It is almost the end of February, and Spring is definitely in the air. This means that we can think about ditching the heavy coats, the scarves and the woolly hats, and giving our wardrobes a Spring update, But the coming of Spring doesn’t mean ditching the coats altogether, just opting for something a little thinner, or a little shorter, but definitely something waterproof. Femme Luxe, famous for it’s women’s loungewear, and those slinky black dresses, has started to add to its Spring collections, with one of the key pieces being what might just be the perfect cropped anorak.  The Stacey black hooded drawstring cropped puffa jacket comes in a…

Traveling is obviously a bit more complicated now than it was in years past. The only masks we had to worry about back then were those dropdown ones in the case of a flight emergency. Now we’ve got double layers to think about. All of that, however, does not mean you can’t find affordable and exciting vacation destinations amidst these dark times. Here is a list of five vacation destinations that won’t break the bank but will still leave you feeling absolutely filled with wanderlust.  Actually, hold up a second. Before you choose your ultimate travel destination, you should first consider how much you’re willing to spend on airfare. Don’t…

The Birmingham Royal Ballet are back in the city with a stunningly beautiful version of what is arguably the greatest ballet of them all. The Peter Wright/Galina Samsova production of Swan Lake brought all its exquisite beauty, its tragedy and its soaring score, and had moments that left the audience gasping. With the central pairing of Lachlan Monaghan as Prince Siegfried, and the glorious Mimoko Hirata as Odette/Odile, this is one of ballet’s standout moments. The story of Swan Lake is one of love, one of sorcery, one of the most terrible deception, and ultimately one of sacrifice. Prince Siegfried is about to be crowned king and must be married.…