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Bullring Bloggers Christmas event
Last week saw the annual gathering of Bullring Bloggers, getting together to enjoy cocktails and nibbles whilst learning more about some of the Bullring’s fab brands and their latest collections.This year the gathering was small and intimate, with experts from Oasis, Topshop and Selfridges talking about personalisation, Christmas pressies and personal shopping. Before chatting to the experts there was opportunity to try food from Chi Kitchen, which has recently opened an eaterie in Debenhams in the Bullring, and from Thai restaurant Chaophraya, which is based on Spiceal Street. the Chicken and Lemongrass satay skewers were just amazing, and there were also veggie options and Sushi. There were also some stunning…
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Making the most of the sales this summer
The summer sales have now well and truly arrived, and although it seems like we have only just started summer, many stores are already thinking of the new season and looking at Autumn/Winter lines. So this is the perfect time to take the opportunity to find that very special outfit at a fraction of the price. Whether you are looking for great buys for your upcoming holiday, something business like for networking events, an outfit to take you through wedding season, or simply a great new look for every day, you are sure to find something that suits in the current sales. Here are my picks. Everyday pieces from Evans…
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Easter presents for those avoiding chocolate
It is less than 2 weeks to Easter, and for most people that means an excuse to indulge in chocolate. But what about presents for those who are avoiding the dark and yummy stuff. After all, contrary to widely held believe, not everyone has a sweet tooth. And then there are those who are dieting, or don’t eat it for health reasons, or those who just get far too many eggs and so look for something different. What do you buy for them? This year I am faced with a heavily pregnant sister who now has an aversion to chocolate. I would usually opt to buy clothing, but again, with…
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Alexa Chung’s new fashion role
The fashion phenomenon that is Alexa Chung continues to move from strength to strength. The Elle style icon winner’s importance to the British Fashion Industry has been further endorsed by the announcement of her role as spokesperson for this year’s British style collective. The collective is an annual temporary boutique at Bicester Village that showcases the cream of British design, from Markus Lupfer, Peter Pilotto, Nicholas Kirkwood and Holly Fulton, amongst others. Alexa will host the official launch of the collective later this month. It seems that Alexa is becoming more famous for her much imitated look than anything else. Take a look around any big city on a Saturday afternoon…
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More High Street Hits for Kate
The Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to Liverpool this week, and again she showed that even with all the World’s top designers at her feet, she is still a High Street girl at heart. This time the store of choice was Hobbs, and the item of choice was a beautiful brown calf length coat with a skinny belt. The coat was the Unlimited Celeste Flared coat, that was reduced in the sale to £182. I say was, because, as with every item worn by the Duchess, this coat sold out within hours of the Liverpool visit. However, I have added the link to the coat below as clever Hobbs…
