I absolutely love the Disney Store!  No matter how old I am I always find myself drawn in, browsing through the amazing items based on the loveable characters from the well known Disney movies.  The Disney store at The Bentall Centre in Kingston stocks everything from toys, costumes and clothing, music, movies, games, personalised gifts and homeware including bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and dinnerware accessories.  You’ll find it hard to leave the store!

The eagerly awaited Disney Princess Animator Dolls have recently hit the UK and will make perfect presents for your little girl or a collector.  The collection is available online and in Disney Stores and are guaranteed to be a massive hit.  The range of dolls sees the Disney Princesses re-imagined by Walt Disney Studio Animators as toddlers – unbelievably cute!  Ariel, Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Tiana all come along with their special animal friend making for a lovely touch.  You’ll probably want to collect the whole set!

These young renditions were imagined by and created under the guidance of the Walt Disney Animation Studio’s most renowned animators, Mark Henn and Glen Keane, bringing the characters to life in the most authentic way possible.  These extremely talented animators have been responsible for creating modern day Princesses from Ariel in ‘The Little Mermaid’ in 1989 to our newest Disney Princess, Rapunzel in ‘Tangled’ in 2010.  The dolls are priced at an amazing cost of £20.

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New Year’s Eve is not just a time for women to dress up and splash out on a fancy outfit for the special occasion; men can also use it as an excuse to purchase a fashionable new outfit to see them into the New Year.

Treat yourself to a chic, stylish suit if you’re going to a big swanky party at a hotel or maybe play it down slightly and team a shirt with a smart pair of jeans.  Either way you want to stay true to your own personal style and remain comfortable throughout the night.

Look One

 Shirt, Was £19.99 Now £12.99

Chinos, £19.99

Jacket, £39.99

Shoes, £14.99

Bow Tie, £7.99

All from H&M

There is still plenty of shopping time left guys so why not head to The Bentall Centre in Kingston for a bit of retail therapy and pick up an outfit if you haven’t found one already.  You could even take your partner along with you, she definitely will not mind, and make a day of it by stopping for lunch or dinner. 

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Need some style inspiration for New Year’s Eve ladies?  Then head to The Bentall Centre in Kingston for some must-have retail therapy to find the perfect dress for the special occasion. 

Dress £14.99 from H&M

The centre is home to some great shopping destinations including H&M, Zara, Tommy Hilfiger, L.K. Bennett and New Look which are packed full of hot clothing and accessories that would make any fashionista happy!

John Zack Lace Wrap Dress, £39.99 from New Look

Incorporate this season’s trends into your NYE outfit and don’t be afraid to splash out.  Sequins, lace and velvet styles will bring glamour and a luxurious edge to your look which are ideal for any party you’ll be attending. 

Stella Dress, £250.00 from Tommy Hilfiger

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New Year’s Eve 2011 is just around the corner so the time for deciding what to wear and where to go is a dilemma we all face this time of year.  If you’re in the Kingston area and are a bit stuck on what to do then don’t worry – there is loads happening that will appeal to everyone.  Bringing in the New Year will be a blast!

There are loads of places to go so if you’re a clubbing kind of person and want to boogie your way into 2012 then head to places like McClusky’s and Oceana who are having fabulous parties. 

Both places are well known hot spots in Kingston and are the perfect places to go if you love dancing.  Tamesis, an independent bar and restaurant, is having DJ’s from 8pm till 3am making it another great place to visit on the night.  Entry is also free so there is no hassle about buying tickets in advance.  Amazing!

For people who don’t fancy going into the Town Centre then The Boaters Inn would be the ideal choice.  Entry is also free for this venue and they’ll also be having a band play and fancy dress – always a good laugh! 

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The Bentalls department store in Kingston has everything you need and more for a fabulous Christmas and New Year.  

It features amazing brands across Menswear, Womenswear, Childrenswear, Cosmetics and Home and also boasts a range of restaurants including Carluccios, Caffè Nero and Bentalls Centre View Restaurant.  An ideal location for a perfect family day out!

There are loads of amazing deals and bargains to be found in the department store at the moment thanks to all the sales. Your bank balance will be thanking you!  Pick up some last minute Christmas gifts for family and friends or treat yourself to something special - no one has to know!  Make this festive season unforgettable.

Fighting the crowds when you’re trying to shop can be a challenge so why not skip all that and go later.  Come late night shopping until 9pm this week and 10pm on Thursday – so much easier!  There is even free parking after 5pm in The Bentall Centre car parks (Monday to Friday only) so you can spend more money on lovely gifts.  Try the Collect By Car Service too so you don’t have to carry a thing – a shoppers heaven!

There are a variety of great gifts for women that will make her day on Christmas.  Treat her to a bottle of Valentina Perfume by Valentino, a Nail and Lip Bag set by MAC or an Aveda Christmas Candle, all can be found in the Beauty Hall on the Ground Floor.  Gorgeous jewellery and jewellery boxes will make perfect keepsake items or why not give a loved one a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Rose Champagne.  It can be saved to toast in the New Year!  Just Sheepskin Slippers will guarantee to keep her feet nice and warm on Christmas day.

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Decorating the table for Christmas is one of my favourite parts of the festive season, after all the shopping and wrapping of course!  Deciding on what colours and decorations to use is part of the fun and makes a lovely family tradition.

Here’s some great ideas on how to decorate your table for Christmas.

