A day out at Ladies' Day!

I was kindly invited to attend the Aegon Classic tennis tournament Ladies' Day at Edgbaston Priory Club. Ladies' Day is now in it's second year at the event and was a fabulous day out. There were a whole host of activities to do on the day including the Beauty SOS tent, jewellery to try and buy and hat makers Sharper Millinery were debuting the results of the design-a-hat for Ladies' Day competition.

In the Beauty SOS tent you could get your hair styled by stylists from Lisa Shepherd Salons. There was also a nail bar where you could get a manicure and even a brow bar - just incase you needed your eyebrows sorted!

On display from the House of Fraser was a selection of Mary Portas new clothing collection and also skincare from Elizabeth Arden.

Mary Portas clothing line

Inside the marquee was a selection of independent accessory and jewellery displays, hat makers Sharper Millinery and a number of competitions.

Ladies' could enter the best-dressed competition by having their photographs taken for the chance to win a fantastic prize thanks to Harvey Nichols and the LTA. 

The prize consisted of:

• a Luxury Personal Shopping Package
• Expert consultation
• Elemis facial and massage
• Complimentary two course meal for two
• Harvey Nichols makeover
• A day out at The Championships, Wimbledon for two people

Michelle Heaton, Ladies' Day ambassador came with her friends to judge the best-dressed competition.

Michelle Heaton and friends

Ladies' Day best-dressed winners with Michelle Heaton

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Unfortunately due to the weather (heavy rain) we waited until 3.30pm to see a Tennis Match; but when we did it was good. Having not watched Tennis live before I found it difficult to understand the rules and the scoring. Thankfully my Nan was on hand to fill me in and keep me up-to-date on what was going on.

We got to see Daniela Hantuchova vs Kristina Mladenovic. This was a real battle and was hard to know who was stronger and would win. When the match finally ended, Hantuchova won 6 sets to 4.

Daniela Hantuchova

Kristina Mladenovic

Shortly after the first match finished the second one started as the weather had held play up. Next was Sorana Cirstea vs Bojana Jovanovski. This was a quick played game and from the start you could sense who would win. After two sets it was 1-1. The final set would be the decider. Winning 6 sets to 1 was Sorana Cirstea.

Sorana Cirstea

Bojana Jovanovski

After the second match we had to leave as it was 7.30pm and had to travel home! Even though the heavens opened for a good part of the day, it didn't matter as there was plenty to look at and do. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by myself and my Nan.

Come to Ladies' Day at the Aegon Classic!

Ladies Day - Thursday 13th June 2013

Ladies’ Day will return bigger and better to the Aegon Classic this year, taking place on Thursday 13th June at the Edgbaston Priory Club, Birmingham. 

Ladies’ Fighting Breast Cancer is the charity partner for the day, with £2 from every full price adult ticket being donated to the charity.

Michelle Heaton, Ladies' Day ambassador, will be coming on the day with her friends and will be judging the best dressed competition, which is being run by Harvey Nichols.

We’ve also teamed up with ShoppinginBirmingham.com to deliver a fantastic day-out for you and your friends. The day is set to be a real pamper fest with the likes of hair styling, a nail bar, cocktail making, bespoke jewellery, hand massages and much more.

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Best dressed competition by Harvey Nichols – presented by Michelle Heaton
Prize includes:

• Luxury Personal Shopping Package at Harvey Nichols
• Champagne on arrival 
• Expert consultation
• Elemis facial and massage
• Complimentary two course meal for two in the café
• Benefit makeover
• Plus a day out at The Championships, Wimbledon for two people on Saturday 6th July 2013 (Ladies’ final)

On the day you will have a chance to win a host of fantastic prizes
Courtesy of the Mailbox:
First prize:

• An overnight stay at Malmaison in a luxury suite (Fridays and Sundays only, subject to availability)
• Champagne Breakfast at Malmaison Brasserie
• £500 shopping spree at The Mailbox
• Two treatments at Le Petit Spa Malmaison
• Dinner at Cote Brasserie
• Complimentary beauty treatment at Harvey Nichols
• Free parking for 24 hours at The Mailbox 
• A two star car valet at H20  

Runner up prize:

• An overnight stay at Malmaison with breakfast in a Superior Room
• Dinner for two at Malmaison Brasserie
• Free parking for 24 hours at The Mailbox 
• A two star car valet at H20  

In addition to this there will be spot prizes on court where if you’re in the lucky seat you could win one of the following:

Spot prizes:
Takara Jewellery	£200 gift voucher to commission or purchase jewellery
Mailbox	2 x £250 shopping spree vouchers
Sharper Millinery	£200 voucher to commission or buy a hat

Beauty SOS Tent
Get glammed up on arrival or get your make up touched up in our beauty SOS tent. All free on the day and based on a first come, first served basis.

To include:
Make-up by top make-up artist Jules Cardozo Marsh
Manicure station
Brow bar – Browtec
Hair stylist – Lisa Shepherd
Manicure station – Helen Taylor

Public Marquee
Sharper Millinery – showcasing key hats and fascinators to wear on Ladies’ Day or to purchase for future glam days out
House of Fraser – showcasing key trends for the summer
Mailbox – fabulous prize giveaway
Jewellery display by Takara Jewellery

Retail Unit
Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer booth

On court
Fashion show run by The Wedding Club on court between first and second matches.

Hospitality marquee
Jewellery display by Takara Jewellery

Itinerary:
10:45 – Cardio Tennis demonstration on court
Between first and second match – fashion show
Between second and third match – spot prizes on court
Between third and fourth match – presentation of best dressed

Official after party
Fleet Street Kitchen – bring your Centre Court ticket at any time during the week to receive £20 off your food bill. (T&Cs apply).

*Provisional activities for the day. Please not some activities may change.