THE DEPARTMENT STORE

By Claire Littler

If you weren’t at our autumn/winter ’12 runway show last week, then you missed out on a CRACKER of an event!

A massive crowd flocked to the store to see 52 models feature in a 25 minute show which included winter looks from Black Box, Karen Walker, Topshop and The Men’s Department, with a special feature from the brand new ‘Top Up’ designers: Ruby, Liam & Tigerlily.

Hair & make-up was, as always, expertly executed by the teams at Stephen Marr and Lucy & The Powder Room.

BIG thanks to our sponsors on the night – Steinlager Pure, Smirnoff Signatures, Rochfort Rees Wine and Sanpellegrino.

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New Zealand musician Ruby Frost and her drummer Jimmy Mac worked with local film maker Veronica Crockford-Pound to shoot this cute flick for our new bike loan service.

Come and try out the bikes the next time you’re in Takapuna – you’ll love them!

To make shopping for Valentine’s Day that little bit more special we’ve put together a Lucky Dip just for you!

Between now and 5pm on Valentine’s Day, purchase anything at The Department Store and you will have the chance to win one of 50 Valentine’s Day gifts!

Items range from jewellery to homewares, clothing and beauty treatments! Every customer will receive a cute Valentine’s Day card and a Hershey’s Kiss!

(Offer excludes items purchased at La Boulange)

We love providing you with the joys of shopping, eating and pampering and now we want you to go for a bike ride with us.

Today The Department Store Bike Loan is being launched in collaboration with T White’s Bikes and Takapuna Beach Business Association.

Feel like going for a leisurely ride through Takapuna on one of our beautiful restored Cruiser bicycles? Pop in and see us for all the details.

Starting on Friday 16th December, we’ve conjured up some exciting events and delicious rewards for our customers in what will be a hectic week before Christmas!

Take a look at the schedule below and choose what you want to enjoy with us, or just visit every day and treat yourself.

There’s champagne, strawberries, complimentary coffee, activities for the kids and a beauty bar to take the stress away.

See you soon!

We’re proud to be rounding off our year of The Selby activity with a limited edition run of boxed prints from The Selby himself!

The boxes each contain 10 A4 sized prints – matt finish, white border – and a certificate of authenticity. Each box has 10 different photos.

Retailing for only NZD$100, these rare gift boxes capture Todd’s time in New Zealand, where he had the opportunity to shoot some of The Department Store’s favourite people in their homes and work spaces.

As a special thank you from Todd and to acknowledge the Christchurch Earthquake from February 2011 (which happened on the day Todd arrived in NZ) the sales of all box sets will be donated to the Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Relief Fund.

These boxes make the perfect gift for any discerning, design-minded person with taste (that includes you!) Buy your set online here or call (09) 489 6687 to reserve your set now!

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That’s right fans! Just visit our Facebook page and comment on this gallery by describing in 3 words what Christmas means to you, and all this could be yours in a limited edition carry bag from The Selby!