Melbourne shoppers will get a taste of the festival season early this year with the launchof Melbourne Central’s One Day Shopping Festival onThursday 24th May, 2012.

Melbourne Central’s One Day Shopping Festival is an all day event featuring a fun a program of activities which will excite Melbourne’s most savvy fashionistas. The Festival line up includes style workshops, complimentary beauty makeovers, interactive events, and the opportunity to meet with fashion insiders and live entertainment.

What: Melbourne Central One Day Shopping Festival

When: Thursday 24th May, 2012 - 10am to 9pm

Where: Melbourne Central - Corner Lonsdale & Swanston Streets, City

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Exclusive One Day Offers include:

• Moot Sunglasses- Up to 50% off all stock including new season imports
• Gap- 30% off storewide
• Arthur Galan  AG -30% off storewide
• County Road- 25% off storewide
• Tony Bianco- 20% off storewide
• Hype DC- 20% off all full priced footwear
• Crumpler- 20% off storewide
• Scanlan & Theodore- An additional 10% off already reduced merchandise
• Gorman- 20% off storewide

Wearable Workshops: The Fashion Stylista by Georgie Campbell
Australian fashion blogger The Fashion Stylista by Georgie Campbell will host a Wearable Workshop, taking shoppers on a fashion journey through the centre's shopping precints and providing insight into the winter season's hottest looks and deals.
When: 10am, 1pm 6pm
Where: Stephanie Alexander Community Kitchen Garden, Level 2 Link Bridge
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Express Beautry Bar: Courtesy of Mecca and Toni & Guy Blow Dry Bar
Shoppers will be treated to ocmplimentary mini makeovers coupled with tips and tricks for mastering the art of the latest autumn winter beauty looks.
When: 10am - 9pm
Where: Shoppers can drop into the pop-up Mecca and Toni & Guy beauty bar
Head to Level 2, Melbourne Central to receive a complimentary express beauty treatment

Emerging Melbourne Workshop
Industry leaders will host trend workshops showcasing the next generation of Melbourne fashion design talent.
When: From 12 noon.
Where: Head down to Emerging Melbourne location on the Level 1 link bridge

Melbourne Central Surprise Headline Act: Loon Lake
Melbourne-based band, Loon Lake, will feature as a surprise free music performance as part of the centre's 1 day VIP shopping night.
When: Performances begin from 6pm
Where: Head down to Shot Tower Square

Jade Macrae for Converse
Converse is proud to present sensational Australian R&B/Soul singer Jade MacRae. Pop into Converse at The Corner to witness this one-off performance.
When: 7:30pm
Where: Converse store (enter via the cnr Lonsdale and Swanston streets)

So, check in on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, share your instagram photos, connect on Foursquare just make you head there today. OR NOW! Happy Shopping! xx

Melbourne Central One Day VIP Shopping
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