LUST-LIST: FOR THE PROFESSIONAL FINISH

Today's beauty must-have is Louise Young's fabulous range of cosmetic brushes, designed to bring a real professional touch to your daily make-up routine.

A highly successful make-up artist for more than 20 years working in film, fashion, television and theatre, Louise regularly works with some of the most famous faces in the world.

She developed her eponymous range of top quality, handmade brushes, each one carefully designed to help you achieve a perfect result quickly and easily.

Learn more about achieving the perfect look at Louise's online tutorials - click here to watch. You can shop the complete range of brushes in store at Beyond Beauty.

  

Super powder brush, £37; Super fan brush, £26.50.

WE'RE PLANNING A WEEK IN PROVENCE!

Next week we'll be indulging in the magnificent taste of France we celebrate the delicious produce of Provence.

From September 3-11, we'll be promoting an impressive selection of 76 grocery items and ten wines from this beautiful region. Customers will also get the chance to try highlights of the range at Foodmarket tastings throughout the week.

The new collection features a whole host of tasty treats, including French Chef Christian Potier’s range of readymade sauces; Canistrelli Sweet Biscuits; Mas de Rode Olive Oil, in collaboration with Christian Lacroix and Françios Doucet Confiseur confectionary. Wine lovers can indulge in a fine selection of red, white and rosé, with prices starting from £10.50.

Our award-winning Second Floor Restaurant will also be taking part in the Provence promotion, as Executive Chef Louise McCrimmon has created a prix fixe menu to run throughout September. Lunch is priced at £15 for two courses or £18 for three courses, while dinner is £16 for two courses or £19 for three courses and canapés

To find out which Foodmarket products you can try on which days, check out http://www.harveynichols.com/ throughout the promotion. To make a reservation in the restaurant, please call 0117 916 8898.

FASHION: ROCKING THE CHIC 70S TREND

We love how fashion is such a magpie; the way that every season our favourite designers flick through the archives to give their modern take on classic looks from the past.

Over the past couple of years, style’s time machine seems to have remained firmly rooted in the 1970s. Despite its reputation as the “decade that style forget”, we’ve embraced a look inspired by the uber glitzy Studio 54 with a host of jumpsuits, lurex and sequins.

And while the undisputed glamour of the 70s remains for AW11, the look leaves the disco behind and is much more about daytime chic.

Shown on the catwalks at Chloe, Diane Von Furstenberg and Marc Jacobs, it’s the silver screen sirens – Ali McGraw, Farah Fawcett, Cheryl Tiegs and Margaux Hemingway – we’re looking to for inspiration.

Classy and gorgeously feminine, opt for wide-legged trousers teamed with silk print blouses, two-tone dresses and fake fur. A retro satchel and tottering wedges are the hero pieces to complete the look.

 

Pictured: Top, Diane Von Furstenberg tie-front blouse, £225; wide leg trousers, £315.  Above left, Chloe Marcie Bag, £950; right, Jeffrey Campbell wedges, £95. Below left, DKNY poncho, £260; right, Michael by Michael Kors faux fur gilet, £240.

 

FASHION SHOW: AW11 ON THE CATWALK

We'll be unveiling the very latest looks for the new season at our fashion show next month. Held at the impressive M Shed Museum and sponsored by Land Rover, the catwalk event will be staged on Tuesday September 13 from 7.30pm-9pm.

Models will showcase the latest arrivals from the likes of Alexander McQueen, MaxMara, Diane Von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci.

Located on the historic dockside, M Shed is an exciting and innovative new museum that tracks Bristol’s history, from prehistoric times to the present day. The former 1950s transit shed has been turned into the showpiece exhibition space and its urban industrial feel makes it an exciting backdrop to the fashion show.

During the evening Land Rover will also have a range of cars on display, including the striking new Evoque.

Tickets cost £20, to include a Champagne reception on arrival and a luxury goody bag. Guests will also receive a 10% discount card for fashion and accessory purchases until September 20. Tickets can be purchased by calling 0117 916 8888 or in store.

CELEBRATE VOGUE FASHION’S NIGHT OUT

One of the world’s biggest fashion events comes to Bristol next month as we celebrate Fashion’s Night Out 2011.

Organised by Vogue magazine and now in its third year, celebrations will be held on Thursday September 8 in cities across the globe. To coincide with the hundreds of style events planned, we'll be joining in by staging an evening celebrating the very best in fashion and beauty at its Cabot Circus store.

From 5pm until 8pm, guests can discover the new season trends at a Styling Booth, with outfits created by the store’s Personal Shopping team. Limited edition Vogue Fashion’s Night Out T-shirts will be on sale and there will be an in-store DJ and themed cocktails.

In Beyond Beauty, shoppers can enjoy treatments and activities at Paperlash, Violent Lips, Nailease, and Blink.

For more details call the store on 0117 916 8888.

NEW IN: CLAUDIA SCHIFFER'S CASHMERE

World-famous supermodel Claudia Schiffer launches her debut fashion collection this autumn and it will be available exclusively in store.

The eponymous range features luxury cashmere pieces, including classic cardigans and tubular dresses alongside swing capes and oversized hand-knitted jumpers. With Claudia at the helm as creative director, the new range offer the finest quality together with a design aesthetic that stays true to her vision.

“I wanted to make easy pieces that are practical yet chic,” explains the German model and mum. “Simple but well-cut dresses and tops that you can throw on with leggings and boots for the school run, and pair with a great pair of earrings or a cool cuff for dinner.’’

Effortlessly elegant and encapsulating Claudia’s personal style, the colour palette for AW11 boasts earthy tones with highlights of midnight blue and charcoal grey. Prices start from £250.