The store was busy, phonelines hummed with queries about featured shoes and some customers brought the Book with them to the store to ensure that they found their desired style.

Staff reported appreciative comments about the latest collections, with numerous customers saying they were 'spoilt for choice' and agreeing that the new looks were 'absolutely fabulous'.

Many had travelled quite a distance to find what they were looking for, confirming Bishops' niche as Northern Ireland's destination footwear store providing shoes, sandals and fabulous bags for every situation, sourced from all over the world, with some labels exclusively theirs.

A line of stunning crystal sandals sold out quickly, and there was lots of interest in anything that combined fashion and comfort! Bright colours and sparkling materials were 'spot on' for matching with special occasion wear, wedges and platforms proved to be great holiday items and anything in silver or gold, was in big demand. In conjunction with the Bishops' Book '08, there was an instore competition for £500 worth of footwear vouchers to help the winners Step out in Style! This attracted a large response and the winners’ names appear below.

The winners of the five x £100 vouchers are: L. Doran, Eglinton; J. Wilson, Portstewart: H. Knox, Ballymoney: K Connor, Dungiven: M. Marcoff, Belfast

Bishops' Summer Sale has now started so there is extra value to be found in every department, with up to 50% off selected styles in Men's, Women's and Children's ranges. With bargains like these for all the family, everyone is a winner!!

Make sure you find time to visit Bishops, The Diamond, Coleraine. (tel. 028 70342465).