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- Christine Hendricks, fashion, hats, High street, jewellery, shopping, style, underwear/Lingerie, Vintage
Downton Abbey sparks new/old trends.
We all know that TV programmes can help to set trends. Mad Men, Sex and The City and Desperate Housewives have all helped to set trends and have made fashion stars out of Sarah Jessica Parker, Christina Hendricks and Marcia Cross. But the latest TV trendsetter may just raise a few highbrows, as well as lowering a few hemlines. For the latest show setting the fashion world alike is Downton Abbey. Yes, you heard correctly, the period drama Downton Abbey, currently stuck somewhere in World War One. Debenhams are just one of the stores who are feeling the Downton effect, with fashion fans eager to copy the style of Michelle…
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Edie Sedgwick – My Earring Idol.
I spent most of this gloriously sunny weekend reading the fantastic book ‘Edie – Girl on Fire’ about the tragic 60s icon and Factory Girl Edie Sedgwick. I found myself pouring over the great photographs of her, admiring her style, but mainly admiring her wealth of chandelier and long, dangling earrings. Of course, Edie style is well-known, the beatnik black and white looks, the tights worn as trousers with the shortest of mini dresses or jumpers over the top, Edie was a style icon who is still revered today. Another member of the 27 club. Edie remains a young and beautiful presence who continues to fascinate. But it those earrings…
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Designer Vintage Wedding Show – an update
The hottest date in the wedding calendar is just a few weeks away, but there is some very important information that fashion-mommy has been asked to share with all those brides-to-be out there. DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING POPULARITY OF THE DESIGNER VINTAGE WEDDING SHOW, THE VENUE FOR THE NEXT EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED! The event, which takes place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June has moved to the newly refurbished Warwickshire County Cricket Club at Edgbaston after literally outgrowing the previous venue. And to celebrate the new venue, there is a special offer to buy your tickets to the show for just £6 each, until 6pm tonight, Friday (30…
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A glittering event at Swarovski Crystallized.
The Swarovski Crystalized flagship store, on Great Marlborough Street, London, was the scene of a fabulous, sparkly party last week. This event was held as part of the 30 days of Fashion and Beauty event. And Fashion-Mommy was on hand to bring you all the gossip and pictures. The store, for those who have never visited, is a bright and shiny palace in which to worship the beautiful Swarovski jewels. On two levels, the top floor contains a chic bar and seating area, complete with the most gorgeous silver seating I have ever seen. Each specially invited guest was given tickets for drinks, this being sparkling Prosecco complete with raspberries…
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Style Renaissance at the Mailbox
This Friday, as Style Birmingham live begins, The Mailbox launches Style Renaissance, where we are promised a glamorous assortment of fashion, jewellery, accessories and beauty. A Showcase for a whole host of exciting and new brands and boutiques, Style Renaissance will run until the end of December, giving Birmingham fashionistas a new and exciting destination for all those Christmas presents. There will be a range of fabulous designers, artisans and jewellery-makers, and visitors will also be able to meet and chat with beauty, fashion and interior experts and stylists, all bursting to share their creations and ideas. So who’s there? Those taking part in Style Renaissance include: Stastia exclusive footwear…
