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Fashion on a budget – 20 party pieces under £20
I read an interesting article this Summer about a woman who had been invited to a great deal of weddings. She had spent a fortune on different outfits, so much in fact that the total bill had run into thousands. The reason for this was the need to look brilliant, but also different at every wedding, especially as some of the same people would be attending each ceremony. I think it can be a little bit like that at Christmas.It is the one time of the year when you want to sparkle and shine, and also the one when the most invites tend to drop onto the mat (or inbox…
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Bear and Hare – an ebook is on the way
‘Bear and Hare’ is this year’s outstanding seasonal offering in the advert department. Telling the heartwarming story of the friendship between a brown bear and a hare, it is a magical viewing experience from John Lewis that is delighting both adults and children. The accompanying song, the Keane classic ‘Somewhere only we know’ has entered the charts at number 2, and now children will get the chance to follow the full story of the delightful animal friends has John Lewis launches a special ebook based on the tale of ‘Bear and Hare.’ ‘The Bear who had never seen Christmas’ is an interactive storybook narrated by Lauren Laverne, telling the story…
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Reviewed – Scooby Doo Adventures
I literally grew up on a diet of Scooby Doo! It was my favourite cartoon by an absolute mile, with my fave characters a toss-up between that loveable Great Dane and the gorgeous Daphne. In recent years the classic cartoons have been given a new lease of life, first through the feature film versions, and then with Mystery incorporated, which updated the 60s groovy vibes with a more Millennium feel. This was perfect for the more streetwise modern-day kids, but left us fans of the original feeling a little cold, and was more than a little frightening for little ones like my four-year old Joe. So thank goodness for a…
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A Christmas Rainbow and Art Deco Shimmer at Accessorize
This Christmas the High Street accessory heaven that is Accessorize is asking you a question ‘are you a rainbow bright queen, or do you prefer the decadent sophistication of Art Deco trends?’ Whichever way you answer, or whether you are shopping to treat yourself, or looking for gifts to suit another, you will definitely be treated to a feast of fabulous things when you visit Accessorize. Teenage daughters and nieces will love the rainbow lip balms that are presented in a girlie cupcake box, whilst the Rainbow Jewel Statement Necklace shows that mixing bright colours can be sophisticated too. Soft Cashmere blend knits will be the perfect accompaniment to…
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Carnet de Mode – Discovering new designers made easy
Buying gifts for loved ones at Christmas is a frenetic, and sometimes fruitless task. You can trudge the High Street for hour upon hour without finding that something a little different, a little special for your nearest and dearest. Online shopping helps you to avoid the parking costs of course. But even online shopping can be frustrating. There are just so many websites to look through in order to find that perfect ‘something’. And with many different sites stocking the same old designers, it is often difficult to discover something new and vibrant. Introducing Carnet de Mode But French website Carnet de Mode may just be the answer to every…
