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Style Icons 2014 – Felicity Jones 
Fashionmommy's Blog 28 Dec 14
I am now starting my round-up of people who have caught my eye with their style choices in 2014, and I am starting with a lady who I believe will be a huge star in 2015 with her role as Jane Hawking in the Stephen Hawking biopic, ‘The Theory of…
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Kumpulan Gambar Desain Rumah Minimalis
The Princess Prudence Diaries 24 Dec 14
Rumah Minimalis lebih dilirik oleh pasangan muda atau orang tua yang tinggal di daerah perkotaan dengan populasi yang semakin banyak lahan kosong dan persediaan berkurang.
Sport
Lichfield lose to Lions in a game closer than scoreline suggests
Lichfield Mercury 23 Dec 14
PETERBOROUGH LIONS 28LICHFIELD RFC 13National Three MidlandsLICHFIELD ended a fantastic 2014 on a slightly low note as they were unable to close the year out in victorious fashion, slipping to defeat at high-flying Peterborough.
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It’s That Time Of Year Again!
Vintage Vixen 23 Dec 14
As a rampant atheist I’m no fan of Xmas, but with my angel-sleeved dress, mirrored disco ball and sparkly lights (which stay up all year round) I reckon I could pass as a cut price Christmas fairy.
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Tiz’ The Season To Be Snotty ….
Female Imagination 23 Dec 14
It’s beginning to look a lot like cold season! Everywhere you look there’s either someone coughing his/her head off or someone going through tissues like they’re popcorn.
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Merry Christmas from Fashion-Mommy
Fashionmommy's Blog 23 Dec 14
I’m signing off now to enjoy a wonderful family Christmas.
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Last minute gift of beauty from Scaramouche and Fandango
Fashionmommy's Blog 23 Dec 14
If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift, or maybe you’ve forgotten someone and now need to find something quickly, or even if you’ve decided to get one extra present for the man in your life, then Scaramouche and Fandango have…
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Chrissie Hynde – Queen of Christmas
Fashionmommy's Blog 22 Dec 14
Whilst you’ve been enjoying all those fabulous, festive classics, have you noticed just how male dominated the Christmas hits we play every single year are? From the Black Country glam rock of Slade and Wizzard, to the cosy jumpers of Shakin …
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Febreze – The Sweet Smell of Christmas
Fashionmommy's Blog 21 Dec 14
Christmas – it’s a feast of smells isn’t it.
Blog music
2014 – A Year In Music
Steve Lawson 21 Dec 14
2014 has been another fun-packed year of musicking – solo gigs, collaborations, recordings and launching a subscription service to help people keep track of my rather accelerated release schedule .
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SALE
Cicily Bridal 20 Dec 14
On 17th January 2014, Cicily Bridal will be holding our January Sale and saying goodbye to some stunning dresses from; Naomi Neoh, Charlie Brear, Alan Hannah, Lyn Ashworth, and Augusta Jones.
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Goa Dreamin’ – How I Pack My Travel Bag
Vintage Vixen 19 Dec 14
Indian-print vintage maxi courtesy of darling Curtise Stuff the turkey balls to baubles, now we’ve got our tourist visas, I can’t concentrate on anything but Goa.
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Travelling With Children: Tips and Tricks
Fashionmommy's Blog 19 Dec 14
Going abroad on holiday is often an event that is looked forward to for the entire year.
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Making Merry with No Headache, Scotland’s New Beer Trend
Fashionmommy's Blog 18 Dec 14
‘Tis the season once again, and for many people, Christmas parties mean one thing: drinking.
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Eyeless mannequins
Staffordshire Daily Photo 18 Dec 14
Spooky stories are part of the Christmas spirit, but sometimes even Christmas shopping can be spooky.
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Five ways to turn your bedroom from drab to fab!
Fashionmommy's Blog 18 Dec 14
The New Year is just around the corner, and with that in mind, we’re all looking for a few New Year’s resolutions, whether it’s getting ourselves in shape or giving our homes a makeover.
