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07 Nathalie Emmanuel the Game of Thrones star talks to Style Birmingham

046 Beauty news autumn makeup is full of amazing jewel colours and luscious lashes

015 Five minutes with Natasha Hamilton we meet the Atomic Kitten star, ahead

048 Expert advice we asked Benefit for their tips for looking good in a flash

of The Big Reunion Party Tour

049 Kim Kardashian here’s how to steal the star’s 018 Style chart start September in serious style

ultra-groomed look

024 Label we love Superdry unveils its new

052 The autumn beauty edit the new season’s

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054 Harvey Nichols skincare clinic now’s the time

the Big Brother presenters kicks off our Style Birmingham Live pages All you need to know is here!

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STYLE FOR WOMEN 016 Meet Paula Reed Harvey Nichols’ fashion

STYLE FOR MEN 056 Style news from the perfect jacket to ideal weekendwear, we make the new season easy

director picks the coolest new season pieces

060 Hot trend the bomber jacket is back, with a 020 Fashion news Want some ideas for your

fresh new look: here’s how to wear it

new AW13 wardrobe? We’ve got plenty to tempt you

061 Emporio Armani the new autumn collection 025 Thomas Sabo Poppy Delevingne is the new

has arrived in-store at The Mailbox

face of this gorgeous jewellery collection

064 Gadget geek fabulous gadgets, ideal gifts for 029 Autumn lingerie it may be getting

autumn and more

colder outside, but the undercover story is hot

032 Monochrome straight from the runway, keep it simple with this classic trend

033 Take three white shirts here’s three fabulous looks with one simple shirt

036 Lucy loves Midlands weather girl Lucy Kite on her love of the colour scarlet

037 The platinum list if you buy only one thing this season, make it one of these investment pieces

STYLE SOCIAL 066 News round-up from bars to charity balls, if it’s on in the city, it’s in our report 071 Food and drink news new seasonal fare, great wine and a Hallowe’en recipe!

074 What’s on check out these fun dates for your autumn diary

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B r it ac tre s s Nath alie Emmanuel has leap t from Hollyoaks t o Holly wo o d, v ia a s tarring role i n Game of Thrones. As she si g n s t o b e t he fac e o f an awardw in ni ng fashi on label , Nathali e talks t o St yl e B i r ming h am e d ito r Sa rah Drew Jone s ab out fame , fi lm sta rs a n d wo r ki ng i n a fantasy wor ld issue 35

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At just 24, Essex-born Nathalie Emmanuel is living every young actor’s dream. Following four rewarding years honing her craft in glossy soap Hollyoaks, Nathalie won a coveted role in smash hit Game of Thrones, after just one brief audition.

was tough. But I feel that it was something I had to go through to re-establish myself. The roles started coming in, I appeared in Misfits, and my agent and I were careful to select the right ones for me, so that I can build up a good body of work.

Nathalie found herself filming the HBO series in sunny morocco, surrounded by well-respected actors, famous names and some of the best crew in the business, with the added bonus of a trip to the golden globes to promote the show. When GoT became a cultural phenomenon this spring – due in no small part to the shocking ‘Red Wedding’ scene in The Rains of Castamere episode – Nathalie watched it on TV along with millions of others, instantly realising that her career had just shifted up a gear.

I was a huge fan of Game of Thrones long before I appeared in it. I heard there was a new role opening up, and knew I had to go for it. I rang my agent and said ‘this role is so me, please put me up for it’...only to hear that they’d already asked me to audition! When I got the call telling me I’d won the part as slave girl missandei, I was shocked. This was such a huge deal, and I was so flattered they’d chosen me, especially as I only auditioned once and didn’t have to go for a recall.

Next stop, Hollywood movies and more GoT, but first, Nathalie’s dipping her toe into the fashion world, as the brand ambassador for the a/W13 collection of dresses from Little mistress, a quirky new label that won the prestigious Drapers Young Fashion Brand of the Year award.

I change my style every day, dress for my mood, and I’m really into fashion. I like to dress up and feel good, go out with my friends and my sister, and that’s why Little mistress was perfect for me: because they do a lot of fabulous party dresses.

“I know my own style and what I feel comfortable in, and at the moment, I’m happy to style myself. ”

I don’t work with a stylist yet, even though I don’t get a lot of time to go shopping. I know my own style and what I feel comfortable in, and at the moment, I’m happy to style myself. my friends and family are my unofficial stylists! But I’m not against the idea of a stylist in the future: any good one will work with you to find a look that you’re happy with.

Hollyoaks was where I found my feet, and was such a good training ground for the acting industry. I look back on my time there really fondly and enjoyed every minute. I was lucky to be given some challenging storylines (as troubled teen Sasha Valentine) that really pushed me. I felt privileged to be given so much responsibility at a young age and it caused me to step up my game. Those years taught me to focus and be disciplined and I hope that these are the qualities that people you work with remember you for.

After four years on Hollyoaks, I knew I was ready for the next step. I wanted to test myself and see what I was capable of, and the time just felt right. any actor will tell you that it’s worrying to leave a regular job, but I know that if I’d stayed any longer, I would have tortured myself asking ‘what if...?’

When you’re beamed into people’s living rooms every week, they accept you only as that character.

Straight after Hollyoaks, I had some downtime and it

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I panicked before starting work on GoT. I was excited but it was all so daunting. The responsibility’s massive, because the george R R martin A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy novels on which the series is based are loved by so many people. I knew how much the fans love the show because I was one of them! There was a moment of clarity where I told myself ‘you really need to get this right’. Then I threw myself into it.

My first day on set was lovely. Season three was filmed in morocco, which was beautiful, and walking onto the set was thrilling. I had only one scene to film right at the end of the day but after I did it, the director walked over to me and whispered ‘congratulations, you’re now officially in Game of Thrones’. Yay! I had to hit the ground running. I filmed my second scene on only day two and had to speak in fictional language High Valyrian, translating for another character, and it was so exciting but scary. missandei is smart and speaks 19 languages. When they yelled ‘cut!’ I had a huge rush of adrenaline and it hit me how much nervous energy I’d put into getting the scene right. In the car on the way back to the hotel, another actor said to me ‘how great is this?’ and he was so right. I couldn’t quite believe what I’d just done. It was such a cool, amazing day.

Working on GoT is like stepping into another world. as an actor, though, that makes your job easier. You put your costume on and have your makeup done, and walk out onto this incredible set where every tiny detail has been so carefully thought out, the supporting artists are milling about in their costumes and the world the team has created looks so authentic that you can’t help but feel like you have become part of it. It’s a surreal experience. There was one day where the set was so crammed full of soldiers, horses, astaporians and Dothraki warlords that it was breathtaking. I had a few moments of total awe.

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE The CGI dragons are strange to work with. You have to react to something that’s not there in front of you. Sometimes they’ll put a stuffed model in place of a dragon so you have something visual, but often the director will just shout ‘dragons flying!’ and everyone looks up to the sky to show their reaction. It’s all about using your imagination which for me is what acting is all about.

The show has become a phenomenon this year, which is lovely. It’s so encouraging the way the fans and the media have taken to Game of Thrones, and to be a part of that is fantastic. I’ve been sent some very sweet letters by fans.

I watched Red Wedding like everyone else did. Watching that scene was so emotional, and my phone started ringing immediately with friends asking why I hadn’t warned them beforehand! I wanted them to have the shock reaction! As soon as I read the script I knew I could never relay what was going to happen to anyone else. It was so brutal, and well-executed and fantastic. I watched the episode at

what drives me and what I focus on. But it is a strange thing to be approached by strangers in the street who have seen your work.

It’s an adjustment, absolutely. I was recognised at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and a guy walked up to me in a bank in LA recently and said he loved me in GoT. That made me think how crazy is it to be recognised in America.

I’m careful what I post on Twitter. I joined not because I’m on TV, but because I wanted to keep up with my friends, and some writers, actors and singers I admire. All of a sudden, I had loads of followers and it dawned on me that I had to be much more conscious of things I wrote. I’ve been very lucky and haven’t had any negative experiences, or been trolled. Putting anything too personal or controversial on Twitter is dangerous, so I keep it light-hearted.

I’d love to break into films. I’m hoping to spend a period of time in LA, which I love because it’s such a great city, and see what

“I don’t consider myself famous, or any more famous than I’ve ever been.” home and for a minute after the credits rolled, I just sat on the sofa open-mouthed.

Fame is not something you think about until it starts to happen. Despite being in GoT, I don’t consider myself famous, or any more famous than I’ve ever been. Doing the job I love is

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On my iPod: I’m listening to Lianne La Havas’ album Is Your Love Big Enough? She’s a very cool singer/songwriter from London and her music’s beautiful.

My ideal day off is spent sleeping. I love a good afternoon nap.

I like to take my dog for a walk, do some yoga, maybe have lunch with my big sister by the sea somewhere.

This autumn I want to take a little trip to Europe. I have a need to go somewhere I haven’t been before, and I’m thinking Italy. I’ve wanted to go to Verona since I saw Amanda Seyfried in Letters to Juliet, and it all looked so amazing!

happens. I’ve had some meetings and auditions and got some nice feedback, but it’s a huge learning curve and I need to get to know the industry out there.

I watch movies and think ‘I would have loved that part!’.

I’d like to play a really positive, powerful role, a very cool, kick-ass kind of girl. I have a lot of respect for Jennifer Lawrence: she’s a great young, role model. I’d love the chance to play a part no-one would expect to see me in: maybe something dark and emotionallycharged. Researching a role is half the fun for me: I like to really understand the process and prepare for it properly.

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Victoria Victoria Beckham cosmos-print dress, £610

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Alexander McQueen Glory crystal skull ring, £170

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I couldn’t live without singing! Even as a child, I wanted to become a singer...or a spy!

Ultimate happiness is...beach hopping in the Balearics with my three sons, being general beach bums, eating freshly caught sea food and playing in the sand. Nothing makes me laugh more than my children playing together and having a good time. My philosophy has always been to just enjoy every minute you are blessed with.

To describe myself in three words? I’d say excitable, dedicated, passionate.

One thing I’d like to do before I die is…host a big family party with all my children, grandchildren and possibly even great grandchildren by my side, with a loving husband and lots of friends. My greatest fear is that I won’t be around to see my kids grow up.

The way I feel about my body changes all the time. I feel insecure, but I try to concentrate on the positives.

I’d say two weeks of the month I feel great, and the other two I feel bloated. That’s why I work out: to keep toned. I try to go the gym three times a week and I like to alternate classes. I enjoy spin, circuits, boxercise and Zumba. Each class lasts 55 minutes and for that whole time I will put 100 percent in. I’m 5’ 5”, weigh 8 stone 6lb and wear a dress size 6 to 8. I struggle to keep a flat tummy after having three children so I have to work extra hard on that. I like my bum, though: it gets good compliments!

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I think about health, not fighting age. I try to drink at least two litres of water a day. Also, I add spirulina and wheatgrass into my juices and take vitamins, and make sure I sleep for an average of seven hours a night.

My diet has changed over time. I’m a lot more healthconscious now than I used to be.

I like to eat as much fresh and organic food as I can: my rule is everything in moderation and I try not to eat after 7pm.

Eating well is a priority for me. My fridge is always full of carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, free range eggs, blueberries, salmon and chicken breasts. I won’t eat processed meats, as a rule.

I’ll make a freshly squeezed juice with apples, pears, lime, pineapple, carrots and anything else I can get my hands on. If I had to choose what food to take to a desert island, I’d take pineapple and avocado and could live on those alone!

Occasional indulgence is essential, though. I love carrot cake and chocolate fondant pudding as a treat and macaroni cheese is my favourite comfort food. I like a cosmopolitan or a good Shiraz, and my guiltiest food pleasure is a whole bar of Lindt extra creamy chocolate with a cup of tea!

I can cook, and like to whip up a paella or risotto to impress. I like to do a beef roast lunch with all the trimmings, too. There has been the occasional disaster in the kitchen. I once made jerk chicken and accidently put the whole jar of seasoning in instead of one tablespoon, and nearly

Natasha, far left, with her Atomic Kitten bandmates Kerry Katona and Liz McLarnon

ripped all the skin off my mouth!

It was that hot!

I find the spa a great way to chill out, and I’ll book a few treatments to relax. A full body aromatherapy massage and a facial are my favourite! On a Sunday, I like a hot bubble bath and a face mask at home.

