined at the brand new Itihaas Brasserie in Selfridges. Greeted by the friendly faces of eager-to-please waiters and chefs who, you can tell, would do anything to make your dining experience one you will never forget, we settled in and soon became blissfully unaware of the shoppers darting around behind our backs. We started with a glass of Las Condes Chardonnay from Chile (£3.40 glass, £14.50 bottle) to ease us in to the task ahead: deciding what to order.

We chose to share a couple of the Mumbai street food plates to start to get the best possible experience of Itihaas. Dahi puri is a dish of crispy wheat shells with deggi mirch, spiced potato and chickpeas with onion, tomatoes, sweetened yoghurt and tamarind water.

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The delicate, crispy shells with the sweet yoghurt and tomato blended beautifully with the heat from the deggi mirch spice and the texture of the chickpeas. A real feast for the taste buds. We also tried the chicken samosas, which were packed with garam masala, spiced chicken, cumin peas and sweet onions and were quite possibly the tastiest samosas I have ever eaten. All Mumbai street food dishes are £4.99 each. Try three for £12.99 or four for £16.49.

We decided to choose from the grills and kebabs menu for our mains, my friend opting for the lamb tikka and me trying the grilled salmon. The lamb tikka (£8.49) was succulently grilled on a tandoor with cumin and yoghurt, a pickled salad, mint dressing and chutney, all served on a chic slate plate. If you like spicy meat, you will love the lamb tikka dish. The grilled salmon in a banana leaf (£9.49) was cooked to perfection with a melt-inthe-mouth consistency, coated in mustard seed and turmeric citrus with a pickled salad, mint dressing and chutney. From the sides menu we chose a portion of the Bombay scented mogo chips (£3.50), citrus and red chili Cassava chips with a tamarind water dip, a perfect accompaniment to

any Indian dish. The superb presentation of these dishes prevents you from wanting to break in to eat, but once you have admired the look, you will be even more taken aback by the taste.

Too full for dessert, we decided not to force any more food down. Instead, the attentive chef took us round to see the ‘takeaway’ section of the restaurant where shoppers can stop by to take home some tasty treats. We gratefully accepted some Indian sweets to enjoy on the ride home including a caramel and pistachio slice and a coconut square.

Itihaas literally means ‘history’ in Hindi. That is exactly what you get to sample at the exciting new Brasserie in Selfridges Birmingham, a piece of Indian history.

Choose from the vast menu of Mumbai street food, chat and dosa (Mumbai snack food), Middle Eastern wraps, curries, grills and kebabs, and form your own opinion of the divine land of India. All dishes are prepared in front of your eyes and cooked to order so you can be sure everything is fresh and how you like it. Whether you want a quick bite after work, a business lunch or Itihaas Brasserie a longer meal with a loved Selfridges Birmingham one, Itihaas can cater to your Upper Mall East, Bullring tastes and leave you wanting Birmingham B5 4BP more. www.selfridges.com

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MAN ABOUT TOWN

W ILL POW ER Top birmingham dj will power picks his top tracks, best club nights and shares an exclusive interview with cause n effect

R EC O M MEND ED LIST E N I N G TOP FIVE AL B UM S 1/ Futureboogie - 10

2/ The xx - Coexist

Longstanding and highly regarded disco agency Futureboogie, celebrated 10 years of hustle and frolic in February. To celebrate, they released this compilation of signed and cherished talent showcasing an intelligent and equally enjoyable side to house music. A fantastic listen featuring cuts from Eats Everything, Maxxi Soundsystem, Waiffs & Strays among others.

Since their 2009 debut album, Mercury Winners The xx have gone from strength to strength. This LP is drowsy and downtempo, with gentle accents, intertwined vocals creating an intriguing and powerful listen. The evolution of the band is evident through this album and it is a welcome break from the dance floor environment.

3/ Dimitri From Paris - Back In The House

4/ Jessie Ware Devotion

5/ Tsuba - Colours Volume 1

Disco maestro Dimitri From Paris returns to the spotlight with his latest Defected compilation Back In The House. This double CD mix sees him fusing material from the likes of Soul Clap, Maceo Plex, Storm Queen, Miguel Campbell, Tiger & Woods and Marshall Jefferson into pitchperfect disco-infused beatdown.

