NEWS: OUR SALES STARTS BOXING DAY AT 10AM

Want to get your hands on the very best designer bargains? Of course you do ... so hot foot it down to our Mailbox store as our sale kicks off at 10am on Boxing Day.

The turkey won't have had time to cool and the mince pies still need eating, but come December 26 there's only one thing on the mind of the canny fashionista.

We'll have up to 50% off some of the biggest names in fashion and accessories for men and women, including Markus Lupfer, Diane Von Furstenburg, Lara Bohinc, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen and Paul Smith.

Add the date to your diary and join the queue ladies and gents!

FESTIVE LUST LIST: STYLISH STOCKING FILLERS

Looking for a few last minute ideas to fill those stockings this Christmas? Here's our pick of our favourite must-haves that are guaranteed to bring festive joy to even the hardest to please fashionistas!

Pictured clockwise from left: Miss Marc 4G iPhone case, £30; Twelve Muses calendar, £15; ESPA Moment Of Peace Gift Set, £12.50; Lisa Carrier white frosted candle, £50; Daisy Eau So Fresh, from £48; YCUK set of four shot glasses, £20; This Works beauty cracker, £9; Bodhi Ylang Ylang Incensa Sensual Bath & Shower Therapy, £23.

ASK THE EXPERTS: SHINE ON WITH BENEFIT

We asked the team at Benefit, one of our favourite beauty brands, to let us into the secret of a shimmering and sparkly look this party season.

• Opt for these great false eyelashes, featuring a band of black glitter to create definition.

• Sculpt cheek bones with this shimmering powder that also adds a dash of warmth to your party look.

• A pop of Bella Bamba pink on your eyes gives you a playful look could be topped off with little flirt lashes and a swipe of ultra shines lipgloss in dancing queen.

• Watt’s Up highlighter in this delicate champagne sheer shade works on everyone. Catches the light perfectly for a real holiday shimmer.

• The must-have high beam is known as the "super model in a bottle"! A Benefit favourite, it's designed for an all out glow. Pair the the satiny pink shade with a dramatic smoky eye.

Visit of our in-store Benefit counter to discover more great looks this season.

PERFECT GIFTS FOR HIGH TECH FASHIONISTAS

Geek chic has never been so cool ... just check out this collection of designer accessories for your favourite high tech gadgets. From smart phones to iPads, ensure you've got the best dressed pieces around this Christmas.

Pictured, from top: Marc by Marc Jacobs iPad cover, £45; Paul Smith laptop case, £95; D&G iPhone case, £90; Paul Smith vintage stripe iPad case, £220.

FESTIVE WISH LISTS WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE

We've made gift buying a little easier this year, whether you want to take the stress out of Christmas shopping for the family or are hinting what you'd like to see under the tree.

Simply fill out one of our Wish List cards in store with your must-haves and pass it on to our Personal Shopping Team. You can arrange for your presents to be wrapped and collected when convenient by contacting the department on 0121 616 6008.

You can also use the cards to drop subtle hints ... secretly hand your list over to a loved one to ensure you'll get the gift you want.

STORE NEWS: OUR CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

Whether you're planning a late night shopping spree or are leaving it to the last minute, make sure you don’t get caught out and keep up to date with our Christmas opening hours at our store and pop-up shops.

Until Friday December 16: 10am-8pm.

Saturday December 17: 9am-7pm.

Sunday December 18: 11am-5pm.

Monday December 19-Friday December 23: 9am-9pm.

Saturday December 24: 9am-4pm.

Sunday December 25: Closed.

Monday December 26-Friday December 30: 10-7pm.

Saturday December 31: 10am-5pm.

Sunday January 1: Closed.

For more information, please call the store on 0121 616 6000.

BEAUTY: FOR THE MOST LUXURIOUS CHRISTMAS

Treat your loved one to this must-have set from top beauty brand Creme de la Mer and give the gift of great skin this Christmas.

The Luxury Essentials boxed set costs £305 and features Crème de la Mer’s simple daily beauty regimen: Crème de la Mer (60ml), The Regenerating Serum (15ml), and The Eye Concentrate (15ml).

This limited edition is available in store now.

CHRISTMAS: A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS

When it comes to our Santa wish list we really have been spolit for choice this Christmas. It's been a hard task to narrow down our festive must-haves but being the plucky fashionistas that we are, we have done just that. So here are a few of our favourite things we'd love to find wrapped up beautifully under the tree this Christmas. Besides, we've been awfully good girls this year!

