LUST LIST: ALL THINGS BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL

  

Looking for a great value way to pick up on this season's trends? Then look no further than the ends of your fingers! Painting your nails is an instant way to rock S/S12's key runway looks, from neon to grown-up glamour. Here's our favourite colours from Butter London. Each varnish costs £12.

  

  

HAIR CARE WITH THE ELECTRIC EXPERTS

Get a stylish new look for spring and discover the key S/S12 trends at our Electric Hair event next month. Charlie Mann, director of leading London salon Electric Hair, will be in store on Wednesday February 29 and customers can book in for a re-styling session with him. Appointments cost £25, which is redeemable against Electric products purchased on the day, and places are available from 11am-4pm.

Having won countless awards for his colouring and cutting techniques, Charlie is a member of the Electric International Art Team, regularly travelling around the world, presenting hair seminars to industry experts or showcasing his technical skills on an international level.

Well-versed in all aspects of hair care (products, treatments, techniques), he works closely with a host of designers at London Fashion Week and his work regularly appears in glossy style magazines.

For further information and to book an appointment call Beyond Beauty on 0117 916 8888.

S/S12 MUST-HAVE LOUBOUTINS FOR MEN!

Every fashionista goes a little weak at the knees at the very mention of the name Christan Louboutin. Undoubtedly the most lusted-after shoes on the planet, these red sole beauties have been known to bring women out in a cold sweat at 100 paces!

But it's not just the female trend-setters who have been enjoying the luxury of her "Loubs" as we have now launched a new men's selection.

Those trend-setting guys out there can now indulge themselves with a great range shoes ... and yes, they do feature those iconic red bottoms.

Exclusive this season, choose from classically-styled boating shoes, trainers or statement high-tops and ensure you've got the best dresses feet around.

NEW FOR SS12: PETER PILOTTO EXCLUSIVE

We are very excited about the exclusive arrival of Peter Pilotto - one of our fave new fashion labels. This London based label was launched by talented design duo Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos less than five years ago. The collection is regularly spotted on the likes of Sienna Miller, Claudia Schiffer and even the First Lady herself, Michelle Obama.

The clever use of striking digital prints, combined with modern structural design, certainly ensures the collections stand out from the crowd.

  

Microlace printed silk dress, £975; silver printed cotton dress, £505.



GIFT IDEAS: WE LOVE VALENTINE’S DAY!

Show how much you care on February 14 with a perfectly chosen gift from Harvey Nichols. Here’s our pick for the man or woman in your life.

  

Wildfox sweatshirt, £105; Vera Wang Lovestruck fragrance, from £62

  

Dolce & Gabbana polo top, £155; HN Marc de Champagne truffles, £18.95

  

Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque gift set, £110; Love Love Tea, £4.95

ENJOY THE THE PERFECT VALENTINE'S DAY

Our uber stylish Second Floor Restaurant is the ideal place to declare your love this Valentine's Day. So spoil the man or woman in your life with a meal packed with romance.

Our Head Chef Louise McCrimmon has created a delicious menu which is available as a three course lunch or a four course dinner accompanied by cool classics and contemporary jazz from Nick Langston. Lunch is available from 12pm until 3pm and is priced at £25 per head, the dinner menu is available from 6pm until 10pm priced at £45 per head.

For an extra special romantic treat, why not contact our reception team about bespoke gift packs that can be delivered to your table.

For more information or to book please contact the Second Floor Reception on phone number 0117 916 8898 or email Reception.bristol@harveynichols.com.

DETOX: FIVE WAYS TO A HEALTHIER YOU!

Fallen off the New Year resolutions wagon already? No fear, check out our favourite detox must-haves that will keep you on the straight and narrow!

  

Rodial Crash Diet Sticks, £48; Soap & Glory No Clogs Allowed Detox, £10.50.

  

Purelosophy Detox Drink; £3.60; Three Boxed Teas, £6.95.

Elemis Active Body Cellutox, £31.