Olivia Christmas Tablecloth and Napkins Set, £49.99 from Zara Home

If you’re still having a tough time deciding on what to put on your table to give it a real festive flare then head to The Bentall Centre, Kingston to get some Christmas inspiration! 

Vintage Christmas Cake Frill, £6.00 from Oliver Bonas

There are some great stores to visit such as Cargo Home Shop, Oliver Bonas, Zara Home and Paperchase where you’ll find all you need. 

Kunal Tablemat, £19.99 from Zara Home

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The Bentall Centre in Kingston is packed full of stylish, adorable clothing and accessories for children that will keep them warm and cosy throughout winter as the freezing cold weather is once again upon us.  There are a number of different stores and brands to browse round for kids of all ages – your little ones will be totally prepared!

Plan a trip to the Kingston shopping centre and have a browse round stores such as Baby Gap, Gap Kids, Polarn O. Pyret and Mothercare to stock up on some gorgeous new winter pieces for your children.  Whether you’re looking for casual knitwear, a coat or a pair of cosy new pyjamas you’ll find everything you need and more at The Bentall Centre plus all the winter essentials for children.  Having the right accessories, such as a hat, scarf and gloves, for your little ones is a must as you don’t want them catching a cold!  Keep the cold out by wrapping up before leaving the house. 

Chambray Puffer Jacket, £45.95 from Gap Kids

Well known stores Baby Gap and Gap Kids have been around for years and never disappoint. 

Warmest Parka, £54.95 from Gap Kids

They stock a variety of clothing and accessories for babies, toddlers and older children and should be on your list of must visit stores at The Bentall Centre. 

Wool Peacoat, £54.95 from Gap Kids

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Christmas day is nearly here and the excitement is rising!  No matter what age I am I always look forward to the festive holiday, getting to spend it with family and loved ones - plus seeing everyone’s reaction to their gifts.  It’s just a shame that it always seems to go so quickly!

Why not keep the celebrations going after all the present opening has taken place by getting family and friends to join in with some Christmas party games?  It’s great entertainment and will make the day even more fun.  As there is still plenty of shopping time left, head to The Bentall Centre in Kingston and stock up on games that everyone will enjoy.  The stores are bursting with Christmas items so you’ll have no problem finding something for Christmas day. 

Hawkin’s Bazaar has a great variety of games for adults and the whole family.  From classic puzzles and games to the more wacky items, you’ll probably want to stock up on them all.  The Tabletops dinner games are ideal for when everyone is still sitting at the table after eating all the turkey they can!  It is packed with 50 cards inside to entertain with ice breakers, puzzles or quizzes and there are twelve titles to choose from such as 'The World's Silliest Family Jokes,' 'Brain Boosting IQ Test Puzzles & Quizzes' and 'Unbelievably Crazy Urban Myths.’  Amazing entertainment for everyone! 

Tabletops, £3.50 from Hawkin’s Bazaar

The loveable characters Morph and Chas, from the Tony Hart programmes of the 80s, feature in an animation game that is perfect for the whole family.  This quick-fire dough modelling game will provide laughter as a roll of the dice decides which charade your character should enact and then it is up to your team to guess the answer.  Amazing fun for everyone!

Morph Animation Game, £15.00 from Hawkin’s Bazaar 

Stores such as the Disney Store and Early Learning Centre are packed full of fun games for kids too which are sure to banish boredom!  The Disney Store has a range of themed puzzles and games based on well known films and characters like Cars 2 Monopoly and Tangled glitter puzzle. 

Disney Pixar Cars 2 Monopoly, £25.00 from Disney Store

Classics such as Mouse Trap and Guess Guess Who, that your little ones will love, can be found at the Early Learning Centre.  Get the whole family to join with Pictureka - spot the objects fast to win the card.  

Pictureka, £19.99 from Early Learning Centre

Make it an unforgettable Christmas!

Amazing Fishing, £12.00 from Hawkin’s Bazaar

I believe you can never be too old to have a Christmas stocking – it’s part of the festive fun!  Surprising family and friends with little gifts is like the warm up to opening the main presents so why not treat your dad to some little gifts this Christmas which he’ll love.

With such a variety of different stores at The Bentall Centre in Kingston you’ll have no problem finding the perfect Christmas stocking fillers, whether you want to get your dad a light hearted present or something he’s been talking about for months.  HMV is full of gadgets and gizmos for the technology dad or you could fill up the stocking with some of his favourite DVD’s or CD’s.

Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, £10.00 from HMV

Oliver Bonas is a great store if you’re after unique, quirky style gifts.  There is so much to choose from to suit every dad’s personality.  The ‘Don'ts for Husbands' pocket-sized book contains snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage.  Extremely amusing yet wise – a great stocking filler! 

Don’ts For Husbands, £2.99 from Oliver Bonas 

For dads who wouldn’t say no to a drink the wall mounted bottle opener is perfect for putting in the kitchen or bar area for a real ‘Diner’ experience.  It’s been an American classic since 1925 – plus you’ll never loose it as it will be on the wall.  A handy little gadget!

Wall Mounted Bottle Opener, £8.50 from Oliver Bonas

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La Senza, the ultimate destination at The Bentall Centre for lingerie, nightwear and swimwear, has recently launched their sale – perfect as there is still loads of shopping time before Christmas! 

Many items are half price, which is great news for us little shopaholics, such as comfy dressing gowns and gorgeous lingerie.  Bras and knickers in playful, feminine prints and colours would make lovely Christmas gifts for women who are fans of the brand and are looking for beautiful pieces. 

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