Would I ever have cosmetic surgery? Never say never, but I’m not interested in

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anything now. My anti-ageing secret, if I have one at all, is that I book in for regular A-Lift facials and I always make sure I cleanse, tone and moisture religiously.

I use Dermalogica face wash, eye cream and smoothing moisturising cream. I remove my eye makeup with Boots cucumber wipes and I exfoliate twice a week.

What I splurge on facials, I save on makeup. I absolutely love Bourjois products, which are reasonably priced. In my makeup bag you’ll find MAC Studio Fix Fluid and Studio Fix Powder, Bourjois Delice De Poudre Bronzing Powder, MAC Lustre Drops, Benefit Sun Beam and liquid eye liner, MAC Lip Mix In Red and a kohl eye liner, Mac Mineralise Skin Finish, Bourjois 3D Effect Gloss, Max Factor Clump Defy Flash Lash Effect, Maybelline Super Stay 14hr Lipstick In Stay With Me Coral, Lancôme Ombré Absolute Eyeshadow Duo and Sisley Paris Phyto Lip Gloss.

I have a daytime look I rely on. I always use primer to keep everything in place and I like to use black eyeliner with flicks at

the corner on a daily basis. If I’m going from day to night I will add lip liner and bright lipstick. That’s perhaps my worst beauty habit: I can get carried away with bright lipstick!

I quit smoking six months ago, after smoking on and off for ten years. I’d tried to quit possibly more than 20 times in the last decade. But then I hit 30 and realised I really wanted to be a fitter and healthier person, and a good example to my kids. I did it properly: I spoke to my GP who put together a quit plan for me.

My health’s improved recently.

Since I stopped smoking, my skin and hair are much healthier, my teeth are much whiter and when I am doing physical exercise I have better stamina and feel generally fitter.

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The new autumn/winter 2013 collections are exciting.

Eclectic is probably the best word to describe the new season. The sportswear trend is transcending age, style and income bracket.

There’s still so much demand for bold colour and print, and an easy silhouette has really come up for the new season. Along with all of this, there’s a feel for item-driven pieces, something we call the Harvey Nichols Nine: pieces such as the baseball jacket or the parka that everyone is going to want.

Fashion isn’t just for the young and brave. So many staple pieces that have been reworked this season, I feel, are moving towards a sense of agelessness.

Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy has reinvented the motorbike jacket for autumn/winter 2013, and it can be worn in so many ways: elegantly uptown with heels and a skirt, or with a sporty twist.

My favourite new season pieces at Harvey Nichols? I really want to invest in a Valentino dress because they’re just so timeless and, maybe a coat from Proenza Schouler – this brand has nailed the sporty-with-an-urban-edge look.

If you’re looking to invest in a hero piece for next season…given that it’s the season of coats, I’d say a parka. It’s such a versatile piece to invest in, and looks great in anything from super-bright shades to traditional khaki.

I like to champion new designers. At Harvey Nichols, we’re so lucky to work with the wealth of talent coming out of London Fashion Week. Right now, I’m really excited with the progress being made

by JW Anderson. Although they’ve been around for a few seasons, designers such as Jonathan Saunders, Christopher Kane and Roksanda Ilincic are doing a great job really flying the flag for British fashion.

The plans for the new Harvey Nichols store in The Mailbox are amazing. I can’t wait for the unveiling of the new Harvey Nichols store! I was a little nervous about it, until I saw the site, and then the ideas came flooding in on how we’d fill this vast new space with fantastic things. We want to make the shopping experience seamless and exciting for our customers, and the new store will definitely help us to achieve that.

September for me is always all about Fashion Weeks around the globe. A stash of Berocca and a pair of flats in my handbag is all I need to survive it.

A lot of people think fashion month is all glamour, and it is, but there’s so much that goes on behind the scenes. All the travelling, air-conditioning in the crowded show tents and late-night parties can take a toll. It’s so much fun, but hard work, too!

1. Proenza Schouler panelled dress, £1,035 (Click & Collect) 2. Gestuz cotton and leather parka, £295 3. Red Valentino floral satin dress, £625 4. Diesel suede biker jacket, £715

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Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley’s new autumn lingerie has landed at Marks & Spencer, in luscious rich fabrics and feminine shades of mocha, scarlet and black. From £25.

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Transition between seasons with a throwover-anything jacket.

This one, £49.50 by Indigo at Marks & Spencer, is Chanel meets rock chick.

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Not ready to give up on the sun yet?

We’ve found the perfect top for warm September days: lightweight and cool, this £45 beauty from Monsoon doubles as daytime cover-up and easy eveningwear.

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Patterned and printed jeans are having a fashion moment, as seen on the AW13 runways at Jean-Paul Gaultier and Erdem.

Monsoon makes the trend wearable for weekends, from £45.

Embellishment is back for A/W13, and looks great now teamed with ankle jeans, white shorts and minimal tees.

Floral top, £55, Miss Selfridge.

We’re lusting after the new season accessories at Wallis, especially the gorgeously colourful jewellery. This unusual necklace, £25, is already on our want list.

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Clever British leather brand Radley has branched out into iPad cases, so you can mix and match with your Radley tote. The cool green of this one, £119, is on-trend for autumn.

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Neon’s still a hot trend for early autumn holidays, and perfect for adding fizz to dressed-down denim days. We love the sherbet pink of this shopper, £205, from Folli Follie in Selfridges.

As seen on everyone from Sarah Jessica Parker to Kate Moss recently, the humble stiletto court is having a moment. Cute in leather, even prettier in suede: heels, £58, Office.

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Bored of the Ray-Ban revival? Maybe it’s time to turn back to glamour. The retro vibe of these Biba sunglasses, £89 at House of Fraser, is very Liz-Taylor-in-1960s-Rome.

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Lustworthy jewels, gorgeous bags and biker jackets aplenty:

Framed Liquis cabin suitcase, £179, Antler, House of Fraser

start September in style Bangle, £60, Folli Follie in Bullring

McQ Alexander McQueen sandals, £270, Harvey Nichols

LEADING LADIES Marks & Spencer has pulled out all the stops to showcase its new autumn/winter collection, which is being hailed in the fashion world as the store’s big ‘comeback’.

Certainly a return to form, the range has many fabulous pieces: as modelled here (in an amazing image taken by Annie Leibovitz) by the likes of Helen Mirren, Tracey Emin, and Vogue’s legendary fashion director Grace Coddington.

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Ever since Angelina Jolie signed up to be a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton, we’ve coveted every new bag the legendary label has launched. This month comes the W Bag in two different sizes and five different colourways. At £2,100, it’s not cheap, but a Vuitton is for life, not just for autumn

Supermodel extraordinaire Heidi Klum is Michael Kors’ biggest fan.

Channel her style with this fab new season timepiece: Michael Kors watch, £230, from House of Fraser, Ernest Jones and Goldsmiths.

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Dorothy Perkins’ new season dress collection is dropping in-store right now and we’re loving the focus on sheer, shimmering metallics.

There are sequin tops in cool white, Great Gatsby silver bead detailing on tops and even the faux-leather jackets get a cool metallic finish.

This showstopping gold dress is £60.

Transition-wear at Miss Selfridge is all about a luxe aesthetic, with soft wool meeting vintage denim, easy-to-wear dresses teamed with ankle boots, and embellishment on everything. Check out the summer-to-autumn precollection in store now.

LISA’S JEWELS I had a very clear vision of the type of jewellery I wanted to create: fun, elegant, beautiful pieces that women would really enjoy wearing. For me, jewellery should be timeless, so when designing each piece I wanted to ensure that there was a classic element with a modern twist.

Helmut Lang leather, £730

Duffy cotton biker, £190

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MuuBaa panelled jacket, £410

• All available at Harvey Nichols, either in-store or via Click & Collect

I took inspiration from the jewels I like to wear. We sourced the best materials to achieve the quality I wanted. I love stacking jewellery and combining yellow and rose gold with silver and beautiful diamonds and precious gems, so these elements are all in the collection.

My favourite jewellery? I have a pair of diamond stud earrings that I wear day-to-day. I love them because they’re ageless and go with everything. From my new line I love the Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Diamond Crossover Ring (£105). It’s really feminine, delicate and gorgeous.

• Shop the Lisa Snowdon collection at QVC.com

SNEAK PEEK Emporio Armani’s AW13 collection glistens with luscious ruby red and precious gem shades of plum and emerald.

Head into the store in The Mailbox to see precollection pieces now.

COAT CHECK The AW13 runways were awash with statement coats in striking prints and rich textures, embellished with beading, faux fur, suede and leather trims.

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Polo £60

Tee £35

Sweater £85

Jacket £95

L ABEL WE LOVE L u k e ’ s c o o l ta k e o n u t i l i t y s t y l e m i x e s p e r f o r m a n c e fa b r i c s w i t h q ua l i t y t h at ’ s b u i l t t o l a s t. . .t h at ’ s w h y w e l o v e t h i s r o u g h , r e a d y a n d u l t r a- m a s c u l i n e b r a n d

Cardigan £120

Shirt £85

Leather jacket £350

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Luke menswear is a street-smart mix of geezer and gentleman, with a golf collection thrown in for good measure. It’s a long-established label (more than 35 years, a lifetime in the fickle fashion industry), which knows its market and cleverly caters to it with wearable, functional basics (tees, jackets, denim, weekendwear, going out gear, a select range of accessories).

The trick is in the heritage: Luke has only ever used top quality, performance materials, so every piece lasts through whatever you want to throw at it, and for years ahead.

There’s a military influence, and an outdoorsy, adventurer feel, especially to the new autumn/winter collection (which carries a ‘Survival’ bomber

jacket made from military surplus sleeping bags, so no two are the same). The AW13 collection is fronted by boxer Brian Rose.

Performance fabrics such as Tech Grid Nylon and Techneoprene cotton run through the collection, and the Luke Denim has had a makeover for autumn: three new collections have been added, with artisan washes, directional finishes and gold fly buttons. Also new this season – and a Style Birmingham favourite – the premium Luke Roper collection has been reintroduced after being rested for a few seasons. Back with a vengeance, it features cleaner silhouettes and luxury fabrics and superbly sharp tailoring.

Find the Luke store in Bullring

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Pendants, from £99 (excluding necklace)

Earrings, £59

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T HO M AS SABO G o r g e o u s j e w e l l e r y at p r i c e s t h at w o n ’ t b r e a k t h e b a n k : this is why we heart Thomas Sabo

Bracelets, £169 each (excluding charms, which start at around £32)

With model and actress Poppy Delevingne fronting its new autumn/winter collection, Thomas Sabo is having a fashion moment.

The jewellery brand has always created beautiful pieces that marry high fashion with a cool and classic vibe, but the new range is packed full of love-forever bracelets, rings and necklaces.

Highlights? The Love Knots pendants, stacking rings in rose gold and silver,

and the beautiful charm bracelets that allow you to add as many or as few as you like: anything from a solid gold heart to a sun motif.

Watches, £339

Watches are sleek and chic, dotted with crystals and on trend with white straps and dazzlingly bright faces.

Team yours with a jangle of bangles in rose and yellow gold and silver, for a look that’s both high fashion and super-luxe. Thomas Sabo might just be our fashion fave this autumn.

Stacking ring combinations: rings start at £84 each

Find Thomas Sabo in Bullring.

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H E L E N A CH RI ST E N SEN S u p e r ( r o l e ) m o d e l , p h o t o g r a p h e r , m o t h e r a n d n ow K i p l i n g d e s i g n e r : i s t h e r e a n y s t o p p i n g t h e i n i m i ta b l e H e l e n a C h r i s t e n s e n ?

Helena Christensen brings her unique, authentic style to Kipling with an exciting new collection for Fall 13. At Kipling, we pride ourselves in collaborations that are the perfect fit, and Helena is no exception.

photographer, charity ambassador and dedicated mum. An independent spirit who loves the electric rush of city life as much as home time with the family - in other words, a Kipling woman through and through.

Helena’s Kipling collection is inspired by all those little things in her life that stand out in the day to day life; from a snapshot taken of a pink rose in Spring, or the leather of an antique chair “Kipling is a brand that I have used for so many that is still soft to the years, it’s a part of my travel. Working with the design touch, this collection team has been a great eye-opener, understanding and captures special appreciate all of the elements to consider in order to moments as seen make a bag durable and long lasting whilst having through Helena’s eyes. true credentials in style and being fashion led.”

