Fashion & Beauty

Information on Fashion & Beauty across Birmingham, featuring events and beauty businesses.

Style resolutions for this year

Style resolutions for this year

New year resolutions are not meant to be just for your life goals but also, they should be of fashion goals. Refining yourself for the coming year… Read more »

Top 20 Best Barbers in London and Birmingham

When it comes to finding the best barbers in London, Birmingham and across the UK, there’s no shortage of great barbershops to sift through the cobblestone streets…. Read more »

Birmingham Fashion Designers announced as finalists in the Midlands Fashion Awards 2019

Eight fashion designers and make-up artists from Birmingham, have been announced as finalists in the Midlands Fashion Awards 2019. Aleeza Abbas, Alexander Adams and Sergiu-Marian Bechian have… Read more »

Wearing the right jewelry for a refreshing summer

In summer, a woman’s wardrobe is always short of a small skirt, or long or short; or composed or dazzling, or contracted or luxurious. However, in addition… Read more »

Introducing The Great British Design of Digbeth

Introducing The Great British Design of Digbeth

Designed in the Heart of England, carried Worldwide, Digbeth Official is a brand lovingly created and expertly crafted. Fast becoming Birmingham’s coolest and most creative neighbourhood, Digbeth… Read more »

Yarningham Birmingham’s Yarn Festival

Yarningham Birmingham’s Yarn Festival

Yarningham Birmingham’s Yarn Festival13 & 14 July 2019Uffculme Centre, Birmingham, UKwww.yarningham.co.uk Yarningham, Birmingham’s yarn festival returns in July. Featuring dyers and independent producers from across the UK,… Read more »

Let’s all have a ‘Black Country’ Disco!

True Reverie, a new lifestyle and fashion brand from Wolverhampton, return with their second t-shirt design Black Country Disco. The design is the first from a new… Read more »

Why Are More Women Shopping Online for Clothing and Footwear?

The growth of technology has not only affected socialization but business as well. Many brands have realized that online shopping is a platform you cannot ignore. Notably, more women are… Read more »

JPM mobile massage

JPM mobile massage

After qualifying as a beauty therapist in 2012 with a foundation degree in salon Business Management,  I knew i wanted a future within the beauty industry. After… Read more »

Reiss Clearance Sale at The Custard Factory!

Reiss Clearance Sale at The Custard Factory!

Fashion brand Reiss is hosting a brilliant Clearance Sale at Digbeth’s Custard Factory this week starting Thursday 4th April ending Sunday 7th. The event will go on… Read more »

Midlands Fashion Awards is calling on independent, creative talent from across Birmingham.

The prestigious Midlands Fashion Awards (MFA), is now open for entries and is calling on independent, emerging and creative talent from across Birmingham to enter the nine categories. Now… Read more »

New Music and Arts Zine Slag Mag to launch on International Women’s Day

On March 8th, Moseley’s The Castle and Falcon will be hosting the launch party of a brand new arts and music project in Birmingham, Slag Mag. Slag… Read more »

The UK’s biggest alternative wedding fair returns to Birmingham this March!

The UK’s biggest alternative wedding fair returns to Birmingham this March!

Expect vampire hearses, unicorn dresses, zombie gift dolls and celebratory tattoos! Gamers, goths, vintage vixens, rockers and geeks will all be flocking to this quirky Digbeth event… Read more »

Modern Short Shaggy Bob Hairstyles To Take Over Salons

Modern Short Shaggy Bob Hairstyles To Take Over Salons

Shaggy bob haircuts are a popular and demanded trend that never goes out of fashion because of its brightness and effortlessness. Today short bob haircuts need to… Read more »

Festive Things to do in Brum by Rhiannon Simpson

Tis the season to… Buy Local Medicine Bakery– Market Place 1-14 Dec As if I needed more of an excuse to visit the alchemists of buttery goodness… Read more »

4 statement pieces to take you through to Spring

4 statement pieces to take you through to Spring

The winter months may be all about wrapping up warm, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spice up your wardrobe with some key pieces that will help… Read more »

When quality doesn’t have to have a huge price tag. Reiss Clearance Sale.

