News: Area Culture Guide Issue 6

Here is the March issue of our sister magazine.

Fashion: Les Trompe-L’oeil De Chanel

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Every girl should own some Chanel. So you’ll be delighted to discover that this season Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of Chanel make-up, has created wearable tattoos that don’t break the bank. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Arts: Chu and The Tiger Lucky 8

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Birmingham’s district of Digbeth is full of contradiction. From the old manufacturers of the city to the creative spaces that have popped up wherever a landlord will allow. On the somewhat dark and dingy Floodgate Street a small sign above the corrugated roller doors tells us we’ve reached the destination for the evenings event. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Fashion: The Sunshine Cuties

HL-summergirls_VIf you’ve been missing Gwen Stefani and the Harajuku Lovers – Love, Music, Angel and Baby – you’ll be pleased to hear they’re back. Gearing up for some summer fun and sauntering along the beach, the girls have just launched a new range of scents, called the Sunshine Cuties. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Music: Imogen Heap Birmingham Academy 2

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Winning a Grammy for ‘Best Engineer’ doesn’t sound that glam or sexy, but the confidence gained from her recent win is evidenced by Imogen Heap’s new live set. Taking to a stage adorned by various instruments, her Perspex piano sat next to a fairy light tree off which hangs a gong and various percussive trinkets, the intricacy of Imogen’s ‘engineered’ electro-pop creations is soon to be impressed upon us.

Winning a Grammy for ‘Best Engineer’ doesn’t sound that glam or sexy, but the confidence gained from her recent win is evidenced by Imogen Heap’s new live set. Taking to a stage adorned by various instruments, her Perspex piano sat next to a fairy light tree off which hangs a gong and various percussive trinkets, the intricacy of Imogen’s ‘engineered’ electro-pop creations is soon to be impressed upon us.

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