Beauty & Fashion

Midsummer Place is excited to announce the grand opening of Trends, a brand-new fashion store offering the latest in high-street and designer fashion. Located in the heart of the shopping centre, Trends is set to be the go-to destination for fashion-forward shoppers, featuring a curated selection of must-have pieces and showcasing some of the biggest names in fashion. Trends is proud to offer casual menswear brands such as Sergio Tacchini, Fila, Weekend offender as well as streetwear brands like Fully paid and Money. Giving shoppers access to exclusive styles and renowned designers under one roof. From bold streetwear to timeless elegance, the store caters to men with a diverse range of styles. “We are thrilled to welcome Trends to Midsummer Place,” said Simon Martin, Centre Manager at Midsummer Place. “Trends is perfect for anyone looking to stay ahead of the fashion curve, while still finding timeless pieces that will last..

Midsummer Place in Milton Keynes is proud to announce the unexpected rise of Adrian Francis, a local teacher who has made waves as one of the centre’s fashion models for its Autumn/Winter 2024 (AW24) campaign. Known to his students at Milton Keynes Academy as "Mr. Francis" and others as "AJ," and winner of the MK Inspiration Awards Teacher of the Year 2023, Adrian’s first foray into modelling has captured the hearts of thousands, both online and within the community. His debut video, shared on TikTok, quickly massed 10,000 views within days. The captivating footage of Adrian strutting the latest trends was shared by hundreds of his students, propelling him to local fame. The enthusiasm and buzz around his unexpected role as a fashion model didn’t go unnoticed, leading Midsummer Place to offer Adrian a regular role as a model to promote its wide range of retailers. See the video here: Midsummer..

The region’s biggest fashion and beauty event, Fashion Weekend, is back at centre:mk, this weekend, on 5th and 6th October. The highly anticipated free event will showcase the latest looks and trends from the ever-increasing line-up of brands and retailers, such as Reiss, Mango, John Lewis & Partners, H Beauty, Jigsaw, Mint Velvet and many more. With catwalk shows on the hour, every hour from 11am each day, visitors can enjoy style talks, beauty demos, pop ups and special offers on the day, making this an event not to be missed for all fashion and beauty lovers. Featuring over 35 retailers, models and dancers will be giving fashion inspiration on the catwalk with outfits and accessories selected by the Fashion Weekend stylist over two action-packed days. With two additional stages for talks between shows, stylists including TV’s Annaleise Dayes will be sharing their top tips for Autumn Fashion and how..

Midsummer Place is delighted to announce that Suit Direct has completed an exciting refurbishment of their Milton Keynes store, further enhancing the shopping experience for customers.  The store upgrade was achieved without any closures, as all work was completed overnight to ensure minimal disruption and now the retailer has a brand new look into time for the new Autumn/Winter season.  The transformation includes several significant updates designed to offer a fresh, modern shopping environment. Key features of the refurbishment include: Brand new in-store lighting to brighten the space and highlight the quality of the products. Enhanced window displays with new mannequins and lightbox graphics. The removal of the front wall creates an open view into the store, inviting customers in with a clear sight of their stylish collections. Full store decoration in new tonal colors that make the product merchandising pop against the walls. An updated till point area, featuring..

Local charity Willen Hospice has announced it will be holding a mega sale at its shop at The Point throughout the whole of August, as it prepares to close the store. The Willen Hospice shop at The Point opened in 2022 as a temporary retail opportunity for the charity. During this time, thanks to an amazing team, the shop has helped raise more than £500,000, alongside the other Hospice outlets based there. Willen Select opened last year, and the charity’s online stores, eBay, Depop and Vestiaire Collective, were also housed in The Point, but are now being relocated to their donation centre in Kiln Farm. The sale is on now and staff expect stock to move very quickly. Shoppers are encouraged to visit The Point store on Midsummer Boulevard to bag a bargain early. The sale will help to reduce stock levels, while also raising much-needed funds for the Hospice’s..

Us Brits are weather obsessed, and the moment the sun breaks through, we shed the layers in search of bronzed skin. But no tan is worth the threat of skin cancer. As we get summer ready, it should be the lotions, not the bikinis and shorts, that are top of our shopping list. Be smart. Stay safe. Introducing your new best friends... New to the Clarins offering are four protection from sun products which will help to prevent wrinkles and dark spots. Sun-induced ageing is being packed off for a holiday of its own! The Face Protectors – Youth-protecting Sunscreen - are available in SPF30 and SPF50+ and capable of supporting all skin types, even the most sensitive. Water resistant, the melting texture has a dry-feel and a matte finish. Before you step outside, give your skin a spritz of the Sun Spray Lotion, or get busy with the Body..

A charity fashion show hosted by Olney's top fashion retailers has successfully raised over £6,000 for local palliative care charity Willen Hospice. The event, held at the Carlton House Club in Olney, was a vibrant celebration of fashion, community, and philanthropy. Attendees enjoyed an evening filled with style and glamour, featuring the latest collections from Olney's leading fashion boutiques. Willen Hospice's own shop also took centre stage, showcasing a stunning selection of pre-loved occasion-wear from its upstairs boutique in the town. The event was organised by Jane Sumner from Noa Noa and Marihelen Esam, a trustee at Willen Hospice. Together, they ensured a smooth and entertaining experience for all who attended. The fashion show was complemented by a lively raffle and auction, where guests had the opportunity to win a variety of prizes, generously donated..

