So much time is spent shopping for friends and relatives in the run-up to Christmas, it's easy to forget to treat the most important person in your life - you! The next few weeks sees a couple of events taking place which should make sure you keep yourself top of your shopping list.

First up, Handbag Heaven at Selfridges stores across the country. Across the weekend of 3 and 4 November, there's the chance to win a bunch of amazing prizes, including a trip to Paris and a bag from the new Marc Jacobs collection, as well as a whole lot of other perks for enthusiastic fashionistas. Go to www.selfridges.com for more info.

Next, Los Angeles web fashion network Billion Dollar Babes, returns to London on 10 November with a Christmas extravaganza. Catherine Malandrino, C&C California, and Philip Treacy are among the labels available to buy at sample sale prices. If you're not signed up yet, make sure you log on to www.billiondollarbabes.com to get in on the action.