Style Birmingham Live – A huge Success

Last weekend saw what was, quite possibly, the greatest Style Birmingham Live ever. This really was an event that had it all. The weekend started with a bang with a champagne reception and hair treats from the Francesco Group. This was followed by an amazing spectacle of fashion from the cream of Birmingham retailers, from House of Fraser and the Bullring, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols, with good old M&S thrown in for good measure. The show was presented by Emma Willis and Rylan Clark, which was a totally genius pairing, they bantered so well and made the show warm and funny as well as a visual treat. With the added attraction of Brix Smith Start giving the benefit of her fashion knowledge, and Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model winner Lauren Lambert strutting her beautiful stuff down the catwalk, this was an unmissable show with a spectacular wintry finale.

There were other attractions all over the city. The Mailbox was transformed into Hollywood with the famous sign, a red carpet and a star search. Lady Penelope’s Fab 1 pink car was outside the town hall, along with the yellow Selfridges van which is swiftly becoming a familiar sight around the city. And there were savings galore to be had in the city’s many shopping destinations.

Birmingham’s favourite presenter Lucy Kite was filming all the key events of the day for Shopping in Birmingham, and Fashion-Mommy managed to make it in front of the camera too, although I think the promise of a role in Corrie is a little bit ambitious…