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1, Win a fab silk scarf by designer ISSA, favoured by the Sex And The City girls.
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Helen Tither6/ 8/2008
ON a credit crunch theme, Helen Tither checks out what it hot and what is not this month.
As long as it's free!
1, Bargain beauty
Now this is our kind of freebie - a top-to-toe style makeover, for absolutely nothing. The Elegance Boutique is a free workshop setting up shop in the Trafford Centre on August 16-17, with experts offering free hair, beauty and style advice. It follows a survey by Bold 2in1 White Diamond and Lotus Flower, which said 87pc of women in Manchester would like to be more eleganct but didn't have the cash. Also on offer is the chance to win a fab silk scarf from the designer label ISSA, favoured by the likes of Madonna and the Sex And The City girls.
2, It's all about Pride
It's the street festival of the year so don't miss the annual Pride event this summer. It promises to be bigger and better than ever before spanning 10 days of fab events. Plus you can come and watch the parade itself for absolutely nothing (don't miss the M.E.N. float which will be spectacular). For more information got to
ManchesterPride.com
3, Kiddy capers
Keep the kids amused for nothing this summer with some of the dozens of events on across town. First stop, John Lewis in Cheadle which is holding and action-packed day for kids on Aug 21. With everything from fancy dress to face-painting, there's plenty to keep the little angels amused. Call 0161 491 4914 for more details.
4, Be the next big thing
Vivienne Westwood, Matthew Williamson, and now... Henry Holland... Greateer Manchester's famous fashion sons and daughters are at the top of the couture tree. Now the Triangle shopping centre is looking to find the next big designer name with its annual North West Designer of the Year competition. Finalists get the chance to showcase their work in a stunning show. Plus it's free to enter. Deadline: Aug 15. Call Lorna O'Neill on 0161 923 4994 for more information.
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