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1 Oysters and champagne at Selfridges
There aren’t many good places to eat on Oxford Street, but Selfridges has 13. You could splash out on oysters and champagne at the Oyster Bar in the Food Court, nip to The Gallery on the 2nd floor for a salad or grab a gelati from the street vendor by the door.
Selfridges, 400 Oxford St, W1A (08708 377 377/www.selfridges.com). Bond St tube. Open Mon-Wed 10am-8pm, Thur 10am-9pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 9.30am-8pm, Sun 11.30am-6pm.

2 Club nights at Metro
After 11pm, this dank subterranean den plays host to a number of reliably no-frills alternative club nights. Choose from Tuesday nights’ metal-orientated Beautiful People to Friday’s long-running anthem-heavy indie disco Bedrock. On Wednesdays it’s the more up-to-date I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor (which promises at least ten Arctic Monkeys tracks a night).
Metro, 19-23 Oxford St, W1D (www.blowupmetro.com) Tottenham Court Rd tube. Tickets from Stargreen (020 7734 8932/www.stargreen.com).

3 A blow-dry at Topshop
This sartorial Mecca offers more than just a fashion fix. At Hersheson’s Blow Dry Bar you can pick a glamourous style from a choice of seven on their hair menu, each taking less than half an hour and for just £19. To complete the effect, grab yourself a quick manicure at the Nails Inc concession, from £15.
Topshop, 216 Oxford St, W1D (020 7636 7700 /www.topshop.co.uk) Oxford Circus tube. Open Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9-8.30pm, Sun 11.30am-6pm.

4 Stella McCartney at Adidas
The sleek decor and toned staff here are enough to inspire (or possibly shame) anyone into a new fitness regime. Get ready for Wimbledon with a ’50s-inspired tennis dress from the Stella McCartney range , £95.
Adidas, 415-418 Oxford St, W1C (020 7493 1886/www.adidas.com) Bond St tube. Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-7pm, Thur 10am-8pm, Sun 12noon-6pm.

5 WC1 Powder Room
Whether you want to get ready for a bignight out, freshen up before an important meeting or just get some respite from the crowds, this luxurious, multi-million-pound ladies’ convenience is a handy pit-stop. For £5 you can have a wash, use the impeccably clean toilet facilities, soft white towels and hand creams.
WC1, 439-441 Oxford St, WC1 (www.wc1.co.uk) Bond St tube. Open Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 12noon-6pm. £1 for toilets and powder room, £5 with mini-makeover or hand masssages.

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