Vintage
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Topping my Autumn Wish List – A bag from ‘Made of Carpets’.
When I was a teenager, I had a carpet-bag that I carried everywhere. Based on an old doctors style bag, it was beautiful and I carried it until it eventually fell apart. I have spent a long time trying to find a bag that had the same beauty and elegance of that long-lost piece. And I’m glad to say that I have found it. Ladies and Gentleman, I take great pleasure in introducing you to ‘Made of Carpets‘. ‘Made of Carpets’ are the brainchild of the super-talented Irina Bragin. A designer of 20 years standing, Irina has decided to resurrect the idea of a true carpet-bag, one that actually uses…
- Birmingham, fashion, fashion week, Harvey Nichols, High street, London, London Fashion week, Mailbox, shopping, style, underwear/Lingerie, Vintage
Why don’t you have a stylish September!
It’s here – the biggest month on the Fashion Calender has officially started, and to help you make sure that month goes with a bang, Fashion-Mommy has put together a list of the most happening events occurring in Fashion this month. So clear your diary to make space for a most enjoyable month. The best fashion event in Birmingham‘s very busy calendar is almost here. Style Birmingham Live is taking place from the 25th- 27th September, with a whole host of fashion shows, make-overs and events occurring at destinations all over the city. With George Lamb has presenter and with Caryn Franklin, Arianne Poole and Royston Blythe as attractions in…
- celebrities, ethical fashion, fashion, festival fashion, High street, London, shopping, style, Vintage
Zatchels – Made in Britain with Love
When I was a little girl, I had a lovely brown leather satchel to take to school, didn’t everyone? Little did I realise that many years later I would be coveting a leather satchel all over again – this time in a beautiful floral print, made by the fabulous British brand ‘Zatchels’. Zatchels launched 3 months ago in Leicester. The company sells beautiful leather satchels that are made to order. They come in all shapes, sizes, colours and patterns, from the classic brown that would make a perfect gift for a husband or boyfriend, to the really pretty, girlie patterns and colours like the lovely polka dot range that have…
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Kim Kardashian and Vera Wang – a marriage made in fashion heaven.
Following the royal brides (Kate, Zara and Charlene), the rock royalty brides (Kate, Lily), the film royalty brides(Reese), we now await the reality tv royalty bride, the very beautiful Kim Kardashian. Kim is plighting her troth on Saturday to her beau, New Jersey Nets star Kris Humphries. And who else would America’s top reality tv star choose to create her dress but the true queen of bridal couture Vera Wang? Kim is one of the most beautiful women on TV at the moment, and there is no doubt she will make a stunning bride. But what sort of dress will she plump for? Could we look for clues in the…
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Tallulah Love – lingerie indulgence
At the recent CiCi press launch I was fortunate to meet the lovely Michelle Taylor and be introduced to her brand, Tallulah Love, a luxurious range of lingerie. I was truly impressed with what is an exquisite collection. But this should really have come as no surprise, Michelle has an extensive background in underwear design that includes a stint at M&S, and designer for White Label lingerie at Playboy. Clearly this is a women who knows her undies! Since the launch of Tallulah love in Paris in 2010, , Michelle has seen her company become one of the fastest growing luxury lingerie companies to come out of the industry ion…