When quality doesn’t have to have a huge price tag. Reiss Clearance Sale.

Tucked away in the back of the eclectic Custard Factory, something quite remarkable is happening. A clearance sale that puts the consumer first and charitable causes. Having… Read more »

Reiss, are coming to Digbeth for a clearance sale! 8th – 11th Nov 2018

Have you heard the news? The iconic fashion brand, Reiss, are coming to Digbeth for a clearance sale. This womenswear & menswear sale is absolutely thigh-slappingly perfect… Read more »

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returns to Birmingham

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returns to Birmingham

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returns to Birmingham’s St Martin’s church in the Bullring on Saturday 29th September. The award-winning vintage fair showcases 30 of the UK’s best… Read more »

Lifest 2018 returns to The Actress and Bishop

Join us, once again, for this years annual LIFEST at The Actress & Bishop! Each year, since Lifest was born, its got bigger and better with more… Read more »

2018 Midlands Fashion Awards Finalists Announced

2018 Midlands Fashion Awards Finalists Announced

After a phenomenal turnout at the Midlands Fashion Awards (MFA) ‘Call to Meet the Judges’ in June, a total of 42 finalists have been shortlisted for the… Read more »

Yarningham 14-15 July 2018

Yarningham, Birmingham’s fibre festival returns for its third edition in July. Featuring dyers and independent producers from across the UK and beyond, Yarningham will be even bigger… Read more »

Osman Yousefzada at Ikon by Sophie Bremner

“One dreams to the extent they can” Osman Yousefzada’s exhibition is humbling, diverse, and beautiful. The Birmingham-born fashion designer takes a look at the migrant experience in… Read more »

Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July

Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July

The full food and drink line-up for the Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July has been announced, and it’s unbelievably good!  Full food/drink line-up: The… Read more »

Midlands Fashion Awards 2018 Call for Entries

Now in its eleventh year, the Midlands Fashion Awards serves as a platform for the region’s finest undiscovered fashion and creative talent. The awards are designed as… Read more »

Shift + W 4th May 18 at Dig Brew Co

A Digbeth First Friday, FIRST! Introducing some of the newest talent graduating from Birmingham City University, the first ever Fashion Communication student led exhibition highlighting the many… Read more »

The Best Vintage Shops in Birmingham by Katie Ambler

The Best Vintage Shops in Birmingham by Katie Ambler

With vintage and retro garments becoming increasingly popular, it’s no surprise that Birmingham offers an array of vintage shops to accomplish that perfect look. If you are… Read more »

Wedding Rebels on The March to Brum

Wedding Rebels on The March to Brum

Rebel brides and grooms from across the UK are heading to Birmingham’s Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza 2018 show this March to defy tradition, decline the ordinary and push their personalities… Read more »

Mr Jerk serves up a Jamaican BBQ on Don’t Tell the Bride

Mr Jerk serves up a Jamaican BBQ on Don’t Tell the Bride

Birmingham Street Food Trader Mr Jerk serves up a Jamaican BBQ for Black Country Couple on Don’t Tell the Bride Adrenaline junkie Mark wanted to fly high… Read more »

The Best Spas in Birmingham

With the constant stresses of Christmas shopping and temperatures plummeting daily, winter can often seem an altogether long and dreary season. To combat the winter blues, Grapevine… Read more »

Miss Moneypenny’s at Symphony Hall review by Lisa Evans

Miss Moneypenny’s at Symphony Hall review by Lisa Evans

Last Friday, The Birmingham Symphony Hall, the most acoustically perfect venue in the UK, and amongst the top five in the world, was the prestigious setting of… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday Dec 1st 2017

Digbeth First Friday Dec 1st 2017

Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer! On offer this month:… Read more »

New Store Adds Sparkle to Mailbox Homewares

New Store Adds Sparkle to Mailbox Homewares

There’s no place like homewares for luxury brand iLite as it gets set to open Birmingham’s first Swarovski Lighting partner store. Joining the likes of Heal’s and… Read more »

It’s a Jam Packed October at The Custard Factory!

