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Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Are you like me and always find Father’s Day a tough one to choose a gift for? I never seem to know what to get for my dad, and he is frankly no help in that department when I ask him. And yet he totally deserves something lovely, for always being there, for always caring and for always being that listening ear that doesn’t judge but just nods along. Similarly, my wonderful husband and baby daddy Peter is a gem, totally one in a million and someone I just love to spoil. So, with both of those special people in mind, I have some ideas for presents for those special…
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Getting Set For Summer With Gudrun Sjoden
I’m having a fan girl moment for Gudrun Sjoden once again. I honestly believe that when the weather turns brighter, there is genuinely nothing better than turning to their eco-cotton creations that look stylish and keep you cool. Gudrun’s Summer creations are made for packing in your suitcase, they weigh next to nothing, feel cool and lightweight when you are wearing them, and yet still look good enough to take you from the beach to sightseeing around the city. The dress I am wearing here totally illustrates this point. This is the Monsun eco-cotton dress which has a loose flowing style and, hurrah! is a dress with pockets. This dress…
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Hush Summer Fashion Event at John Lewis
Hush is a brand that was once known for its homewares, then its lush leisurewear, and is now known for its beautiful, wearable fashion pieces. The brand is affordable luxury, the sort of pieces that can take you from all occasions, from work situations to weekend fun, from relaxing days to nights drinking cocktails. Last week stylist and TV presented Beth Goodrham hosted an evening of summer fashion focusing on Hush in their concession in John Lewis in Birmingham’s Grand Central. The evening was an opportunity to have a look at their latest range whilst enjoying a chat and a glass of bubbly. It was a chance to get to…
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YOSHI Pussybow Blouse with Split Sleeves From Elvi
Elvi is a fashion brand that has long been considered a bastion of stylish clothing for plus sized women, but recently it decided to change its fashion philosophy to embrace all women. The London based fashion retailer has recently decided to approach inclusivity by expanding their size ranges to offer sizes UK 8-28 in ALL their designs. This is quite unusual in the fashion world, where many brands only stock up to a size 16, and then you move on to their plus sized range, usually a dodgy array of basics and butterflies. Elvi has also decided to look at the models it uses to promote their ranges, introducing images of…
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A Girlie Night In With Glimpse Opticians
Glimpse Opticians are independent eyewear experts based in arguably the most beautiful setting in Birmingham, the Great Western Arcade. Glimpse has a carefully curated selection of frames, both prescription and sunglasses, with eyewear ranges that are entirely exclusive to Birmingham including MYKITA, Garrett Leight, Maui Jim, Anne et Valentin, Vinylize, Ørgreen, Theo and LINDBERG. Glimpse was the setting for an exclusive, invite only, girls night in a couple of weeks ago. Joining forces with some of the other independents from the Great Western Arcade including 1847 Birmingham who provided the Veggie canapes on the night, fashion accessories from Peter Forson, hair styling from Umberto Giannini and stress relieving massages from…