The medium rose Helena Christensen bag is the focus of the

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collection, with the elegant photo-print design taken from one of her personal favourite shots. The vintage feel and dusky pink shade represent Helena’s passion for capturing unique beauty – no two roses are the same, after all whilst the trademark Kipling structure ensures a tote that is as timelessly practical as it is striking. Elsewhere, the collection evokes Helena’s innate feel for vintage fabrics, with touches of lace print alongside classic tan leather.

We especially love the leather clutch shape that can be worn in several ways – perfect for non-stop super women just like Helena, everywhere.

Helena Christensen for Kipling: authentic design inspired by the fabric of a life eclectically led.

“Helena is a woman who not only looks good but more importantly knows what she loves and knows exactly how to bring the right touch and feel to our products.

At Kipling we like this straight-forward and honest approach as for us it is all about bringing a well-made, functional but stylish bag that works for all busy and confi dent women out there.”

Tina Debo VP product & design:

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Dress, £65, Star by Julien Macdonald for Debenhams

Dress, £135, Untold at House of Fraser

Check dress, £50, Miss Selfridge

Clutch, £375, Lulu Guinness at House of Fraser

Top, £28, Dorothy Perkins

Net heels, £55, River Island

Set of bangles, £20, Topshop

Studded heels, £65, River Island

Collar necklace, £17, Accessorize

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W H I TE SH I R TS

Fa s h i o n ’ s m o s t v e r s at i l e p i e c e , i n t h r e e n e w l o o k s . We a s k e d H a r v e y N i c h o l s P e r s o n a l S h o p p i n g

Chloe bib-front blouse, £825 (available in store via Click & Collect) Wear with: Moncler quilted jacket, £635, Alexander Wang clutch, £440, Butter London Royal Navy nail lacquer, £12, McQ Alexander McQueen ankle boots, £420, McQ Alexander McQueen printed leggings.

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Michael Michael Kors silk studded blouse, £230

Paul Smith Black cotton shirt, £155

Wear with: Michael Kors watch, £230, NARS nail polish in Versaille, £14.50, Michael Michael Kors metallic tote, £345, Sophia Webster ankle boots, £550, Michael Michael Kors harem trousers, £220.

Wear with: Red Valentino skirt, £315, Alexander McQueen tote, £1,395, Butter London nail polish in Pillar Box Red, £12, Saint Laurent pumps, £375, By Terry lipstick, £31.

• All available from Harvey Nichols Birmingham. Planning your A/W13 wardrobe? Visit Constantine and the Personal Shopping team in store or call 0121 616 6008 to book an appointment.

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An auction of Vintage Jewellery & Accessories Monday 7th October at 10am A selection of items from this auction.

www.fellows.co.uk Fellows Auctioneers 19 Augusta Street | Birmingham B18 6JA | 0121 212 2131 London Office (Valuations By Appointment Only) 2nd Floor |3 Queen Street | London W1J 5PA | 020 7127 4198

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F E L LOW S AU C T IO NEE R S The idea of shopping for life’s little luxuries is an exciting prospect.

There’s nothing quite like finding the perfect everyday handbag or little black dress. But let’s face it - in reality, it’s pretty tiresome work, and you’re never guaranteed to find exactly what you’re looking for even after the longest stints in the largest shopping centres.

When it comes to high-end fashion most people wouldn’t associate big designer brands such as Cartier, Gucci and Bulgari with auction houses, and with perceived ideas of tired-looking salerooms brimming with antique furniture it really isn’t surprising.

However, auction houses have come a long way and if you’re in search of a unique piece of jewellery from a bygone era or a modern designer classic, then you need look no further.

At the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is Fellows Auctioneers.

Founded in 1876, it is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected firms of auctioneers and valuers, and although long established it adopts a forwardthinking philosophy. Continually embracing new technologies, Fellows is a pioneer in the field of online bidding, being one of the first auction houses in the UK to offer this service to the market. With online catalogues featuring multiple images and condition reports you can see what they have to offer from the comfort of your own home or ‘on the go’ with their easy to use mobile website or smartphone apps. Commission bids can also be left ahead of the auction directly through Fellows’ main or mobile website, perfect for when you’re busy.

The most exciting part of buying at auction is the ever changing inventory of unique items, from designer jewellery and luxury watches to vintage clothing and accessories. With over 90 auctions a year, you’re spoiled for choice as Fellows offers an eclectic mix that would rival even the best boutiques, bazaars and flea markets.

or a collection of vintage clothing you would like to have valued, their specialists are always on hand to provide their expert knowledge.

For more information on buying and selling visit Fellows online at www.fellows.co.uk.

Due to high demand, Fellows now holds six Vintage Jewellery & Accessories auctions a year - the only one of its kind in the UK. The next auction on Monday 7th October is sure to impress, featuring a vintage neon pair of Charles Jourdans, a Louis Vuitton President Classeur briefcase and a stunning 70s Liberty dress among many others.

Fellows Upcoming Specialist Auctions

Fellows auctioneers also offer free valuations either in person or online. So whether you have a piece of jewellery

• Vintage & Modern Wrist Watches on Monday 14th October

• Fortnightly sales of Watches & Jewellery • Vintage Jewellery & Accessories on Monday 7th October • Antique & Modern Jewellery on Thursday 10th October

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Now it doesn’t occur often, but recently on the weather map we’ve had an awful lot of yellow. Those lovely little sunshine symbols brightening up the screen. As fond as I am of these, they’ve been putting my love of red well in the shade. If you’ve seen my forecasts, you might have noticed that I’m slightly obsessed with dresses, tops, macs, lip gloss and nail varnish of the scarlet variety.

It seemed to escape my notice or maybe I was in denial, until I received a tweet from a man asking abruptly: ‘Why do you always wear red?’ I glanced at my weather wardrobe. Yes he was right. Perhaps Chris De Burgh had me in mind when writing his hit record. In answer to Mr Angry from Birmingham, I wear it because I think it suits me. Not only does it makes me feel confident - and as silly as it sounds - seems to give me more energy. In fact I think red is the most powerful colour out there.

I wanted to find out more, so I spoke to Hannah Robertson, Arts Therapist at Catharsis Creative Arts Therapy, who said: “The colour red awakens our physical and emotional state; it inspires us to take action. It is an energetic colour that emanates strength, passion, desire and determination.

Taruca tailored dress, £179, Reiss

Those of us who wear red may be more courageous and confident.”

Well we all need a bit of that in our lives, so girls, let’s roll out the red carpet, stick on the red dress and slap on the red lippy!

Of course, it’s not just colour I need to consider for my TV outfits. They also need to be as simple as possible, otherwise they distract from what’s

Court shoes, £155, Karen Millen in Bullring

“I’m also loving yellow at the moment to co-ordinate with my sunshine symbols!” actually important and it looks messy with all the symbols! I usually go for simple shift dresses, cap sleeves, fitted pencil skirts and basic necklines, and I’ve found some great ones on the high street over the years, in Zara, Reiss, Karen Millen and Next. Plus I’ve recently discovered The Pretty Dress Company online (prettydresscompany. com), which is marvellous. All the dresses are in the exact style I spend hours trawling around the shops for, and they come in an array of colours, including red. Phew!

I have been known to have dresses made, too, just to get a perfect fit.

There’s a dressmaker in Birmingham called Roya Vahdati, who made me a gorgeous Victoria Beckham-inspired pink wiggle dress. Yes pink! I also love

yellow at the moment, to co-ordinate with my sunshine symbols!

I’m always on the prowl for dresses - even if I go shopping for a pair of trainers, I’ll come back with a new weather dress! The problem is, once I’ve worn a dress on TV I don’t want to wear it out in real life, it just doesn’t feel right. Which is my excuse for double the amount of shopping.

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LUXE LIST T h e r i g h t a c c e s s o r i e s c a n b e a g a m e - c h a n g e r . T r a n s i t i o n b e t w e e n s u m m e r a n d au t u m n b y i n v e s t i n g i n l u x u r y p i e c e s t h at w i l l l i f t a n y o u t f i t i n t o t h e s t y l e s t r at o s p h e r e , b a g y o u c o m p l i m e n t s a n d n e v e r d at e . T h e s e t h r e e m u s t - h av e s a r e fa s h i o n ’ s h o t t e s t t i c k e t s r i g h t n o w. . .

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As spotted on Andy Murray’s glorious girlfriend Kim Sears in the Wimbledon stands, Burberry’s The City stainless steel watch, £625 at Selfridges, is a classic timepiece that marries high fashion with elegance.

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Louis Vuitton has released its Iconic Neverfull bag – seen on the arms of A-listers including Angelina Jolie, Catherine ZetaJones and Jessica Alba - in colourful Epi leather versions.

Price on demand, Louis Vuitton store in Birmingham.

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As the city gears up for Style Birmingham Live AW13 on Saturday September 28, Emma Willis will be hanging up her Big Brother microphone and planning her trip back home. Birmingham-born Emma, 37, will this year share presenting duties at SBL with the irrepressible Rylan Clark, and she couldn’t be more pleased.

Style Birmingham caught up with Emma to talk Big Brother, fashion, style, shopping and more.

Big Brother takes up my life for the whole summer. In May, I resign myself to the fact that the next three months are going to be hectic. At the end of it, I plan a really nice holiday and take a proper break from work. Most people work really hard all the time, but I just have three months in the middle of the year and one month at the start of the year for Celebrity Big Brother when my schedule is almost 24/7. So I figure that if the rest of my time is just a normal amount of busy rather than crazy busy, I can cope! You get used to it, and my husband Matt is an amazing support.

My friends don’t ask me for backstage gossip on BB, because they know that I am usually out of the loop! Things change so fast on the show, the team is coming up with new ideas all the time and so day to day, I know very little. But I’m always happy to talk about BB all day: I live and breathe it.

Stepping up as the main presenter this summer felt like a natural progression. I’d watched the show since the very first series, and had been around it, working on set, for about four years: I feel like I know it. Presenting Big Brother already feels like the most comfortable job I’ve ever taken on. That said, the first night presenting on my own was still the most nerve-wracking thing I’ve ever done!

I work with lovely celeb stylist Hannah Macleod for TV. We met two years ago and really clicked. I told Hannah that I didn’t want a stylist who was going to just give me

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“I’M LOOKINg FORWARD TO THe RuNWAy SHOWS AT THe TOWN HALL: THey’Re gOINg TO Be AMAZINg” idea in my mind of what I want. True to form, that usually means I don’t find it...then when I’m NOT looking, I’ll see the exact thing I want. I’m not a fan of shopping in the sales: I’m not a digger or a browser, and clothes on the floor always put me right off!

I can’t wait to come back to Birmingham for SBL. Last time I went I’d just had my second baby (son Ace, two, joining daughter Isabelle, four) so this year I’ll be much more with it! I’m looking forward to the runway shows at The Town Hall: they’re going to be amazing.

I’ll be presenting with Rylan, who’s completely brilliant. What you see is very much what you get with him: he’s completely the same on and off screen, which I love. He’s a genuinely lovely guy, without a mean bone in his body. And how wonderful to have someone like that with me at SBL: someone who is enthusiastic and who loves women, fashion and style and very much has his own unique look. It’s going to be absolutely great.

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THE SATURDAYS’ MOLLIE KING TO HOST THE SHOW: TEN AT SBL Music star and fashionista Mollie King will also be at SBL, hosting Bullring’s AW13 catwalk show, The Show: Ten. Fans of Mollie will be able to see her live onstage at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm on Saturday September 28 as she introduces some of the season’s most coveted trends, which will be showcased on the catwalk during the free fashion show.

The Show: Ten will be the finale to Bullring’s 10th birthday celebrations, which begin on Wednesday September 4. Mollie told us: “Birmingham is such a stylish city and has a great fashion offering so I’m very excited to be a part of Bullring’s ten year celebrations and The Show: Ten.” Watch The Show: Ten for free by reserving your seats now at bullring.co.uk or simply take your spot on one of the balconies overlooking the catwalk on the Lower West Mall

an image, because I already like the way I dress.

What I was really after was someone who could take my style and give it a little polish, and Hannah was totally on board with that idea.

