jewellery
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Kate wears Issa and Catherine Walker as the fashion parade continues.
Wow! Am I enjoying this royal tour. As the weather in Canada continues to scorch, the gorgeous Duchess of Cambridge turns the temperatures up even further with her endless parade of perfect looks. This time it was the turn of Kate favourite Issa, in the shape of a stunning purple jersey style dress. Kate has already worn an Issa swallow print dress, but this purple dress was a new look, and I frankly loved it! With her elegant upswept hairdo, and accessorising with black Prada heels and another Anya Hindmarch bag, this time a neat clutch , this was an understated look that suited Kate perfectly. I love that she…
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Preeti design – Definitely one to watch!
I am an absolute Twitter devotee, not ashamed to admit it. One of the main reasons for this is that, as well as the chatting and celebrity following, you get the chance to discover new designers, companies and products that may not, as yet, have reached the High Street. I recently made a new discovery which I am eager to share with Fashion-Mommy readers. Allow me to introduce Preeti design! Preeti is an internet treasure trove of beautiful fashion accessories and jewellery that have been inspired by, and made in, India. Preeti’s founder, Rosie Gregory, has a love affair with the colour and culture of India that she experienced first…
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Retail Birmingham Awards light up the city.
675 stylish invited guests from all areas of Birmingham retail life descended on the 2nd city on Thursday for the much-anticipated inaugural Retail Birmingham Awards. These took place at the historic Town Hall, which had been transformed into a stunning, neon lit modern venue complete with large screens and fabulous lights. The atmosphere before the awards started was electric. There was a buzz of vibrant excitement, as guests enjoyed the fabulous champagne reception laid on by Harvey Nichols. Inside the auditorium, there were cute goodie bags by Mr Simms the Sweet Shoppe that contained popcorn and Old school sweeties, as well as Birmingham style guides and the latest copy of…
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Oscar night fashion awards…and the oscar goes to…?
The Oscars are the most important night of the year for the Hollywood fashionista’s. There have been so many memorable dresses over the years – Julia Roberts in Valentino vintage, Renee Zellweger in yellow Jean Desses, Kate Winslet in red Ben De Lisi and Nicole Kidman in Chartreuse John Galliano. There have also been the shock horrors of couture – Bjork coming as a swan, Cher in a red Indian style headdress and Celine Dion in a back to front tuxedo come to mind. So, in honour of the event – I present to you – The Fashion Oscars. Award 1 – Best Dressed. There were some truly lovely looks…
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Designer Vintage Bridal Show – Oh! To be a bride…Pt 3.
I was totally enthralled with the exhibitors at the Designer vintage wedding show – the beautiful dresses, exquisite flowers, amazing jewellery and millinery, so I now took a little bit of time to do some people watching. The glamorous brides-to-be had dressed up for the occasion with acres of vintage lace, corsages, glittering beaded headbands and pearls on display. There were 50s style polka dots and prints, 1940s era chintz floral prints, nipped in waistbands, fake fur coats and platform heeled shoes, all worn with the excited glow only a prospective bride can have. There was the dulcet tones of Frank Sinatra drifting across the main hall. This sound was…
