EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS
MELANIE BROWN
MODELLING WITH DAUGHTER PHOENIX
ON PLANNING HER WEDDING IN ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL — WITH HELP FROM VICTORIA BECKHAM
In true girl-power fashion, Melanie is putting the past behind her and looking to the future – including a wedding at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. “We’ve put in all the paperwork so we’re waiting for them to get back with available dates”
MELANIE: INDIA BOLD EMBROIDERY BASQUE. MILLIE SATIN WOVEN SHIRT. ALEXA STRETCH DENIM SKINNY JEANS. PHOENIX: REBEL LONGLINE MULTIWAY STRAPLESS BRA. ALL POUR MOI
As a member of the world’s
biggest ever girlband, Melanie Brown is used to being photographed and scrutinised. Luckily it hasn’t stifled her selfimage or sense of identity.
“You can analyse it ten ways to Sunday, if that’s a saying, but I’m a Northern girl. I’m real and I’m honest. I have curly, afro hair, I have boobs, I have a butt,” the straighttalking Spice Girl tells HELLO!.. “I’m rearing three girls and I want to be able to represent myself honestly and confidently.”
Melanie’s championing of a positive body image and selfacceptance has clearly rubbed off on daughters Phoenix, 24, Angel, 16, and 12-year-old Madison.
“Growing up around a big personality, you learn watching how she conducts herself,” says model and DJ Phoenix.
“She’s always told me: ‘Never be afraid to ask questions, chase your dreams and wear whatever you want.’ She encourages us to be comfortable and do what makes us feel happy.”