Have you got a passion for fashion?

11:16am Wednesday 5th March 2008

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THE battle to be named the Review's Retailer of the Year has well and truly begun.

We have been inundated with nominations in each of our six categories, so make sure your favourite retailer doesn't get left behind.

This week we are highlighting our fashion and accessory category.

Do you know of a clothes shop that goes above and beyond the call of duty? A shop where the staff are always eager to give you their expert advice and invaluable tips?

If so we want you to nominate them.

Whether they sell shoes, belts, suits, clothes for children or gowns for girls, if you think they should named Retailer of the Year let us know.

You can nominate your favourite retailer by filling out the form in our newspaper and sending it to us. Alternatively you can email the details of your nominee to revieweditor@london.newsquest.co.uk - entitle your email "retailer" or simply fill out the form in our Retailer of the Year section, entitled nomination form on our website.

You can also text the details of your favourite retailer to 80360. Just text the word "st albans" and then include the name of your retailer and make sure you list the category you are entering them in.

Traders can also enter themselves.

You have until the end of March to get your nominations to us. We will then send our army of mystery shoppers out, who will put every nominated retailer to the test.

Once we have visited every trader our committee will shortlist three retailers in each category. The winner of each category will be announced at our awards evening which will be held on June 23 at the Alban Arena. The overall winner will be selected from one of the six category winners and will receive their award from our VIP guest. Ticket details will be announced later.

Once a retailer has been nominated, they will receive a poster from us within a week which can be placed in their shop window telling everybody they have been entered into this prestigous competition.

Our six categories include:

• Specialist shops.

• Fashion and accessory retailers.

• Markets trader.

• Hair and beauty salons - including barbers.

• Food and drinks retailer - including sweet shops, butchers, bakers, etc.

• Café and restaurants - including restaurants in pubs and bars.

for more information on our competition, click the link below.