My signature style is all about comfort! I like classic pieces, straight clean lines and absolutely nothing prissy! I love suits on women, it’s such a sharp and sexy look teamed with great hair and makeup. I wore a navy blue suit for one of the eviction nights on Big Brother: I much prefer covering up. I really believe that you don’t have to wear a short skirt and have your cleavage on full display to look sexy.

I love a good high street label. Topshop obviously, but also Zara and H&M and I love Whistles. From high-end fashion, I love Roksanda Illincic and Diane von Furstenberg. It’s interesting to see how my style is evolving as I get older. I used to only wear jeans and a lot of black but these days I experiment with a lot more colour, and I’m starting to wear dresses more often. I’m more someone who dresses to suit the day and the weather than my age, though. I wear the same pieces of jewellery that mean a lot to me all the time but it’s shoes that are my weakness!

I’m desperate to go shopping for the new season but I’ve had no time yet. I haven’t even picked up a magazine to do any research on autumn/ winter! That’s why I’m so looking forward to Style Birmingham Live in September, as it’s a chance to catch up on the new trends, all in one day!

The best thing about Style Birmingham Live?

Seeing all the fashion for the new season right there in front of me on the runway. That really appeals to my organised side. I’m quite a focused shopper and only really trawl around the shops when I’m looking for something specific and already have an

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STYLE MEETS… T h e B ig B ro th e r s tar’s i n the ci ty thi s month to co-pr esent St yl e B irming h am Live AW13 wi th Emma Wi lli s. H er e’s hi s take on fas h io n, frie nd shi p and meeti ng fans i n Top shop...

This summer, I really enjoyed being on the other side of the Big Brother experience. When you’re a contestant, you give up all control as soon as you walk through the doors. Now, presenting, I’ve had great fun walking through the camera runs and knowing what’s planned for the housemates each day.

Everything I wore on Big Brother is my own. I didn’t want to work with a stylist, so I just shopped and put looks together myself, making sure I looked a bit more formal for eviction nights.

My favourite outfit of the summer was the grey blazer I wore for the final of the ‘civilian’ series of BB: it had detailing on the pocket, which I love.

I have always adored shopping but it’s become a headache for me now.

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It takes me an hour to get through one shop! I don’t mind people stopping me though, of course, it’s nice.

These days, I’ve got a clear sense of my own personal style. I’m drawn to pieces that are just ever so slightly different. Rather than buying a plain white t-shirt, I’ll go for one with an asymmetric cut.

I love the high street. Zara, ASOS and Topman are my regular brands, but I do like a few high-end labels as well.

Vivienne Westwood is cut really well for my shape – I love the way her clothes fit me – and I love Unconditional too.

Designing my own fashion line is definitely on my list of things to do in the future. I love fashion, and I like girls’ fashion as well: I’m always telling

my friends to put this with that and wear those shoes. I’m not claiming to be a stylist but I do think that you don’t have to be one to know what looks good. I don’t really plan ahead too much though: I just want next year to be as great as this one has been for me. I take each day as it comes, I’m grateful for everything that comes my way and I work hard.

Emma and I have a great friendship off-screen as well as on. I can’t quite put my finger on what works between us, but we just clicked from the start and have always got on really well. We like a good night out together too! I love her to bits, she’s such a lovely girl. We make each other laugh and that’s so important in a friendship.

‘Surreal’ is the way I’d describe everything that’s happened to me over the past year. It’s only just over 12 months ago that I had my first audition for The X Factor. I had no way of knowing that that one day would change my life forever. I’m so thankful for it. It’s brought some tough times as well as happiness but I’m a firm believer in the fact that you can’t take the good without the bad. And the good far outweighs the bad!

We’re really looking forward to working together on Style Birmingham Live. Emma and I were talking about it all the way through the summer, and have already planned where we’re going to go and what we’re going to do while we’re there: can’t wait to have a night out in Birmingham! I’ve had a busy September, doing gigs around the UK and Europe, so it’ll be a great note to finish the month on.

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE Tickets Plan your perfect day of style and shopping with a choice of tickets and a show time to suit you.

Catwalk Tickets - £15 Ticket includes a seat at the catwalk show, access to amazing store offers and events, plus a luxury goody bag.

VIP Tickets - £25 Ticket includes a premium seat at the catwalk show, access to amazing store offers and events, a pre-show glass of bubbly at the Virgin Trains ‘First Class Lounge’ within Town Hall where ticketholders can enjoy a DJ and stylish treats including chocolates and beauty demonstrations, plus a luxury goody bag and the opportunity to receive a £5 Bullring shopping voucher when over £30 is spent anywhere in the city centre retail area on 28 September– T&Cs apply.

Style Birmingham Live AW13 show times are :10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm & 4:30pm Book your tickets for the award winning Style Birmingham Live AW13 at shoppinginbirmingham. com (logo). Follow @ shoppinginbham and like on Facebook to see the latest style news first.

S t y le B irming h am Liv e AW 13 i s back on Satur day 2 8 Se p te mb e r at Town Hall , B i r mi ngham Enjoy an unmissable day of fashion, beauty and shopping in Birmingham city centre.

show hosted by The Saturdays’ Mollie King, celebrating ten years of fashion and style in the heart of the city.

See Town Hall as you’ve never seen it before at the jaw dropping catwalk show hosted by model & presenter Emma Willis and reality TV star Rylan Clark, plus BINTM series 9 winner Lauren Lambert will be on the catwalk! -- see the latest Autumn Winter collections before hitting the shops to buy the looks for yourself.

Plus Style on the Side with Emma Willis, Rylan Clark & Brix Smith-Start - Enjoy a special appearance from TV Fashion Guru and Gok Wan’s former stylist sidekick Brix Smith-Start, who’ll be talking through the audience’s fashion dilemmas and offering expert advice

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following each show. Emma & Rylan will be on hand to deliberate the latest AW13 trends and dive into the crowd for style related questions!

Stylish Goody Bag – Pick up a goody bag bursting with treats from The

Mailbox and Harvey Nichols at the flagship luxury store.

See The Show: Ten at Bullring – Ticketholders can also apply for a FREE reserved seat to watch The Show: Ten at Bullring, a stunning AW13 catwalk

See the FAB1 Million Rolls-Royce – This year Style Birmingham Live AW13 is supporting Breast Cancer Care and is inviting ticketholders to come and see Lady Penelope’s FABulous bespoke pink Roll-Royce Ghost with the original Thunderbirds FAB1 number plate donated by presenter and broadcaster Chris Evans! The beautiful car will be parked outside Town Hall for the duration of the day.

Offers and events – Style Birmingham Live AW13 ticketholders can redeem amazing offers from city centre stores, bars and restaurants by simply showing their tickets (where applicable).

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For the most up-to-date list of offers and events visit www.shoppinginbirmingham.com. Here are just a few of the treats to expect:

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A Too (Ethel Street) – 10% off plus complimentary personal styling in store Agnes and Norman (Great Western Arcade) – 25% off all shoes by Agnes and Norman and Rachel Simpson on 28 Sept (does not include accessories)

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Benjamin Ryan Hair & Beauty (Great Western Arcade) – 20% off services until 31 Oct Bolongaro Trevor (Great Western Arcade) – 20% off from 28-29 Sept

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Clements & Church (Church Street) – 20% off until 5 Oct Coast (Lower Temple Street) – 20% off plus personal styling, live makeovers, an in-store DJ and complimentary canapés and drinks on 28 Sept. Customers can also shop the ‘Coast Specials’ limited edition collection in store from 28-29 Sept

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Francesco Group – Coffee and cupcake at the Pinfold Street Academy and free goody bag at the House of Fraser salon on 28 Sept

COS (Bullring) – 20% off until 29 Sept

Frock On Vintage (Topshop, Bullring) – 15% off from 28-29 Sept

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G-Star Raw (Bullring) – 10% off plus womenswear AW13 launch including DJ, drinks and personalised shopping

Daniel Footwear (Great Western Arcade) – 15% off on 28 Sept

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Harvey Nichols (The Mailbox) – Goody bag pickup point, in store DJ, styling advice in Womenswear, The Beauty Train, Menswear complimentary shopper bag when spending £200+, tastings in the Foodmarket and a Light Lunch menu for £10 between 12pm-6pm on 28 Sept Hawes and Curtis (New Street) – 15% off shirts, accessories and suits from 28-29 Sept Hotel LaTour (Albert Street) – Buy one night and get the second for £25 from 27-29 Sept House of Fraser (Corporation Street) – In-store beauty offers, demonstrations and complimentary makeovers

J Jack Jones (Bullring) – 10% off and free t-shirt with any purchase over £40 on 28 Sept Jigsaw (Cannon Street) – 10% off and complimentary personal styling on 28 Sept Jones Bootmaker (Bullring) – 10% off on 28 Sept

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Karen Millen (Bullring) – 10% off AW13 collection from 28-29 Sept

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Levi’s (High Street) – 20% off on 28 Sept

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Malmaison (The Mailbox) – Main course and small wine from the Style Birmingham Live menu for £15.95 from 27-28 September Moss Bros (New Street) – 10% off suits, bespoke tailoring and hire on 28 Sept

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Oasis (New Street) - 15% off at the New Street store from 28-29 Sept

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Prowler (Pinfold Street) – 10% off on 28 Sept

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Regis Hair & Beauty (Corporation Street) – 20% off services, free goodie bag and £20 off GHDs on 28–29 Sept

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Selfridges (Bullring) – VIP ticket holders can collect a gift card from the Selfridges Yellow Van at Victoria Square on 28 Sept before visiting store to redeem the card, which could be worth anything from £5 to £500!

There will also be lots going on in store to enjoy

Ted Baker (New Street) – In-store giveaways, gift with purchase and complimentary drinks on 28 Sept. VIP ticket holder receive 20% off until 31 October

Sonique (Bullring) – 10% off on 28 Sept

Timberland (Bullring) – 10% off on 28 Sept

Suttons and Robertsons (Corporation Street) –Visit the store to take part in the Diamond Giveaway! Either win a real diamond or receive 15% off diamond jewellery until 31Oct

T.M.Lewin (Cannon Street) – Free tie with any purchase over £40 on 28 Sept (T&Cs apply)

The Candy Store (Lower Temple Street) – 10% off on 28 Sept

True Religion (Bullring) – 20% off from 28-29 Sept

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Vero Moda (Bullring) – 10% off and spend over £40 to receive a goody bag worth £30

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B E AUT Y N EWS E s s e n t i a l b e au t y k i t f o r p o s t - s u m m e r r e pa i r a n d b e yo n d. . .

Dr Perricone, worldrenowned dermatologist and skincare expert to the A-list, shares his top tips for repairing skin, postsummer The biggest concerns of summer are the twin effects of sun and heat. With sun exposure we see increased freckling of the skin, sunburn, dehydration and heat rash. Apply the right creams. Any skin cream with high levels of DMAE, Vitamin C Ester and Alpha Lipoic Acid will help heal sun damage. You can try Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator, £99, day treatment and complement it with my Concentrated Restorative Cream, £86, as your night treatment. Ask your dermatologist for prescription Retin-A, which revives depleted collagen and elastin caused by sun damage and restores youthful skin.

Enjoy anti-inflammatory foods. A diet rich in protein, fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and healthy fats like coldwater fish, extra virgin olive oil and nuts will repair your skin from the inside out -- helping to heal signs of aging like puffiness, roughness, and wrinkles.

MOLTEN METALLICS Estée Lauder’s new Pure Color Collection, The Metallics, is set to be a sell-out this month. Vinyl-shine lipglosses, silky eyeshadows with deep, saturated colour and a sophisticated palette: you’ll love it all. Lip colour £21, palettes £27.

SPF protection every day. Wear topical non-chemical sunscreens every day, not just when you’re on holiday.

Try my new Photo Plasma £54, which has been specially formulated with powerful anti-aging benefits and mineral sunscreens to help protect against the 10 most common skin aggressors: sun exposure, dehydration, pollution, harsh wind, excessive heat, extreme cold, heavy metals, smoke, stress and chemical irritants.

Maintain hydration. When travelling, ensure you’re regularly drinking plenty of bottled spring water to stay hydrated. I recommend at least 8 ounces every hour or two. Apply an anti-oxidant rich moisturizer to face and hands. Take a high quality omega 3, an essential fatty acid fish oil supplement, too, as it’s a natural antiinflammatory.