Pictured clockwise from top left: Michael Kors watch, £200; By Malene Birger lace bodice dress, £225; Marc by Marc Jacobs disco bag, £225; Kenneth Jay Lane bracelet, £40; Christian Louboutin bow-front slingbacks, £545; Marcus Lupfer sequin jumper, £265; Roberto Cavalli snake knot ring, £180; Karl Donaghue Mongolian lambskin scarf, £145.

BEAUTY MUST-HAVE: WE'RE ON CLOUD NINE!

Renowned for creating the original hair straightening iron, Cloud Nine’s high tech hair collection is now available in store. Launched this week, the range of professional tools has revolutionised modern styling and boasts a celebrity following that includes Kelly Rowland, Jessie J and Denise Van Outen.

Because of their variable heat settings and innovative design, each Cloud Nine styler has been designed to create gorgeous tresses every time.

We've got a selection of straighteners with prices starting from £55. Perfect for creating smooth, flicks or curls, each boasts black ceramic plates to add shine while the one-touch temperature control means you can choose a heat to suit your hair.

Also available is the innovative O Ultimate that heats rollers in just four seconds, allowing you to create voluminous styles in no time at all. There is also the newly launched Cloud Nine Wand to style tight curls or on-trend waves.

BEAUTY NEWS: OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION!

Perfect for the festive party season, Stila's Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liners are infused with twinkling micro-glitter that stays put long after the taxi ride home.

As the first ever waterproof glitter eye liners on the market, they are available in eight statement colours and cost £14 each. They contain a special polymer that adheres the glitter and pigment to the eyes for all-day all night wear. Application is a breeze with an easy-to-use sponge tip applicator for a perfect line, every time.

NEWS: EXCLUSIVE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE EVENT

We've teamed up with the Sunday Times Style for an exclusive shopping weekend. On Saturday December 10 and Sunday December 11, enjoy 20% discounts on fashion and accessories and 10% off perfume and beauty.

There will also be counter demos across some of our top brands:

Space NK: Mini make-overs and Clarisonic demos.
Trish McEvoy: Five minute eye brightening eye application.
Crème De La Mer: Menu of services.
Benefit: Mini make-overs.
Sue Devitt: Crystal collagen eye treatment (including colour application) GWP worth £24 when you spend more than £40
GHD: Hair demos.
Stila: Mini make-overs.
Elemis: Hand and arm massage.

Not only that, but it's a great time to get finish off those last minute gifts ... or even make a start on your Christmas shopping!

To claim your exclusive discount apply online via the Harvey Nichols website - click here.

MUST-HAVE CHRISTMAS GIFT SETS FROM ELEMIS

We'd be more than happy to find these under the tree this Christmas! These guaranteed-to-please gift sets from Elemis are available in store now and are packed with a host of must-have skincare products.

Pictured, from top: Rejuvenating Stars Gift Set, £65; Revitalise Me Set, £30; Tranquil Touch Exotic Gift Set, £25.

BEAUTY: M.A.C GLITTER AND ICE COLLECTION

Inspired by a love of ice skating, M.A.C's Holiday '11 collection Glitter and Ice boasts a gorgeous selection of must-have wintery goodies!

With 34 products included in the range, there's a host of new Paint Pots, Mineralize Eye Shadows, Beauty Powders, Nail Lacquers, Lipsticks, Dazzleglasses and Technakohl Eye Liners. There are also two great new palettes featuring six easy to wear eye shades.

With names such as Snow Season, Hold That Pose, Practice Makes Perfect and Let's Skate, the selection is perfect to add a dash of cool chic to your winter wardrobe. In store now from our M.A.C department.

Above: Limited edition Glitter & Ice nail lacquer, £10. Below: Mineralized eye shadows, £16.50 each.

NEWS: BEAUTIFUL GIFT FROM BEYOND BEAUTY!

Here's a very tempting Christmas treat from us to you! Spend £70 on any two purchases in store at Beyond Beauty this month and you'll get a complimentary gift worth more than £80*.

The must-have gift bag contains mini favourites, including a Percy & Reed conditioner, Butter London nail lacquer, Strivectin-SD Instant Texturising Scrub, Blinc mascara and eye liner, Bodhi body moisturiser, Korres Wild Rose 24-hour moisturiser, Burts Bees milk & honey body lotion, This Works daily wash, Eyeko skinny eyeliner, Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker clear lip gloss, Green & Spring shower and bath foam 50ml.

*Contents of gift may vary. One bag per customer, while stocks last.