COOKING UP SOME DELICIOUS TWEETS!

The first ever Twitter cookbook – filled with 1,000 recipes written in less than 140 characters – is now available in store.

Eat Tweet has been written by talented home cook Maureen Evans (or @cookbook, as she is known on the social networking site) who posts daily recipes to her 44,500 of followers.

With a talent for boiling down recipes to their essence, every step and ingredient is condensed to the maximum 140 letters. Recipes from around the world include Kashgar noodles, pumpkin pie, garlic chicken and lentil soup. In addition, Eat Tweet also contains kitchen tips and techniques as well as a lexicon for translating Twitter-ese terms like “s+p” (salt and pepper) and “tst” (toasted).

The book is available from the in-store Foodmarket and pop-up shop and is priced at £10.99.

FESTIVE FUN AT OUR SHOPPING PARTY

Well, you certainly know how to party in style! More than 700 guests came to our festive shopping night and enjoyed an evening of complimentary food and drink tastings as well as designer discounts and special offers on fashion and beauty buys.

A definite highlight of the winter shopping calendar, it was the perfect chance for some early Christmas present buying. Traditional carols were performed by former Birmingham Conservatoire students, Beorma Quartet (pictured below.

Images courtesy of Andy Espin.

Pctured from top left: 1: Jason Beech, Fiona Posy, John Wilan and Lucy Wilcox; 2: Amy Brown, Rachel Argyle, Victoria Greenwood and Amber Kennedy; 3: Charlotte Crossley and Theresa Young; 4: Maria Price and Rachel Hands.

WINDOWS: FUN, FESTIVE AND FULL-ON!

The snow never loses its crunch, the Christmas tree never sheds its needles and fairy tales can come true ... this season, we're re-capturing the magic of traditional festive window displays.

This year’s theme is Tinsel Tunes. Optimistic and upbeat, the displays feature over-sized musical notes, flashing scores and a giant Frosty the Snowman. Colourful and playful mannequins complete the scenes, with some wearing impressive antlers and others with snowman heads.

'TIS THE SEASON TO BE FABULOUS!

The Christmas party season is within touching distance and there’s never a better time to look like a million dollars.

For the festive season, black, not surprisingly, steals the limelight while sequins guarantee you sparkle and shine. Look out for vibrant prints, too – we love the collection from designer de jour Christopher Kane – or hark back to the disco heyday of Studio 54 with metallics from Halston Heritage.

Also very eye-catching is the collection from Aussie style icon Dannii Minogue. Her Project D line is much loved by the fashion press for its classic glamour and she often uses her X Factor appearances to debut the latest pieces.













1: Outshine the competition with this striking sequin tank dress from D&G, £430. 2: Any stylista worth her Louboutins wants a piece of Christopher Kane in her wardrobe – and who could resist this floral print dress, £615.













3: Dannii Minogue teamed up with designer Tabitha Somerset Webb to produce her Project D range. This one shoulder beauty costs £210. 4: Simple and elegant, this Hoss Intropia sequin wrap dress, £320, will see your through the Christmas and beyond.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: CLOTHES SHOW

It's the biggest fashion extravaganza in the UK and it arrives in Birmingham next month. Yes, ladies and gents, we're talking Clothes Show Live.

This fabulous event - a must for any city fashionista - takes over the NEC from Friday December 3-Wednesday December 8.

Visitors will be treated to spectacular fashion show, live make-overs with tips from beauty and fashion experts and the chance for some serious retail therapy. They'll also be wall to wall celebs - expect to see Gok Wan (Fri-Sun only), George Lamb, Lucie Jones and Caryn Franklin, as well as some of this year's X Factor finalists.

For more information and to book your tickets click here.










To give you a sneak peak of what to expect, check out these great videos from the Fashion Theatre and last year's event.

TREND ALERT: WINTER WARMER WOW!

Just because it’s practical doesn’t mean it can’t be fashionable ... and keeping warm in the deep mid-winter is the perfect case in point. Knitwear is certainly bang on trend this season, from woollen dresses to over-sized cardigans – the ideal way to dress chic and stay toasty at the same time.

Wrapping up as the temperatures plummet is a great excuse to pile on the style – all very Dr Zhivago!

Blend chunky knits with tweed for on-trend heritage or go for fun and funky with faux fur and feathers.

Long-line and chunky cardigans are a stylish alternative to a heavy coat – especially if you’re out shopping and want to resist overheating in the middle of that all-important purchase!













Pictured from top left: American Retro feather coat, £445; McQ cable knit long-line cardigan, £350; Alice by Temperley cardigan, £225; and Rebecca Taylor faux fur cardigan, £425.

LET'S EAT, DRINK AND BE BEAUTIFUL!

We're celebrating Christmas in style with a host of events to get you into the festive spirit - whether you’re looking for gift ideas, need inspiration for your Christmas feast or want to discover the latest beauty secrets.













CHRISTMAS SHOPPING PARTY – Wednesday November 24, 6.30pm-10pm: A highlight for any fashionista worth her Jimmy Choos, it’s the perfect time to stock up on pressies or treat yourself to something special. There will be discounts and offers throughout the store on the evening as well as carol singing performances by former Birmingham Conservatoire students, Beorma Quartet.













FESTIVE FETE – Monday November 29, 6.30pm-9.30pm: The Harvey Nichols pop-up shop is a winter wonderland of festive treats and stylish gifts - complete with vivid green picket fences, greenhouses and garden gnomes! They'll be a tasty line-up of suppliers and regional specialists, with samplings of many of our delicious brands. Beorma Quartet will also be performing traditional carols. You'll find the pop-up shop on Mailbox Level 3.