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Christmas fashion inspiration from the Celebs
Fashionmommy's Blog 17 Dec 14
It seems an age since I’ve done one of my favourite sort of posts, a celebrity style one, and so I’ve decided that, as we are moving towards the end of another year, I would focus on some of my favourite celeb looks from the Winter so far.
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Suedehead
Vintage Vixen 17 Dec 14
I never imagined I’d ever own a Tarantella, a high-end Walsall leather manufacturer, founded by a local woman and employing a mostly all-female workforce.
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Why Flexible working hours make perfect sense
Fashionmommy's Blog 17 Dec 14
My little boy celebrates his 6th birthday today, and so it is the perfect time to reflect on how much my life has changed in the days since he was born.
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The Bullring Bloggers Christmas event
Fashionmommy's Blog 17 Dec 14
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to the second Bullring blogger event of the year, held in the hospitality suite of the iconic shopping venue.
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Is there such a thing as ‘Luck’?
Fashionmommy's Blog 16 Dec 14
Is there such a thing as luck? Is luck something we can change, or influence, and are some people just born lucky? This was something I was pondering a while back when I was lucky enough (that word again) to win a couple of Twitter competitions, one …
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Naomi Neoh Designer Day – 10th January 2015
Cicily Bridal 16 Dec 14
Are you looking for that dream Naomi Neoh Wedding Dress?? On Saturday 10th January our lovely boutique will be filled with beautiful gowns from the” Love Letters”, “Secret Garden” of course the new 2015 “Iconic Collection”.
Local news
New restaurant Quinto Lounge and fashion retailer Fat Face in…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 16 Dec 14
A NEW restaurant is set to takeover a former bank in Sutton Coldfield and a leading fashion retailer has opened its doors with a total of 33 jobs created.
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Portable North Pole spreads Christmas Cheer
Fashionmommy's Blog 16 Dec 14
One of the most magical things about having a small child is their belief in Father Christmas.
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Stepping back to the 1940s with Scarlett and Jo
Fashionmommy's Blog 16 Dec 14
Every wardrobe needs a tea dress.
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Get into a New Year state of mind
Fashionmommy's Blog 15 Dec 14
Becoming a mom is one of the most physically gruelling things you can do to your body, though sadly without the end result of washboard abs or a pert booty.
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Touch The Leather
Vintage Vixen 15 Dec 14
When we were given the opportunity to help Black Country Echoes and the Leather Museum organise a retro-inspired Xmas fair a few weeks ago I jumped at the chance.
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Happy Birthday Nude Jewellery
Fashionmommy's Blog 14 Dec 14
Stylish London Jewellery designers Nude Jewellery are celebrating their 12th birthday this month.
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Hatton Country World Enchanted Christmas
Fashionmommy's Blog 14 Dec 14
Yesterday we took a little trip to Warwickshire to take in the Enchanted Christmas experience at Hatton Country World .
Local news
Tamworth hairdresser works on world’s famous supermodels
Sutton Coldfield Observer 13 Dec 14
A SUTTON Coldfield hairdresser is ‘still on cloud nine’ after styling the hair of world-famous supermodels at a global fashion show.
News
Tamworth hairdresser works on world’s famous supermodels
Tamworth Herald 13 Dec 14
A SUTTON Coldfield hairdresser is ‘still on cloud nine’ after styling the hair of world-famous supermodels at a global fashion show.
News
Walsall Leather Museum’s retro Christmas fair to showcase 1970s…
Walsall Advertiser 12 Dec 14
AN exclusive showcase of leather fashion prototypes from the 1970s will be on offer at a Walsall event.
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Vertbaudet’s Festive Favourites
Fashionmommy's Blog 12 Dec 14
Festive dressing is a whole lot of fun, it is the one time of the year when you can really go to town with your outfit, dressing as glamorous and sparkling as you want without anyone batting an eye-lid.
