So the weather is slowly (ok, maybe that should be ‘very slowly’) starting to warm up, and it’ll soon be time to change out of the baggy jumpers into something a bit more summery.

The shops are ready, stocking up on their spring/summer collections. The question is: are you?

We know that shopping can be an expensive habit but we’d like to give you the chance to get your hands on £100 in High Street vouchers to make it a little bit more manageable – just ‘cos we’re nice like that!

Here at DHL Servicepoint we deliver all sorts of items to people all over the world – from phones to passports, from cameras to clothes.

But what we really want to know is: what’s the weirdest package you’ve ever sent or received?

Wondering how to enter?

We’re a technical bunch so we want to see your entries via Twitter.

Firstly you must be following us on Twitter, at @dhlservicepoint and then tweet us with your wackiest answers! But remember: rude or offensive entries won’t be accepted.

Make sure you use the hashtag #dhlcomp so we definitely see your entry and you’re in with a chance of winning the fab prize.

Terms and conditions:

1. The Prize: £100 in High Street vouchers.
2. The draw is open to all @dhlservicepoint Twitter followers and DHL Servicepoint blog users.
3. All entrants must be over 16 years of age.
4. Only one entry per person is allowed.
5. Only one winner will be picked.
6. The competition is open to UK residents only.
7. No cash or other alternative is available.
8. No purchase necessary.
9. The competition will be closed at noon on Tuesday 13^th March. The winner will be notified by email or by Twitter by Wednesday 14^th March.
10. Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternative will be given.
11. Rude or offensive entries will not be accepted.
12. The judges’ decision is final.
13. DHL employees are not eligible to enter the competition.
14. Prizes will be dispatched by the 10^th working day of the date of the draw.
15. Details of the winner can be requested by writing to the promoter at: Marketing Department, DHL International (UK) Limited, 178-188 Great South-West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 6JS

Winners of our Fashion Frenzy competition announced…

It’s been another great week on the @DHLservicepoint Twitter stream with lots of you entering our fantastic London Fashion Week competition.  Set the task of sending us an image you think defines ‘fashion’, you did a great job of showing your creative side.

We had lots of impressive entries, with many of you letting your inner fashionista shine. We loved @staceymariep’s entry of a DHL Mr Potato Head, created by her 3 year old son, and @emmajones84’s image of her trendy little girl.

Despite the tough competition, we have a clear winner – somebody who showed a creative flair and clearly put a lot of thought into her entry.

So without further ado, the winner is…

* Drum roll, please *

Clare Hargreaves from Wales with this great design. Congrats Clare!

Clare will get the top prize of £50 in High Street vouchers for her efforts.

The second place prize, £20 in Cinema vouchers, goes to @kelliec3 for her wacky entry below.

And the recipients of our fab three DHL dresses are @KookyKaty, @stacey_ray and @CazzaE.

@KookyKaty’s entry

@stacey_ray’s entry

@CazzE’s entry

Stay tuned for more great competitions, prizes and giveways.

Follow us on Twitter at @dhlservicepoint.

Strike a pose! It’s time to fashion.

Whether you’re a fully-paid up member of the fashionista bridgade, or simply a dedicated follower, you’ll want to look your best as London Fashion Week rolls into town.

On Friday 17^th February, the biggest names and brightest stars in global fashion will descend on London, for a five-day long celebration of everything that’s hot in the world of apparel. We’re anticipating edge so cutting, health and safety precautions are being drawn up as we speak.

LFW (or #LFW if you’re following proceedings on Twitter) is perhaps the most the prestigious event in the fashion calendar, with top designers from Stella McCartney to Alexandra McQueen unveiling their latest wares in front of a world increasingly self-conscious of its current wardrobe choices.

DHL Express will once again be Official Logistics Partner of LFW, managing everything from materials procurement, sample production, domestic and international transportation to warehousing and distribution.

To celebrate, we’re launching a competition to find our most style-savvy Twitter followers. Fantastic prizes include:

• Fabulous DHL fashion dresses, inspired by designer Michael Michalsky
• £50 in High Street vouchers
• £20 in Cinema vouchers

How to enter?

We really want to see your pictures! Tweet us at @dhlservicepoint with images on this theme: fashion. Our panel of judges will select the best – and most creative!

Just remember to use the hashtag #DHLFashion

And keep your entries clean. Anything unpublishable will automatically be disqualified.

Terms and conditions

1. Prizes are: DHL Fashion Dress (x3), £50 in high street vouchers, £20 cinema vouchers.
2. The draw is open to all @DHLServicepoint Twitter followers and DHL Servicepoint Blog users.
3. All entrants must be over 16 years of age.
4. Only one entry per person is allowed.
5. 5 winners will be picked.
6. The competition is open to UK residents only.
7. No cash or other alternative is available.
8. No purchase necessary.
9. The competition will close at noon on February 22nd. The winner will be notified by email or by Twitter on February 22nd, 2012.
10. Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternative will be given.
11. Rude or offensive entries will not be accepted.
12. The judges’ decision is final.
13. DHL employees are not eligible to enter the competition.
14. Prizes will be despatched by the 10th working day of the date of the draw.
15. Details of the winner can be requested by writing to the promoter at:

Marketing Department, DHL International (UK) Limited, 178-188 Great South-West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 6JS

A host of strange and surprising customs regulations limit the fashion items you can send overseas…

So you think you’re a dedicated follower of fashion? Know your prêt-a-porter from your haute couture? Want to share your cutting-edge eye for fashion with friends and relatives overseas?

Things could be trickier than you might first expect. Customs regulations can be complicated at the best of times, but when it comes to fashion there are a host of unexpected and frankly weird rules that you need to bear in mind.

As the world’s leading international delivery company, we’ve been compiling a list of some of the strangest. These include:

• You aren’t allowed to ship plastic and leather footwear into Nigeria. Handbags, belts, wallets, purses and suitcases made out of leather or plastic are also prohibited.
• Only odd pairs of shoes can be imported into Gambia. What’s more, fabric and fabric samples have to be under the value of 25 USD
• Shoes sent to India should be singles, mutilated or odd pairs if you want to avoid high duty charges. Similar rules apply for Mexico.
• Algerian customs regulations mean you can’t send more than ten samples of synthetic wool and cloth.
• Also, bear in mind that leather garments to Pakistan have no sales tax!

On a serious note, these regulations are particularly important for international fashion businesses. Small and growing businesses face an uphill struggle unless they keep such restrictions in mind when moving their products around the world.

As Phil Couchman, Chief Executive Officer at DHL Express points out “new fashion brands should thoroughly research regulations in the countries they are looking to work with. Not knowing these details could mean the difference between success or failure”.

For more information on DHL Servicepoint:www.dhlservicepoint.co.uk