PAKISTAN has hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons over the last decade. But the country’s biggest fashion extravaganza hopes to show the world that there is more to it than its problems of militancy and political upheaval. Karachi Fashion Week, which is being held at the Pearl Continental Hotel, kicks off on 31 January and runs until 3 February. The four day event will introduce international designers  and models for the first time. UK-based designer, Omar Mansoor who studied at the London College of Fashion will be flying …

You would think you were making a healthier choice by chosing diet drinks over the real deal. But Channel 4′s My Big Fat Diet Show reported that diet drinks like coke zero or diet coke are worse than the original. Sugar is replaced by sweeteners, but these fail to supply our bodies with any energy. This need for energy makes us crave for food and hence we end up eating more. So, if you had to pick between the two, which do you drink?  The diet coke or the regular coke???
Let’s hope that the first ever …

Glam Show Live
31st Oct to 1st Nov 2009, Earls Court
We are at the Glam Show Live, Earls Court on 31st October and 1st November. We will be holding 4 catwalk shows and are looking for 1000 different samples to go into goodie bags and gift boxes after each show to members of the audience. We are looking for health, beauty, lifestyle and fashion products, plus anything inbetween!
This is a great opportunity for free sampling, especially for new products to reach a large female audience directly.
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Clothes Show Live: 4-9 December
4th to 9th December 2009, NEC, Birmingham, Clothes Show Live
This December Clothes Show Live kicks off the Christmas festivities in spectacular style as it returns to Birmingham for its 21st year as the world’s biggest fashion and beauty event.
Taking place just 3 weeks before Christmas, Clothes Show Live will be the place to prepare for a truly stylish festive season. Featuring leading fashion and beauty brands, a 6,500 seater Fashion Theatre and a host of celebrity appearances over six days -Clothes Show Live 2009 looks set …

Spirit Of Christmas Fair In Association With House & Garden 4-8 November 2009
4th to 8th November 2009, Olympia
The UK’s most stylish and exclusive Christmas shopping event, Spirit of Christmas Fair in association with House & Garden takes place between 4 – 8 November at Kensington’s Olympia. The Fair is the first event of the festive season and promises a wonderful shopping experience, previewing the finest seasonal gifts, as well as offering expert advice and entertainment in a beautiful and stylish boutique setting.
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Bordello, the East Ends finest lingerie boutique are pleased to announce a fabulous ‘girl’s night in’ on Thursday 15th October at 6.30pm, brought to you in association with the wonderful ‘Lipstick and Curls’ girls! Enjoy a glass or two of fizz whilst the supremely talented twosome show you how to achieve the ultimate in golden-age glamour, with a full vintage hair and make-up master-class, complete with live demonstrations and invaluable insider hints and tips.
After the class, Bordello invite you to take advantage of exclusive discounts in-store and complete your new …