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HJ Hall Sock makers since 1882
HJ Hall are a true Midland heritage story. Founded and still based in Leicestershire, the name HJ Hall has become synonymous with the finest quality in socks, both for males and females and for a range of uses, from fashion to highly technical, sturdy walking socks. They also developed the ‘soft top’ design which was designed and created to alleviate problems caused by tight elastic around the top of socks. These are now celebrating more than 25 years in production and are a clear market leader in their field. Softop™, and the brands Diabetic socks, are the only socks endorsed by The Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. All Softop™ socks…
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A day of pampering and fun featuring cake, frocks and Tilbury Taxis
Before I became a mother it is true to say that I took having time to relax or be pampered for granted. There was never any reason not to book a hair appointment, or take a trip to a spa, or just enjoy a day shopping and having a spot of lunch. But once Joe came along it was different. Time really does become the most precious of commodities when you have children, to put it in simple terms, your time is never your own. And even now, as Joe is getting older, this is still the case. I work during the day when Joe is at work, and then…
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For Art or Fitness: Celebrities Who Have Made Dramatic Physical Transformations
Celebrities are well known for keeping in shape and making changes to their physiques, sometimes as a result of wanting to look better, and sometimes for a specific purpose like a movie role. Here are some of the most dramatic transformations of 2015. Mischa Barton Mischa Barton, star of the hit TV show The O.C., was photographed at the end of 2014 with a much larger figure than she had previously been known for. But just a few months later, she was snapped again looking completely different after shedding a lot of weight. The first photographs had snapped her dressed in gym wear, so it looks like her visits…
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My Mantra Launches at Fabulous
A gift of jewellery is always a special one, and when that gift is also personalised in some way, it makes it extra special because it then becomes something that is unique to you. It could be your name, or your initial, but this season, Fabulous is taking personalisation that little bit further with the launch of My Mantra, where you can have your own personal mantra engraved on one of their lovely mantra pendants. The Mantra range had been launched earlier this year as part of the Fabulous 10th birthday celebrations and is the first own brand jewellery collection from the group. The idea behind the Mantra pendants is…
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Visiting Jacques Vert in Grand Central Birmingham
On Wedensday I was invited by Publicasity to visit the brand new Jacques Vert store in Birmingham’s Grand Central. This was a chat to have a look around the shining new store and to talk about all the new ranges, including a very exciting coat collaboration with Paul Costelloe. I spent a lovely hour talking all things fashion and admiring some really lovely pieces. The new store is also a new concept for Jacques Vert, being a flagship for the re-invigorated brand. In the past, Jacques Vert has been a concession in some of the cities larger department stores, and has had a reputation as being a destination for mother…
