christmas
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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…
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Zalando – Inspired by ‘New Girl’
This has got to be one of my favourite ‘inspired by’ collections ever! Zalando.co.uk have put together a fabulous new collection of must have looks that have drawn direct inspiration from ‘New Girl’. And, as new girl stars one of my fave style crushes, both on and off-screen, the wonderful Zooey Deschanel. Zooey, who I now doubt will be watching in her blonde stage very soon, in my annual watching of ‘Elf’, has a distinct style often referred to as kooky,but which I prefer to call retro eclectic. Both on and off-screen, she favours ultra-feminine prom queen styles in both primary and pastel shades. Full skirts, nipped in waistbands and…
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Heat Holders Welly Socks – a perfect stocking filler.
You may remember that last year I got my hubby to review some of the great thermal socks from Heat Holders. He works as a carpenter converting lofts, and during the terribly cold conditions last year, the socks proved to be a godsend, keeping his feet warm and dry even as the temperatures dropped well below zero. I must admit that I was a little bit jealous of these gorgeous, fluffy, thermal lined socks, and so I was delighted when Heat Holders sent me a pair of their ‘ultimate thermal socks’ in both the regular and Wellington boot variety. I’ve been testing the Welly socks,which have a tog rating of…