After breakthrough collaborations with SBTRKT, a gorgeous duet with Sampha and an impressive range of solo material, Jessie Ware has established herself as a fresh and authentic champion of British music. With sublime production and backing from the likes of Julio Bashmore, Dave Okumu and Sampha, this is a quality debut album.

Bringing together the best tracks from each of their Colours releases, this compilation shows why Tsuba has become one of the UKs leading underground labels.

Leaning towards deeper and classic shades of house, it features tracks from Sascha Dive, Larry Heard, Steffi, Ethyl & Huxley, Moodymanc, Jordan Peak & label head Kevin Griffiths.

TO P TEN SINGLES 1/ No Dial Tone feat. Djamila - About You (Mic Newman’s Remix For You) - Deep, powerful track with a great vocal

7/ Sonny Fodera, Wally

2/ Will Power & Attison Storm Troopers - Our newest collaboration due for release this autumn

- Exactly what it says on the tin

3/ Sonny Fodera - Do You Know - Big, chunky groove

Callerio, Jorge Watts, Daniel Treloar Disco At Night 8/ Noir & Haze - Around (Solomun Vox) - Still makes an impact 9/ No Regular Play -

4/ Inland Knights - Same Talk - Back to their best

Doesn’t Matter (Deniz Kurtel &

5/ Malente - The Law Is Wrong - Upbeat, funky brass

- Classic yet modern NYC disco

6/ System Of Survival Crash What - Deep and driving funk groove

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G L AS PRESENTS

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After a break, GLAS returns for its final event of the year, a favourite of many people – the Halloween special.

Labelled House of Horrors, the team is continuing with their theatrical exploits, promising an even bigger venue transformation creating a spine-chilling backdrop for the Sunday daytime debauchery. Zombies, vampires, wolves, witches and ghosts are welcomed and will be joined by special guests and the staple GLAS elements to create one of October’s largest Sunday party in the Midlands.

For full details see www.GLASparty.com or www.facebook.com/GLASfanpage

IF… SATURDAYS AT BUSHWACKERS

Birmingham’s longest running after-party continues to deliver a great late-night atmosphere. The team are no strangers to the party scene and after 6 years at Bushwackers they continue to program guest djs along side their established family of residents. Recent guests have included, Groove Assassin, Tom Craven and Matt Jam Lamont among others. For future lineups and more details see www.facebook.com/IFafterparty

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AN AFTERNOON WITH SOUL C L A P

After two standout events this summer featuring The Martinez Brothers and Secretsundaze, anticipation and hype surrounds TRMNL’s autumn/winter program. First in line is one of the most exciting duos in the world… Soul Clap. Their 2010 anthem Extravaganza and legendary DJ Kicks mix set them off on a two-month tour around the world playing six-hour DJ sets.

Their debut album E funk on Wolf + Lamb was released just a few months ago (featured in the May edition of Style Birmingham) and has only added to their credibility and

worldwide following. With summers spent touring the world and winters in Miami training at ping pong and charting new musical territory, Soul Clap continues their quest to be the hardest working duo in the game.

Sunday September 30 - Daytime Terrace Party 2pm-Midnight at Lab11 For more information and future TRMNL dates see: www.TRMNL.co.uk

LEFTFOOT PRESENTS FU T U RE B O O G I E WITH. EATS E V E RY T HI N G Few producers in the history of dance music have made such a rapid and far-reaching impact on the electronic music scene as Bristolian Daniel Pearce aka Eats Everything. While some producers spend years finding their feet, Dan made a clear statement of intent with his debut release, Entrance Song.

It was championed all summer long by the likes of Seth Troxler, Carl Cox, Jamie Jones and Jon Digweed. By the end of last year, Dan had set a record by being the first dance music producer to have two different tracks featured

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on two different shows on Radio One for 13 consecutive weeks. With huge support from Pete Tong, Zane Lowe, Annie Mac and Andy George & Jaymo, Eats Everything has rapidly become the toast of the UK airwaves.

As part of a Futureboogie showcase, Birmingham based Jukes of Hazard complete the lineup for what is set to be another sold out party at the Kings Heath venue.

