Make like a magpie: Top Bird’s top picks
When H&M announced its upcoming collaboration with Commes des
Garcons, the fashion world’s jaws collectively dropped. What was Rei
Kawakubo thinking? How is she going to pull it off? And um, when can we
get our freakin’ hands on it? (that would be moi.) Well, the wait is
almost over as the launch date draws near, and I’m wondering if I should be furtively planning my own little tent city outside Regent
Street’s H&M. Better still, I’m hoping to get tickets to Vogue’s
exclusive preview evening on Wednesday 12th November. Preview and buy
from the entire collection the day before it goes on sale worldwide? 25
per cent off all other H&M ranges on the night? I’m (hopefully)
there. Apply for your two tickets now.
Opening tonight at Nelly Duff is UK artist Patrick Thomas’ first-ever UK solo show. Be quick if you want to snap up some previously unseen limited edition screenprints and original artworks, as the show is only open for three days.
Patrick Thomas - SOLO
Nelly Duff
9-11 October, 2008
156 Columbia Road
London E2 7RG
Thursday 9th October: 6pm to 9pm
Friday 10th and Saturday 11th October:12-7pm
Click here for a Wee Birdy map.
It’s Meet the Experts month at Selfridges right now, with an impressive line-up of launches and experts from some of the top beauty brands. Check out the full schedule and book early if you want to participate in any of the events. Here are my top picks:
Friday October 10th
Lancôme: National Makeup Artist Benjamin Rousseau will be in store for Lancôme showing you the metallic colours of the season. To place a booking call 0207 318 3739.
Saturday October 11th
Nars: Update your look with NARS National Stylist Benoit Dumond and discover the hottest trends for Autumn Winter.
Marian Newman: America’s cult favourite Marian Newman Nails launches exclusively at Selfridges with a PA from the creator herself.
Wednesday October 15th
NARS: Book in for a colour match consultation and receive your complimentary trial sample of Nars’ new Firming Foundation.
Thursday October 16th
Sisley: Expert Make up Artist Armand Beasley will be in store advising customers on this season’s must have looks. A £25 booking fee will secure your booking and is redeemable against any Sisley product purchased at the store on the day. Armand is visiting the counter on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th October. Phone: 0207 318 3475
Friday October 17th
Dr Sebagh: Let yourself go by experiencing the launch of new face serum, Supreme Maintenance, treat yourself to a personal one on one session with Dr Sebagh himself who will be in store in Personal Shopping from 10.am till 7.pm.
Monday October 20th
Giorgio Armani Cosmetics: Razzle Dazzle your eyes, visit the Giorgio Armani Eye Master class and learn how to create the iconic smoky eye.
Cheep cheep! Be prepared for a mega shit fight at 10am tomorrow, when Diesel celebrates its ‘dirty thirty’ birthday with the global release of £30 limited edition jeans – for one day only. If you want to get your hands on one of the 30,000 female (Matic) or male (Heeven) pairs of jeans, get your elbows out and head to one of the following Diesel stores below. (Non-Londoners: click here for your participating Diesel store).
23/24 Carnaby Street
Tel: 02074 343 113
38a High Street Kensington
Tel: 0207 3761 785
43 Earlham St
Tel. 02074 975 543
72 Kings Road, Chelsea
Tel. 0207 225 3225
