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A chat with Elijah Choo – the genius behind Bodhi.
Elijah Choo is a botanical genius, the leading light behind the stunning range of Bodhi botanical therapies. This is an amazing range of gels and bath therapies which, in just a year, have gained a cult following (me included!) and have recently been nominated in the UK beauty awards for best new product. I have been lucky enough to get the very busy Mr Choo to spare a few minutes to answer some of Fashion-Mommy’s questions about one of my most beloved brands. 1. Describe Bodhi for the uninitiated. Bodhi is an eco-luxury skincare brand launched in Birmingham last September. Bodhi means “enlightenment”. Our namesake is our guiding mantra: to…
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Ethical Jewellery – The way forward.
Fashion-Mommy has always considered herself to be a bit of a magpie. Since I was a young girl admiring my nan’s very heavy, charm laden bracelets, I have had a love of beautiful jewellery. But I have never really considered the origins of my much treasured pieces. Not once have I questioned whether my beautiful black and white diamond wedding ring was created from ethically sourced minerals. vulnerable workers, child labour , exploitation and appalling working conditions that include the use of toxic chemicals like cyanide and mercury and zero health and safety considerations were outside the remit of my safe and cosy world. But today, I had my eyes…
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Thomas Sabo hits Birmingham.
The great and the good of Birmingham turned out in force to celebrate the opening of the Bullring’s newest, ‘must visit’ store, Thomas Sabo. The store, renowned for its exquisite silver jewellery, opened its doors last Thursday with a special launch party for selected VIP‘S (including Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish) on Thursday evening. A glamorous party area, resembing a Thomas Sabo Jewellery box, was set up in the Bullring’s Lower Mall, and guests were treated to an endless flow of Champagne and beautiful rose cupcakes, which had been hand-made and decorated for the event. The party had a dark, gothic theme. Models specifically hired for the event served drinks…
