SQ COUNTY
MAGAZINE
LOOK PARTY PERFECT
With the season’s hottest beauty buys
’TIS THE
Season The best in festive fashion and more at County Square
RAISE YOUR GIFT-GIVING GAME
Follow our fabulous guides
Plus
Don’t miss our Christmas competition on P19
CONTENTS
Welcome A
s the weather gets colder and the nights become longer, our thoughts turn to Christmas. And what a Christmas it’s going to be at County Square! Follow our expertly edited gift guides and your presents to your loved ones this year will be the best under the tree. The festive season does bring challenges: what should you wear? Follow our Christmas dressing guide on P4 and get the perfect party attire and don’t miss our guide to key fashion trends on P6. The centre is brimming with amazing gifts for all the family. Beauty buffs should flip to P14 to discover the essential editions to their beauty party arsenal with the coolest new makeup and the best products to combat festive facial fatigue. Let soft, snow whites transform your interiors into a winter wonderland, and find out where to grab the best light bites while you’re festive railhopping. Plus, don’t miss out on your chance to win great festive prizes on P19. Happy shopping!
The management team County Square 02
03 CENTRE UPDATE All the news, events and entertainment from the centre 04 BELLE OF THE BALL Our foolproof guide to the best festive fashion for the season 06 SUITS YOU Fix up, look sharp in elegant, tailored silhouettes this winter 07 FUCHSIA PERFECT Think pink! This colour should be on your fashion wish list 08 LADIES’ GIFTS Wow your woman this Christmas with these luxurious gifts 10 MEN’S GIFTS Perfect presents for the man in your life 12 KIDS’ GIFTS Our magical gift guide for toddlers to teens 14 FACE VALUE Combat party fatigue with these hero beauty buys 15 THE GLAM SQUAD This season’s beauty trends setting the party standard 16 ICE PALACES Follow our ideas to turn your house into a winter wonderland 18 FESTIVE FANCIES The best snacks for refuelling on Christmas shopping trips 19 WIN! Your chance to win some exclusive store giveaways! 20 DIRECTORY How to get in touch countysquareshoppingcentre.com
NEWS
UPDATE
Get festive at County Square with new stores, special events and extended opening hours this Christmas
NEW STORES If the shopping selection at County Square wasn’t already tempting enough, we now have two hot new stores. Head to JD Sports for the coolest kicks, sports and streetwear styles. Australian brand Smiggle bring you colourful, fashionforward stationery. School need never be boring again!
CHRISTMAS EVENTS DIARY Saturday 18th November Ashford Family Fun Day plus Paw Patrol Characters! Saturday 25th November Elf & Safety stilt walkers Saturday 2nd December Rock Choir (12noon & 1.30pm) Sunday 3rd December Creative Station Christmas bauble workshop (11am – 2pm) Thursday 7th December School choirs sing for Demelza Saturday 9th December Ashford Sings! (12noon &
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1.30pm) Sunday 10th December Creative Station Christmas pine cone workshop (11am – 2pm) Thursday 14th December School choirs sing for Demelza Saturday 16th December Snow King & Queen stilt walkers Sunday 17th December Creative Station Christmas bauble workshop (11am – 2pm) Saturday 23rd December Christmas entertainment
County Square’s
LITTLE BLACK BOOK
We all love rail-hopping but this Christmas, County Square also has the answer to all of your essential needs. Are your favourite party shoes in need of repair? Hot foot it to Timpson and re-sole your shoes, you’ll soon be ready for the dance floor. Want to send the perfect platitudes? Write it on a Christmas card from Card Market or Card Factory. The holidays can be stressful so if you’re giving up smoking make sure you have your vaporiser from Evapo on hand to curb any cravings. If getting away from it all is the only solution, then book your dream destination at TUI or Thomas Cook, and change your sterling at No1 Currency or Nationwide. Who says Christmas isn’t easy?