After breast surgery, your bra needs might be a bit different. You might be using a breast form after a mastectomy, or your breasts might feel a bit uneven after partial surgery. If you opted for reconstruction, you might have some sensitive scar tissue that doesn’t like underwires. No worries though! What you need is a friendly, professional post-surgical bra fitting – and fortunately that’s what we love doing here at Eloise. Start by calling 01908 340 094 to make an appointment at our fitting suite near Furzton Lake. We have free customer parking outside and as the fitting suite is by appointment only, you don’t have to worry about other customers coming in during your visit. The fitting should take about an hour to an hour and a half depending on whether you are looking for bras, breast forms and swimwear or just bras. Your friendly bra fitter will..

Midsummer Place Shopping Centre is excited to announce the crowning of their very own VIP Families. Midsummer Place received dozens of entries and had such an incredible response that it was impossible to pick one, so two winners were picked. Lisette Esio (www.instagram.com/thestylishmum_) and Lydia Rooney (www.instagram.com/rooneyadventures). Lisette is a project manager and has a passion for blogging and content creation and is married to Chicco Esio with four beautiful children. Lydia is mother of four who works in Marketing and married to Liam Rooney love exploring new places and adventures as a family, which they share online. Back in May Midsummer Place launched a search to find a VIP family who will be invited to try new retailer food dishes, fashion the latest new season trends, appear in social media campaigns and bring an exciting new dimension to life and..

Midsummer Place Shopping Centre is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new competition, the chance for families to become the centre’s ‘VIP’ family for a year! The competition to be crowned ‘Midsummer Place royalty’ opens on Coronation Day (6 May) and families could be in with the chance to be fashion trendsetters, food reviewers as well as the face of the centre. They will be invited to try new retailer food dishes, fashion the latest new season trends, appear in social media campaigns and bring a new exciting dimension to life and style at Midsummer Place. Marketing and Commercialisation Manager at Midsummer Place, Kirsty McGiff says: “This is an exciting opportunity for a Milton Keynes family to enter and experience some exclusive VIP moments throughout the year. All families are welcome to enter this inclusive competition as there is no template for what we are looking for, we simply..

The vegan lifestyle has been making waves in the fashion world so we are proud to showcase products you can shop from Midsummer Place’s retailers that carry the vegan-ethos. Dr Martens have been at the forefront of the vegan movement with a wide range of vegan leather shoes, ensuring you can look stylish in cruelty-free leather. The below items are from Dr Martens. Step into the new year in style with these must-haves 1460 Vegan Lace Up Boots for £169.00. These bold boots will be the perfect addition to your January 2023 wardrobe. Gloss it up this January in style with the Vegan 1460 Gloss Lace Up Boots for £125.00 from Dr Martens. We love the Cherry Red Oxford Vegan 1460 Ankle Boots also for £159.00 from Dr Martens. These cherry-coloured shoes will brighten up any outfit. Keep all your essentials close whilst looking stylish with this sleek 11 Inch..

MyMiltonKeynes will be putting its best foot forward as they host their popular and exclusive Fashion Show event on November 17 – with all of the profits going to support MK Hospital’s Neonatal Unit. Tickets are now available for what promises to be a night of fizz, fashion and festivities as people will be treated to some of the season’s best looks, shown off through demonstrations and exclusive offers. Held in Middleton Hall – outside John Lewis – the event has proven to be a popular part of the festive calendar in the run up to Christmas. After the event, fashionistas will be able to visit John Lewis, for some exclusive, after-hours shopping – perfect to finish off (or even kick-off) your Christmas shopping. On the night there will also be a raffle held with some amazing prizes available to be won. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash so they..

Willen Hospice and Fashion and Textile students from MK College have joined forces to launch an exciting new clothing range for retail in the charity’s Central Milton Keynes store. The partnership and supporting #wearitwillen campaign will highlight the vast range of high quality, pre-loved clothing available from Willen Hospice charity shops and its online stores. People are encouraged to shop sustainably by choosing pre-loved clothing as an alternative to fast-fashion, helping to reduce wastage and landfill as well as recycle unwanted items by donating to Willen Hospice shops.    Rachael Withe, Marketing Manager of Willen Hospice said “We are thrilled to be working with the students at MK College to support their studies as well leveraging their expertise to attract younger and more fashion-conscious shoppers into our stores.  Students have visited our donation-sorting warehouse to make a selection of clothing that will be sold under their own label, Cygnet, which they..

New luxury diamond, jewellery and watch brand, Loupe, has launched its flagship boutique at centre:mk in Milton Keynes. Pulse went to take a look. Beaverbrooks, the 103-year-old family-owned jewellers with 71 stores nationwide, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new carefully curated concept luxury diamond, jewellery and watch brand – Loupe, which opened the doors of its highly anticipated flagship boutique on Thursday 9th June at centre:mk in Milton Keynes. Set across 5,029 sq ft, Loupe Milton Keynes features a dedicated showroom for prestigious watch brand, ROLEX. The boutique also has a luxurious watch room housing its other Swiss watch brand partners, OMEGA, HUBLOT and ZENITH. These sit alongside Loupe’s own collection of diamonds and contemporary fine jewellery, hand-selected by its experienced buying team, and..

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