Birmingham
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Treat yourself – Up to 40% off Mary Portas at House of Fraser.
If, like me, you were intrigued by the Mary, Queen of Frocks programme, were dying to try the new range, but found it just a little on the pricey side, then all your Christmas’s may be coming at once. House of Fraser currently have discounts of up to 40% on selected lines, and this includes many of the lustworthy dresses I have been browsing the collection for my top three pieces and did find it difficult to narrow my shopping list down. Mary often uses the sort of slinky jersey that I just love, and has lots of dresses with…wait for it…long sleeves. She also utilises a range of lengths…
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Fashion Mommy meets Cesar Santos for a Giorgio Armani masterclass.
It was a foregone conclusion what my answer would be when I received an email asking whether I would like to experience a Giorgio Armani make-up masterclass with their international face designer Cesar Santos. The opportunity to drink Champagne, be treated to a wonderful make-over and experience the benefit of Cesar’s expert knowledge was a chance far too good to pass up. So last Thursday I travelled into Birmingham for a lesson in creating the perfect face. And I was placed firmly into the hands of a master. Cesar Santos has created looks for some of the World’s most famous faces, including Penelope Cruz and Kim Cattrell. More recently, he…
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Ugg Australia Accessories come to Selfridges, Birmingham
Nothing says warm and cosy in winter more than Uggs, the Australian luxurious boots loved by everyone from a-listers to Yummy Mummies. And so it is very exciting news that the 2011 Ugg Accessories collection will be available in Selfridges Birmingham this Autumn/Winter. The accessories collection comprises a range of luxurious goods in knit, shearling and fun fur, with a smattering of festive sequins for good measure. There are soft beany hats, gift boxed ear muffs in shearling, with the double ‘U’ logo for good measure, and cable knit chunky scarves for added winter warmth. There are also hero pieces like the Long Pile Shearling Snood, which add an instant…
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Harvey Nichols Fashion Circus – the greatest show in town!
They promised something special, the most fashion fabulous party of the year, and Harvey Nichols didn’t disappoint. The Harvey Nichols fashion Circus was a veritable feast of fashion,fun and festivities that celebrated the stores 10th anniversary in Birmingham. With fire-eaters, stilt walkers and magicians, the Mailbox was transformed into the glammest big top ever, with, thankfully, not a clown in site! But there were lots of very glamorous guests. From pop stars (Alexandra Burke), to sports stars (Lee Hendry, Alex McLeish and Matt Jarvis to name but a few..), reality tv stars (Aishlyne from Big Brother looked very glamorous), TV Stars (Nicki Sanderson was both gorgeous and friendly)..and, not…
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Happy 10th Birthday Harvey Nichols Birmingham!
Today is a very special day. Harvey Nichols is celebrating 10 wonderful years of providing its supreme style to Birmingham. Tonight will see a very special party to celebrate the birthday, with the glitterati from fashion, television/radio and sport in attendance. I will bring you lots of photographs from the event, along with a super party video. But, in the meantime, to whet your appetite, I thought it would be nice to look at my picks from the current Harvey Nichols collection in order to show just why this store is so important to the second city. Fashion-Mommy’s Picks from the Nicks! How beautiful is this vintage inspired dress from…