HAIR: RESTORE YOUR CROWNING GLORY

Just as we up our daily skincare routine in the winter, so too do we need to give our hair some much-needed TLC. Countless rounds of partying, coupled with the freezing temperatures means our crowning glory is often less than glorious. Here's our top tips on restoring the beauty to your barnet.



1: Condition, condition, condition! From root to tip, treat your hair with Percy & Reed’s Totally TLC Hydrating Masque, £20. From the men behind the styling on X Factor and Britain’s Next Top Model, this indulgent treatment helps restore vitality, making your hair soft and more manageable.

2: Try to avoid chemicals and instead opt for great treatment to give your hair some much-needed TLC. Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Treatment, £30 is a therapeutic oil especially beneficial to dry, damaged hair, leaving it feeling rejuvenated with increased shine and control.

3: Excessive heat from your hairdryer and straighteners won’t do you any favours, so opt for GHD’s Heat Protect Spray, £11. Designed for everyday use, this helps protect against direct contact with heat styling, blow drying and environmental factors.

4: Your hair tends to be more dry and brittle in winter, so avoid damage by not over-brushing. Go easy with this GHD Paddle Brush, £22. The broad flat base makes blow-drying a breeze and delicately detangles mid to longer length hair.

5: Ensure your hair gets great conditioning throughout the winter to help prevent static build-up. Electric Hairdressing Colour Protect Conditioner, £18.50. Designed to make colour-treated locks look their best all day long, the intensive, anti-static formulation infuses the hair with moisture, leaving it supple, silky and easy to manage.

6: Leave in conditioners are perfect as a winter pamper treat – simply settle down with your favourite chick flick while they do all the hard work for you. Shan Rahimkhan Volumising Double Phase Leave-in Treatment, £27, is a hard-working, multi-function treatment: Pure aloe vera juice nourishes hair and roots; while highly concentrated vitamins and minerals stimulate cell renewal.

• All the products mentioned are available from Beyond Beauty and our in-store Space.NK Apothecary.

NEW IN: INTRODUCING THE BOBBLE JUG

First there was the bottle, changing the way we drink water on the go. Now Bobble has created The Jug. With its striking design, this highly functional kitchen must-have not only looks great but features the famous activated carbon filter that helps to improve the taste and quality of regular tap water in an instant.

Created by renowned designer Karim Rashid, the revolutionary Bobble Jug is an energy efficient way of consuming filtered water. Available in six distinctive colours, you simply fill with ordinary tap water and the carbon filter in the neck of the jug reduces impurities, including chlorine, organic contaminants and metals such as copper, lead, mercury and cadmium, as you pour.

The eye-catching product is made from recycled plastic and has an ergonomically designed shape, making it easy to store in the fridge door. It can be re-used for up to 300 refills and additional filters can then be purchased separately as and when you need to replace them.

The Bobble brand was first launched in February 2010 and has since won numerous industry awards for its sleek bottle collection. The new jug is available from our in-store Foodmarket priced at £29.95.

FOODIE FAVOURITE: TRETHOWAN'S DAIRY

“One of the greatest pleasures is to visit my producers directly, to understand their passion and to pass that on to our customers” enthuses Louise McCrimmon, our award-winning executive chef.

We're delighted she shares that passion too, as it means we get to enjoy delicious food from our prized local suppliers - and this month the spotlight is on the fabulous Trethowan’s Dairy.

Established in 1996 by Todd Trethowan, the local producer has spent the past ten years learning the art of cheese making with several leading British cheese makers. The cheese is produced at Gorwydd, the family farm, just outside the village of Llanddewi Brefi, in Ceredigion, West Wales.

Must try is Trethowan’s Gorwydd Caerphilly, a mature Caerphilly made to a traditional recipe using unpasteurised milk. The ingredients combined with working the curd by hand, keep the cheese true to the origins of traditional Caerphilly. It is matured on the farm for two months and exhibits a fresh lemony taste with a creamy texture to the outer.

