Auction That Could Spice Up Your Life

Now carving out a career in Los Angeles, the 33-year-old Leeds- born star, aka Melanie Brown, is parting with some of her most cherished collectibles.Items which could spice up buyers’ lives include a signature Scary Spice leopard print outfit, as well as more clothing, furniture and a toaster that still contains a slice of bread.Fans will also have a chance to bid on five Roberto Cavalli outfits from the Spice Girls’ recent tour.Other items of clothing up for grabs include Mel B’s original jumpsuit from the first ever Spice Girls live performance in Birmingham; outfits she wore when she met the Prince of Wales and Nelson Mandela; her coat from the Stop video and the show-stopping tuxedo she wore at the Spice World: The Movie premiere.Children’s cancer charity Clic Sargent teamed up with philanthropic bidding network Buy Once Give Twice and online auction site eBay, for the “once-in-a-lifetime” chance to win a piece of Mel B history.All the monies raised from the sale will help Clic Sargent support children and young people and their families with the trauma of a cancer diagnosis.Mel B said: “I feel happy to be able to contribute to such an important cause. As a mother it was important to me to be a part of an organisation that provides clinical, emotional and financial support to children and young people with cancer, and their families.”Every single one of these items has a personal value to me and I have no doubt that there will be something in the auction for everyone out there.”I hope that people have fun bidding on a piece of me.”The online auction is at www.melbsale.com until Sunday, October 26, at 8pm.

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