Friday October 12, 9pm-3am, Hare & Hounds For more information see www.hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk

INTRODUCING CAUSE N EFFECT Cause n Effect are local due Chris Laurence & Kane. Their array of fun, energetic, party orientated house, garage and disco has developed their large following in the city and led to regular appearances around the UK.

We started out seven years ago under the alias Dub Melitia. We got together in the studio one day and started churning out 140bpm bass heavy dub tracks; little did we know that things would take off and a few months down the line we were playing in clubs all across the UK. A few years went by and in 2009 we found GLAS, a summer beach party at the Rainbow which has proven to be Birmingham’s most successful club night, playing a vast mixture of house and garage. The sounds we heard captivated us and we formed a new alias, changing our style completely.

We’re very versatile with the kind of stuff we make. Anything from sampling old swing records to liquid dustup or even more bass driven house. I think it depends on what mood we are in when were in the studio. We like standout artists like Pleasurekraft, Hector Couto, Justin Martin, Skrillex and Nero. There

are so many good producers coming through so as long as it’s well produced, we’re all ears.

It’s great that we are capable of reaching out to a worldwide audience. Sonny Fodera of Beatdown Music has always been so supportive of what we do and he makes sure he gets it to the right places at the right time.

We hope to continue with a string of solid releases in the near future.

Birmingham is great. GLAS puts 100% in to every party from the production to the DJs. The venue – The Rainbow, Digbeth – has a brilliant vibe. Also at The Rainbow, the new Saturday night after party 2:31 has taken over the city, showcasing some amazing talent. The Birmingham club scene is definitely on the rise and we are really pleased to be part of the movement.

We don’t have big plans or humongous ambitions; we simply enjoy spending time in the studio making good music. If others are feeling what we are doing then that’s a bonus, we have a few releases lined up for Beatdown and Maraca.

For those who haven’t heard our music check out www.souncloud.com/causeneffect or www.causeneffect.co.uk to buy our music exclusively.

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2:31 - 1ST BIRTHDAY FEATURING SBTRKT

On November 2, after-party brand 2:31 celebrate their 1st birthday at The Rainbow Warehouse and Garden. Headlining the event is world renowned heavyweight SBTRKT, fully supported by ONEMAN, XXXY, Mak & Pasteman, and not forgetting local heroes Tom Shorterz & Hannah Wants. Wolverhampton’s SARF will host the garden, while Birmingham brand MILKK will look after all things deep and underground in room 3.

For more information, check out www.facebook.com/two31

SPOT*LIGHT

Spot*light is the newest and quirkiest addition to Digbeth’s growing nightlife scene. The concept behind the bar was to create a unique atmosphere of rough elegance, achieved through use of the original industrial features. The music policy covers funk, soul, jazz, hip-hop, house, disco, indie and features guest appearances from the UK’s best underground DJ’s alongside local talent. The Record Store, Spotlight Sessions and Digbeth Dining Club have gained plenty of local interest and are taking the Custard Factory’s new neighbour from strength to strength. www.facebook.com/spotlightdigbeth

FACE WEEKLY SATURDAYS

Face continues to draw a diverse weekly crowd to the Rainbow Pub and Cellar, welcoming underground guest DJs including Jordan Peak & Burnski as part of a Rainbow showcase on September 29. On October 13, FACE celebrates its 3rd birthday. Taking over the Warehouse and Garden guests include Circoloco, residents Matthias Tanzmann and David Squillace with support from FACE residents and then Joy Orbison & Scuba provide the soundtrack for the Garden.

Look out for a collaborations with 2:31, Seedy Sonics, Break Through + more guest talent.

For more information check out www.facebook.comFACEevent

GIBB ST

Gibb St is re-launching with a weekend of programming across Friday and Saturday, October 12-13. Arkitekt welcomes Marco Carola, Damian Schwarz and D’julz on the Friday followed Renaissance’s 20th Anniversary featuring John Digweed, Radio Slave and Deetron on Saturday.