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THE EDIT
NEW LOOK £12.99
M&S £49.50
DOROTHY PERKINS £19.20
BELLE of the BALL
YOURS £7
Party invitations piling up? Follow our festive guide to show-stopping event attire RIVER ISLAND
BONMARCHÉ £14
Psst... WE LOVE
DEBENHAMS £35
Take a
BOW
This pretty embellishment takes soirées seriously. Nail the look by choosing hyper femininity or laid-back androgyny
NEW LOOK £17
Styling tip
Play with soft and floaty on blouses, plump for stiff and bold on 80s shapes, or update your tux Western style. NEW LOOK £29.99 04
RIVER ISLAND £30 countysquareshoppingcentre.com
THE EDIT NEW LOOK
NEW LOOK £15.99
Flower
POWER
Florals aren’t just for spring. For cocktail dressing, pick monochrome blooms or multicoloured bouquets
Psst... WE LOVE NEW LOOK £29.99 PEACOCKS £20 NEW LOOK TOP £19.99 BOTTOMS 12.99
WAREHOUSE £45
SELECT £4
MARKS AND SPENCER
Styling tip
This feminine trend takes its queues from haute boho, so invest in delicate embellishments or liquid silks and satins.
H&M £29.99
DISCO
M&S £69
SELECT £14.99
WALLIS £42 countysquareshoppingcentre.com
Styling tip
Pair killer disco boots with a fringed mini for an edgier approach to this glam look.
Decadence
The 70s are back! Slip on sequins and highshine fabrics, then hit the dance floor and party all night
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NEXT
FASHION REFRESH
Psst... WE LOVE
1 PEACOCKS JACKET £35 TROUSERS £15
2 YOURS JACKET £29.99 TROUSERS £7
3 OASIS JACKET £65 TROUSERS £40
Suits
YOU
Slick silhouettes, bold shoulders and a nippedin waist mark out a confident, new uniform Styling tip If you want to master this girl boss look, pair your sleek two piece with a turtle neck in a luxe fabric and an oversized bag. 06
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RIVER ISLAND JACKET £45 TROUSERS £40
NEW LOOK JACKET £44.99 TROUSERS £24.99
H&M JACKET £119.99 TROUSERS £79.99
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FASHION REFRESH Styling tip This look can easily look saccharine, so be daring and wear your pink hues top-to-toe and in block tones. NEW LOOK £8.99 YOURS £23.99
MARKS AND SPENCER
M&S £39.50
WALLIS £65
YOURS £17.99
DEBENHAMS £25
Psst... WE LOVE
JAQUES VERT £39
Fuchsia
PERFECT WAREHOUSE £59
NEW LOOK £19.49
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From candy-coloured hues to hothouse tones, this colour should be on your fashion wish list
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LADIES’ GIFTS
PEACOCKS BRA £9 KNICKERS £3 WATERSTONES £13
JAQUES VERT £19
Psst... WE LOVE BONMARCHĒ £45
DKNY BY H.SAMUEL £99.99
LADIES’ The most wonderful
FLUTTERBYES £49.99
ELEMIS BY REGIS £29
THE FRAGRANCE SHOP EDP FROM £65
M&S £29.50 WAREHOUSE £32
Psst... WE LOVE
PANDORA £99
PEACOCKS £4
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WAREHOUSE £49 countysquareshoppingcentre.com
LADIES’ GIFTS
F. HINDS £199.90 NEW LOOK £7.99
Psst... WE LOVE
BONMARCHĒ £14 H. SAMUEL £59.99
WARREN JAMES £99
GHD BY REGIS £114
GIFTS time of the year
From silk pyjamas to chic timepieces via statement earrings, whether you’re buying for your partner, mum or sister, County Square has the perfect gift this Christmas
WARREN JAMES £39
YOURS £29.99
DEBENHAMS TOP £18.50 KNICKERS £16.50
CARD FACTORY £7.99 THE FRAGRANCE SHOP EDP FROM £46.50
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MEN’S GIFTS
F. HINDS £59.95
Psst... WE LOVE
PEACOCKS £6
WATERSTONES £8.99
JEFF BANKS BY SPECSAVERS £99
H&M £60
The night before
H. SAMUEL £39.99
CHRISTMAS Need to slip a little something under the tree for your man this holiday? Our gift guide showcases top tech, suave tailoring, slick timepieces and alluring aftershave
NEW LOOK £49.99 VODAPHONE FROM £38 A MONTH THE FRAGRANCE SHOP EDT FROM £37
F. HINDS £59.99
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JASPER CONRAN BY DEBENHAMS £100 countysquareshoppingcentre.com
MEN’S GIFTS
BOSS ORANGE BY SPECSAVERS £149
Psst... WE LOVE
RIVER ISLAND £32
DEBENHAMS £45
Psst... WE LOVE
TIMPSON £20.95
RIVER ISLAND £80
EE £25 A MONTH CARPHONE WAREHOUSE £14.99
Psst... WE LOVE
ADIDAS BY JD SPORTS £50
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3STORE FROM £31 A MONTH
CALVIN KLEIN BY H.SAMUEL £160
TD ELECTRONICS £5.99
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KIDS’ GIFTS
For girls...
