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Resorts World Birmingham & WIWT

Morning ladies before I get onto what I'm wearing I wanted to tell you about a great new shopping centre that has recently opened that would be ideal for some Christmas shopping & perfect for this time of year as it's all under cover!

I was lucky enough to be invited to Resorts World's official opening on Wednesday night & was amazed at the facilities on offer.  To be honest it had me at 50 outlet stores (which include Gap, H&M, Next & Phase Eight to name just a few!).  I mean who doesn't like a bit of discount shopping?!  But what I hadn't anticipated was that it's also a great venue for a night out as there's some amazing restaurants & bars (18 in total) including the Bottega Prosecco Bar, Robata Bar & Grill (which had the most amazing nibbles on the night - their mushroom spring rolls & calamari were to die for) & the Sky Bar which is situated on the top floor & offers cocktails & a Teppanyaki grill plus a large outside terrace on which to sit & admire the sweeping views - definitely one to visit with the girls in the summer me thinks ;-)  Plus there's a gorgeous new boutique hotel, casino, 11 screen cinema which includes an IMAX screen & a medispa too!  Hubby & I are already planning on returning for a date night to enjoy a cheeky cocktail or two!  And I'm thinking I might need a day out with the girls to enjoy the facilities at the spa as I love the idea of treatments that incorporate the latest medical devices & traditional complimentary therapies.  This would naturally have to be followed by a lazy lunch, a stroll round the shops & a glass of prosseco - my ideal kind of day!

Plus if you don't live locally the venue couldn't be easier to get to, situated just a very short walk away from Birmingham International train station, or if travelling by car just off junction 6 of the M42.  It even has it's own multi-storey car park.  Seriously I'm already looking for an excuse to return.

I had an amazing night on Wednesday & along with the official ribbon cutting by Tan Sri K T Lim (the Chairman of Genting Group) I got to enjoy a lively & colourful Lion dance to celebrate the opening, which was organised to symbolise good luck & fortune to the new venture.  Plus I got to meet my two favourite Heart FM DJs Ed James & Rachel New who are absolutely hilarious I mean seriously they have the ability to make me laugh of a morning whilst I'm exercising in the garage at silly o'clock.  As well as enjoy a live performance by Britain's Got Talent winners Collabro & I even met Bradley Walsh!  Still can't believe these things happen to little old me!


My Midlife Fashion, Ed James, Rachel New, Heart FM, Heart Breakfast, Resort World Birmingham


Me With Rachel New & Ed James (Heart FM)


My Midlife Fashion, Collabro, Resorts World Birmingham


Luckily Collabro didn't need another group member!!


My Midlife Fashion, Bradley Walsh, Resorts World Birmingham


The lovely Bradley Walsh


Back to today & I'm keeping things nice & simple & styling my grey flannel culottes with a touch of colour & a spot of Bet.  

My jumper is a newbie that I was sent from Kettlewell Colours & is a lovely merino wool scoop neck & is a gorgeous muted red that's simply perfect for this time of year & teaming with a spot of grey.  I'm also being brave & testing my toes in my Zara pointed flats - but I'm guessing they may be off shortly but hey gently does it & all that.




Scarf - Zara
Bracelets - Bella Jane Jewellery
Culottes - Zara
Bag - Zara




Scarf - Zara
Bracelets - Bella Jane Jewellery
Culottes - Zara
Bag - Zara
Shoes - Zara


Red, Grey & Leopard Print


Culottes - Zara £29.99
Shoes - Zara £59.99


Finally a quick heads up that ASOS have just launched up to 60% off 'cold weather wins', you can see what's been discounted by clicking here!

Happy Friday & more importantly happy wine o'clock, I don't know about you but after a busy week there's a bottle chilling in the fridge with my name on it!

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6 comments

  1. Sounds an amazing night and a great venue to visit too....Plus Jane it's only a stones throw from me!! Definitely organising a trip up there soon!! Love the outfit.. Have a great Friday night
    Helen xx

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    1. Ooh yes you should definitely visit Helen.
      Have a fab weekend too.
      Jane xx

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  2. Oooh fab new venue Jane....looks like a smashing opening night too!

    Love the grey and red combo, the leopard print accessories look amazing with your outfit! xx

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    1. It's a great place Michelle, we're already planning our next night out there!
      Jane xx

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  3. Love the red and grey together, Jane. I used Kettlewell colours years ago when I first had my colours done! Lynne xx

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    1. Thanks Lynne. They have some great wardrobe staples don't they & so easy to shop if you know your colours.
      Jane xx

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