Hillsborough's award winning boutique Candy Plum is celebrating its first year of business this week and will mark the occasion by opening the store on Sunday (24 October) for a very stylish and exclusive birthday party.

Candy Plum, which was founded by mother and daughter duo Lynne and Zara Beggs, has not only established itself as the chic village's one stop fashion destination but also as one of the top boutiques in Northern Ireland. This success was given recognition when Candy Plum picked up the coveted award for Most Stylish Fashion Outlet 2010 at the Magners Light Style Awards earlier in the year.

Stocking brands exclusive to Northern Ireland such RJS by Richard Sorger, Maurie & Eve, Wildfox Couture and Indian fashion designer Manish Arora (picture left on the catwalk at Belfast FASHIONWEEK) Candy Plum is perfect for those who love to shop in style.

Overwhelmed by the support of their customers to date Zara said, "It has been such an exciting year for Candy Plum and we are delighted with all the support we've received from our lovely shoppers. We have decided to throw a very exclusive party with the theme of the number one. We'll have one hundred hand-picked customers and one of these lucky guests will also have the opportunity to win one thousand pounds to spend in-store - any shopper's dream!"

The official celebrations will take place this Sunday (24 Oct) and guests will be treated to delicious canapés and a champagne reception.