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Review – Planet black tuxedo style jacket
Fashionmommy's Blog 11 Dec 14
In yesterday’s blog I talked about how a faux fur coat is the perfect cover up for when you are going out for an evening occasion.
Local news
Winter 2014 fashion at Sutton Coldfield’s Gracechurch Centre
Sutton Coldfield Local 11 Dec 14
by Charlotte Smith The dark nights, cold winds and chillier months ahead of us admittedly signals that summer is well and truly over, but it also marks the coming of brand new autumn and winter fashion trends to add to your 2014 wardrobe.
News
Fashion column by Ruth Emmerson: Sainsbury’s AW Fashion Show in…
Tamworth Herald 11 Dec 14
Recently,I headed down to Sainsbury’s Tamworth for their Autumn/Winter Fashion Show.
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Jersey Boys receives a standing ovation at the New Alex Theatre
Fashionmommy's Blog 11 Dec 14
The much anticipated musical Jersey Boys opened at the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham last night and it certainly didn’t disappoint.
Local news
Sutton Coldfield hairdresser ‘on cloud nine’ after styling hair…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 10 Dec 14
A SUTTON Coldfield hairdresser is ‘still on cloud nine’ after styling the hair of world famous supermodels at a global fashion show.
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Loving my Boohoo Louise Faux Fur Coat
Fashionmommy's Blog 10 Dec 14
I remember the days when I went out in the evening in a slinky dress and absolutely no coat.
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Lurex and Leather
Vintage Vixen 10 Dec 14
Being a magpie I buy on impulse, never shopping with a fixed plan, hence a wardrobe stuffed with clashing colours, wild impracticality and crazy prints.
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It’s Panto time as Cinderella thrills Wolverhampton
Fashionmommy's Blog 10 Dec 14
With the always fabulous (but very naughty) Julian Clary leading the cast, ‘Cinderella’, which opened at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre last night, was always going to be the bawdiest panto on offer this year, but it is also glittery, …
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Open Goaaal! is a great gift this Christmas
Fashionmommy's Blog 10 Dec 14
If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a football mad child, it is my duty to point you in the direction of Open Goaaal! Every budding Lionel Messi or Stephanie Roche needs a goal that they can practice their shooting and penalties in…
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5 Household Remedies to help you look younger and avoid pimple breakouts
Fashionmommy's Blog 10 Dec 14
A pimple breakout is one of the most awful things that can possibly happen to you when you are determind to look fresher and younger.
Saddlers
Walsall move to within two games of Wembley
Express & Star 9 Dec 14
Walsall kept their Wembley dream alive in the most dramatic fashion imaginable as they staged a remarkable comeback before beating Tranmere on penalties.
Event
Sass Ass Club, 11 Dec 2014
Live Brum: What's on tomorrow 9 Dec 14
11 Dec 2014 – Club at Talk Tea Rooms #FASHFUND are proud to present the very first SASS ASS CLUB @ TALK!
BIG BIRMINGHAM BLOWOUT BEFORE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY!
Come along for a wild night out hosted by Birmingham City University Fashion Design's third …
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5 Ways to Add a Hint of Style to Your Kitchen
Fashionmommy's Blog 9 Dec 14
Kitchens can be quite dull if we let them, yet they’re also one of the places in the house where we all spend the most amount of time.
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Clothes Show Live 2014
Barr Beacon School 9 Dec 14
On Monday 8th December, the textiles team took 33 pupils to the Clothes Show Live at the NEC Birmingham.
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GB Show Plates and their cool car gifs
Fashionmommy's Blog 8 Dec 14
Every so often I post about the various cool websites which I stumble on.
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It’s Christmas Jumper Day this Friday
Fashionmommy's Blog 8 Dec 14
I have a confession to make, this year is the first year that I have ever been tempted to wear a Christmas jumper.
Business
Retailer Khaadi wraps up Birmingham move
TheBusinessDesk 8 Dec 14
FASHION brand Khaadi has taken a retail unit at Birminghams Bullring.