High street
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
It may have started as an American phenomenon, but Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the accompanying Cyber Weekend have now become a part of Christmas shopping. The discounts, offers, free delivery and other great incentives offered mean that this is a great time to grab a bargain, either in the form of Christmas gifts for family and friends, or a special treat for yourself as we reach the end of the month (which means payday for so many.) I have compiled some of my key picks from a range of stores, and will try to update this as offers come in throughout the weekend. Happy shopping! Coast – 30% off…
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Hints of pink at Ted Baker
When you think of the colours and shades that become prevalent at Christmas, you tend to think of all shades of red and green. Metallic gold and silver are also popular, with sparkle also being a pre-requisite of the festive season. With all this in mind, it is refreshing when you see something a little different on the rails, and that may be why I love the current collection from Ted Baker. Ted Baker’s latest looks are centre-staging one of my favourite colours. It is the most sugar-coated, candy, girly colour of them all. I could only be talking about pink! There are pink dresses of every description, neon pink…
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This Christmas – check out a Charity Shop
As regular readers of this blog know, I am a huge fan of Charity Shops. I love the fact that you can find a bargain, sometimes brand new with tags, sometimes a vintage treasure, and that you can pick it up for very little money. I also love the fact that buying your item means that you are contributing to one of the many goodwill causes that need a little extra help at this time of year. The Salvation Army have this year been setting #MyCharityChallenge. This is to get people to think about Charity shops at Christmas – either by donating unwanted items to their local shops, or by…
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Smiggle opens in the Bullring
Last week I was invited to the opening of a fabulous new store in Birmingham’s Bullring. Smiggle is a stationery store that promises to bring fun, choice and must have pieces to any school bag. (think Paperchase with a younger target audience). The store is sure to be a haven for youngsters and teens, as well as a nostalgia trip for any adults who used to collect rubbers and key rings when they were younger. Smiggle is an Australian company that has now opened 16 stores across the UK in 2014. The stores change the stock every six weeks, so there is always something new to see, making it a…
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Grab a Disney Store Bargain this weekend
When it comes to looking at the most popular toys this Christmas, it is safe to say that products from the Disney Store will be right there at the top of the list. The perennial favourites Mickey and Minnie Mouse never lose their popularity, and seem to find a brand new audience every year. (My niece has recently become obsessed with Minnie Mouse – taking a cuddly version just about everywhere she goes – she’s 18months.). This year, with lots of interest in a certain film currently in production, the Disney Store has a new, must have, range. I am, of course, talking about the new Star Wars movie, and…