For full details and more information see www.facebook.com/gibbstreetwarehouse or www.gibbstreetwarehouse.com

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O f f e r i n g s t u n n i n g v i ews ac ro s s t h e c i t y, t h i s i s a m u s t d e s t i nat i o n f o r a l l h i g h f ly e r s Bradie Glenn and Holly Weaver

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Broadway Casino’s ultra stylish Manhattan Suite & Bar provides the perfect backdrop for any Christmas party.

Available for private hire, the suite has a range of festive packages to suit all budgets, so why not give us a call today to discuss your requirements.

Call us on 0121 456 5557 to book your festive celebrations today!

If you’d like to book a sit-down meal, our in-house restaurant The Mirage Fusion offers a sensational Christmas menu and is taking bookings now.

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A l l o v e r t h e c i t y, C h r i s t m a s pa r t i e s a r e b e i n g b o o k e d . Wh e r e a r e y o u p l a n n i n g t o h o s t y o u r s t h i s y e a r ? A c a s i n o m ay n o t h av e b e e n y o u r f i r s t t h o u g h t, b u t t h e B r o a d way C a s i n o m i g h t j u s t b e t h e p e r f e c t C h r i s t m a s pa r t y v e n u e f o r y o u Broadway Casino is set in the heart of Birmingham and is a great venue to celebrate the festive season.

You may not have considered a casino to hold your private or corporate Christmas party but the Broadway is a unique venue with so much more to offer than just its excellent gaming facilities.

The fabulous new Manhattan Suite incorporates an ultra stylish bar giving guests a fabulous setting to relax and enjoy a few drinks that is entirely separate from the hustle and bustle of the gaming area. The suite is also available for private hire, with bespoke corporate and party packages to suit all budgets delivered with excellent trademark hospitality.

Broadway Casino also incorporates the Mirage Fusion restaurant offering an eclectic mix of Indian, Chinese, Italian and Thai cuisine. The mouthwatering Christmas menu has been imaginatively created and offers a selection of delicious dishes including home made ravioli, pan-fried sea bream and, of course, the traditional roast turkey.

If you want to add a bit more excitement to your celebrations, you and your guests can visit the bustling gaming floor, and with private tuition available upon request, everyone is guaranteed a great time!

So, if you’re looking for a fantastic venue to host your Christmas celebrations make sure you give Broadway Casino a call. Remember, you don’t need to be a member to visit Broadway Casino, and they also offer free and secure onsite parking.

To make an enquiry or to book your Christmas party, call 0121 456 5557 or visit www.broadwaycasino.co.uk for more information.

Broadway Casino, 1-4 Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham, B16 8LP. T: 0121 456 5557 www.broadwaycasino.co.uk

Sensational festive entertainment is guaranteed to make your NYE celebrations go with a swing as the brilliant Seabass Band helps see in 2013 at the Broadways New Years Eve extravaganza. Guests will be treated to soul and Motown classics, with some swing and funk thrown in for good measure!

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L I O N EL R I CH IE LG Arena, October 26 Musical icon Lionel Richie is back in Birmingham for his Tuskegee European tour. Lionel fans will be Dancing on the Ceiling, All Night Long as the star takes to the stage with some of his best-loved hits including Endless Love, Easy and Angel.

Eclecticism is a surety at Lionel’s shows as he selects material from his 30-plus year career from his early days with the Commodores to his sweet ballads of the 1980s to his up-tempo pop of the Noughties. In his career he has racked up 22 top ten singles, five Grammys, an Oscar for Best Original Score, a Golden Globe and he’s also sold more than 100 million albums.

How he has time to rehearse, we do not know, but he has found time and he is waiting to entertain you. Tickets are from £40 to £65 and can be purchased from www.lgarena.co.uk, the box office or by calling 0844 338 8000.

S HINE DOWN O2 Academy, October 28

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If you’ve been listening to any rock stations recently, you will be familiar with Shinedown.

The hard rock favourites from Jacksonville have quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with, with five consecutive mainstream hits including Save Me and Second Chance to their name. The Shinedown guys have recently toured with Van Halen and are now embarking on an international tour of their own.

Tickets are £16 and can be purchased from www.o2academybirmingham.co.uk, the box office or by calling 0844 477 2000.

