NEW SEASON MUST-HAVES

Perfect transitional pieces - come rain or shine - chosen by our accessories team

Cambridge satchel, £115; Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, £169; Marc by Marc Jacobs studded earrings, £45; Paul Smith scarf, £100; Chanel sunglasses, £217.


 

FASHION TREND: GET MINTED

 

Ice cream shades are such a cool look for the summer - the perfect antedote to all those neons! One of our favourite colours is mint, with its chilled out freshness. Here's our pick of our new season must-haves:

 

  

 

Maison Scotch trousers, £100; Vivienne Westwood Red Label dress, £275.
 

 

  

 

Wildfox T-shirt, £70; Butter London nail varnish, £12.

 

 

The Cambridge Satchel Company bag, £125.


 

 

HISTORY OF THE HIGH STREET

As one of fashion's trend-setters, it's always good to search back through the archives. And that's exactly what we've done with our new windows displays.

Offering shoppers a vintage-inspired tour of the British high street, the striking scheme at our luxury Cabot Circus store features a range of mock shop fronts that offer a retrospective look at the changing retail trends over the last 60 years.

In true Harvey Nichols style there’s a certain tongue-in-cheek feel, as the very latest designer pieces from the likes of Christian Louboutin, Gucci and Jimmy Choo are modelled by 50s sirens, hippy chicks and 70s punks. And there’s even a Harvey’s Ice Cream van in there too!

 

 

BEAUTY & BEYOND

Lots of exciting new products have landed in Beyond Beauty this week, including the launch of the two biggest electrical beauty must-haves we’ve seen this year - the GHD Eclipse styler and the innovative “Fat Girl Slim” Lean Machine from Bliss. Here's the team's verdicts:

GHD Eclipse styler, £195
 

The info: The most exciting advance in styling since the original GHD styler! Eclipse can tackle any hair texture and features ground-breaking tri-zone technology, developed by GHD's own scientists.

 

The science bit: Eclipse has clever heat sensors within the plate. If one of these zones detects even the smallest amount of heat loss, usually due to the hair absorbing the heat; it corrects itself, maintaining a constant heat of 185 degrees. It's at this temperature that hair is most malleable, meaning you get the style without the damage.

 

We think: After testing the Eclipse on as many hair types as we could find in our Bristol store, we love it! It tackled every hair type we threw at it, leaving everyone with smooth, shiny locks. Louise was very impressed at how fast the Eclipse managed to straighten her hair compared with the original GHD style and I was surprised to see the same great styling results from an iron with less heat, but it really does deliver!

Bliss Fat girl Slim Lean Machine, £120

 

The info: Finally, a spa-powered machine for home use to help firm and tone problem areas and reduce the appearance of cellulite. All without the salon price tag!

 

The science bit: The Lean machine combines a 'high'-tech vacuum massager alongside a clinically proven skin-firming cream to help smooth and tone the skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

 

We think: When this came into store, I had to try it out. Very sceptical that this tiny machine would actually be powerful enough to see real results, my doubts were soon put to rest. After applying the Fat Girl Slim Cream to the back of my legs I turned the machine on to the lowest setting and slowly glided it over my skin. To my surprise I could really see and feel the skin being deeply massaged and the skin was turning slightly pink – a good indicator that my circulation was ramped up, flushing away those toxins that cause cellulite. After a few minutes I could see the smoothness and texture of the skin was already improved, and with continued use I have high hopes that this will deliver the results I want.

Beauty must-have: Our favourite addition to the fragrance department this week is Gucci Guilty Black. Just gorgeous!

 

 

 

WHAT'S ON: GRAZIA BEAUTY PARLOUR

We're hosting our Grazia Beauty Parlour this month – an evening celebrating the very latest makeup and skincare trends. Held in store on Tuesday April 30, guests can enjoy a glass of bubbly while the UK’s leading brands offer insider tips and tricks at a series of mini-masterclasses.

Drop in to the Ask-the-Expert Clinic, where Grazia Magazine’s beauty team will be offering first-hand advice; and discover the interactive Fifi Parlour, inspired by the world’s most stylish bunny and blogger Fifi Lapin. Strike a pose with the furry fashionista and get creative with Fifi’s designs to be in with a chance of winning an exclusive beauty hamper.

The evening runs from 6.30-9pm and tickets cost £10, redeemable on beauty and perfumery purchases made on the evening, and include an exclusive Fifi Lapin tote bag.

Get your tickets in store before they sell out - call 0117 916 8888 for more information.

 

A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS

Another week, another host of new arrivals in store ... we're feeling very spoilt for choice! But after much discussion here at HN HQ, we've managed to pick this week's top three must-haves:

 

1: Nothing quite beats cooking up a great meal for friends and family and our extensive selection of the latest how-to books really is a recipe for success! 