Find Perricone MD skincare at Space NK in Harvey Nichols and House of Fraser, or buy online at perriconemd.co.uk

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MODEL TAN Want Kelly’s subtle, shimmering tan? Invest in her secret weapon: Vita Liberata Capture the Light SPF25 illuminating skin finishers in Opaque or Translucent coverage. Used at London Fashion Week and on X Factor contestants too! In five shades, £29.95 at Boots.

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Tom Ford’s added four new scents to his super-luxe Private Blend collection.

Atelier d’Orient is full of voluptuous florals, aromatic spices and rare oils: £140 each.

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IN THE NAVY Bobbi Brown’s new collection is built around chic French navy and wearable nude shades, for a look that’s perfect for every complexion. If it’s good enough for Katie... palette, £48.

got Moxie?

We love cult brand bareMinerals for its sheer, lightweight formulas, but its latest launch is a wowzer. Marvelous Moxie Lipstick, £16 in Boots, is uber-rich and buttery, in 18 vibrant shades.

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Thalgo Age Defence Sunscreen Cream SPF50, £22.50, thalgo.co.uk Clinique After Sun Rescue Balm With Aloe, £18.50

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The perfect treat: Jimmy Choo Exotic, with notes of blackcurrant and ripe raspberry (from £44, department stores).

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Hair shade of the season is strawberry, according to celeb crimper Richard Ward, hairdresser to the Duchess of Cambridge. “This autumn hues of strawberry blonde, soft ginger and faded copper take centre stage, as seen on actress Jessica Chastain. Think pastel shades of auburn, apricot and light peach. Try fading multiple shades into an orange and gold sunset of tones. Tie-dyed ends also look fantastic with red hair”.

Mavala Chilli & Spice collection, £4.50 each at Boots

FAB GIFT The Complete Complexion Perfection kit is a great introduction to the amazing anti-ageing skincare of Dr. LeWinn. It’s got a full size Triple Action Day Defence, Super Hydrator, Eye Recovery Complex and Double Intensity Night Cream: £84, drelwinns.co.uk

GREEK GETAWAY Good summer? Keep the memories alive with the Korres Holiday in Greece Set, £19 (feelunique.com), packed with fragrant shampoo, shower-gel, body milk and body butter.

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Who wants to cart around a bag full of beauty products? Look for multi-taskers to save time and effort. My favourite product is Benefit’s multi-purpose colour stick, Fine One One, £23.50. This little beaut is quick and easy to use, and it gives you a soft pop of coral colour in one sweep.

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Want to look ready for your close-up, at any time of day or night?

Benefit’s Cha Cha Tint lip and cheek stain, £24.50, mixed with Sun Beam highlighter, £19.50, gives you the ultimate stunner glow. Mix together on the back of your hand and then pat onto your cheeks and lips. The coral of the Cha Cha Tint is super on-trend right now and the golden glow of the highlighter accentuates your cheekbones. I ‘heart’ this look for day and night particularly when there’s a camera around as this is the ultimate ‘photo finish’ look!

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I love a dash of colour, so don’t be afraid to experiment a little. A bright lipstick can take you from dull to darling in an instant.

Whether it be a red, pink or a coral, just go for it! Remember: don’t be afraid of a bright shade!

It can be really flattering and fun, and autumn’s the time to really make it work.

TRY A TAN

Go from pasty to tasty with a spray tan. We all feel and look healthier when we have a golden glow, and faking it is better than baking it! Even if you’re not normally a tan fan, makeup looks better with a glow: colours pop, and eyes and teeth look instantly whiter. Try a spray tan for instant colour all over: you can choose the shade!

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For an instant eye lift, take your brows from ‘now’ to ‘wow’ with a brow shape and tint. Seriously, this five-minute treatment makes such a difference. A tint makes your brows look fuller and thicker, and it lasts for about four weeks. People won’t be able to tell what you’ve done: they’ll just notice you look more groomed. Book into a brow bar so a professional can assess what shape and tint work best for you.

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To ensure your makeup stays put, always use a primer. The POREfessional, £24.50, is the UK’s number one best-selling primer for a reason! Its translucent, oil-free formula complements all skin tones and helps makeup stay in place. It also contains a Vitamin E derivative, known to protect skin from free radicals. You can apply this beauty under and over makeup, to keep it in place, magic away any excess shine and to minimise the appearance of pores and fine lines. *Find Benefit in Boots, Harvey Nichols and Debenhams.

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Add a dash of Stila Shimmer Powder to your décolletage and temples to warm up skin and create contours: £15 at Harvey Nichols

Kim’s confessed to mixing lip colours to get just the right peachy-neutral shade to highlight her pillowy pout. Try the same trick with highshine Origins Drink Up Hydrating lip balm, in eight shades, £16

Use a conditioner with added oils to get Kim’s glossy locks. Mark Hill Miracoilicious Nourishing conditioner has Argan oil to kill frizz: £6.49 at Boots

Clinique’s new High Impact Waterproof Mascara, £16, will give you separated, silky lashes, thanks to polymers that build volume with every stroke. Crying on your own reality TV show? This won’t budge...

A chic pink nail colour will fit with any outfit, whether designer or high street: we love OPI Soft Shades range, £11 each at Harvey Nichols

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Biotherm Aquasource BB Cream, £19.50, will smooth skin and gloss over imperfections, leaving you with an immaculate complexion

K i m K a r da s h i a n wo n ’ t l e t a l i t t l e t h i n g like new motherhood stop her looking a n y t h i n g b u t f l aw l e s s . H e r e ’ s h o w t o g e t h e r g l ow

Open up eyes with a shimmering shade along the tear duct and a hint of metallics on the brown bone. Bobbi Brown SeaPearls Shimmering Eye Shadow Palette, £42, has everything you need

What fragrance does Kim complete her look with? Her own, of course: Kim Kardashian True Reflection, with notes of sparkling Italian bergamot: £24 for 30ml from Debenhams

Our girl’s all about camera-ready skin. Fake a Hollywood tan with the gorgeous Faux Tan Face Gradual Glow Sunless Tanner, £18 and Body, £20, from bareMinerals (bareescentuals.co.uk)

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Sally Gunnell talks with Edgbaston Priory Club member, Fiona Cunningham on running machine

Sally Gunnell is the only woman to have held the European, World, Commonwealth and Olympic 400 metre hurdles titles at the same time. Since retiring in 1997, she has forged a stellar career as an ambassador for British sport across the world and as a motivational speaker and TV pundit.

Do you think Britain’s recent sporting success stems from the Olympics?

I think so. It’s interesting, because the people who didn’t do too well in the Olympics, particularly in athletics, are doing great now on the back of that support from the games.

How do you think the Olympics have affected attitudes towards women in sport?

The whole topic of women in sport is in a much better place now, but we’ve still got a long way to go. I think role models are really important in any sport, and Jessica Ennis has undoubtedly inspired a generation to follow in her footsteps.

Having had such a rigorous fitness regime throughout your career, how do you keep fit these days?

I’m nowhere near as strict as I was professionally, but keeping fit is still an important part of my life. I watch what I eat because it affects not only my physical form, but also how I think and perform, and regular exercise keeps stress at bay! I really enjoy running, cross training and walking my dogs.

Which do you prefer when dressing: comfort or style?

I’m going to say both! I love the idea of buying a new outfit and getting ready for a night out, but I tend to really enjoy comfy days lounging around at home, too.

What advice would you give to someone looking to take their career to Olympic level?

I think it helps to join a club related to the sport you want to do, and then really enjoy it. If you enjoy it, you’re more likely to stick to it and become the best you can be.

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Le ave it to Olympi ans to know wor ld-class fac i l i t i es w hen th ey s e e them. Sally Gunnell OBE and James C rac k n el l OBE came to B i r mi ngham to open the new fi tn es s su i t e at Edgbaston Pr i ory C lub Olympians Sally Gunnell OBE and James Cracknell OBE recently spent a day in the city to officially open the new fitness suite at Edgbaston Priory Club, following a multi-million pound transformation. The suite provides a world class facility for both the Club’s members and the growing number of tennis and squash professionals who train and take part in tournaments at the Club.

The fitness suite, which includes a gym and exercise studio, features the latest in

premium strength and cardiovascular training equipment from Matrix and offers those working out panoramic views over the grounds, providing an inspirational setting in which to train.

James Cracknell, OBE said: “The gym is an essential element in any athlete’s training programme, whether you are getting into fitness for the first time, aiming to run your first marathon or you are going for Olympic gold. And from what I have seen, Edgbaston Priory Club’s new fitness suite has all the

equipment and crucially, the expertise to create effective fitness programmes that will help get results.”

The two Olympians, who are both Ambassadors for Matrix, chatted to members as they worked out in the new gym and looked on as members enjoyed some of the new fitness classes on offer in the exercise studio.

Sally Gunnell, OBE added: “With busy lifestyles it can be hard to find the selfmotivation to put in the regular exercise

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who were impressed by the Club’s facilities as well as its beautiful setting.

We are looking forward to working with Matrix in the future to trial new technologies and fitness equipment to ensure Edgbaston Priory Club remains at the forefront of fitness training.” that is so essential for a healthy lifestyle.

Edgbaston Priory Club’s new fitness suite really does offer an inspirational setting that is sure to inspire members to achieve new levels of fitness.”

The new fitness suite at Edgbaston Priory Club is part of multi-million pound redevelopment, which also includes a six court indoor tennis centre, the Ann Jones Centre Court, new squash courts and a refurbished clubhouse. The new facilities have recently been given the thumbs up by Stacey Allaster, chief executive of the Women’s Tennis Association, who congratulated the Club on providing a world class facility.

Speaking about the visit Robert Bray, chief executive of Edgbaston Priory Club said: “ We were delighted to welcome Sally Gunnell and James Cracknell to the Club

Lifestyle membership at Edgbaston Priory Club offers members access to: • New gym featuring the latest in premium strength and cardiovascular training equipment with dedicated fitness coaches who will create a tailored programme to help you achieve your personal goals.

• Fitness classes in the new studio (free as part of membership) • Indoor and outdoor pools (open all year round), sauna, steam room and outdoor spa • New clubhouse with bar, bistro, family lounge area and outdoor patio area For more details on membership and to arrange a personal tour contact Membership Manager Andrea Brown on 0121 440 2492, email reception@edgbastonpriory.com or visit www.edgbastonpriory.com

James Cracknell is one of Britain’s most successful athletes of all time, with two Olympic gold medals and six World Championship rowing titles, plus a spectacular career as an adventurer, including rowing across the Atlantic, trekking to the South Pole, and cycling, running, rowing and swimming his way from LA to New York.

What is the most successful adventure challenge you have undertaken so far?

The one where results mattered the most were the Olympics, whilst the others are just more of a journey.

With the Olympics, you train for years and then get that one day where you have to get it right, so it’s a different kind of pressure.

What are your views on the legacy of the 2012 Olympics?

The word legacy is a funny one. For me, it’s not about finding the new Mo Farah, but getting people to live more healthily. Also, if we are to try and justify this kind of expenditure on a month of sport, then it can only be achieved through benefiting society in some way.

Any career advice you’d give to budding rowers?

I think having a sense of shared responsibility is the most important thing: your dreams are in someone else’s hands, and theirs in yours.

A teamwork mentality is vital because three or four other people can’t go out and compete if you don’t show up. Also, maintaining a healthy balance between your career and social life is important – you don’t want to abuse either one!

What music are you listening to right now?

It’s by no means new, but I recently bought The Killers’ latest album, which I’m enjoying a lot right now.

If you could have anything in the world, what would it be?

Definitely more time!

James Cracknell with Edgbaston Priory Club member Maro Cooke on rowing machine

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TOM FORD FALL 2013 COLLECTION

The new Lancôme Dreamtone anti-ageing, dark spot-correcting serum, £69, has wowed in clinical trials: new skin!

Chanel Le Vernis autumn nail colours in Alchimie, Elixir and Mysterious, £18 each, are so chic.

THE AUTUMN BEAUTY EDIT T h e s e a r e t h e n ew s e a s o n ’s m o s t -wa n t e d : s e c u r e y o u r s n o w !

How we love Neal’s Yard’s iconic Frankincense moisturiser, which just got better with a new Intense version, £55, for an extra skin-firming boost.

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Not cheap at £90, but this is one of the best line-smoothing eye serums we’ve ever tested: Sensai

By Kanebo Hydrachange Eye Essence (Selfridges).

