Magic moments for the missies at messe

Femina Messe – If you’re a woman who is passionate about living life to the fullest, then the Femina Messe at Forum is the perfect place to visit this weekend. Women’s lifestyle is big business, and this woman’s lifestyle expo will have more than 100 exhibitors focusing on the modern woman. Bring your sister, girlfriends or your mum to this mecca for all things female and enjoy an inspirational expo covering everything from fashion, health and beauty, to business, motivation and personal development, not to mention home and living, and food and entertainment.
Among the many exhibitors, the Femina Messe has four pavilions/stages where Demark’s leading experts will provide shows, demonstrations and discussions to entertain and educate. The Show Pavalion features contemporary artists, fashion shows, lectures and musicals. The Cafe Pavilion is a cosy area for lectures and debates, with links to the magazine FEMINA – if you understand Danish, the Café Stage offers great inspirational talks with successful Danish women. The Demo Kitchen on the balcony is an open kitchen featuring gastronomic masterpieces by famous chefs. And in the Lounge Pavilion, you can experience lectures, motivation and coaching sessions.

Forum Copenhagen, Julius Thomsens Plads 1, 1925 Frederiksberg C; starts Fri, ends Sun, open Friday 10:00-19:00, Sat & Sun 10:00-18:00; tickets 110kr, under-12s 55kr, with gift bag included: 195kr; www.feminaiforum.dk, www.femina.dk

 

TOP PICKS:

New Yorker by heart – Every woman and her cat blogs these days, but few people are as successful as Birthe Lynggaard. The newly-published author and blogger writes about American home cooking. You can meet her in person when she demonstrates her American home cooking skills.
Demo Pavilion; Sun 15.30

Dennis Knudsen – Knudsen, Denmark’s Hollywood stylist and hairdresser, will demonstrate the latest hair trends.

Show Pavilion, Fri 12.30 & 17.00, Sat 11.30 & 16.30 and Sun 10.30 & 13.00

 

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DIY skin care – Learn the art of DIY skin care. SPA expert Rasmus ‘Raz’ Andersen, known from the Danish morning show Go Morgen, demonstrates tips and tricks for a healthier skin. He offers visitors ideas and recipes on DIY skincare, purely with ingredients from your kitchen and garden.

Show Pavilion; Fri 14.30, Sat 12.30 & Sun 16.00

 

Passion for chocolate – According to Rasmus Bo Bojesen, chocolate is not just chocolate. Chocolate has become more and more sophisticated with delicate flavours, and subtle aromas and mixtures in compliance with the proportions and preparations of the chocolatier.  Today chocolate is Bojesen’s great passion, but as a young chef he worked at different Michelin restaurants in France.

Demo Pavilion; Sun 13.30

 

Pernille Aalund -TV host, author and director of business development for Aller Magazines, Pernille Aalund is the Danish women’s darling and the one critics love to hate. Hear Aalund talk about her insightful new book in which she shares her personal experiences of life, love and success in reaching personal goals.

Café Pavilion; Fri 18:00

 

Mette Bloch – If you are a little interested in sport you will know Mette Bloch, who is a double world champion gold medalist in single sculls rowing. Bloch is now a full time motivational speaker on winning mentality and motivation. Hear how Bloch inspires business and sports people looking for that winning edge.

Café Pavilion; Sat 16:30

 

Marianne Tromborg – Tromborg is a fantastic Danish organic make-up brand. Its creator, Marianne Tromborg herself, will share industry tips and tricks about how to apply an easy everyday make-up.

Show Pavilion; Sat 15:00




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