The Dress Label was founded by Emma St John and Sue Biggart in response “to the difficulty of finding fabulous dresses with sleeves, that aren’t halfway up the thigh”. “We started The Dress Label as we felt it was hard for older women to find beautiful flattering dresses without spending top-designer prices. There is a huge choice for the young, but a lack of fabulous and appealing dresses for older women. We don’t wish to look like the proverbial mutton but equally don’t want to surrender to comfortable middle-aged ’safe’ clothes either.” As they hit the mid-life mark, Sue and Emma…
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Richard Riakporhe was set to take on his sixth opponent on the 1st of December 2017, at the mecca of small hall boxing, the York Hall, Bethnal Green, televised on FreeSports Channel available on Freeview, TalkTalk, BT, and FreeSat. In the run up to the fight one opponent after the other pulled out, the latest one from the heavyweight devision, which resulted in Riakporhes fight to be cancelled. The gutted cruiserweight released a statement on social media to inform his fans: I regret to inform you all that my fight tomorrow has been canceled as my opponent withdrew himself from…
Posting our plans on social media, leaving gift boxes we have bought in outside bins and forgetting to lock doors and windows… the simple mistakes that are inviting burglars into our homes. As Christmas approaches, homes become filled with expensive gifts and gadgets. This sadly means that the festive season is also the peak time that domestic burglary increases due to opportunistic intruders. New research from Verisure revealed it can take a long time to recover from a burglary. According to the research, 45% of victims felt angry for six months to over a year. A third felt insecure in…
Hampshire Cultural Trust has announced its 2018 exhibition programme, with shows including the first UK exhibition to consider Gerald Scarfe’s extensive work in animation, theatre and costume design, an exploration of the life and legacy of former Tate curator David Brown whose remarkable art collection he left to Southampton, ARTIST ROOMS: Agnes Martin, and Southern Shores celebrating the coastline of southern England. Southern Shores 13 January – 17 March 2018 The Gallery, Gosport Discovery Centre This exhibition celebrates the coastline of southern England by bringing together 20 marine-themed works from the world-class collection of Southampton City Art Gallery. Spanning…
‘Deep and crisp and even’ becomes a thing of the past, as global warming bites Bears now appear on five times as many cards as reindeers Father Christmas has lost 12kg in a decade Darth Vader and Kylo Ren make an appearance, proving that wherever you are and whatever your politics, Christmas is a family affair Analysis of the artwork on hundreds of Christmas cards from the last two decades by Clintons, the national chain of greeting card retailers, indicates that global warming, diet-consciousness and popular culture are having a dramatic effect. The robin redbreast appears on fewer cards than…
It’s Christmas season and with that comes restaurants that offer a Christmas Menu. Christmas menus are usually items from their regular menus where they uplift the price just because they call it a Christmas menu. Thai Square is just one of these restaurants. But it’s offering something a bit different. The chefs at Thai Square have taken the different regions of Thailand as an inspiration for their Christmas menu. It’s ‘Four Regions’ where each of the regions will be served at their 13 London branches with the idea of making each restaurant a completely unique dining experience. …
This Christmas, Birmingham City University’s Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has a treat in store for the whole family, as it premieres a new full-length festive musical. ‘The Last Christmas Tree’ has been written by former actress Valerie Hall, and features music composed by her stepgrandson and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire postgraduate Composition student, Joel Hall. Performed in the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s Recital Hall on Sunday 10 December, ‘The Last Christmas Tree’ begins with two young foxes, Rusty and Amber, who venture into a tumbledown old barn. The last thing they’re expecting is to meet there is a new best friend – Chris,…
Cubitt House’s fifth venue opens on Marylebone Lane on 3rd December 2017 Cubitt House is pleased to announce that the newly renovated Coach Makers Arms will open its doors on Marylebone Lane this Sunday 3rd December 2017. The venue is the latest addition to the group’s charming portfolio of independent public houses and hotels, alongside The Thomas Cubitt, The Alfred Tennyson, The Orange and The Grazing Goat. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, The Coach Makers Arms will offer something for everyone from the early birds right through to the night owls. Serving the group’s largest selection of lager, ales…
Fabuk celebrating diversity. On November 25-26 our photographer Rohit Sinha Covered PFW (Pakistan Fashion Week) finishing in gorgeous photographs from this marvellous event. Check out our photographic display. Komal Nasir Models: Paula Souza Sehrish Bukhari Jothi B-Model MUA: Saima Kiran & Team Rangoli Models: Paula Souza Sehrish Bukhari Jothi B-Model Moazzam Abbasi Models: Paula Souza Sehrish Bukhari Eshal Fayyaz Paranda Models: Paula Souza Sehrish Bukhari Aisha Imran Hamna Amir Models: Hira Shah Aneta Kocisova Raija Shargeel Models: Hira Shah Aneta Kocisova Eshal Fayyaz MUA: Saima Kiran & Team More by Fabuk Magazine View
The Choreographer and Movement Director of the London 2012 Paralympic Games opening ceremony has been announced as Visiting Professor of Dance at Birmingham City University’s Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Professor Kevin Finnan MBE is known for his dynamic, highly visual productions integrating dance, circus and digital technology. As the Founder and Artistic Director of Leamington Spa-based Motionhouse, he is responsible for the distinctive style that his dance company is renowned for around the world. This first appointment of its kind will see Kevin Finnan visit the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire to host masterclasses for the Acting students, as they seek to be…