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II, £44, is an update on the classic, packed full of antiageing ingredients that really work.

Hottest lip colours for autumn?

Bobbi Brown’s Rich Chocolate collection: glosses in Choc Raspberry, Pale Pink and Tea Berry, £18, and Lip Colour in Berry, £19.

Photoshop your complexion with Thalgo BB Cream Perfect Glow in three shades of Ivory, Natural and Golden: £19.50 from thalgo.co.uk

Do your bit for October’s Breast Cancer Care Awareness Month with the lovely Elemis Think Pink Beauty Heroes collection,, £36.50 at Harvey Nichols, House of Fraser and Debenhams

Perricone MD Photo Plasma Moisturiser SPF 30,, £54, is one of those all-rounder creams that does it all: simple!

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When YSL Forever Light Creator Serum, £61, launched in July, it sold out nationwide within minutes. Now back on shelves, it’s a powerful glow-giver.

Tom Ford Ombré Eye Color Trio Trio, £34, is possibly our favourite new makeup of the season: check out the gorgeous greys and silver of the She-Wolf palette!

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding new anti-ageing serum Decleor Prolagene Lift Intensive Youth Concentrate, £60: in trials, it smoothed and firmed skin across the board (qvcuk.com)

Buy this beautiful Chantecaille Wild Horses palette, £74 at Space NK, and five per cent of proceeds go to the Humane Trust which helps to save wild horses.

Sisley Eau de Soir £175, is a warm Oriental fragrance that’s a little bit Christmassy and comes in an exquisite crystal bottle (House of Fraser from November 1).

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SUMMER O n c e t h e ta n fa d e s , i t ’ s t i m e t o c a l l i n h a r d -w o r k i n g b e au t y h e r o e s t o r e s t o r e , r e f r e s h a n d r e j u v e n at e , s ay s L o u i s e S t e r e n b e r g D y o s s , b e au t y e x p e r t at H a r v e y N i c h o l s

REN Resurfacing AHA Concentrate, £30

Elemis Soothing Eye Rescue, £15

Ole Henriksen Power Peel, £30

Elemis Cellutox Active Body Oil, £32.50

When we get back from holiday, we may feel relaxed and rejuvenated but you can guarantee that gorgeous summer glow hides a multitude of sins. Too much sun, sea and sangria can have quite a drying effect on our skin and hair. Once the colour starts to fade, it’s time to pull out beauty’s big guns to tackle those post-holiday issues from top to toe.

Breathe new life into stressed-out hair with the Electric Hairdressing Intensive Rescue Kit, £60. I love this super moisturising set, its hydrating shampoo, condition and treatment mask will get your crowning glory glorious in no time.

One of my favourite hard-working products is Eve Lom’s Rescue Mask, £55, which helps to condition the skin, gently decongests pores and absorbs excess oil which helps to calm redness and irritation. Team with Soothing Eye Rescue Gel from Elemis, £15, an absolute must-have to revive and tighten the delicate eye area.

Electric Hairdressing Intensive Rescue Kit, £60 Bliss Daily Detox Facial Toner, £20.50

Eve Lom Rescue Mask, £55

I like to kick off my mornings with Bliss Daily Detoxifying Facial Toner, £20.50, to purify and protect my skin from everyday aggressors. For something a little tougher, I’m a fan of Ole Henriksen's Power Peel Kit, £30, a potent, threestep spa grade facial treatment that emulates both a microdermabrasion and peel service.

Finally, give yourself a well deserved treat with Elemis Cellutox Active Body Oil, £32.50. This powerful blend of sea fennel, lemon and juniper essential oils can be used as part of an anti-cellulite and or body cleansing programme. Your body will thank you for it!

All products are available in the beauty hall at Harvey Nichols Birmingham or can be ordered online at harveynichols.com

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Handmade Boutique a r r i v es at Gr eat Wester n ar cade T h e l at e s t a d d i t i o n t o t h e c i t y ’ s l e a d i n g i n d e p e n d e n t s t o r e h u b , i t ’ s i m p o s s i b l e t o l e av e H a n d m a d e B o u t i q u e e m p t y- h a n d e d

Serendipity Candles

Adding a string to the bow of Birmingham’s proud independent store collective in the Great Western Arcade, Handmade Boutique is flying the flag high for Birmingham’s independent designers.

Perlina Jewellery

Voted Best Pop-Up in 2012 by Grazia magazine, Handmade Boutique has taken up permanent residence in the Great Western Arcade, after moving over from The Mailbox, and sells beautifully handcrafted home styling and lifestyle products and gifts for all ages.

Bringing together a collective of 18 Midlands based designers; the store's unique concept allows these local independent designers to bring their products directly to you on the High Street. Stocking everything from children’s clothes, bath products and candles, to jewellery, ceramics and textile pictures, you'll also find a great selection of greetings cards and gift wrap.

Working with local designer makers such as Serendipity Candles, Caramel Designs and Perlina Jewellery, you’re guaranteed to find a truly personal, one-off gift offering for a loved one at Handmade Boutique.

The Occasional Cookie

Caramel Designs

Honeypips brooch

• Handmade Boutique, 22 Great Western Arcade, Colmore Row, Birmingham B2 5HU

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ST Y L E N E WS Sportswear, scent, sharp accessories and more

STAR STYLE Brad’s boot lookylikeys, £58 Robert Downey Jr’s trainers, £38 Both available at Burton

BECKS APPEAL David Beckham’s bestselling sports and leisurewear collection for H&M has sparked a new focus on sporting fashion at the retail giant. This autumn, expect to see sleek workout gear and all-weather jackets, in cool black with breakout shades of red and orange, as the stars of the main collection.

Top £19.95, jacket £49.50.

New season denim has just landed in-store at Superdry in Bullring, and if you like your jeans dark indigo and cut close to the body, this is the collection for you: from £64.99.

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Tartan was all over the catwalks for AW13, referenced as part of the British punk trend that’s enjoying a revival for the new season. Good news is that you don’t have to wear it on bondage trousers anymore: think subtle jackets mixed with tweed and mohair for a pareddown look that’s more Tom Ford than The Sex Pistols.

Try the new range at River Island for inspiration.

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John Paul McGuirk, Private Shopper at Harvey Nichols, picks his favourite pieces from this month’s new arrivals

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1. Alexander McQueen leather wallet, £340 2. Markus Lupfer scarf, £155 3. Jacky Tsai floral tee, £85 4. Alexander McQueen tee, £275 5. Dolce & Gabbana leather trainers, £235

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BOMBS AWAY The classic bomber jacket is a key piece for AW13 and easy to wear, and a savvy investment given that it’s one of those items that never goes out of style.

The Farah collection at House of Fraser has it in a selection of shades: claret bomber jacket £110 Farah, ‘New York’ t-shirt £12 Jack & Jones, ‘Buxton’ trousers £60 Linea, all available at House of Fraser.

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Invictus is the new fragrance from Paco Rabanne, full of fresh grapefruit and a breezy marine accord that dries down to amber and wood notes. Masculine but light, it’s an instant classic: £39.50, The Perfume Shop at The Fort Shopping Park.

Watch, £80, Jeff Banks for Debenhams

Sweater, £35, Next

Leather bag, £209, Ted Baker

WEEKEND BREAK Ideal holiday packing means lightweight pieces that can be crammed into hand luggage. The affordable plimsoll collection from Fat Face fits the bill: from £35.

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FIVE MINUTES WITH...

WRETCH 32 Ahead of kicking off his headline UK tour, the rapping s e n s at i o n b e h i n d c h a r t - t o p p i n g t r a c k s D o n ’ t G o a n d T r a k t o r , Wr e t c h 3 2 , a k a J e r m a i n e S c o t t S i n c l a i r , ta l k s t o S t y l e B i r m i n g h a m a b o u t d r e a m c o l l a b o r at i o n s , fa s h i o n a n d o d d fa n b e h av i o u r i n t e r v i e w: fa r h a n a n a z i r When did you realise music was your calling?

grim as it seems, and, in fact, we’re doing ok.

I realised music was my calling around the time when I started getting acknowledged from others expressing how much one of my songs meant to them.

You recently performed as part of the BBC Urban Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. Being quite different to what you’re used to, musically, what was the experience like for you?

What are your go-to fashion labels?

It was an amazing experience for me to perform at a venue as iconic as the Royal Albert Hall, with a full live orchestra. The place has an enchanting, captivating feel about it, which you can’t help but feel overwhelmed by whilst performing.

I’m still into my old school names like Armani, Ralph Lauren and Dolce & Gabbana, but I recently discovered an Italian brand called Angelo Gallasso that has some really nice pieces for special events.

How did the collaboration with Jacob Banks for Doing OK come about? What was he like to work with?

I had a session with producer Knox Brown, and he played me the beat. It already had the chorus down

by Jacob, who was also present in the studio, and I felt that it was perfect for me. Jacob’s such a humble, down to earth guy, and we just bounced off each other’s energy whilst recording Doing OK. Tell us about the message and inspiration behind the video?

The message behind the song and video in a nutshell is: at times, we all dwell on the negative things happening in our lives, but if we look at all the positive things we can realise the situation isn’t as

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What difficulties do you think emerging music artists currently face in the industry?

The best thing a fan has done is taken the time out to make me a picture collage with a poem. The worst had to be a when a fan complimented and insulted me at the same time, saying they’re a big fan of the work I do, but not liking any of my recent songs. That was pretty confusing!

Whom did you musically aspire to when starting out in music?

For me, it was guys I could identify with, like Swiss, Kano and Dizzee Rascal. They came from the same UK urban scene, and from a similar neck of the woods as me when they found success. Their music and achievements continue to give me something to aspire towards.

“I’d love to work on something with Emeli Sandé or Damian Marley, two artists I respect highly”

I think that getting their songs played regularly on the major radio stations is what they’re finding most difficult. You can be the best artist out there with a number one hit, but without the support from the major stations your song wouldn’t be heard by the masses.

What’s the best and worst thing a fan has ever done for you?

First album you ever bought?

The first album I ever bought was Michael Jackson’s Bad. It’s funny, because back then I thought Michael was the ‘baddest’ man on the planet!

Which artists would you like to work with in the near future?

I’d love to work on something with Emeli Sandé or Damian Marley, two artists I respect highly. I think we’d come up with something really beautiful and meaningful for the fans.

What’s next for Wretch 32?

Next up is my UK headline tour, kicking off in October, which I’m super-excited about!

Catch Wretch 32 on October 29 at The Institute, Birmingham. Tickets available at gigsandtours.com

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Bomber jacket, £795, Paul Smith

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Persol aviator sunglasses, £230, Asos

Selected Homme shirt, £45, Topman

Acne t-shirt, £65, Harvey Nichols in The Mailbox

Leather bag, £179, Ted Baker

Jeans, £30, Topman Belt, £45, AllSaints in Bullring

Trousers, £110, Reiss Common Projects sneakers, £270, Mr Porter, mrporter,com

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SPEND 50 CENT Make a statement with your music whilst travelling with the latest vibrant colours from the STREET by 50 Wired On-Ear headphone range, designed by Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson. There are seven new colourways to the wired over-ear headphones, as well as a detachable cord for tangle-free street wear and transport, three-click microphone, 40MM Drivers, passive noise control and ultra-plush memory foam OVALIFT cushions. The foldable, compact design and hard shell carry case also mean you can have continued studio mastered sound

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wherever you’re jetting to. Speaking about the new lines, 50 Cent says: “STREET by 50 is all about giving

Fancy yourself as a chef? For those that expect a little

our fans the finest music experience we possibly can.

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The response to the limited edition colours so far speaks

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Blumenthal Dual Precision Scale, £49.99 is perfect,

to do something as an extension of my passion for music,

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my aim for the STREET by 50 On-Ear Wired Headphone

as large as 10kg with its clever dual platform design.

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studio-mastered sound.” From QVC, £149.95, qvc.com

READ ALL DAY The Kobo Aura HD is great for the true booklover, as it has the highest resolution of any eReader on the market and a number of other benefits too, including a touchscreen that offers 30 percent more reading surface and the closest experience to printon-paper – showcasing text and high-resolution images beautifully. Kobo Aura HD has 4GB of storage (expandable up to 32GB) to easily store thousands of eBooks, and has a battery life of up to two months: £139.99, WHSmith and all fine electronic retailers.

