Birmingham
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Valentine’s jewellery ideas – The independents.
This time next week some of us are going to be severely disappointed as we are handed another supermarket bouquet. But this year there are an abundance of beautiful and unique Valentine’s jewellery gifts that are perfect for those who enjoy a gift that is a little bit unusual. Valentine’s day is a great time to support local companies, independent artisans and up and coming designers. Here are a few names for you to watch out for, along with some of their key picks for the romantic season. JBD London Jewels by Design is a company which creates beautiful bespoke pieces using vintage jewellery that are then reworked into totally…
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The Harry Moseley Charity Ball – Save the date.
There are some people who really make a difference to this world. Harry Moseley was one of them. Diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour at the age of seven, he could’ve been instantly forgiven for having a selfish outlook, or for giving up on a life that had barely started and was now being given an expiration date. But that was not Harry. Instead this little boy showed he had the bravery of an army of men and a care and compassion for other children in his position that was both humbling and heartbreaking. Harry set up the ‘Help Harry, Help Others‘ campaign, making brightly coloured bead bracelets to be…
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Marco Pierre White and Hotel Indigo launch Party
Birmingham has a new landmark, the glorious skyscraper that is ‘The Cube’ that now soars above the city. And last Thursday saw the launch party for what is set to be The place to eat in Birmingham, Marco Pierre White’s steakhouse bar and grill at Hotel Indigo. MPW is an ultra modern restaurant spanning the 25th floor of The Cube, and Fashion-Mommy was there to check it out. The launch party had been organised by the Ed James group, and I must admit to being very impressed by the spectacle they had laid on. Marco’s face stared moodily out at guests, emblazoned over the 25 stories of The Cube for…
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Dress yourself Slimmer with Pavilions
I just don’t do diets. Whether it’s down to lack of willpower or love of chocolates, I don’t even make those resolutions anymore. I know I won’t get past January 2nd before I reach for a Snicker. To make matters worse,I don’t really like the gym either, in fact, the idea of the gym brings me out in hives. But these days, it’s good to know that there are ways to make yourself appear slimmer and more toned without resorting to a treadmill, lettuce leaf diet or liposuction. You can actually ‘Dress yourself slim’. Pavilions Birmingham has embarked on a special campaign called ‘Positively Stylish – beat the blues with…
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A five minute chat with Giorgio Armani Face Designer Cesar Santos
In November, I was lucky enough to be treated to a very special makeover by Giorgio Armani cosmetics. The genius behind my makeover was Cesar Santos, Armani’s international face designer. After Cesar had transformed my skin beyond belief, I asked him a few questions about what it is like to be one of the world’s foremost make-up artists. Fashion-Mommy: Cesar, how long have you been in the make-up industry? Cesar Santos: I have been International face designer at Armani for 11 years. I am currently London-based but have worked all over the World, including Milan and London fashion weeks. FM: You must have worked with some exciting and interesting people,…
