04 MALL TALK What’s new and happening around the centre. 06 CHRISTMAS EVENTS From Santa’s Grotto to the Metrognomes pantomime, yule find all the details here! 08 FEMALE FASHION All yule need to know about this season’s hot and cool trends. From a chic sixties look to a fab folky style and beyond! 16 MALE FASHION 6 pages of sublime style and top tips for the guys. 22 GATESHEAD FC We’re big supporters of our local team, meet them here and see if they’re winners on our fab fashion shoot :) 24 METROASIS/METRO RETAIL PARK Meet our lovely neighbours. 25 CHAPLAIN Meet Lyn, the loveliest and coolest chaplain around. JEWELLERY PAGE 32 26 SHOES,BOOTS AND BAGS We simply adore shoes... and boots... and bags too!! Especially this time of year. Here are just a few of our favourites! 32 JEWELLERY From high end necklaces and watches to the funkiest accessories around. 36 KIDS FASHIONS From bouncing babies to trendy teens we’ve got all the looks they’ll need to look amazing this Christmas. 40 GIFT IDEAS For her, for him, for teens! What do you get for them? If you’re stuck for ideas then let us give you a few hints. 46 TOP TOYS Every year, the hotlist changes, we’ve had a quick peek, here’s what we think will make their christmasses even better. 48 BEAUTY Terrific tinseltown tips on how to look like Hollywood’s leading ladies. Welcome Welcome to the intu Metrocentre autumn / winter magazine. I have worked in Shopping Centres for a number of years now (too many to mention) and am excited that this is my first Christmas as Marketing Manager. Planning for Christmas pretty much goes on throughout the year and our teams have been working hard to deliver our best Christmas yet. Over the following pages you will learn about our exciting plans to redevelop the Qube and hear all about our newest shops and stores p4. Our Style Team have pulled out all the stops to give you some inspiration for your winter wardrobe showcasing 60’s revival, folk, party wear and winter coat trends for the ladies p8 – p15. Not forgetting male fashion p16 and children p36. Don’t forget about dressing your home this Christmas too. We’ve got some autumnal interior inspiration on p54 and the latest Christmas decorations on p56. We’ve done our research for our Christmas gift guides and asked our staff, friends and family of all ages, what they BAGS PAGE 30 52 DINING Discover a world of flavour in our wonderful restaurants, bars and coffee shops. 54 HOME We’ve turned detective to find the loveliest interior looks for Christmas. 58 PAUL HOLLYWOOD We talk to the man of the moment! No soggy bottoms here! 60 THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT The pick of the latest CD, DVD, gaming and book releases. 62 SPECIAL OFFERS Treat yourself with some special offers and vouchers. 64 WIN WIN WIN! Win some absolutely fab prizes with our exclusive competitions! 66 ADDRESS BOOK Find out who is where within our magnificent Malls. really want for Christmas. Of course there are a lot of people out there with birthdays at Christmas too (ahem) so if you are looking for something other than socks and shower gel then check out our age appropriate gift guides on p40 – p47. Plus, we’ve got some fantastic beauty tips from our leading ladies as we look at A-list glamour this Christmas party season p48 – p51. So whether you are an early bird with a list, who has it all done and wrapped by November, or a last minute shopper who gets it all done in one hit, we hope our magazine will inspire you and go a little way to help you Love Christmas Shopping Even More. Helen Atkinson Marketing Manager WIN! A DIAMOND RING AND OTHER FABULOUS PRIZES COVER: Cindy wears coat £169 Biba @ House of Fraser. NEW THIS ISSUE WINTER 2014 FEMALE FASHION PAGE 8 TOP TOYS PAGE 46 HOME PAGE 54 BOOTS PAGE 28 intu.co.uk/metrocentre intu 03
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