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Five Minutes with Tim Driesen from Jersey Boys
Ahead of a Christmas run at the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham, I had the opportunity to chat to Tim Driesen, who is playing Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. The full interview is currently on the Style Birmingham website (you can read it here), but here are a few of Tim’s selected musings on Jersey Boys, Boy Bands and all things Christmas. On Frankie Valli ‘…I met Frankie Valli and was lucky enough to spend a morning with him. He is such a down-to-Earth guy, a real grafter. He has been in business since he was 15, and he’s now 80 and still doing 50-60 gigs a year. Music is…
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At One Day Spa Relaunch Party
There is a hidden gem of a spa in the centre of Birmingham that, at the end of last month, saw an amazing relaunch after an expansion and interior make-over. At One Day Spa, in Birmingham’s beautiful and historic Great Western Arcade, invited guests and clients along to check out the new space and facilities, whilst enjoying food, nibbles and even a little pampering. The space has expanded to include two brand new treatment rooms, taking the total to five. There is a double treatment room perfect for couples wanting to enjoy a spa package, as well as a dedicated manicure and pedicure treatment area and a spray tan room,…
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Christmas gift ideas from Modern Vintage Style
If you are looking for a unique, special Christmas gift for a jewellery or vintage lover this year, then take a look at Modern Vintage Style. The company specialises in sourcing vintage and handmade jewellery that offers something a little different from the High Street styles. With new pieces added regularly, and prices that are purse friendly, you can be sure to find a really personal gift, and be supporting small business this Christmas. The Modern Vintage Style range includes a mixture of vintage costume and designer jewellery, as well as beautiful gemstone vintage style jewellery. The collections includes vintage earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings, brooches and pins by top designer…
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Christmas with The Rat Pack – Yes please!
Last night was a very special one at Birmingham’s New Alexandra Theatre. It was the grand opening of the Ambassador’s Lounge, an exclusive area of the theatre to be used as part of deluxe packages for theatre goers. It was also the start of a three-day run of one of my favourite theatre shows, ‘Christmas with The Rat Pack’. So when I was invited to the launch of the Ambassadors Lounge, with the opportunity to watch the Rat Pack thrown in, I have to admit to being very excited. The Ambassadors lounge almost resembles a private members bar mixed with the cool dark atmosphere of a 1920s speakeasy. Lit with…
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Boden – 40% off Partywear – My Top Ten Pieces
And the sales and discounts go on and on, tempting us to part with more of that well earned cash in order to get all festive ready, sparkling and glamorous. Next up on my trawl of current offers available in store and online is Boden. In recent years I’ve loved that Boden has took a very retro route with it’s collections, with many pieces have full 1950s style skirts, or being 1960s shift shapes. In this post we can also add some full length options, as well as glittery shoes. The shoes include those beaded pumps which seem to have appeared on every Instagram feed, outfit post and wishlist since…