 

2: Loving the bling! These limited edition nail varnishes from Nails Inc have fabulous crystal lids - collect them all.

2: Summer loving! M Missoni's S/S13 collection boasts iconic stripes and a rainbow palette ... guaranteed to brighten even the dullest day.

 

SHOW OFF WITH SHOW BEAUTY!

Show Beauty, the super luxurious hair care range created by Tamara Ecclestone, is now available in store. The new collection boasts 11 opulent yet hard-working hair products conjured up by some of the world’s most successful beauty experts, including former high flyers from Eve Lom, Giorgio Armani, Elizabeth Arden and Guerlain.

 

Each product in the range features the brand’s signature fragrance developed by the team behind Robert Piguet's Fracas, Marc Jacobs's Lola and Thierry Mugler's Angel.

 

Free of parabens and sulphates, the uber luxe Show Beauty line is geared to creating volume and improving texture, while the striking glass, silver and rose gold bottles will add a dash of glamour to any dressing table.

Priced start from £30 and hero products include Thermal Protect, which helps enhance hair’s body and shine; Hair Treatment Oil, to restores lustre; and Thickening Mist to plump hair for an ultra-glamorous look and easy, manageable styling.

 

The complete collection is available from our ground floor Beyond Beauty department.

 

 

THIS YEAR’S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER BEAUTY GIFT!

 

Spend £110 or more on beauty products, fragrances or cosmetics in store this month and you can get your polished paws on £130 worth of treats from some of our most prestigious brands.

The exclusive pamper pack will be launched next week and includes 13 full and promotional sized hero products in a striking limited edition Harvey Nichols make-up bag, designed by everyone’s favourite blogging bunny – Fifi Lapin.

Spring clean your makeup bag and beauty regime by introducing these little beauties to your bathroom cabinet: Laura Mercier Radiance Foundation Primer; Lancome Visionnaire Serum, YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils Luxurious Mascara; Clarins Firming Neck Cream; Bliss Triple Oxygen Mask; Elemis Tri Enzyme Resurfacing Facial Wash; Butter London nail colour; Bare Minerals eye shadow; Espa Replenishing Moisturiser; Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil; Eve Lom Cleanser and cloth; Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin fragrance; and Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant.

Available in store from Tuesday 16 April, while stock lasts. Offer applies to all stores (including Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols) and online at harveynichols.com, when you spend £110 in one transaction on two or more products in the Beauty and Perfumery departments. One gift allowed per person. Selection of contents may vary per store. Bag contains a mix of full sized and promotional sized products.

 

 

A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS

A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS

With more new arrivals each week than you can shake an Alexander McQueen walking stick at, it's always tough choosing just a few pieces that have caught our eye. After much deliberation, we've managed to narrow it down to this week's top three must-haves!

 

1: You can never have too many Alexander McQueen scarves ... and our dream is to own one in every colour!

 

2: Update you makeup bag with these gorgeous coloured new releases from Sisley, now on counter.

 

3: From bloggers to fashion editors, Cambridge Satchels are now spotted on the FROW of every catwalk. Get yours in store.

 

 

BEAUTY & BEYOND!

Hello and welcome to my first Beyond Beauty blog post! I'm Hannah and you can find me on our ground floor beauty hall. I'll be bringing you weekly updates sharing what's new, what we love and what's on.

 

For my first post I wanted to introduce our beauty team and share our favourite must-have products that we simply can't live without.
 

 

Me: “Beauty Therapist with a passion for skin care and complete product junkie!”

 

  

 

Skincare product: Ole Henrikson Truth Serum Collagen Booster, £53 - helps me achieve a brighter complextion.

 

Body product: Bliss Blood Orange & White Pepper Body Butter, £20.50 - smells amazing and doesn’t leave my skin with that greasy feeling.

 

Fragrance: Bottega Veneta, £75 (75ml EDP) - a leathery, floral chypre scent that’s super elegant and chic.

Louise: “Haircare expert and Beauty Therapist with bags of brand knowledge”

  

 

Skincare product: Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energising Mask, £40 - a fun, self-foaming mask that make my skin glow.

Body product: Korres Guava Body Butter, £12.50 - natural and nourishing.

Fragrance: Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb, £95 (100ml EDP_ - a sweet, intense floral scent that has been a long standing favourite of mine.

Carolyn: “Fragrance fanatic!”

 

  

 

Skincare product: Dr Nick Lowe Superlight Skin Tone Perfection Cream, £19 - helps fight pigmentation and pesky sun spots.

Body product: Soap & Glory Breakfast Scrub, £8 - smells good enough to eat!

Fragrance: Robert Piguet Mademoiselle, £130 (100ml EDP) - reminds me of being on the beach at home in the Philippines.