To showcase the new spring/summer 2008 line, Topshop have teamed up with Elle magazine.

Three exclusive shows will offer Elle readers an intimate insight on the new collection, 20% discount on Topshop merchandise, cocktails and canapés with an exclusive goodie bag to top it all off. The Topshop events will happen at the London, Oxford Street store on the 13th of February, in Manchester on the 19th of February and in Dublin on the 21st February.

Tickets cost £10, but that is redeemable against purchases made on the day. Invest in your copy of Elle for more information or visit Topshop online. Tickets are limited so get them before they go.

Video jug have some great tips on how to wrap awkward shaped presents. Here’s a clip showing you exactly how to warp a wine bottle. You can visit video jug to get more handy hints for making your gifts look great here.

Its very easy to find gifts for cat and dog lovers but there is almost nothing out there for someone whose best friend is a goldfish! Being such a person I was excited to discover this tableware range from Franz Porcelain. I think its so cute and unusual. Anything from the range would make a great Christmas gift for a fish lover or anyone with quirky taste.

The cup and saucer with spoon is a great stand alone item or it can be bought as part of a tea set. This would look good on display but is suitable for everyday use as well. I also love the organic shape of the small goldfish vase and the goldfish tea pot. You can order any of these items online at GiftandWarp.co.uk

Swarovski crystals are a popular gift for any occasion. This Christmas Swarovski have made some fabulous Christmas ornaments and tree decorations. The tree ornaments are popular collectors items. The 2007 special annual tree decoration is a pretty clear crystal snowflake which measures 6.5 x 8.1 cm . It is attached to a blue satin string and has a sliver tag with 2007 embossed on it. You can by this collectors item in a set with two smaller snowflakes for £80 or on its own for £50. Other item in the Swarovski Christmas range include an adorable crystal and gold plated reindeer and the cute ‘little snowman’ table ornament made for different coloured crystal. Visit the official Swarovski website to buy.

These novelty Christmas pillows are a great idea to make sure you get plenty of kisses from your loved one at Christmas.

They are designed by Kate Storer and are available from Bust-ed.com for £22 for two. If you are having guests to stay this Christmas I’m sure they will love to have these funky pillows on their bed!

Charades is the ultimate Christmas day game. It was first played as a palour game in 16th century France but is as popular today as ever. You don’t actually need a board game to play this - All you need is an imagination, a knowledge of books films and TV shows. However if you want to make your game run more smoothly this Christmas this board game version is a great idea.

It gives you hundreds of cards listing 1,584 titles of films, plays, catchphrases, hit songs, best sellers and television shows, so you will never be stuck for an idea. There is a timer and score pad and of course the official rules so there will be less arguments this year too! You can buy the Charades game from amazon.co.uk for 8.95 pounds.

We all have different styles when it comes to decorating a christmas tree. My flatmate Alex insists on having the tree all one colour – red. We have red lights, red baubles and red tinsle. Our fairy isn’t actually red, she’s white, but we stick a red light up her skirt and that solves the problem. As Alex is the one that pays for all the decorations, goes to get the tree and puts it all up, we don’t argue.

While some love the pristine look of the trees that you see in department stores I prefer a more haphazard homely sort of tree…. I like to fill it with decorations that I have collected over the years because they were cute or quirky or passed down from my great great nan. I usually don’t pay much attention to where it all goes either.

This makes for a bit of an eye sore of a tree but it is certainly interesting. Each ornament has its own story. If you want to create a more individual tree this year you could start with purchasing some original hand blow glass ornaments. I found some cute new additions for my tree from Mrs Christmas this year. I love the 1920’s style Pinocchio and the unusual ‘mouse that snored’. Get a variety of different ornaments that you will treasure for years to come and you will look forward to putting up the tree that little bit more each Christmas.

From the 28th of November to the 2nd of December 2007 The Good Food Show will be at The NEC in Birmingham, so if you missed the Scotland and London shows get yourself to Birmingham.

With something for everyone The Good Food Show will incorporate over 500 exhibitors selling food gadgets, drinks and fresh produce and educators in the master classes and theatres, which will also entertain and inspire.

Join some famed and very talented chefs who will be taking to the stage in the Supertheatre, sponsored by Sainsbury’s such as Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay to teach you all some great new recipes for the Christmas period. Or join some famed and talented drink experts in the Drinks Tasting Theatre who will be giving advice and tips on the party season drinks.

Tickets are available online at www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com or over the phone by calling 0870 040 0390. A standard entry ticket is £18.50 in advance or £20.50 on the door and for more information on other available tickets visit the same website you can purchase tickets, mentioned above.

Those few days have finally arrived and perfectly in time with Christmas around the corner. An event that happens only twice a year is beginning this Wednesday 21st of November through to the Friday 23rd of November 2007.

Enjoy discounts of up to 25% throughout the store. Debenhams stocks brands such as Topshop, Oasis, Kookai, Faith, Warehouse, Morgan and Jane Norman to name a few so get yourself a whole new wardrobe! Not to mention all the wonderful potential Christmas gifts they have including make up by Urban Decay, MAC, Benefit and perfume by Gucci, Christian Dior and Ralph Lauren.

This spectacular discount is also available online if you are unable to get to your nearest store.

The stylish company has teamed up with Elle Magazine to offer a 20% discount off your next order from the Urban Outfitters website. Invest in some party pieces or casual day wear perfect for the winter season!

This Religion Chiffon Dress is in season, in midnight blue and costs £80. Keeping with the blues perhaps a casual number like this Full Circle Crochet Back Mohair Tunic would be more appropriate. It’s £65 and would look great with jeans, black leggings or footless tights.

To enjoy this great discount, purchase the December issue of Elle Magazine to get your online promotional code. This discount is valid from the 7th of November to the 5th of December 2007.