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This week Katie takes a spin on the big wheel and feels the love

There are two parties on tonight.

The one I’ve got my eye on is the Tatler Restaurant Awards. A foodie celebration organised by the Sloaniest magazine on the block promises to be a champagne-fuelled food-fest – crammed with yummy canapes and celebrity chefs.

I do quite fancy Jamie Oliver, and there’s no food in my fridge – perfect.

Outside our offices the cloud falls into blackness. It’s only six – don’t you hate winter? The rain starts screaming past the windows of the newsroom, rumbling threateningly up the glass.

Anyone with any money, sense or shoes over three inches should be dodging the weather and heading home for a night in; but since I have neither of the first two and am sporting the third I can only keep my fingers crossed.

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The latest designer dresses & suits

The O Zone in Brighton’s Church Street has a reputation for creating something different for the modern bride and groom. Over the coming weeks, the boutique will showcase two of the UK’s premier wedding dress designers – Ian Stuart and Charlotte Balbier. The boutique is already a stockist of both designers and this is a wonderful opportunity for brides to view their extended collections. For one week from Saturday 16 February The O Zone will have the complete collection of Charlotte Balbier gowns.

The Ian Stuart designer day is on Saturday 8 March. Ian has won many awards including British Bridal Designer of the Year for the last four years. Bridal meets fashion with this collection; his cutting-edge designs offer style, glamour, elegance and grace. This event is by appointment only, to reserve your place please call The O Zone on 01273 739500.

The O Zone will be exhibiting at the Royal Pavilion Wedding Fair, Sunday 17 February, 10am to 4pm.

The O Zone, 21-23 Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1RB | Map
Call 01273 739500
or see www.ozoneweddings.co.uk

Stylish & seductive

Exquisite fine lingerie for the special day and evening of your life.

Delightful basques, suspenders, belt bras and bodices in a stunning variety of shape and styles. Ouh La La offers a profesional fitting service so your lingerie will be comfortable, discreet and luxurious under the wedding gown.

Complete your ensemble with a fine selection of hosiery and garters. For the wedding night, they have a special selection of lingerie, basques, waspies bras and knickers in tempestuous designs in satin and lace.

They offer selected stockists of the top French brands. They also stock a beautiful range of swimwear all year round for your honeymoon.

At Ouh La La in Haywards Heath and their new shop in Brighton they have the finest range of top quality lingerie in a wide range of styles and sizes.

Ouh La La is the perfect choice for a perfect occasion.

Ouh La La, 15 The Broadway, Haywards Heath 01444 455123
71 North Road, Brighton 01273 699888
ouhlalalimited@tiscali.co.uk

A stunning choice of gowns

Pronuptia has received an excellent respose to their new collection by both the bridal press and forthcoming brides. This collection offers a fantastic choice in style and fabrics, from fishtails in simple satins and taffetas to flowing laces and crispy tulles; there are dresses to take you from the beach through to full Hollywood glamour.

With prices ranging from £395 to the couture collection at £1,450, there is style to suit every budget. Pronuptia also has a new range of exclusive bridesmaid dresses available in over 30 colours and an excellent selection of menswear, up-to-the-minute styles and co-ordinating accessories, all available to hire or buy. Pronuptia in Western road, Hove has been trading for over 20 years and has an excellent reputation for a friendly, reliable service.

You can view their collection on www.pronuptia.co.uk or telephone 01273 323046 for free brochures or an appointment.