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WELL COVERED Wherever you go, your smartphone and tablet are likely to go with you. Don’t run the risk of everyday knocks, drops and falls: protect your precious devices with the Tech21 range of slim fitting, user-friendly designed cases and screen protectors. The Impact Shield even has BulletShield technology to absorb impact.

From £14.99 at the Apple store.

IN T H E B AC KG R O U N D The perfect speaker for background music at a BBQ or for chill out tunes when relaxing in the garden, the Libratone Zipp is an essential outdoor gadget. Featuring state-of-the-art sound technology, wireless playback and a compact design, it’s great for al fresco dining. No need for a WiFi network as users

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can stream music from their iPhone, iPad,

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£329.95 from the Apple store.

Charcoal Barbecues by Landmann have a chrome-plated cooking grill, warming plate, tongs that clip to the underside and an easy carrying handle, in four vibrant colours for £40 from Garden-Mall.co.uk

F L AG I T Take the OTONE Accento travel speakers on holiday and bring a bit of home to your hotel room: they’re covered in the Union Jack. The Accento also has rechargeable batteries that offer 8 to 10 hours of listening power, weight only 200g and you can even strap it to your wrist! Expect to pay £29.99 from otoneaudio.co.uk

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

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Housing a bar, grill and top floor club in one glamorously bedecked venue, Mechu is the award-winning highlight of Summer Row. And general manager, Adin Memetovic is quite the expert behind the bar, too, shaking and muddling the Mechu Solero especially for Style Birmingham

Big Brum Open Top Buz Sightseeing Tour

If you fancy turning into a tourist in your own city, hop aboard the Big Brum Open Top Buz to take in the landmark sites of Birmingham with a live guided tour. Starting off in the iconic Jewellery Quarter, the bus makes a detailed journey through Broad Street and leafy Edgbaston, before entering the East Side of the city centre to get a view of Birmingham hottest shopping spots. To book tickets or for a list of special themed events in 2013, visit birmingham-tours.co.uk

Combining the exotic sweetness of passion fruit and mango with a refreshing shot of mint and lime, the Mechu Solero makes for a winning, post-work cocktail with friends. Or, kick off any party in style and enjoy the Mechu Solero before hitting the club on the upper level.

Birmingham i n g r e d i e n t s m e t h o d 40ml Bacardi Superior 10ml Passoa 5ml fresh lime juice 10ml passion fruit gomme syrup 6-8 fresh mint leaves, extra to garnish ½ fresh passion fruit centre 30ml passion fruit juice 30ml mango juice

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Begin with one teaspoon of white sugar and add the passion fruit gomme. Add five lime wedges and scoop out the centre of the passion fruit, then muddle. Add crushed ice and 6-8 fresh mint leaves, and then stir. Next, add the Bacardi, Passoa, passion fruit and mango juice to a Boston Shaker and shake with ice until cold.

Top a chilled wine glass with crushed ice to three quarters full, then strain the mixture over the ice. Top the glass up with crushed ice. Garnish with mint leaves.

Comedy Festival

The annual ten-day event returns to the city across various venues from October 4-13, with a fresh line-up of big names and emerging artists.

Featuring talent not just from stand-up comedy, but also film, theatre, music, visual arts, dance and much more, visit bhamcomfest.co.uk for the full 2013 schedule.

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Birmingham Black International Film Festival The 7th Birmingham Black International Film Festival returns to the city from October 27 to November 2, with a glittering mix of industry parties, networking events, educational seminars and screenings taking place across various city centre venues. Supporting people of colour in the creative industries, the event will culminate in the star studded Music Video Screen Awards at the ICC Birmingham on November 2. Check out the full festival schedule at biffestival.co.uk

Discovery Season

Celebrating the opening of the brand new Library of Birmingham, it’s Discovery Season in the city. Helping visitors to explore the breathtaking architecture and state-of-the-art facilities on offer through a series of exciting events and activities, Discovery Season runs until December 31. Check out the full event schedule at libraryofbirmingham.com/discoveryseason

Sounding the River Cash for Kicks

Co-produced by mac Birmingham and artist Jony Easterby, Sounding the River explores the beauty of Birmingham’s meandering River Rea. From October 3-6, take a mile long walk along the river from Cannon Hill Park, and see it come alive with an installation of mechanised birds, electronic sounds and fire lit performers. Walking tours begin at 7pm, departing every 15 minutes until 8.45pm. macarts.co.uk/event/sounding-the-river

Supporting Birmingham Children’s Hospital, the first ever Cash for Kicks 5-a-side football tournament takes place on October 5 at Goals, Star City. Teams of up to seven can register to take part, and registration costs £150 per team, which includes a postmatch champagne buffet. For more information and to sign up your team, visit bch.org.uk/ corporate_cashforkicks.php

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Henry Holland headlines the ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Fashion Theatre Non stop catwalk shows

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FAS HI ON F IR E WO R KS Clothes Show Live 2013 is set to be the hottest ticket on the fashion calendar this year! Over 500 leading fashion and beauty brands, non-stop catwalk shows, gorgeous celebrities, tempting bars, and inspirational fashion demonstrations will all be spread over five exciting days.

There’s something for everyone so whatever your style, it’s time to make space in your wardrobe.

This is a fashion festival not to be missed!

Take your seat in the spectacular ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Fashion Theatre and watch in awe as more than 40 models and dancers showcase the latest high-street, designer, boutique and couture fashion collections on the world’s largest catwalk. Hosted by fashion icon and designer Henry Holland, you’ll be immersed in the ultimate fashion frenzy.

Why not recreate your favourite catwalk styles with the help of our industry experts? Find the tools and techniques to shimmer and shine with make-overs, style transformations and inspirational trend reports all under one roof. Shop ‘til you drop and discover your perfect party outfit from the top fashion and beauty brands on offer.

Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model Live will also bring TV to the stage as this year’s contestants will be giving the inside scoop on model life, holding exclusive autograph sessions, and strutting their stuff on the catwalk in

their first public appearance since the show. Fancy a modelling future for yourself? Learn the tips and tricks of the industry in a Model Masterclass and look out for casting opportunities as the big names in fashion scout the crowds for emerging talent.

Keep your eyes peeled for some familiar faces at the show for a chance to get snapped with all your favourite celebs in the THX The Hair Experts Papparazzi Pen with Captial FM. The star-studded event will also host the first ever Take Me Out Live, hosted by the king of dating, Paddy McGuinness. A selection of bachelors will aim to impress a line-up of 30 single girls all in search of Mr Right, with 10 girls being chosen at the show each day.

Take Me Out Live will take place every evening at Clothes Show Live. Add Take Me Out Live tickets to your booking for a discounted rate for a limited time only.

Style Birmingham has teamed up with Clothes Show Live to offer one lucky reader and their ‘plus one’ the chance to attend the year’s most prestigious fashion event, absolutely free!

To be in with a chance of winning these fabulous tickets, send a post card to Clothes Show Live Competition, Style Birmingham, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham B2 4EU with your name and address - if you are picked as the winner you will receive a FREE pair of tickets.

So what are you waiting for? Send your entry today!

Inspirational trend presentations, celebrity interviews and hair and beauty demonstrations on the Style Studio

GET YOUR TICKET Don’t worry, if you’re not a lucky winner you can still buy tickets to the show by visiting the website clothesshowlive.com or calling 0844 5811 256.

For group bookings of 10+ please visit: clothesshowlive.com/ groups or call 0800 358 0058.

STANDARD TICKET: £28 includes entrance to Clothes Show Live and a dedicated seat in the ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Fashion Theatre.

PLATINUM TICKET: £40 includes entrance to the Show, fast track entry and a platinum seat in ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Fashion Theatre, Plus, Official Show Guide and Show Bag. NUS STUDENT TICKET: £25 includes entry to Clothes Show Live and a dedicated seat in the ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Fashion Theatre. Only with a valid NUS card which must be shown on entrance.

For more information, visit the Clothes Show Live website: clothesshowlive.com Facebook: facebook.com/ ClothesShow Twitter: @Clothesshow

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PINK SHOCK Harvey Nichols’ brand new food range, Riot of Colour, boasts more than 80 products, all of which have been developed with wellbeing in mind.

Choose from eight new teas, three oils, great-tasting cereals, rice cakes, reduced sugar jams and marmalades, seed and nut mixes, and biscuits: from £1.95.

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AUTUMN SPICE The new season is all about spicy, warming drinks. Try the new fruit cordials from Belvoir Fruit Farms, made with no preservatives or chemicals, but plenty of flavour, including Apple Plum & Cinnamon: ideal served hot on Bonfire Night (from £3, all supermarkets).

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes

SHALLOT, PUMPKIN AND RED PEPPER SOUP You’ll need: For the soup: 4 red peppers, deseeded and cut into quarters 30g butter 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 6 shallots, diced peeled 750g pumpkin, peeled and diced into 2 cm pieces 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed Leaves of one sprig of thyme 1.2 litre good vegetable stock 100ml double cream (optional) Sea salt and black pepper For the candied shallots: 250g unsalted butter ¼ tsp of cumin seeds 8 (250g) shallots, peeled and sliced ¼ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp paprika 1 tsp honey To serve: 2 tsp chives, finely chopped 30g pumpkin seeds, toasted 120ml low fat crème fraiche

Perfect fare for harvest festival time, the fresh pumpkin in this soup makes it a fun supper for Hallowe’en parties, too

What to do: Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.

To make the soup: place the peppers skin side up, on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the skins are charred. Remove from the oven and place in a bowl. Cover with cling film and leave to cool. Once cool, peel off the skins, and reserve the flesh.

Meanwhile, melt the butter with oil in a large, heavy based saucepan. Add the shallots, pumpkin and red chilli, season with sea salt and black pepper and sweat the vegetables for 5-10 minutes without browning.

Add the garlic and thyme and cook on a low heat for a further minute. Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Add in the red peppers and cook for a further 5 minutes.

For the candied shallots: melt the butter in a small pan over a medium heat, add the cumin seeds and shallots and fry until soft. Add the ground cumin and paprika and cook the shallots for a further then 1 minute, stirring the shallot mixture all the time to prevent burning. Fry until caramelised for approx. 1-2 minutes.

Remove from the heat and season with sea salt and stir in the honey.

To finish and serve: blend the soup in a food processor or hand blender and adjust the seasoning to taste.

Return to the pan, if a little thick add more stock and if you wish, stir in the cream. Gently reheat the soup and ladle into warmed bowls. Place a spoonful of low fat crème fraiche in each and sprinkle with the chives, toasted pumpkin seeds and candied shallots.

BEN & JERRY’S: DID YOU KNOW...?

1. Founders of the cult USA ice-cream company Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield were born only four days apart in the same hospital, and became firm friends in school.

2. In 1983, Ben & Jerry’s built ‘the world’s largest ice cream sundae’ that weighed 27,102 pounds.

3. In 2008, Ben & Jerry’s launched its Caring Dairy programme

in the Netherlands. The cows even have massagers, special mattresses and choose when they want to be milked! If you want to make 23 million dairy cows happy all across Europe, you can help Ben & Jerry’s gather signatures to try and secure an EU Directive for legal protection and better living standards at happycows.eu

4. In 2011, Ben & Jerry’s showed their support for equal marriage in

the UK by partnering with Stonewall and re-naming its flavour Oh My! Apple Pie! To ‘Apple-y Every After’ in scoop shops up and down the country.

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Ben & Jerry’s new Core Flavours range Peanut Butter Me Up or Blondie Brownie, £4.99 in Tesco – use only 100 per cent Fairtrade ingredients.

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Taittinger is the Champagne of choice at September’s London Fashion Week. We love the Brut Reserve, from £27 in supermarkets and the elegant Nocturne Sec NV, a blend of Chardonnay and red Pinot grapes: from £40, ChampagneDirect.co.uk

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COCKTAIL Gin Mare (pronounced mar-ray) is a premium gin made from exquisite Mediterranean botanicals, including thyme from Greece and basil from Italy (Harvey Nichols and Waitrose, £36.95).

Try this subtle twist on a classic gin and tonic.

50 ml Gin Mare 200 ml 1724 premium tonic 1 sprig of rosemary 1 orange peel twist

JOHN TORODE’S SALT & PEPPER SQUID WITH SWEET CHILLI DRESSING Masterchef maestro John says: “This is one of those dishes that I have cooked for years. Squid can now be bought in supermarkets all around the country, and remember that you can buy sweet chilli sauce to use in the dressing, as well”.

