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The Designer Vintage Wedding Show is Back!
One of the most glamorous events of the past year was the inaugural ‘Designer Vintage Wedding Show’ that was held in Birmingham‘s Beautiful Highbury Hall. This event was an amazing success that was just crying out to be repeated. Well, I am happy to report that The DVB Show is BACK. Clear your diaries for the weekend of the 8th to 9th October 2011, This is when the Designer Vintage Wedding Show opens its doors at its new venue, Berrow Court in Birmingham. There were be treats galore for Brides-to- be to relish, from sumptuous vintage gowns by the likes of Vintage Crocks and Frocks, Lyndsey Fleming Couture and…
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Christina Hendricks and THAT Westwood dress
It’s not very often you can say that the fabulous Sarah Jessica Parker has been upstaged, but that happened last night. It was the UK Premiere of SJP’S new film ‘I don’t know how she does it?’ and the upstaging was done by Christina Hendricks. Or rather by Christina Hendricks’s breasts! Whilst SJP had opted for an elegant black crocheted sheath dress by Antonio Berardi, Christina went for the all-out bombshell look. In a beautiful raspberry goddess style dress from Vivienne Westwood, she looked like she had been poured into her dress. Unfortunately, some of her had spilled right back out! Let me explain what I mean. Christina is…
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Penhaligans Launch Juniper Sling in true 1920s style.
The last few weeks have been full of fabulous launches, and one of the most enjoyable was the launch of the gorgeous Juniper Sling at the Penhaligon’s Covent Garden store. This was a special bloggers event with a real ‘Bright Young things’ feel. Flappers, the Charleston, roaring twenties news-stories about the likes of Stephen Tennant and Brenda Dean Paul and a bar serving an arresting array of Gin Cocktails made this a launch party to remember. The launch was to celebrate the newest addition to the iconic Penhaligon’s fragrance family. ‘Juniper Sling’, as the name may suggest, has been inspired by London Dry Gin. A heady, intoxicating scent that has…
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Magenta 8 – A touch of Luxury!
It’s coming to that time of the year when you want to wear your most eye-catching outfits, but the weather demands some kind of cover up. But what can you wear that will enhance your outfit,rather than merely covering it up? Step forward designer Giovanna Velasquez, and her adorable collection Magenta 8. Hailing from Peru, from a long line of strong women passionate about clothing, Giovanna has created the most exquisite collection of luxurious capes, boleros and jackets that add a feel of pure 1950s elegance to any outfit. These are the sort of items that just scream glamour, and are gaining a whole host of celebrity fans, including the…
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Fashion’s Night Out in Harvey Nichols, Birmingham
Thursday saw the great and good of the Midlands, footballers, models, bloggers and celebrities descend on the luxurious Harvey Nichols store in the Mailbox, Birmingham to celebrate Vogue‘s Fashion’s Night Out, and the launch of the fabulous Autumn/Winter designer collections. The store was packed with a host of well dressed guests who were able to enjoy a pre-show champagne reception and a sneak preview of the new Land Rover Evoque, which was parked majestically on the Mailbox steps. Land Rover were the sponsors of the event, and there was a special Land Rover treat included in the special goodie bags placed under each seat. A sparkling atmosphere was in the…
