It's impossible to escape the buzz surrounding the amazing Manchester Fashion weekend, the only place to be this October. Held at Manchester's most stylish venue - Urbis, it was the North's ultimate fashion event. A bargain at £10 opens the doors to an exciting weekend of shopping, that'll have you dying to shop till you drop for the brand new season.

This four day fashion showcase, in association with Grazia, allows you a huge discount with the chance to buy from the hottest of hot designer collections. Featuring a range of impressive, established names, with the inclusion of young fresh talent to boot. Snap up designs by Gharani Strok, Juicy Couture, Vivienne Westwood and Gucci, all while indulging in your complimentary Tia Maria and cola with a twist of lime.

It quickly becomes clear that you are in for a treat, with all the designer brands fighting for your attention with their names plastered all over the place in the most eccentric of ways. Bourjois, the events official beauty partner, are ready and waiting to give even the most novice of make up artists a cosmetics master class and mini-manicure. Celebrity make-up artist, Cassie Lomas is on hand to dish out the gossip on recreating this season's must have look and you'll also have the opportunity to buy your favourite Bourjois essentials.

Though the real treat lies awaiting in the form of a catwalk, the most glamorous feature at the event. Femme Fatale inspired, you can be sure of the most insightful guide into this season's trends. Get the look from designers after the biggest and best inspiration you'll need to become this season's fashion icon.

Shopped till you dropped yet? Phillips personal shopping has just the thing. Professional advice from stylists were on hand to show you around the event and find the perfect outfit, as well as demonstrating how to care for the most delicate of fabrics.

And after all that excitement if you're still not satisfied, The Social Cafe is the perfect place to pick up the most delicious of foods, from sandwiches to cake. Between 3pm-5pm a complimentary glass of Pink champagne aids the hassle of picking your favourites off the menu.


Kaylee Robshaw.

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