television
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1950s fashion inspired by Quirke
For the past two weeks I have spent my Sunday evenings in the 1950s, more specifically 1950s Ireland courtesy of the new BBC serial Quirke. This is a series that has seen mixed reviews, but I have loved the atmospheric lighting, the moody acting of the always fabulous Gabriel Byrne, and, most of all, I have loved the styling and the clothes – oh my, the clothes. As a real fan of 1950s fashion and glamour, I love anything that harks back to the times when ladies still wore gloves, dresses included a full skirt, and attention to every detail was second to none. Quirke has it’s roots in High…
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Bonnie Langford Chats to Fashion-Mommy
Bonnie Langford is a true legend. A star since the age of six, when she won the talent show Opportunity Knocks, Bonnie went on to star in numerous television shows and theatre. Most recently she has been starring in the West End in Spamalot, and also wowing once again with her skating skills in the final series of Dancing on Ice. Ahead of the Dancing on Ice Live Shows I chatted to Bonnie about all things skating! FM: You returned to Dancing on Ice after an eight year break, how did it feel second time around? Bonnie: It was strange and surreal second time around, amazing to feel so much…
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Reviewed – Power Rangers Toys from Bandai Toys
Power Rangers were a toy phenomenon of the 1990s, coming hot on the heels of the popular TV programme that enthralled a whole generation of youngsters. It was popular, bright and colourful, and sometimes controversial, but nobody would’ve believed that it would still be a massive ‘toy and TV’ story more than twenty years later. But this is most certainly the case. I have a five-year old son who has been obsessed with Power Rangers Megaforce since he met a similarly obsessed boy on his first day in nursery. It is one of their fave playground games, they chose their characters and scenarios, and use their imaginations to create their…
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Channel Christmas Downton with Miss Selfridge
Downton Abbey is one of the jewels in the ITV Christmas offering, showing on the evening of Christmas Day, and always much-anticipated. This years episode promises to be a sparkling affair, with the official ‘coming out’ and presentation to Royalty of Lady Rose. This means a chance to drool over a splendid range of beaded and glittering 1920s fashions, gorgeous flapper frocks, jewelled headbands and glam gloves and shoes. Miss Selfridge is this season taking us back to Winter’s past with a stunning party range that has a definite vintage feel. Of course, that has to include dresses that are just perfect if you are coming over all decadence and…
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National Geographic Kids Explosive Earth
If your little one has more than a passing interest in Science and Discovery, a visit to the National Geographic kids website is a must. Full of interesting and informative info-graphics, facts and figures, it is the perfect place to find the answer to a science question, do a bit of research for homework, or just generally read about the planet, space, nature and natural phenomenon. The National Geographic Kids website has just published a fun info-graphic on volcano facts entitled ‘Explosive Earth’. It is bright and colourful and contains all the information needed to inform your child about the terrifying and yet awe-inspiring world of volcanoes. Well worth a…
