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Hey Lovelies!! Such a big week for me the last few days!! I have graduated!! So no longer just Sultana Malik- I am BA Sultana Malik 😀
I have officially graduated in a Bachelor of Arts in Events Management from Queen Margret University!! I hope to post a blog from my Graduation Ball and the Graduation Ceremony 😀
Sunday is Family day, went along to the Almond Valley Heritage Centre on Sunday the 22nd of June 🙂 As I have mentioned a number of time as a resident of Edinburgh, I still love visiting tourist attractions.
The 1850s building is a museum and holds Mill farm for animals. Almond Valley 
Heritage Centre in located in Livingston, a town outside of Edinburgh.
There’s always something happening, with milking, feeding, talks and handling sessions throughout much of the year, and a programme of seasonal crafts, games and activities for children during the school holidays. Kids can let off steam and engage their imagination in a range of unique playfacilities including a simulated archaeological dig, a play mine, toy tractors, pedal carts and trampolines. Even if the sun isn’t shining there are indoor play areas for all ages, and secrets to be discovered in the museum.
But you don’t need to be a kid to enjoy Almond Valley. Seasonal tractor rides and trips on the narrow gauge railway transport you through a pleasant landscape to peaceful riverside walks. The working watermill and machinery shed provides an insight into West Lothian’s rural past whilst the museum tells the fascinating story of Scotland’s famous shale oil industry. And, (of course), we have a delightful tearoom. Whether you’re aged one or a hundred and one, we’re certain that you’ll leave Almond Valley with a smile on your face.
I love this feedback wall! great for the growth of any business!
We had yummy mince Biryani for lunch from my brother Inlaws Mint Indian and Bangladeshi Takeaway
My nephews loved the farm and all the animals! great place to go on a family friendly mini trip! the open park let the boys run around without any worry (the adults too tehehe)!
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Family Weekend 🙂
How exciting! My cousin has won the Bemz competitions A birds Tale for the United Kingdom! So proud! A family full of career driven woman! Who run the world 😉
Nilufar is in the official Bemz website http://www.bemz.se/en/designaward/bemz-design-award-2014-finalists/nilufar-islam/.
Check out my cousins professional website http://nilufarjessietextile.portfoliobox.me/ss14
I met up with Nilufar and went along to the Edinburgh Meadows Festival, Edinburgh.
I came a cross the poster for the Meadows Festival on the Facebook page ‘Edinburgh Spotlight;
The Festival was a free entry two day weekend event on the 7th and 8th of June. The meadows in located in the central area in Edinburgh, easy access and next to the Bruntsfield Links. I love going for walks around the meadows as it reminds me of my youth as my high school is local to the meadows.
There was a lot going on at the Festival as they had a number of stalls around the two stage areas. There were scheduled musicians which one even played my all time favourite song by Kanye West- Gold-digger (made my day!). This child friendly festival even has a number of Kids activities for children. Unfortunately the weather took a turn for the worse and started raining heavily 😦 so we ended up going for desert at favourite 🙂 http://instagram.com/p/o8qUEBjlo7/
The events assistants were giving out the Meadows Festival posters 🙂
The following day Sunday the 8th I went along to a Craft Fair at Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh to support a family friend. Humera is the owner of Exquisitely Beautyful a cupcake, craft and henna company. Exquisitely Beautyful also had a stall during the Edinburgh Charity Ladies Night.
The Craft Fair was in aid of The Yard- a charity Organisation. The stalls were all independent boutiques which were selling jewellery, cosmetics, bags and accessories, paintings, baby wear and handmade craft designs.
Exquisitely Beautyful Humera is such a talented woman!
Well done Humera for putting this together!
Reference:
Meadows Festival: http://www.meadowsfestival.org/
Ocean Terminal: http://www.oceanterminal.com/
Exquisitely Beautyful: https://www.facebook.com/exquisitely.beautyful?fref=ts
I love supporting local events in Edinburgh. For a small city there is always something going on. Event Management is everywhere! Great weekend with family and friends!
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No Rest for the Wicked! From the evening before at the Charity Fashion Show then the next day at Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair. Not only did I get invited along to blog the event but I also manage to win a free ticket on Twitter via @edinbloggers. I never win anything!! 
What a fun day out! I had a friends BBQ after the fair and choose to wear a cute Coral Midi with strappy heals, my hair was still Kardashian wavy from the evening before. I kept my makeup light and simple to reflect how beautiful the weather in Edinburgh was. Please check my Facebook page www.facebook.com/Sultana.Malik and Instagram @sultana_malik for my #lookbook from this event. 
As the pre blog suggests- Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair, was located at the Assembly Rooms. I can’t believe how busy the Edinburgh Assembly Rooms was! There was a queuing system that let 10 people in at a time. This was a good health and safety aspect which was definitely appreciated as a Events Management student (I was responsible for Health & safety during Olymphusion). As we registered we got a warm welcome from Becca and the rest of the front of house team. Becca mentioned, she has been the Manager for Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair for two years now and has ran the Judy’s fair in a number of locations in Scotland. I have been to the Assembly rooms a number of times for Award Ceremony’s, Weddings, parties and during the Harvey Nichols Autumn Winter 2013 Fashion Show. I love this beautiful venue and its classy Victorian feel. 
Me and Nichole (Fashion Blogger buddy) thought of a plan on how we would network at this event. There was around 30 plus pop up stalls in the hall and alot of shoppers floating around. We came up with the plan of – first time around the hall we would browse and get a feel of the type of boutiques. Second time we speak to the stall owners and ask any questions and third time and the best time round would be for us as shoppers!!! 🙂 
The stalls I spoke to: I bought this unique cute tea cup ring from Bunny’s Beads. Bunny has had Bunny’s Beads for 5 years now, I even complimented how neat and tidy her stall was. Vulture Culture – amazing vintage jewellery and broach’s! as the biggest broach collector, I loved this pop up stall! To our delightful surprise the vintage shirt Nicole was wearing was sold buy the lady we were speaking to! Va Va Vintage -sells all sorts of antique home-ware and jewellery. Amber the beautiful owner of Va Va Vintage has been selling antiques for 6 years now and buys her goods from auctions. Button Button @buttonbyhannah- is a unique custom made vintage design accessory stall. Sweets as Bag Designs by Shekinah – has been making custom made bags and clutches for two years now. These exclusive bags are currently told in Ladys Joe Joes and Studio 13 in Edinburgh. 
Vintage Remix by Alison George had these amazingly unique handmade business cards, which was made from old music scripts. As I got talking to Alison she had mentioned she will be part of this market in Waverly station, Edinburgh. Localmotive Markets is located on platform 2, every Friday from the 6th of June “We’ll have between 30 and 50 exhibitors and traders every week selling Scottish products including arts, crafts, clothes and accessories made by local designers,fresh and cooked Scottish produce, & ethically-sourced gifts. ” I hope to pop down to Edinburgh Wavely and have a browse at this unique idea.
I love vintage fairs! This was my First Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair and my second after Loulous Vinatge Fair 2013. I love how you get the opportunity to bargain with the owners of the stalls! Fantastic turnout! and well done Edinburgh, one of the stall’s even said Edinburgh was more busy than on the previous day in Glasgow!
One of the shoppers said she had been attending Judy’s Vintage Fair for over 4/5 years now. And always recommends her friends. This is a great form of Word of Mouth Marketing for the Fair- as it shows visitors believe in the professionalism from the fair.
Great Job! and Amazing selection for stalls! Keep and eye on the fashion side from Nicole’s Blog – http://cocomadeherdoit.blogspot.co.uk/.
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