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R AF I N CON C E RT 2012 Symphony Hall, October 21 The hugely popular Royal Air Force concert is back for another year with a special Diamond Jubilee salute. Join the RAF’s finest musicians as they thrill and entertain crowds with first-class musical highlights of the Queen’s 60-year reign.

Including songs made famous by The Beatles and Matt Monro, the programme of music reflects Britain at its best. The climax of the show will be a selection of patriotic classics including Jerusalem, Rule Britannia! and Land of Hope and Glory. Tickets are from £16 to £22 and can be purchased from www.thsh. co.uk, the box office or by calling 0121 345 0600.

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Soul legend Alexander O’Neil made his name in the 80s soul era with a string of memorable hits including Fake, Criticize, Saturday Love and Sunshine. His album Hearsay sold nearly a million copies in the UK alone, and to this day Alexander holds the record for being the only performer to sell out six consecutive nights at Wembley Arena.

You can enjoy his talents in the much more intimate venue of The Jam House.

Tickets are £15 and can be purchased from www.thejamhouse.com or by calling 0121 200 3030.

Tables can be reserved in the restaurant for between £45 and £55. Call for more details.

E LBOW NIA, November 28 British rock band Elbow has been making music since their formation in 1997, but was thrust into the mainstream in 2008 when the single One Day Like This, featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra earned them a brand new set of fans. 2011 saw their debut UK tour selling out and an acclaimed Glastonbury set with a series of unique shows in unique places including the crypt of St. Paul’s Cathedral. 2012 is so far proving to be another busy year for the Elbow guys as they began to brew their own beer and write the theme music for the BBC’s Olympic coverage.

August saw the release of Dead in the Boot, an album of b-sides that received a fantastic critical reception. Elbow is a great British band writing and playing great British music. Tickets to see Elbow are £29.50 and can be purchased from www.thenia.co.uk, the box office or by calling 0844 338 8000.

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A l A n DAv i es : l i fe i s PAi n New Alexandra Theatre, September 27 Alan Davies has stayed below the stand-up radar for more than a decade, focusing on television appearances on shows like QI and specials of the much-loved Jonathan Creek. Following his hugely successful tour of Australia in 2011, Alan Davies has decided that now is the time to reinvent himself as a stand-up comedian and you can see him in action at the Alexandra Theatre in September. Tickets are £25 and are available from www.atgtickets.com, the box office or by calling 0844 871 3011.

T he Wiz ArD O f Oz Crescent Theatre, October 2-6 The Arcadians present one of the greatest shows of all time at the Crescent Theatre. As a tornado hits Kansas, Dorothy’s house is swept up and lands in Oz: a place full of yellow roads, munchkins and three friends who are missing vital parts of their bodies.

The scarecrow is missing his heart, the tinman does not have a brain and the lion yearns for some courage. Dorothy, her dog Toto and her three new friends follow the yellow brick road to find the Wizard of Oz who can grant their wishes and send Dorothy home. Tickets are from £12 to £15: see website for details. Purchase tickets from www. crescent-theatre.co.uk, the box office or by calling 0121 643 5858

MA rk WATs O n Town Hall, October 3

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Since becoming a victim of identity theft, comedian Mark Watson has taken a deeper look at the world of the Internet, the nature of identity and the way we fight crime. He looked at how we can make our world a nicer place to live and he is now ready to present his findings to you in a show laced with a barrage of new jokes, stories, observations and anecdotes. The tagline “may contain optional audience interaction, games, improvisation and unaggressive banter” says it all. Tickets are £15 and can be purchased from www.thsh.co.uk, the box office or by calling 0121 345 0600.

DAr A O ’ BriA in: C rA iC De Ale r Birmingham Hippodrome, November 4

Jes u s C h risT su P er sTAr NIA, October 4-5 Were you hooked to ITV’s Superstar that saw Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber searching for his latest protégé to play Jesus? We were, too. After the final show saw Ben Forster take the title role in the show, tickets starting selling fast and a second date was added. If you are looking forward to seeing Chris Moyles’ portrayal of King Herod, Tim Minchin’s interpretation of Judas and Melanie C’s Mary Magdalene, you are definitely in for a treat. We are extremely excited to see what this all-star cast can bring to this 40th anniversary show. Tickets are from £45 to £65 and can be purchased from www.thenia.co.uk, the box office or by calling 0844 338 8000.

