Birmingham Mail - Bag Ladies Blog

2008-08-13T14:26:53Z

Am out looking at the new autumn and winter stuff and am wondering who actually wears metallic gold dresses? Is there anyone who actually buys these things?

2008-08-13T14:24:38Z

The never-ending question - at what age should a woman stop wearing mini skirts????

2008-08-13T14:17:43Z

I am on the hunt for a red smart evening dress for a woman who is size 14 and aged 40. I don't want anything short and girly and am prepared to pay a bit extra as it is for a special occasion. If anyone spots anything while they are out and about can they let me know?

2008-07-10T10:28:33Z

Am trying to pack for a summer holiday but it is a nightmare with all these weather changes. Putting rain macs next to bikinis just does my head in.

2008-07-10T10:25:02Z

Many thanx for the suggestion - I was shocked when I walked into a wedding dress shop and saw price tags of more than £1,000!

2008-07-04T07:51:25Z

Help - I am on the lookout for a cheap wedding dress. Any suggestions?

2008-07-04T07:49:15Z

Does anyone out there have any good discoveries to share? I was out and about this week and found some great T-shirts which are Fairtrade and still only costing a fiver.
They are hidden away in M&S but well worth the hunt as they come in a range of colours and styles. If you can't find them ask someone in the store as they are definitely worth a look.
If anyone else has found anything good - give us a shout.

2008-07-04T07:46:47Z

Calling all bargain hunters - get out and about in Birmingham this week as there are some great savings out there. I have been picking up jewellery for half price, clothes with 70 per cent off and household goods at a fraction.
I don't want to mention individual stores as so many of them have fab sales at the moment but it is definitely worth checking out some of the high street fashion chains and dept stores.
Planning ahead I have been buying up for Christmas and stocking up on summer stuff in case the weather finally changes.
I don't know why we ever pay full price for anything when the sales are this good.

going topless

2008-05-08T13:18:11Z

I was listening to a radio station this week on which they were debating the etiquette of guys going topless in the heat.
The sad truth is that unless a guy has the best body on earth them whipping their tops off is just distasteful.
Looking at pasty wobbling flesh is not a pleasant prospect believe me.
Roll on the winter.

bare foot cheek

2008-05-08T13:15:06Z

With the sudden outbreak of sunshine I decided it was time to invest in a pair of sandals.
Visiting a couple of shops in the city centre I watched various women trying on shoes and sandals - all with bare feet.
Surely it is unhygienic for people who have been tramping round the city centre in the heat to then put their sweaty feet into shoes which other people may buy?
I would have thought shop assistants would insist that people only try on shoes when wearing something on their feet.

Horror jeans

2008-05-08T13:09:14Z

Am I the only woman in Birmingham who finds buying jeans the most stressful shopping experience?
Why is it that a pair of jeans which looked amazing on a fashion spread look like a sack of potatoes when I try them on?
Why is it that jeans which fit snugly round my bum could fit in two people at the waist?
Why do jeans come in short, regular and long but there are never any shorts on the rail?
And why do I need a size 12, ten and 8 in different styles all in the same shop?
I faced all of these questions last week when I went shopping for, you guessed it, a pair of jeans. Despite trying on just about every pair in the entire city centre I eventually gave up and kept my hard earned cash for another day.
A male friend tells me it is just as difficult buying jeans for guys but I find that hard to believe.

Love the sun - but what about the wardrobe?

2008-05-07T12:10:25Z

Now I love the warm weather as much as the next person, but how come when I looked out of the window to see the sun shining this morning, I was filled with dread?

Not because I had a sudden aversion to bright skies, or longed for winter mornings, but because I realised that I now have nothing to wear!!!

Packing away the summer clothes into the loft seemed such a good idea last September - but now I need them!

So now I face hours of trawling through last summer's clothes, deciding what can stay and what MUST go - not to mention a scary trip up the loft ladders!

And when I venture home from the office this afternoon in a jumper, wool coat and designer sweat patches, I'm sure the job will seem all the more necessary!

Free anti-ageing cream

2008-03-26T13:23:30Z

There's a great offer in this Friday's Mail, even though we say so ourselves!
Readers can choose a free product worth up to £12.50 from Boots' anti-ageing Time Delay range.
Just cut out the voucher which will appear in Friday's paper and take it to the main Birmingham store.

Kate Moss Does It Again

2008-03-18T08:20:42Z

Kate Moss's third collection for Topshop hits the high street today. So watch out for the queues.
From what we've seen so far, unless you're under 16 or a waif, you'll have to choose carefully.
Most of us could get away with wearing the pretty pink star-print shirt (£35) or the vintage black beaded dress (although at £150 you'll need to be feeling flush to buy it).
But I can't see many of us squeezing into the tiny white shorts (£28) or skinny boot-cut striped jeans (£45) without looking like an extra from Shameless.
Only the likes of Kate Moss can make clothes like that look stylish.

Style in the City

2008-03-14T13:39:50Z

It's great to see Birmingham putting itself firmly on the style map. Next month sees the biggest fashion event in the city this year and the first of its kind in the country.
Style in the City will feature catwalk shows hosted by Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly and showcase collections by the likes of designers Alice Temperley, Stella McCartney and Posh Spice's favourite Roberto Cavalli.
We may live in the second city but for too long Manchester, London and Leeds were able to steal our style crown.
The arrival of Selfridges and Harvey Nichols changed all that.
Events like Style in the City attract national attention and are the perfect platform for giving our rivals a run for their money in the fashion stakes.
If you fancy going to the event, which runs from April 3 to 6, Monday's Mail will have details about special offers on tickets.