CHRISTMAS BEAUTY EVENING – Wednesday December 1, 6.30pm-10pm: Join us for an evening of Christmas sparkle and indulge you passion for cosmetics, skincare and perfumery with MAC, Creme de la Mer, Space.NK and Beyond Beauty. There will be demonstrations and offers as well as the chance to stock up on fabulous gifts sets.

Tickets for all three events are complimentary, but due to high demand they do need to be booked in advance. To be added to the guest list please email your request to rsvp.birmingham@harveynichols.com or call 0121 616 6002.

SNEAK PREVIEW: HOT SS11 TRENDS

OK, so we've yet to get through Christmas but as always fashion is one step ahead and with the blink of an eye SS11 is upon us.

Our buyers have been busy picking the key trends that will see us through the warmer months in style. And to give you a sneak peak of what's in store, here's some pictures of our favourite brands for men and women from our New Season Press Preview:













Back to the 70s and 80s: Soft, billowy fabrics and girlie prints are new season heroes - this pretty one-shoulder dress is from Halston Heritage. All things bright and beautiful with acid brights at Christopher Kane.













Femininity gets edgy: We love this printed, floaty dress from Marksu Lupfer - perfect for warm summer dressing. Lara Bohinc's SS11 jewellery line is a real show stopper.
















Down boys!: Launched earlier this year, Christian Louboutin's high tops have certainly caused quite a stir amongst our male fashionistas. Great news then, as those red-soled beauties are looking just as good for spring. These make our hearts skip a beat!

INTRICATE EYE CANDY FROM PAPERSELF

Paper lashes are the latest celebrity beauty craze – and these ones would make even Lady Gaga envious. New in, the Paperself collection is perfect for those who want to cause a flutter during the party season.

Created by Ting yu Wang and priced from £13, the intricate range of lashes has been inspired by the ancient art of Chinese paper-cutting, mixing traditional culture with contemporary design.

Intricately cut and delicately pretty, there are three styles to chose from, each infused with symbolic meaning rooted in Chinese culture: horses, symbolic of success; peony, for happiness and good fortune; and peach blossom to represent love and romance

Star of many high-end fashion shoots, they are available in two sizes so you can either accentuate the corners of your eyes or make a statement with the full lashes for a special occasion.

And we managed to get through that without mentioning Katie Waissel once!

STYLISH WAY TO WEATHER THE WINTER

It's one of the most exciting collaborations of the year - and the chicest way to keep those tootsies warm this winter.

Jimmy Choo Uggs have arrived in store and are already causing quite a stir amongst you lovely fashionistas. Chose from Mandah, with a gold and silver rivet design (£695 - pictured) and Starlit, with fringing and signature star studding (£495).

Who knew shearling boots could be so achingly cool!

SPARKLING TRIBUTE TO ANDY WARHOL

From Marilyn Monroe to a can of Campbell's tomato soup, Andy Warhol's creations have become some of the most recognisable images of the 20th century.

Seems fitting then, that the godfather of pop art - who famously said: "One's company, two's a crowd, and three's a party" - is now being immortalised by his very own Champagne line. Launched by Dom Pérignon, the new luxury drinks collection has been inspired by Warhol’s unconventional and playful use colour.

Bottles are available to buy instore from our Foodmarket and pop-up shop, and you can also enjoy the coolest of tipples at one of our favourite bars in the city - Mechu.

To celebrate the launch, the fabulously fashionable Summerrow bar is hosting a series of special events - and has teamed up with us to ensure they ooze with style.

Model hunt: Get your 15 minutes of fame with a models casting for The Mechu Film. Tuesday, November 16, from 5pm-7pm.

Twitter hunt: A chance to win a VIP night out and prizes from Harvey Nichols and MAC. Follow Mechu @MECHUBAR for more info.

Tribute to Andy Warhol: In conjunction with Model Society, the highlight of the launch is a fabulous party on Friday November 26, from 9pm.

Full details and tickets - 0121-710-4222/4233 or email events@summerrow.com

Check out the new Champagne launch video here.

PERFECT PRE-CHRISTMAS PAMPER TREATS

Whether you want to escape the stress of Christmas shopping or get your complexion in tip top condition for the fast-approaching party season, Elemis has launched a range of treatments guaranteed to give your skin a welcome winter boost.

Available exclusively in-store, the new Elemis pamper menu features seven specially created treatments aimed at tackling a range of skin issues from anti-ageing and deep cleansing to one designed for men. The selection also features the fabulous new Face & Body Sensation, which combines a power booster facial with a hot stone massage. Perfect as a pre-Christmas treat or as a special gift for a loved one.

Prices start from £25 and all facials come with a skin analysis, lifestyle consultation and personalised homecare prescription. Bookings can be made by calling the in-store department on 0121 616 6019.

GIANT TOASTED ANTS, ANYONE?

With I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here just weeks away from hitting our TV screens, we've launched a new food range that would compete with any unusual “treats” faced in the jungle.

From scorpion toffee and worm lollipops to giant toasted ants and Thai green curry crickets, the Edible collection rivals the best of the bush tucker trials!

With prices starting from £2.95, the strange array of sweets and savouries are being snapped up as unusual, and slightly squeamish, Christmas presents.

And while they might make you go "ew!", they're doing their bit for the planet. As an environmentally aware business, Edible was founded on the principles of sustainable fair trade coupled with strict conservation ethics. Raw ingredients are either sustainably farmed or collected from monitored sources and more than 10% of profits go directly to endangered species conservation projects worldwide.

Check out the full range at our pop-up festive gift shop, Level 3 Mailbox.