LOOKFANTASTIC is opening a new pop-up shop at the Trafford Centre this week, and shoppers can get up to 25% off their favourite brands.
For just three days only, the online beauty retailer – which was founded in 1996, and offers over 850 premium brands – is bringing its Summer Beauty Destination pop-up to the UK’s third largest shopping centre.
The pop-up shop will give shoppers the chance sample some of it best-selling summer products through a custom-made and built-in conveyer belt that’s set to be bursting with haircare, skincare, body care, sun care, and makeup.
Shoppers will be able to try out a range of top brands such as Drunk Elephant, Tan-Luxe, ICONIC London, Sol de Janeiro, La Roche-Posay, Beauty Works, Grow Gorgeous, Color Wow, Redken, Olaplex, Moroccanoil, NARS, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and so many more.
There’ll also be the chance to shop products from luxury Parisienne haircare brand, Christophe Robin, that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
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Online beauty retailer LOOKFANTASTIC is opening a new pop-up shop at the Trafford Centre this week / Credit: LOOKFANTASTIC
“As the ultimate online beauty destination, we’re bringing the LOOKFANTASTIC experience to life at Trafford Centre,” said Keely Gough – General Manager at LOOKFANTASTIC.
“Being global players in the online beauty space for over 26 years and partnering with the world’s best beauty brands to serve millions of returning customers, providing an immersive shopping event is a fantastic opportunity for us to bring the LOOKFANTASTIC experience to life on the high street.
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“Our pop-up shop will provide a fun and engaging space for customers to experience and purchase a range of best-selling brands… [and there’s also be] special guests in attendance, as well as the hottest in-store discounts and product samples.”
Shoppers will be even be able to take home beauty freebies, and visit the selfie station for the chance to win a year’s supply of beauty products too.
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Shoppers can get exclusive offers and up to 25% off some of their favourite brands / Credit: Trafford Centre
The LOOKFANTASTIC in-house Pharmacist and beauty experts will be at the space to share expert advice, give out some product recommendations, tips, and tricks, and there’ll even live DJ entertainment from Hannah Lynch, Chaise Simon, and Shenice to put people in the holiday mode while they shop for summer essentials.
That’s not all either, as the first 100 customers to make a purchase at the LOOKFANTASTIC pop-up shop will also receive an exclusive LOOKFANTASTIC tote bag filled with a beauty box and branded merchandise – including summer holiday essentials such as a beach ball, fan, and a water bottle.
“We are excited to welcome LOOKFANTASTIC to Trafford Centre,” said Bruce Gardner – Director of Brand Experience at Trafford Centre.
“Featuring a unique blend of specialist face to face beauty advice, as well as an exciting conveyor belt display of products and instant win prizes, this activation is innovative and engaging for our customers.”
LOOKFANTASTIC’s Summer Beauty Destination will be at the Trafford Centre from Friday 15 – Sunday 17 July, and will be open from 11am – 8pm every day, except on Sunday when it closes at 5pm.
The massively underrated rooftop terrace in Manchester with great views and top cocktails
Daisy Jackson
Manchester city centre is generally STARVED of outdoor space, but we’ve found the perfect sun-soaked oasis where you can enjoy a bit of fresh air and a whole lot of great food and drinks.
Tucked up on the sixth floor of the award-winning boutique hotel King Street Townhouse, you’ll find a rooftop terrace with beautiful views of the city’s skyline.
As Manchester buzzes along beneath you, you can tuck in to everything from full charcuterie grazing boards to seasonal snacks and small plates, all served alongside an impressive wine and cocktail list.
This often-overlooked local spot is a firm favourite of those in the know, thanks to its sheltered location that basks in the sun all afternoon.
And although it’s in a prime city centre location, just a stone’s throw from Deansgate, St Peter’s Square and Market Street, it’s a luxurious escape from it all – as is the entire boutique hotel it’s part of.
Whether it’s a post-work social, a relaxed date night, or a cheeky afternoon cocktail, the King Street Townhouse Terrace is open to the public and available for walk-ins or bookings when it isn’t privately hired.
On the menu you can expect locally-sourced dishes like Pollen sourdough served with whipped butter, a meat or cheese grazing board loaded with British produce, and larger plates like a beef and bone marrow burger or a fried fish roll topped with crisps.
British charcuterie grazing boardSpritzes on the King Street Townhouse terrace
Pairing perfectly with a spritz or a beer are snacks like deep-fried Gordal olives, stuffed with fennel sausage, and a brioche garlic bread packed with cream cheese.
The hotel has a cocktail list that celebrates classic drinks and a few of their own signature concoctions, and it doesn’t feel much more luxurious than when you treat yourself to a glass of sky-high champagne with views like this.
The South Terrace can also be hired privately for leisure or corporate events, with tailored catering options including summer BBQs.
And you can ramp up your trip to this oasis by staying overnight in one of the boutique hotels’ rooms, or visiting the King Street Townhouse ESPA spa for a treatment.
Find out more about the terrace at King Street Townhouse HERE.
The terrace at King Street Townhouse hotelThe terrace at King Street Townhouse hotelDeep-fried olivesGarlic bread with creamed cheeseKing Street Townhouse hotel
A massive Manchester United fan zone is being set up for the Europa League final
Danny Jones
With Man United officially booking their spot in the Europa League final, a massive fan zone is being set up in Manchester for fans to watch it.
The Reds are going to Bilbao, but flights and tickets aren’t cheap, so a huge fan park will have to do.
Supporter park specialists 4 The Fans – the same team behind the huge sites at the likes of Manchester’s Secret City, Love Factory and the Progress Centre for Euro 2024 – are putting one of the biggest fan zones yet for the game on Wednesday, 21 May.
4 The Fans are committed to putting on a huge fan zone over in Stretford, and with well over 50,000 fans attending their events over the last three years, it’s sure to be a mega atmosphere.
A massive Man United fan zone is on the cards for this year’s Europa League final. (Credit: 4 The Fans)
Having seen the atmosphere at some of their previous events first hand, this latest fan zone plan is giving us real Euros vibes.
Set to take over the Bowlers Exhibition Centre, a.k.a. the BEC Arena over in Stretford, the enormous events space will be transformed into one of their biggest fan zones to date, with the biggest screen in Manchester.
VIP seated tickets are also available, and parents are welcome to bring their kids along to the family-friendly event.
Tickets are already available and, in fact, they were so confident in the result against Athletic Club that supporters were guaranteed their money back if Ruben Amorim’s side managed to capitulate.
No harm, no foul and, turns out, no need to worry anyway.
Past scenes from international tournaments. (Credit: Supplied)
If the idea of being surrounded by fellow Reds for the game isn’t an attractive enough prospect on its own for you, United fans, the event is also set to be hosted by a club legend (still yet to be announced), with DJs and music, as well as special effects throughout.
Of course, there’ll be plenty of pints and scran to fuel the promoter’s famous fan energy on offer too, so you really will be sorted from start to finish.
Doors to the BEC open at 5:30pm, with last entry at 7:30pm ahead of the 8pm kick-off; tickets start from just £8. Until then, you can watch back the highlights from the previous match down below. You can grab yours HERE.
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Emily Sergeant -
13th July 2022 
