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‘Enchanted – The Show’ at The Bullring
I took my front row seat last Saturday to watch Enchanted and was blown away by a very grown up fairy tale. ‘Enchanted’ was the Bullring’s major contribution to this year’s Style Birmingham, and it was a truly stunning spectacle. A baroque fairytale filled with gothic glamour and acres of brocade, sparkle and lace, ‘Enchanted’ was a truly, well, enchanting show that showcased piece after beautiful piece from the major Bullring stores. And with the gorgeous Lydia Bright presenting, and some pretty amazing hair styles enhanced by a range of eye-catching lace wigs, this proved to be a show that will stay in the mind for a long time to…
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Marie Curie Charity fundraiser at LK Bennett
Last Thursday, I was lucky enough to be invited to a very special style evening being held by the cancer charity Marie Curie at swish Birmingham Mailbox store LK Bennett. The event was being held to raise funds towards a the establishment of a family room at a new Midlands hospice, and Birmingham’s stylish ladies turned out in force to support the event. Glasses of Fizz and canapes helped to create a vibrant atmosphere as the guests were able to enjoy both the new collections and the great sale items from LK Bennett, whilst also buying heaps of raffle tickets that had some pretty amazing prizes, courtesy of the likes…
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Handmade Boutique arrives in Birmingham’s Mailbox
If you have a love for shopping, but find that you want to discover something new, or quirky and original, it’s time to step into the Handmade Boutique, Birmingham’s newest shopping treasure. Based into the Birmingham Mailbox, in a prime position right next door to Harvey Nichols, Handmade Boutique combines the best of design, artistry and craft in a bright and beautiful setting, giving customers new and interesting choices in the run up to Christmas. The store was launched on Wednesday night with an exclusive preview hosted by Tracie Bedwood, owner of Birmingham’s Adage Modelling agency and also the talent behind Serendipity Candles, one of the highlights of the collective.…
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Hair Chalking at Lisa Shepherd
If anyone deserves the term local hero, it’s Lisa Shepherd. A multi-award winning hair stylist and precision colour artist with more than 20 years experience, there is nothing about hair colour that Lisa couldn’t share with you. In addition, her successful TV role as the resident hair colour expert on the Channel 4 series ‘Ten Years Younger’ has introduced Lisa to another audience, flabbergasted by the unbelievable magic that she brings to hair often in the worst state imaginable. The Midlands is quite rightly very proud of Lisa Shepherd. Therefore, an invitation to visit her Birmingham City Centre salon to learn all about her newest hair colour technique, hair chalking, …
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Harvey Nichols, Birmingham Blogger Event – Food and fashion!
Last Saturday saw the latest Harvey Nichols, Birmingham Blogger event. Always an unmissable event on the Brum social calender, this one promised amazing food, fab fashion and a touch of beauty, as the bloggers were treated to previews of the Harvey Nichols restaurant menu, Christmas food treats and of course, a presentation of the key fashion trends. The event started in the Harvey Nichols cafe, where we were able to sample some of the delights from the new menu. There were a range of salads, gorgeous roast beef and horse radish sandwiches which I just loved (the horse radish was just so peppery – fabulous), and my personal favourite, haddock…