Why not come and try the delicious cheese for yourself with our January Special: Gorwydd Caerphilly, oat cakes, homemade autumn spiced chutney and a glass of Pilton cider for just £8.

BEAUTY NEWS: CLARISONIC'S MUST-HAVE

  

Described as an absolute must-have by the beauty press, the Clarisonic Mia is the revolutionary gadget that gives your skin a real deep clean.

Now available in a range of new, on-trend colours, this high-tech cleanser effectively loosens dirt and oil to clear out your pores and leave skin feeling softer and smoother. It can remove up to six times more make-up than cleaning by hand.

Developed by the lead inventor of the Sonicare Toothbrush, it's designed to tackle all complexions and even works well with sensitive conditions such as rosacea and acne. Not only that, it helps your favourite products absorb better so they work more effectively.

"The Clarisonic skincare brush gently cleanses skin twice as effectively as manual cleansing," explains Nicky Kinnaird, Founder of Space NK. "This allows all of your precious serums and creams to penetrate much better. Use it twice daily, and you'll find the Clarisonic also reduces the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, leaving your skin looking smooth and vibrant."

The new Clarisonic Mia colour collection, along with the original white design, are available from our in-store Space.NK apothecary priced at £120.

SS11 MUST-HAVE: THE ESSENTIAL SATCHEL

Our latest handbag range certainly goes straight to the top of the class! New in store, the Cambridge Satchel Company offers an eclectic selection of British-made, premium leather satchels in a range of neutral tones and acid brights.

Placing a contemporary spin on the classic school bag, the satchels have been created by Julie Deane and her mother Freda Thomas who set up the business from their kitchen table in 2008.

Inspired by a love for Harry Potter, the traditionally styled bags have quickly become a cult classic having been featured in Italian Vogue, played a starring role at some of the world’s leading Fashion Weeks and been subject to a very stylish collaboration with Commes des Garçons.

"I honestly thought my market would be schoolchildren," explains Julie Deane, who started the company to pay her daughter's school fees. Instead, the satchels have become the perfect accessory for countless new season trends and their wistful nostalgia has made them a massive success with canny fashionistas.

Big enough to hold all your daily essentials, they are ideal for both work and play and the range of colours ensure you’ll find the right one to fit very neatly in your wardrobe. Prices start from £95, while larger sizes are £115.

OFFER: TWO FOR ONE NEW YEAR DINING!

Enjoy guilt-free indulgence this New Year, as our award-winning Second Floor Restaurant launches its hugely popular Two-for-One dining offer.

Running from Monday January 9 until Wednesday February 29 (excluding Valentine’s Day), this special promotion means you and a guest can enjoy a delicious three-course meal for just £20 for two. The offer is available Monday-Thursday lunchtimes and Tuesday-Thursday dinner (usual price is £20 per person for three courses) from the Prix Fixe menu.

Booking is essential and you can reserve a table by contacting our Second Floor Restaurant on 0117 916 8898 or email reception.bristol@harveynichols.com. You simply need to fill in a redemption card upon arrival to qualify. Terms & conditions apply.

HARVEY NICHOLS TWO FOR ONE DINING OFFER

Running at the Second Floor Restaurant from Monday January 9 through to Wednesday February 29 (excluding February 14)

Available Monday to Thursday 12-3pm
Tuesday to Thursday 6pm-10pm

Potato and wild mushroom soup

West Country venison kofta, carrot and mint salad, pomegranate yoghurt, flat bread

Crisp polenta, grilled artichoke, goat’s cheese and herb salad, sun dried tomato dressing

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Braised leg of guinea fowl, roast fennel, wholegrain mustard and orange sauce

South coast gurnard, parsley risotto, lemon velouté

Seared lambs liver, celeriac and apple mash, pickled apple, red onion jus

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Blood orange and passion fruit Pavlova

Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla Anglaise

Lime and ginger pannacotta, roast pineapple

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