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Boy looks given the girl twist

There’s a growing trend in women’s fashion that goes against all things feminine.Read

Go back to school with bargain buys

AS THE new school year looms, it seems that more than half of parents are struggling with ‘back to school’ costs, according to research by charities Save the Children and Family Action.Read

It's season of high impact

FROM structured dresses to sequinned jackets, Matalan’s new autumn winter range seems to have it all.Read

Copy cats can make you feel flush again

BIRMINGHAM folk have come up with some wacky ways to save cash during the credit crunch.Read

Putting on the razzle dazzle

IT’S time to inject some Style in the City – and this year Birmingham stores Harvey Nichols and Selfridges are at the top of the hot list.Read

Beat the charity collection conmen

WHEN Mark Tennant walked the streets of Birmingham collecting cash for disadvantaged children, residents had no reason to doubt his cause.Read

Looking on the bright side

THE future’s looking bright at the Pavillions with these great eyepopping colours.Read

Keeping children happy at the right prices

FOR expectant parents and those who already have children, buying all you need for your bundle of joy can become an expensive task.Read

Trio confirmed as beautiful babies!

THOUSANDS of tots entered the Pallasades Baby of the Year competition but there could only be three winners who walked away with a gift card each worth £100 to spend in the shopping centre.Read

It's time to get shorty

IT MIGHT be pouring outside, but it’s not time to ditch the shorts just yet.Read

Birmingham charity shop manager brings in the cash

SHE’S been hailed the rescuer of charity shops across the UK after her TV makeovers on struggling retailers have proved a success.Read

Autumn calls for you to be bold

CHECK out the new range at Next in the store’s autumn winter collection in this exclusive sneak preview.Read

Cut your costs by turning Japanese

WITH the new scrappage scheme proving a hit, many are considering which car to upgrade to.Read

Handy Hints

Assessing your roof for wear and tear does not necessarily require you to climb up on to the roof itself. Read

Most Wanted

Join the chain gang with this metallic faux-leather it-bag which will work with lace-laden dresses, designer denim and graphic prints.Read

Some hot looks for fun in sun

IT’S time for some summer fun and what better way to look the part than by dressing in some of this great beachwear.Read

Vote for YOUR favourite market trader

FOR more than 800 years Birmingham’s Bull Ring Markets have been a world famous shopping destination – and they continue to flourish.Read

You are invited to buy

IF YOU’RE stuck for something to wear to your latest family wedding then head to Merry Hill for a great selection of party dresses.Read

T-shirt tycoons!

BIRMINGHAM businessman Lee Blake is hoping his ASBO to Entrepreneur project will help off-the-rail youngsters back on to the right track.Read

Go tribal for the hottest glamour

WHEN high summer comes along, fashion designers take their inspiration from far-flung locations. This season the destination was Africa.Read