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Funnyman Dara O’Briain is back by popular demand after a sell-out tour earlier this year. Host and regular mock victim on BBC’s Mock the Week, as well as star of 3 Men in a Boat and The Apprentice: You’re Fired, Dara has won the hearts and funny bones of the nation, entertaining us on many a cold British evening. Now’s your chance to see him in action live at Birmingham’s Hippodrome theatre. Tickets are £21 and can be purchased from www. birminghamhippodrome.com, the box office or by calling 0844 338 5000 Please note there is an age guidance of 15+ on this show.

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Grand d es iGns Live NEC, October 12-14

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Grand Designs Live is the UK’s leading contemporary home show and it is opening its doors to Birmingham for the seventh year this October.

Showcasing a wide range of innovative ideas for homeowners and self-builders, Grand Designs Live has everything you could possibly need to know about interiors, gardens, home improvement, self-build, renovation, technology and shopping. If that wasn’t enough, Kevin McCloud, George Clarke and Charlie Luxton will all be there to lend a helping hand. Tickets are available to buy now for £15 or £19 on the door.

Prices for adults, children enter for free. Visit www.granddesignslive.com for all the details.

NEC, October 20-21 Going on a cruise for Christmas? Always fancied the idea of a holiday on a ship but never taken the plunge? The Telegraph Cruise Show has all the information you could ever need to know about going on a cruise and it’s coming to the NEC. Whether you want to sail in six-star comfort, visit remote destinations or relax in a modern family resort, the Cruise show can point you in the right direction. Tickets are £6 in advance or £10 on the door. Under 16s are free. Purchase tickets at www.thenec.co.uk or call 0844 338 8000 or visit www.cruisingshow.com for more information.

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CLot hes show Live NEC, December 7-11

h aL Low e ’e n at w i n t e rb o ur n e Winterbourne House and Garden, October 27 Pumpkin carving, spooky stories and magic lanterns are all going on at Winterbourne House and Garden in Edgbaston. If you’re after a scary day out, Winterbourne has it all. Just watch out for the witch – she gets angry. Usual entry applies: £4 (£3 concessions). Visit www.winterbourne.org.uk for more information.

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F rank F u rt C hrist m as mark e t Birmingham, November 15 to December 22 What? It’s too early to start talking about Christmas? Never. Birmingham City Council has confirmed the dates of the Frankfurt Christmas market for this year, so we thought we would share with you the joys of Christmas in September. If you live out of the city, plan a trip in to see the Christmas Market at least once. It’s pure festive heaven. www.birmingham.gov.uk/ frankfurtmarket has all the details.

The Clothes Show is back and it’s bigger and better than ever before and the countdown has begun. The Clothes Show is the ultimate girlie day out with more than 500 shopping brands, celebrity guests, live music and dance performances, fast-paced catwalk shows and inspirational hair and beauty demonstrations.

What are you waiting for?

Book your tickets today by visiting www.thenec.co.uk, the NEC box office or by calling 0844 338 8000.

CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN 6 OOZELLS SQUARE, BRINDLEY PLACE, BIRMINGHAM, B1 2JB T: 0121 632 6882 F: 0121 643 6770 info@cielobirmingham.com

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A YEAR’S FREE HAIR STYLING WITH BENJAMIN RYAN! For the second year r u n n i n g , B e n j a m i n R ya n H a i r & B e au t y w i l l b e b r i n g i n g c r e at i v e h a i r fa s h i o n t o S t y l e Birmingham Live A/W12.

A s o f f i c i a l C r e at i v e Hair Team, they will b e c r e at i n g t h e l at e s t s e a s o na l h a i r s t y l e s t o compliment the A/W12 c at wa l k s t y l i n g , a s w e l l a s s h o w c a s i n g t h e i r ta k e on the biggest hair trends for the coming months.

Benjamin Ryan Hair & Beauty is a boutique hair salon, offering a bespoke hair styling service.

The salon has an excellent reputation within the Birmingham market, regularly attracting new clients.

