WHO said autumn and winter had to be boring?

Stunning new seasonal fashions will be showcased at an exciting Fashion, Hair and Beauty Spectacular on Thursday night at the Opera House in Boscombe.

Our sister magazine Dorset Society, have joined forces with the local HNB Salon Group to stage the extravaganza which will feature real clothes for real people.

The major fashion show will involve local people aged between three and 83 and will focus on daywear, nightwear, children's wear, menswear and swimwear, with accessories by the celebs' favourite designer Julien McDonald.

Clothes will be provided by the Designers at Debenhams, including a gorgeous range from Red Herring, Jasper Conran, John Richmond and John Rocha.

But it's more than just a fashion show: Hair ideas, beauty secrets and the chance to preview of some of the Christmas collections at Debenhams will all be on offer.

Local charity The Butterfly Appeal (About Face) will also benefit, receiving a percentage of the proceeds from not only the show but an auction being held on the night.

The Poole-based charity raises support for people with cancer of the head and neck and funds will go toward a state-of-the-art medical research facility to be based locally at the About Face Centre (AFC).

Tickets for the event are on sale now priced just £15 which includes entry to the show, plus drink on arrival and a superb goody bag.

For full details of where to purchase tickets, call the Daily Echo Promotions Department on 01202 411334/6 or visit dorsetsociety.co.uk