Clothes Show Live, held at the Birmingham NEC, is a huge fashion and beauty convention jam packed with lots of different brands, experts, catwalk shows and all round talent. There were cutting edge designers, highstreet, boutique and quirky market street stalls to shop at… so a little something for everybody. This was done over 4 days (6th- 10th December) and I went on the 8th Sunday.
After meeting up with Sindy and Nokhuthula at the press lounge, we headed straight to the shopping stands. So much was discounted so it was hard not to part with some cash. The perfect opportunity to get Christmas presents too!
Every so often casts from ‘The only way is Essex’, ‘Geordie Shore’ or ‘Made in Chelsea’ would just be wondering around right past me… as they do… followed by some screaming teens. How very bizarre 😮
Later in the day we made our way over to the ALCATEL ONETOUCH Fashion Theatre where we watched an amazing 45min show hosted by Henry Holland. The theme was ‘Weekend in the Country’.
After a little talk by Amy Childs and Gemma, Union J opened the show! My seat had to be the best one in the house!
SCENE 1: The Arrival
[Left] Dorothy Perkins: Faux Fur Hat
Judy Clarke: Tartan Jacket
American Apparel: Wet Look Body
New Look: Shoes
[Right] Jessica Few: Headpiece
Rhianna for RI: Tartan Jacket + Body
Beyond Retro: Leather Bag
Bordello: Shoes
Antony Price: Black Dressage Jacket, Satim Waist Coat + Shirt Beyond Retro: Red Leather Pencil Skirt and Tie Centre |
SCENE 2: The Spa
Sumarie: Swim Suit New Look: Knee High Socks & Shoes |
SCENE 3: Midnight
William Tempest – Jacket/Dress Victoria Grant – Head Piece Gil Carvalho – Thigh High Boots |
SCENE 4: Sweet Secrets
[Far Left] Nicole De Carle: Bra Set & Robe
New Look: Heels
[Left]Nicole De Carle: Body
New Look: Shoes
[Right]Nicole De Carle: Bra & Trousers
New Look: Shoes
[Far Right] Nicole De Carle: Night Dress
New Look: Heels
SCENE 5: Gatsby Gold
[Left] William Wilde: Dress
New Look: Shoes
[Right] Manjit Deu: Gown
New Look: Shoes
SCENE 6: Festival
[Left] Siobhan Vondy: Dress Vivian Nwonka: Headpiece & Earrings New Look: Shoes [Far Right] Zainab: Bra Top & Jacket Asos: Dungarees Tuk Shoes: Creepers |
SCENE 7: Party Time
splits!!! |
My New Look Monochrome Boots! |
Hasan Hejazi: Fishtail Gown Keely Hunter: Hat |
Hasan Hejazi: Catsuit New Look: Shoes |
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Ciate Calender £20, Models Own £10 (all), Carmex 3 for £5, Jelly Pong Pong £5 for 4 things, Elle goody bag £3.50, Other mags around £3. |
Overall, it was a great day out. As you can see I didn’t buy any clothing items on the day but I did buy some beauty items and magazines to last me for quite a while. I am super impressed with the actual live show and the designs that were showcased. My weekend would have been so much better if I could have seen Paddy McGuinness hosting the live ‘Take me Out’ ah well…
Sindy | Nokhuthula | Me |
Did you go to Clothes Show Live this year?