M&S £33
RIVER ISLAND £18 PEACOCKS £15
The
NEW LOOK £12.99
KIDS are alright
DEBENHAMS £26
Young fashionistas are kept happy this Christmas with our top picks of the hottest trends to try
RIVER ISLAND £8
NEXT £40
NEXT £15
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THE COOLEST KICKS COME FROM JD SPORTS.
ROCHA JOHN ROCHA AT DEBENHAMS £17
For boys...
JD SPORTS £43
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KIDS’ GIFTS
Magical
MINI GIFTS!
Just as fun as they are innovative. Our stocking fillers for children will put big grins on little faces
Psst... WE LOVE
KIDS STUFF TOYS £23.99
CLAIRE’S £10
CLAIRE’S £6
CARD FACTORY £2.99
CLAIRE’S £4.20
THE ENTERTAINER £25
CLAIRE’S £30
SMIGGLE £6
Psst... WE LOVE
THE WORKS £2
THE WORKS £10
THE ENTERTAINER £16.50
FLUTTERBYES £3.99
KIDS STUFF TOYS £22.99
SMIGGLE £20
THE ENTERTAINER £25
THE WORKS £10
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BEAUTY
Face Value
Late nights take their toll. Combat the effects of the season’s champagnefuelled festivities with these hardworking beauty buys
Anti-wrinkle facial cream, Filorga
M&S £55
Eye Masks
M&S £39
Skin treatment gel, Witch Doctor
SUPERDRUG £3.05
Vitamin E lip balm
THE BODYSHOP
Psst... WE LOVE
£5.50
Pore minimising lotion, Estée Lauder
DEBENHAMS
Hydrating cream, Avène
Hand cream
THE BODYSHOP
SUPERDRUG £14.40
DEBENHAMS
£12
£36
Facial cream SPF30, Kiehl’s £24
ARE YOUR LOCKS LACKING LUSTRE? Use these hero products to maintain shine Psst... WE LOVE
Shampoo, Bumble&Bumble
M&S £24
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Hairbrush
SUPERDRUG £4.89
Volumising oil, Percy&Reed
Hair mask, Moroccan Oil
£14
£31.85
M&S
REGIS
Shine silk serum
REGIS £12.99
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BEAUTY
REVLON
Psst... WE LOVE
Lip laquer, Revlon
Foil eyeshadow, Stila
SUPERDRUG £7.99
Mascara EYEKO,
M&S
M&S
£33.50
£19
Face primer, Benefit
DEBENHAMS
Everlasting compact foundation, Clarins
£26
The
DEBENHAMS
GLAM Squad
£31
From glitter eyes to arty liner and bold lips, we pick the stand-out beauty trends setting the party standard this Christmas
Anti-blemish liquid makeup, Clinique
We love these bold scents. They make great gifts too
DEBENHAMS £27
Liquid eyeliner, Estee Lauder
DEBENHAMS £23
Fine glitter, Barry M
Dot, Marc Jacobs
SUPERDRUG £4.99
Ultimate shadow palette, NYX
Psst... WE LOVE
THE FRAGRANCE SHOP £32
DEBENHAMS £16
Psst... WE LOVE Eyeshadow, Dior Diorshow
DEBENHAMS £24.50
Lacquer, Essie
SUPERDRUG £7.99
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Gel liner
SUPERDRUG £7
Cream lipstick, Lancôme
DEBENHAMS £25.50
Eau Sauvage, Christian Dior
THE FRAGRANCE SHOP EDT FROM £52
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HOMES M&S
Psst... WE LOVE
DEBENHAMS £90
DEBENHAMS £28 M&S £7.50
ICE M&S £49.50
Psst... WE LOVE
FLUTTERBYES £89.99 16
M&S £15
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Styling tip
NEXT
HOMES
Winter whites needn’t make for a chilly atmosphere. Soften the snow queen vibe with tactile fabric and texture choices; add soft candles to magical effect.