You’ll need: For the chilli dressing • 3 whole dried chillies • 50g palm sugar or brown sugar • 2 limes, juiced • 125ml fish sauce For the squid • 1litre vegetable oil, for deep frying • 500g (cleaned weight) medium sized squid • 10 white peppercorns • 1 heaped tbsp sea salt • 100g plain flour • 1 head of garlic, separated into individual cloves • A good handful coriander leaves

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What to do: 1. For the chilli dressing, heat a frying pan over a medium heat and add the dried chillies. Keep them moving around the pan for a minute or two, until they start to darken in colour and smell toasted. Remove from the pan and put into a mortar. Pound the roasted chilli, then add the palm sugar or brown sugar. Continue pounding, adding the lime juice and the fish sauce. Mix well and place to one side.

2. Preheat the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3.

Preheat the vegetable oil in a wok or a deep fat fryer if you have one.

3. To prepare the squid, pull out the tentacles, and trim their tops to remove the beaks. Open out the squid body and, using a small sharp knife, gently score the inside surface of the squid, taking care not to cut all the way through. If the squid are large, cut them into quarters. If using baby squid, these can be simply halved.

Set aside.

4. Pound peppercorns and sea salt together in mortar and pestle, then add flour and set to one side.

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Serves: 4-6

5. Peel half the garlic and pound with the remaining whole garlic cloves. They should split open and the flesh and the skin should come together. Throw the pounded garlic into the preheated oil, including the skins. Lower the heat to a bubble and leave to cook for a good 5 minutes, stirring every so often. The garlic will float to the top and be crisp.

Using a slotted spoon, remove the garlic and drain on kitchen paper.

6. Place the pan back over a high heat and when the oil starts to shimmer, it’s ready to cook in (or use a kitchen thermometer and heat the oil to 190C/375F). Toss the squid in the seasoned flour so that is coated well.

7. Drop a quarter of the squid in to the oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes. As it cooks, it will curl up and go crisp and lightly browned. Once cooked, remove the squid from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper set onto a baking tray. Keep warm while you cook the remaining squid.

beauty food Beauty Sweeties contain real fruit juice and fruit pieces as well as a clever blend of vitamins, Q10, aloe vera and collagen, designed to encourage natural beauty, prevent wrinkles and aid weight loss. These yummy jelly sweets come in three flavours for £3.50 a bag in Harvey Nichols.

8. Place the garlic with the picked coriander in a large bowl and add the cooked squid, toss well and serve on individual plates with the dressing around the outside.

PAIR WITH: McGuigan Classic The Semillon Blanc 2012 (Sainsbury’s, Tesco, £7.99), a fresh, crisp white packed full of delicious tropical fruit flavours and delivering a delicate, zippy lemony aftertaste.

TRAD TREAT Jules Destrooper Butter Crisp waffle biscuits, £1.65 in Asda, Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose.

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BRUNO M A RS NIA, October 11 Catchy lyrics, doo-wop musical undertones and sales of more than 50 million singles worldwide puts Bruno Mars up there with the super superstars. Bringing The Moonshine Jungle World Tour, his biggest UK tour to date, to Birmingham; catch the Grammy-winning star performing his biggest hits at the NIA this autumn. Tickets are £42.75 and available to purchase from theticketfactory.com or by calling 0844 338 8000.

PARAM O RE LG Arena, September 23 Die-hard Paramore fans, rejoice! The Grammy nominated, multimillion record selling rock trio will be hitting Birmingham’s LG Arena this September. After the success of their 2005 debut album, All We Know Is Falling, the three times Grammynominated band has gone onto provide musical scores for Hollywood mega-hit movies, including Twilight and Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Tickets are £30.75 and available to purchase from theticketfactory.com or by calling 0844 338 8000.

I N T H E MO OD FOR SOME T H I NG MUSICAL? O u r p i c k o f t h e b e s t g i g s i n t ow n

NAUGH T Y B OY Library, The Institute, November 15 Fresh from the release of his debut album Hotel Cabana, which features industry big shots the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Tinie Tempah and Ed Sheeran, Naughty Boy, aka Shahid Khan, has experienced an out-of-thisworld year. Quietly crafting winning compositions for everyone from Professor Green to Cheryl Cole and Emeli Sandé over the past four years, Khan shot to fame with the global smash hit La La La - the UK’s biggest selling single by a debut artist this year. Catch Naughty Boy’s infectious beats at The Institute this November.

Tickets are £11 and available to purchase from ticketmaster.co.uk

L AU RA CANT RE LL Glee Club Birmingham, October 8 Nashville-born, New York-based country singersongwriter, Laura Cantrell brings her new album tour to the city. With a celebrated ten-year recording career behind her, and three acclaimed albums: Not The Tremblin’ Kind, When The Roses Bloom Again, and Humming By The Flowered Vine; No Way There From Here is the latest addition to this impressive line-up.

Country music aficionados, catch Cantrell at the Glee Club this autumn. Tickets are £16 and available to purchase from glee.co.uk/birmingham or by calling 0871 472 0400.

LO NDON GRA MMAR 02 Academy 2 Birmingham, October 23 With the release of their EP Metal and Dust in February 2013, and fresh from working with music duo Disclosure, English art rock threesome London Grammar are making waves on the music scene.

The EP was followed with the release of their single Wasting My Young Years, which reached number 31 in the UK singles chart, and now the band are set to play at summer festivals across Europe. Tickets are £11.25 and available to purchase from ticketmaster.co.uk

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T H E S L E E PIN G B EAU T Y Birmingham Hippodrome, October 8-12 The classic fairytale production from Birmingham Royal Ballet is set to capture the audience’s heart, as a classical score by Tchaikovsky and original choreography by Marius Petipa ensure this romantic tale of unmeasured love, beauty and evil is retold in a captivating way. Relive the fairytale at Birmingham Hippodrome this October. Tickets are from £16 to £49 and available to purchase from birminghamhippodrometickets.com

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S HAP P I KHOR SANDI: LIVE Glee Club Birmingham, October 3 Embarking on her stellar stand-up career at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2003, Shappi Khorsandi brings her Live UK tour to Birmingham this October. Winner of the 2007 Best Breakthrough Act at the Chortle Awards, Shappi has appeared on Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross and Have I Got News For You. Tickets are £14 and available to purchase from glee.co.uk/ birmingham or by calling 0871 472 0400.

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G OT TA S I N G G OT TA DA N C E New Alexandra Theatre, September 29 Musical theatre lovers are in for a treat this September, as Gotta Sing Gotta Dance brings the stage alive at New Alexandra Theatre. Join West End singers and dancers alongside a live band, for an exhilarating performance of classics such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and Oliver.

Tickets are from £20.90 to £27.90 and available to purchase from atgtickets.com

Retelling Verdi’s tale of a beautiful Egyptian slave girl and her love for the Egyptian hero, Radames, through the eyes of acclaimed director Ellen Kent, Aida is a classic love story of war, jealousy and revenge, told with a grand ancient Egyptian backdrop. Expect extravagant costumes and sets, and prepare to be blown away. Tickets are from £17.90 to £43.70 and available to purchase from atgtickets.com

JAMES M U LLINGER IS LIVIN G T HE DRE AM Old Joint Stock Theatre, October 4 Catch rising comedy star James Mullinger, who has fans in stand up comedy heavyweights Michael McIntyre and Jimmy Carr, at the Old Joint Stock Theatre in October for an evening of unabashed tales about fatherhood, pregnancy, and meeting Sir Paul McCartney. Tickets are £10 and available to purchase from oldjointstocktheatre.co.uk, the box office or by calling 0121 200 0946.

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H EL P H ARRY HE LP OT HE RS C HARIT Y BALL ICC Birmingham, October 19 Celebrating the outstanding charity efforts of 11-year-old Harry Moseley, who sadly passed away from brain cancer in 2011, the Help Harry Help Others charity ball returns for 2013.

Join Harry’s celebrity friends and business leaders from across the West Midlands for an evening of fundraising and fun at the ICC, and remember the remarkable young boy who touched the lives of many. For event and ticket details, visit hhho.org.uk

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F RE E RADIO LIVE 20 1 3 LG Arena, November 30

M I DL A N DS FAS H I ON AWARDS 2 0 1 3 Penthouse at The Loft Lounge, October 11 The Midlands Fashion Awards return to Birmingham for 2013, casting the spotlight on fashion and design talent in the Midlands, and providing emerging designers with a platform to showcase their work.

With an impressive judging panel, including Style Birmingham’s Andrew Riley, founder and MD of the Midlands Fashion Awards, Jenny Eason, founder and MD of creative agency RBH, Debra Hepburn and PR manager at shoppinginbirmingham.com, Kim Stephens, amongst others, tickets are now available at eventbrite.com

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After the success of last year’s star-studded event, Free Radio Live returns for 2013 with the promise of an equally impressive line-up.

Yet to be announced, keep your eyes peeled on stylebirmingammag.com, where we’ll be announcing this year’s acts! Tickets are £38.50 and £85.50, and available to purchase from theticketfactory.com

B I R M I N G HAM ANT IQ U ES A N D VIN TAGE BAZ A AR The Custard Factory , November 16 Vintage aficionados, The Custard Factory is the place to be if you want to pick up unique treasures from bygone decades. The hip Birmingham spot will be holding the next antiques and vintage fair in November, making for a great day out shopping with family and friends. Admission and parking is free. For more details, visit custardfactory.co.uk/whats-on

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Located in Bullring, Thomas Sabo is your go-to destination for show-stopping additions to your jewellery box.

Famed for its unrivalled range of collectible charms, the Thomas Sabo Glam & Soul collection is equally as desirable. Featuring a selection of intricately designed ear cuffs, amongst other accessories, the Glam & Soul sterling silver feather ear cuff is the only accessory you’ll need to lift any look.

Making sure you’re always ahead of the fashion set, Style Birmingham magazine

has teamed up with Thomas Sabo to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a Glam & Soul sterling silver ear feather ear cuff, worth £109.

To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, simply answer the following question: Q. Where in the city centre is the Thomas Sabo store situated?

A) The Mailbox B) Bullring C) New Street

Enter online at stylebirminghamMAG.com or send your answer, full name, address and telephone number to Thomas Sabo ear cuff giveaway, Style Birmingham, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham B2 4EU by the closing date of October 31, 2013. Terms and conditions apply.

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To celebrate the opening of the brand new, larger River Island store at The Fort Shopping Park , Style B irmingham is offering you the chance to win £200 in gif t vouchers Indulge in a guilt free spending spree and splurge on the latest autumn/ winter collections, which are now available in store.

This season’s stunning new collections stay true to River Island’s roots by providing an exciting range, which continues to push the boundaries.

Unique hero pieces are found throughout, and a fusion of the season’s most directional and eye-catching trends come together for an outstanding and very wearable collection.

Key looks include the high shine metallics and glitzy embellished fabrics of the Supernova collection, through to the moody monochrome and sharp cuts of the men’s Thin White Duke trend.

The store also includes a new 1,700 sq. ft. kidswear department, which will house the latest A/W kids’ collection for ages three to 12.

To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, simply answer the following question:

Q. Which singing sensation recently collaborated with River Island on her second clothing collection?

A) Miley Cyrus B) Katy Perry C) Rihanna Enter online at stylebirminghamMAG.com or send your answer, full name, address and telephone number to River Island Fort voucher giveaway, Style Birmingham, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham B2 4EU by the closing date of October 31, 2013.

Terms and conditions The outlined prize cannot be altered and there is no cash alternative. The prize is not valid with any other offer or promotion. Open to UK residents aged 18 years and over, except employees of The Fort Birmingham or participating retailers.

Vouchers may only be spent in the River Island store at The Fort Birmingham.

The Fort Birmingham and River Island reserves the right to withdraw or amend this prize at any time.

The judges’ decision is final. The winner will be notified by post, email or telephone on or after October 31, 2013. Only one entry per person and all entrants must be resident in UK. Usual competition rules apply. All details correct at time.

Data Protection: By entering this competition you agree for your details to be used by The Fort, Style Birmingham and shared with River Island who may wish to contact you with further offers and information, by post and email. Your details will be held in the UK in databases owned by The Fort.

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