It’s a Jam Packed October at The Custard Factory!

It’s a hugely exciting time in Digbeth and October sees a host of fabulous events at the Custard Factory and other venues nearby. Here’s what’s happening: BIRMINGHAM… Read more »

Stitches & Hos Hootenannies are Back!

Stitches and Hos are pleased to announce that our monthly stitch hootenannies are back. Stitches and Hos are a motley crew of enthusiasts for things knitted, crocheted… Read more »

Student Discounts at Grand Central Today.. Register Here!

On Thursday, 12 October students of Birmingham will be able to enjoy splurging out on their favourite brands at discount prices as Grand Central joins the Bullring… Read more »

Big Cat Agency Top Of The Shops promoting New Retail!

Marketing communications agency, Big Cat have added not one but three new shopping centres to their retail portfolio. Based in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, Big… Read more »

10th Midlands Fashion Awards Finalists Announced

10th Midlands Fashion Awards Finalists Announced

Celebrating its 10th year the annual Midlands Fashion Awards (MFA), in association with Style Birmingham Magazine, continues to provide a much-needed platform for the diverse and exciting Midlands… Read more »

Midlands Fashion Awards call on Local Businesses for support!

Birmingham, June 2017: The 2017 Midlands Fashion Awards is inviting local businesses to sponsor this year’s event in a bid to support the wealth of fresh and… Read more »

The Paperdolls Summer Craft Market

The Paperdolls Summer Craft Market

Listen up Birmingham! An exciting, fun-filled day in the brand new Custard Factory Courtyard is coming on Saturday 17th June! Paperdolls Summer Craft Market Pick up some beautiful… Read more »

Seasonal Market’s Summer Market 10th June

The Summer Market, 10th June, The Bond Company, a festival of street food, artist and makers, and music. Seasonal Markets return for the second time this year… Read more »

Fazeley Studios Wedding Open Evening – July 6th

We are really excited to announce that our next Wedding Open Evening will take place on Thursday 6th July between 6-8pm at the beautiful Fazeley Studios. Our… Read more »

Yarningham – Birmingham’s yarn festival

Yarningham is Birmingham’s yarn festival produced by Stitches and Hos. Following on from the success of the inaugural festival in 2016, Stitches and Hos have returned with… Read more »

Forthcoming Events at The Custard Factory!

Forthcoming Events at The Custard Factory!

Joseph Sample Sale – June 1st-4th Another fantastic fashion sale comes to the Custard Factory in June. The Joseph Sample Sale will see thousands of items from… Read more »

Melissa Odabash Sample Sale

Another fabulous fashion sale comes to the Custard Factory with luxury swimwear brand Melissa Odabash! Get your summer holiday wardrobe sorted with a huge range of swimwear,… Read more »

Reiss Sample Sale – April 6th-9th

Prices from just £10! Massive fashion savings as the REISS Sample Sale returns! An incredible opportunity to pick up high-end fashion at low low prices comes to… Read more »

The Best Independent Clothes Shops in Birmingham

Birmingham has many large shopping centres which attract the usual high street clothing brands. Such stores can be found across the UK in most towns and cities,… Read more »

Shop Quality Vintage Clothing That’s Worth the Weight

It’s time for savvy shoppers to celebrate as Birmingham sees The Vintage Weigh & Pay return with their pop up event this February. The vintage shopping experience… Read more »

Vintage Kilo Sale – March 11th

Vintage fans listen up… PICK & MIX FROM 1000’S OF MENS AND WOMENS VINTAGE ITEMS – BUY YOUR VINTAGE BY WEIGHT – PAY ONLY £15 PER KILO… Read more »

Grand Central inspires Secret Santa wish list

Grand Central inspires Secret Santa wish list

Struggling for Secret Santa ideas this year? Have you pulled a colleagues name out of the hat which you were really hoping you wouldn’t? Not to worry,… Read more »