Birmingham's German Market

Hope you had time to visit the Birmingham German Market this year. I made an effort to go for the first time this year 2011 and absolutely loved it. What's not to love -  great atmosphere, lots of german food, beer and gifts. There was local english foods available and craft stalls from local artisans as well so something for everyone.  It was such a big market that it stretched from the birmingham symphony's hall all the way down to the bull ring. We walked from one end to the next, a feat I will never attempt at any other time.  Some say that this birmingham german market with over 180 stalls is even larger than their own Frankfurt market.

When it came to food there were german hot dogs, german ham, german bread all being cooked on site. The confectionery stalls were simply to die for with loads of donuts, chocolates and other sweets delights your heart can wish for. Lots of waterholes for when you got thirsty with german beers and german ciders and hot chocolates and mulled wine for those who wanted to warm up. It was a culinery delight to behold and taste. At one point it reminded me of a carnival minus the costumes.

While some of the items on offer were clearly mass produced there was quite a lot of handmade jewellery and handmade accessories including crafts items like handmade wool hats and lambswool scarfs.  A woman buying a scarf at one of the stalls turned to me and said you can actually smell the sheep in the lambswool used to make the scarf.  It was that rustic an experience at some of the stalls for some.

At the end of the day other than food, I didn't buy much, just a felt hair clip for my daughter, a warm woolly dress for myself, a vase and some german bread.  That said we spent the better part of 4-5 hours at the german market as our parking charges would show. But it was a great night of good food, lots of novelty christmas gift ideas to behold.  I'm so going back next year 2012.

Vanessa Hudgens naturally stylish

While I love colour, I also find earthy colours like the browns very appealing and transseasonal. I am more partial to the warmer browns that teams well with hues of green, gold and rust. From the accessories in these Vanessa Hudgens photos it is obvious that she loves her neutral accessories. In two pictures Vanessa is carrying a fringed bag in a neutral colour. Her bag in the other two pictures is in a richer shade of brown with golden detailing.


Vanessa Hudgens naturally stylish by Munique on Polyvore.com

To get the Vanessa Hudgen's look, keep it simple and sytlish with Munique's handmade accessories starting with our fringe necklace which would team nicely with Vanessa's fringe bag. Our handcrafted copper jewellery with it's golden hues will add lovely accentuations to Hudgen's golden detailed tote bag.

Keep it earthy with our handcrafted Raku fired pendant and unique ring made from a piece of beach pottery found on the shores near East Lothian.

The Fan Necklace and Toy Earrings designed using toothpicks embellished with pearls is certainly a show stopper. Not only will it get you noticed but imagine the conversations you can have about it when people ask you - "Are thoses toothpicks? Perfect for Hudgens dressier occasions and newsworthy as well as she would certainly appear to be doing her part for the environment by wearing recycled jewellery creations?



Ah and the heart necklace ... well etch a -T- on it and it is the perfect love token from Troy - Zac Efron. This amazing salmon colour fits right in with Vanessa's love for earthy accessories. Made from stone, cut and polished into a lovely heart, this necklace is the perfect colour for her outfit when Troy gives Gabriella the T Necklace in High School Musical 2.