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The Birmingham Designer Vintage Bridal show
This is all set to be the year of the wedding, with no less than three Royal weddings, including the much-anticipated nuptials of William and Kate. Add into the mix the rock and roll wedding of Kate Moss, and it very much seems as if getting that special piece of paper is very much in vogue. But many brides seem to be looking to the past for their wedding inspiration. Dresses that come from a bygone era, whether actual vintage, or vintage inspired, are becoming extremely popular as brides-to-be seek that perfect look that reflects their own, unique personality. Transportation on the big day is no longer just a Rolls…
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Could this be the year that ethical fashion finally becomes mainstream?
It’s been around for a few years now, but for many, ethical fashion is a bit like the gym – you know it’s a good thing, but you don’t necessarily go there! Images of hippies wearing tie dye and smelling of joss – sticks were so prevalent that fashionistas saw ethical fashion as a thanks – but no thanks moment. No amount of moral feeling was worth that amount of hemp. But things may be changing, and in future years, people may point to February 2011 as the turning point. The month in which ethical fashion made headway, headlines, and with the new fair trade, fair mined hallmark, made history.…
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Bryan Ferry at Selfridges – Swoon, Swoon!
Bryan Ferry is back! The most stylish man in modern music has made a triumphant return, playing to sell out crowds with his band Roxy Music, and on Tuesday he was in Selfridges, Birmingham as a guest at a special cocktail party hosted in his honour. This was attended by approximately one hundred of his loyal fans, who had purchased a special edition of his latest release ‘Olympia’ and were able to get it signed by the great man himself. Fashion-Mommy was also invited along to the event, held in the super stylish Selfridges Moet bar and gallery. The Champagne was certainly flowing, along with the excitement, with many fans…