M&S £269
FLUTTERBYES £6.99 DEBENHAMS £150
PALACES
Sparkling frost and powdery snow provides icy inspiration for distinctive decorative details this Christmas. Follow our ideas to turn your home into a winter wonderland…
WORLD OF GLASS £15
M&S
Psst... WE LOVE
M&S £25
M&S £69
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FOOD
POUNDLAND
Fancy a flying saucer or blue raspberry bonbons? These retro sweets make perfect stocking fillers too.
ASHFORD NEWS
On a tight schedule? Simply grab a snack at this fantastic news agency as you shop on your lunch break.
COSTA COFFEE
BURGER KING
CHILL TIME
Are you in Winter Slurp your way to Whopperland? Bite into a satisfaction with a flame-grilled Angus beef milkshake. Try a Filthy Rich, burger at this fast-food made with Kinder Bueno, joint and you will be. Ferrero Rocher and a flake.
CAFE AT DEBENHAMS
MUFFIN BREAK
MARKS & SPENCER
We all need a caffeine The perfect pit stop in The on-site bakery The M&S recipe app will fix when shopping. Pick the Christmas rush. makes mouth-watering give you menu inspiration up your pep with an Breakfast, delicious muffins, quiches, cakes while out shopping. Then expertly crafted, rich, lunches and sweet treats; and sandwiches – there’s simply pop in store for Italian coffee blend. there’s a dish for everyone. gluten-free options too. your ingredients!
SEASON’S Eatings
Christmas shopping is hungry work, so grab some delicious foodie treats as you rail-hop for the perfect gift, at County Square 18
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COMPETITIONS
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THE FRAGRANCE SHOP WORTH £90 Bag a bottle of FCUK Friction Her 100ml EDP and Friction Him 100ml EDT
Perfect
2
JD SPORTS
PRIZES Simply log on to www.countysquare shoppingcentre.com for full T&Cs and your chance to win!
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M&S PORT & SHORTBREAD WORTH £25 Relax post festive lunch and indulge in some delicious Christmas classics
£50 GIFT CARD Splurge on fresh new kicks, slick sportswear or this season’s latest football strip
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Festive Fun
AT THE SQUARE Join us for Ashford’s day of family fun on Saturday 18th November. There’s also kiddie crafts, carols, bands, choirs and roving entertainment throughout December – see P3 for details.
Christmas Shopping
OPENING HOURS DECEMBER 2017 Friday 1st 9.00 – 5.30 Saturday 2nd 9.00 – 5.30 Sunday 3rd 10.00 – 4.00 Monday 4th 9.00 – 5.30 Tuesday 5th 9.00 – 5.30 Wednesday 6th 9.00 – 5.30 Thursday 7th 9.00 – 7.30 Friday 8th 9.00 – 5.30 Saturday 9th 9.00 – 5.30 Sunday 10th 10.00 – 4.00 Monday 11th 9.00 – 7.00 Tuesday 12th 9.00 – 7.00 Wednesday 13th 9.00 – 7.00 Thursday 14th 9.00 – 7.30 Friday 15th 9.00 – 7.00 Saturday 16th 9.00 – 7.00 Sunday 17th 10.00 – 4.00
Join us on
Monday 18th 9.00 – 7.00 Tuesday 19th 9.00 – 7.00 Wednesday 20th 9.00 – 7.00 Thursday 21st 9.00 – 7.30 Friday 22nd 9.00 – 7.00 Saturday 23rd 9.00 – 7.00 Sunday 24th 10.00 – 4.00 Monday 25th CLOSED Tuesday 26th 9.00 – 5.30 Wednesday 27th 9.00 – 5.30 Thursday 28th 9.00 – 5.30 Friday 29th 9.00 – 5.30 Saturday 30th 9.00 – 5.30 Sunday 31st 10.00 – 4.00 JANUARY 2018 Monday 1st 10.00 – 4.00 Tuesday 2nd 9.00 – 5.30
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