Alyss Neville of Beverley has been modelling for Eyesite Opticians for just a few months now, and has been a proud face on Eyesite’s recent Valentines campaign “Love at first Eyesite”. Alyss said; “It has been a really fun experience. The team at Eyesite love what they do, they’re all really welcoming and have been great to work with. Hopefully there’s more photo shoots in the upcoming months and I…
East Riding students this morning won awards for their fashion outfits made from discarded net curtains, bras, old shirts and duvets. They were competing in the pre-worn fashion awards sponsored by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to highlight the 3,000 tonnes of clothes sent by residents to landfill last year. This is equivalent to three million pairs of jeans. The winner, Madeleine Burn, Churchill Avenue, Cottingham, an art and design…
Gareth Smith, 26, hair stylist from Desired in Beverley has a major passion for fashion and making people look beautiful. This April however, he is taking part in an event that neither he, nor anyone who knows him could have imagined him doing – the London Marathon which he is running in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Society. When his Mum’s best friend lost both her husband and daughter…
Whilst most of us are looking to ease ourself into the New Year, Bishop Burton based photographer John Denton, has hit the ground running in 2011. Next week he will be in London, breaking records and new ground at the International Convention of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers. “I was first invited to lecture there in January 2010”, he explains. “It’s an annual event that draws thousands of…
Decade is an event, set up by Local business men James Ash and Rick Roberts. With a drive and desire to bring something different to the local area, they have put together the first of many events to raise money for Cancer Research UK. “We wanted to organise a string of different music and style events that would allow our imaginations to run wild. We had the idea to combine…
Last weekend customers of Eyesite Opticians were as always, kept ahead of the pack, as the full 2011 Tom Ford collection was on view for the lucky shoppers. Amidst the warm settings of Eyesites Beverley store, customers and friends of the branch were invited to share in drinks and nibbles, whilst browsing through the prized collection. Guests were also invited to pre order some stunning frames from the highly acclaimed…
Beverley Conservative Club’s second fashion show was a resounding success last night. The event, the brainchild of the club’s social secretary Christine Bulmer, attracted a big crowd and some of the town’s best fashion labels to the Wylies Road club. It boasted models exhibiting fantastic clothes by Marcona and East, from Brown’s department store, Collections, of Wednesday Market, Toll Gavel’s Viyella and Country Collections, and nearly-new fashion house Beverley Dresser,…
Beverley department store Browns have vowed to stage the Christmas Lights Appeal Fashion Show again next year after they admitted they were delighted with the response to this year’s event. Manager Louise Grant, whose store took over and ran the popular event after usual venue the Memorial Hall was unavailable, said the show raised more than £1,600 for the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal. Members of staff, friends and family all…
In a time of economic instability you may be forgiven for forgetting what a new and exciting business looks like. So just to remind us, here is Beverley’s number one vintage guru and businessman James Ash, with The New Vintage Clothing Company. Fellow Beverlonian James has recently fulfilled his dream of creating his own fashion label and online store which specialises in unique vintage clothing, reworked vintage pieces and vintage…
Jane Nixon of Something Special Celebration Village, shares a sneak preview of what we can expect 2011 Brides-to-be will be floating down the aisle in. This year’s Harrogate British Bridal Exhibition was attended by all reputable Bridal Retailers eager to view the stunning new collections for the forthcoming season. The new collections are inspired with floral adornments and trims, both on the neckline, waist, shoulders and hemlines. Designs are strongly…
The Beverley St Nicholas Women’s Institute held a Fashion Show in the Molescroft Pavilion on Monday evening, proving that you are never too old to strutt your stuff. The ‘most mature’ of the seven models was 84-year-old Molly O’Connor. She told HU17.net “I thoroughly enjoyed getting dressed up in my outfit. It wasn’t until the last minute that I realised I had to do it five times over!” The models…
The Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal annual fashion show was this year moved from the Beverley Memorial Hall to Browns department store. The clothes on show were all from the collections stocked by Browns with the eye wear from Eyesite Opticians and the shoes from Jane Shilton. Special thanks by the organisers was given to Steve Armishaw Photography,Catering Team, Models and Mr Brown. All proceeds raised will go towards lighting Beverley…
As the children go back to school fully kitted out with new uniforms and a cosy school coat to keep them warm on a chilly morning, it sadly signifies the end of Summer and the onset of Autumn. Mums everywhere will be packing away their summer tops and shorts and looking through the shops to find out what the trends are for the autumn and how they can match up…
If you’re looking for a stunning outfit for that extra-special occasion, The Beverley Dresser in North Bar Within is the place to grab a designer bargain. From the countless pieces available to buy in her shop, HU17.net asked owner Susan Elvidge to select a few stunning items to give us a flavour of what’s on offer, including a pair of Alberta Ferretti shoes. Vivien Sheriff – Yellow hat with grey and lemon…
Local photographer John Denton has played a leading role in sending another top East Yorkshire model to the top. John Denton, of Denton Photography, Bishop Burton, helped launch the career of Beverley pin-up girl Abbie Bulleyment, who won Miss Hull and District title this year. She currently models for Beverley based Fairy Godmothers, among others. Now, thanks to John’s photographs, Hull-based model Sophia Day has been signed up by one…
If you are looking for a tiara or hair accessory to compliment your dress, Crystal Tiaras & More can design the perfect tiara exclusive to you from just £ 25.00. Taking into consideration your hairstyle, colour and style of dress (including any beadwork /embellishments )and using our swarovski crystal and feather shade charts, we can ensure the perfect colour match. We use artificial orchids, diamantes, crystal pearls, swarovski crystals,feathers, butterflies…
Guests were wooed by a stunning collection of the latest formal evening wear from one of Beverley’s leading retailers. The Fairy Godmothers, based in Ladygate, presented their latest collection of party dresses, evening gowns, ball gowns and prom dresses at Tickton Grange Hotel recently. Hosted by former BBC Look North presenter Helen Philpott, the event also featured an exciting range of lounge wear and lingerie from Fantasia Fantasies of Ladygate….
Sugarbird Boutique is an exquisite boutique that offers shoppers a mix of fashion, jewellery, beauty and interior accessories. The shop which is owned by two Beverley sisters provides not only a shopping sanctuary for women but also place where men can buy gifts for women wit ease. Sugarbird – 31 Saturday Market, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8BE – 01482 869993 Sugarbird – 31 Saturday Market, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8BE –…
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