The Benjamin Ryan experience is personal, and tailored to each client’s wants and needs. Whether you know exactly what you want, or you’re looking for inspiration for a new look, you’ll have a personal consultation with your stylist, who will recommend styles and treatments suited to your hair. With a range of Sebastian Professional products to suit all hair types, your hair will be left looking refreshed, vibrant, and beautiful. All you have to do is sit back, relax and watch as the stylists work their magic.

The award-winning team at Benjamin Ryan firmly believe that with the right cut and the right colour, you can look and feel amazing. Master Technician Allan is particularly passionate about finding the right colour to suit you, your skin tone and the season’s trends, while Style Director Lucy is fantastic at designing unique, manageable looks that capture effortless style. With today’s busy lifestyles, it’s often difficult to book regular appointments or decide how you want your hair. With this in mind, Benjamin Ryan is offering one lucky winner the chance to win a year’s free hair styling* at the boutique salon, located in the Great Western Arcade.

For your chance to win, visit benjaminryanhair.co.uk *Please see the website for full Terms & Conditions

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WIN A £250 SHOPPING SPREE AT THE MAILBOX! Wouldn’t it be lovely to kick-start your new season shopping with £250 to spend in the luxury stores of The Mailbox? Here’s your chance.

Simply go to mailboxlife.com/ AW12MAG (or scan the QR code), answer a few brief questions about The Mailbox and we’ll enter you into the draw to win this fantastic prize.

Competition closes on Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Terms and conditions apply. Visit mailboxlife.com for more information.

WIN A £500 PERSONAL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AT HARVEY NICHOLS! The new autumn/winter collections have arrived, and to celebrate we’re offering one lucky reader a fabulous opportunity to win a £500 personal shopping experience at Harvey Nichols.

Simply go to mailboxlife.com/AW12HN (or scan the QR code), answer a few brief questions about The Mailbox and we’ll enter you into the draw to win this amazing prize.

Competition closes on Wednesday October 31, 2012. Terms and conditions apply. Visit mailboxlife.com for more information.

WIN £200 TO SPEND AT THOMAS PINK Thomas Pink is giving you the chance to win a £200 gift card to spend in The Mailbox store. All you have to do is make a purchase and correctly guess how many cuff knots are in the jar.

The competition will run in store from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 September. See in store for details.

GENERAL INFORMATION The Mailbox retail store opening hours are from 10am to 6pm Monday to Wednesday, 10am to 7pm Thursday to Saturday and 11am to 5pm Sunday.

Bars and restaurants opening hours are between 10am till late. Times may vary, please check with individual stores and restaurants for opening times.

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TICKETS TO SEE CERYS MATTHEWS! C e r y s M at t h e w s i s b e s t k n o w n f o r h e r R o a d R a g e d ay s i n C atat o n i a i n t h e 1 9 9 0 s . S h e i s ta k i n g a v e r y d i f f e r e n t a p p r o a c h t o h e r c a r e e r t h i s y e a r a s s h e b r i n g s t o t h e s ta g e C e r y s b y C a n d l e l i g h t.

Snuggle down in Birmingham’s Glee Club and enjoy Cerys’ feast of music, poetry and a unique live experience. Since Catatonia, her talents have grown and she has celebrated success with solo albums including Cock a Hoop, Don’t Look Down and Explorer. Cerys also presents a popular show on BBC 6Music on Sunday mornings and has built up a sterling reputation as a DJ. As well as her Cerys by Candlelight tour, Cerys will also be celebrating the release of her Baby, It’s Cold Outside album featuring 15 winter favourites.

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We have teamed up with Eclipse Artists to give readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Cerys by Candlelight at The Glee Club in Birmingham on Sunday December 9.

For your chance to win, just answer this question:

What is the name of Cerys Matthew’s winter 2012 album?

Enter online at stylebirmingham.com or send your answer, full name, address and telephone number to Cerys by Candlelight Competition, Style Birmingham, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU by the closing date of November 16, 2012. Terms and conditions apply.

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*terms and conditions apply. transaction fee of £1.70 applies, offer is off standard admission tickets only, must be booked by 10/10/12, saving is off the door rate price of £19. organised by Media 10 Ltd. grand Designs is a trademark of fremantleMedia Limited. Licensed by fremantleMedia Enterprises. www.fremantlemedia.com.

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