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The Hand and Foot Spa at Selfridges, Birmingham
An innovative new nail bar has arrived in Selfridges, Birmingham, and I was invited along to try out its service. The Hand and Foot Spa, founded by Donna Haar-Jørgensen, has been well established in London for the past nine years, and is now delighting customers in Birmingham with its unique computer system which allows you to see a nail colour on your nails without actually having to apply it. This, combined with a new level of nail hygiene, is making The Hand and Foot Spa the place to go for beautiful nails. I was looked after by Michelle, who explained a little about the philosophy behind The Hand and Nail…
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An evening with Roland Mouret at Selfridges Birmingham
One of the best things about being a blogger with an avid interest in fashion is that sometimes you actually get to meet your heroes. I have been so fortunate to meet the likes of Stella McCartney, Markus Lupfer, Philip Armstrong and Amanda Wakeley, and last week I got to add another illustrious name to that list, when the charming genius Roland Mouret made a visit to The Balcony at Selfridges, Birmingham, for a very exclusive fashion show. I was very lucky to get a front row seat. It is now eleven years since the Galaxy dress burst onto the scene and enchanted the fashion world, but Roland Mouret still…
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Ashley Williams talks fashion and Live+Loud
Ashley Williams is one of the Britain’s most promising young fashion designers. Her designs are highly acclaimed and have a celebrity following, worn by the likes of Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof and Georgia May Jagger. This weekend Ashley is in Birmingham, with a special instillation showing as part of Selfridge’s Live + Loud festival. I was lucky enough to have a chat with the very busy lady as she arrived for the festival. We chatted about all things Art, fashion and fishnet tights… Fashion-mommy: I believe you have just shown your third collection at London Fashion Week – how was that? Ashley Williams: It was really good – working with…
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The Balcony opens in Selfridges Birmingham
Food Heaven has come to Selfridges Birmingham in the very tasty form of The Balcony. The newest part of the Searcy’s family of bars and restaurants had a very special bloggers evening last week, and I was lucky enough to be asked along to sample some of the exquisite dishes and cocktails that are on offer. I can honestly say that I can’t wait to pay a return visit. The Balcony is offering something a little different in terms of gastro delights. There are traditional and classic dishes with a twist, and new and exciting concoctions that make the mouth water at the thought. We started with a trio of…
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The opening of a stylish new eaterie is always something to get excited about, and this Saturday (23rd November) will see the launch of ‘The Balcony’ in Birmingham’s Iconic Selfridges. The Balcony is a new bar and brasserie that promises a gourmet treat in one of the 2nd cities most eye-catching locations. The Balcony will be located on the fourth floor of Selfridges, and is making promises to be ‘fashionably British’, serving food and drinks with a playful twist in a stylish and contemporary environment to the fashionistas of Birmingham. The Balcony will be run by Searcys, the restaurant and bar operator famed for its Champagne Bars, St Pancras Grand…
