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Girls’ Day Out at the Auckland ASB Showgrounds November 20-22nd 2009

Girls’ Day Out is bringing an exciting, fresh and revitalised event to Auckland this November that celebrates all the fabulous reasons for being a woman – and there are many!

The Girls’ Day Out, taking place at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds from November 20 – 22nd, is an event experience with a focus on empowering women. Everything from fashion and beauty, love and lifestyle, health and wellness, money, entertainment, DIY and prizes, this is a day of girlie indulgence not to be missed.

Here are just some of the highlights that Girls’ Day Out visitors can expect to enjoy:

Celebrate being a woman – wear a red dress to the Girls’ Day Out event and be in to win spot prizes. Watch out for the 30 Day Little Red Dress Diaries.

A great showcase of cars, motorbikes, motorsport vehicle and some great prizes will be on offer. Thanks to Suzuki, the driving force behind GDO, who will have special event-only offers.

Girls’ Day Out charity partner is Dress for Success – a global organisation promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women as they enter or return to the workforce. Girls’ Day Out will be attempting a World Record to build the World’s Biggest Wardrobe from donations of clothing, hand bags, shoes and jewellery.

· The Girls’ Day Out team has gathered a spectacular collection of makeover masterminds to transform some lucky visitors. Including New Zealand fashion label Max, skincare expert Bridget Black, jewellery from Secrets Shhh, confidence makeover from Brand-You, hair and make up, the experts will be on hand to transform you.

· The DIY zone is here to prove women really can do anything! Ryobi will arm you with the know-how and confidence to tackle those odd jobs around the house, because time waits for no one! A special Ladies DIY evening will be hosted by Bunnings on Friday the 20th of November at the event.

· Feel like a modern day Cinderella with RoyalT.co.nz, more shoes in one place online than a girl has ever seen, RoyalT.co.nz know how to give women the royal treatment and will have some fabulous competitions and shoes to give away – of course it has to be a perfect fit.

· Take time out and relax in the Brita Better Women Seminar Lounge, where you can listen to an impressive line up of informative speakers. Covering a multitude of topics such as fashion, career, stress, fertility, fitness and more, these inspirational and educational seminars will help you unlock potential in all areas of your life.

· The heart of all the action is at the Nikon Fashion and Entertainment stage! As the name suggests, this stage showcases a spectacular selection of fashion and lively performances to keep you entertained.

· In addition to this, no Girls’ Day Out would be complete without a kitchen and entertainment stage. Featuring famous foodie Annabel Langbein, Lana Garland from Food in a Minute, and much more!

· With the onset of summer, the Tip Top ice cream stand is set to be a popular one. Showcasing the seasons newest flavours, drop by for every girl’s favourite sweet treat! Yum!

· Find out why the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DSi have taken the world by storm. The technologically advanced game experiences are the ultimate way to have fun – they will be on show for you to test out.

And, as if this was not enough, Girls’ Day Out has a multitude of amazing prizes. With a trip for two to Vanuatu to giveaway, a $1000 shopping card for Sylvia Park, and spot prizes up for grabs Girls’ Day Out is all about pampering, empowering and prize winning fun!

Get your friends together to indulge and enjoy this special event.

For further information, go to www.gdo.co.nz

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