shopping
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Friday Frocks – dresses, dresses, dresses
I’m cold! It’s dull and rainy, and if we were in any doubt that our lovely Indian Summer was well and truly over, today is the sort of day that dispels any hope of warm days. So, because of this fact and how it makes me feel (i.e. miserable). And, because of the fact that my hands are almost falling off due to cold, but I totally refuse to turn the central heating on while the month still begins with ‘OCT’, todays blog is a Friday shopping special created solely with the aim of cheering me up. It contains my favourite item of clothing, dresses, and lots of them. So…
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Why I’m supporting Stoptober
This is an unusual subject for me to tackle, about as far away from the glamour of fashion and beauty as you can get. But this is a subject close to my heart, and a campaign that I fully support for personal reasons as well as logical ones. October has been rechristened Stoptober in tribute to the NHS campaign aimed at getting people to stop smoking for the month of October, in the hope that this will lead to people stopping completely. After all, if you can quit for a whole month, why not just quit altogether. The reality is, that for some people, smoking is a habit that is…
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New Season FitFlops
Ever since Joe, my four-year-old, started school, I have found myself doing more and more walking. I’ve found that I actually enjoy being in the great outdoors and getting around as much as possible by foot. In addition, school holidays are often spent chasing after a bike, being stuck in goal or generally traipsing around an assortment of zoos, museums and theme parks. By some quirk of fate, I’ve become an outdoorsy type. And therein lies the problem. All this walking and running around is playing havoc with my feet, especially as I’ve never been sensible in the shoe department. I prefer heels whenever possible, having never learned my lesson…
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Check out The Uk’s Spending Habits
Since the start of the recession, I think it is safe to say that many of us have changed our spending habits. Disposable income is not as available as it once was, but when we have some spare, we still like to spend. A fun infographic from cashwindow.co.uk shows that what we choose to spend our cash on can often depend on where we live. It also shows that men are better at saving money than us girls, that 1 in 2 women splurge money on things they can ill afford, and that we consider clothes, shoes and handbags as naughty purchases. This seems to be me, to an absolute…
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Pride of Britain Awards – Get the Celebrity look
One of the most heartfelt and moving awards ceremonies of the year are the Pride of Britain awards. These took place on Monday night, and saw the bravest and best of British receive awards from a range of celebrity faces. Many of the small screen stars opted for looks from the High Street. These included breakfast TV presenters Lorraine Kelly and Ranvir Singh, who looked elegant in Coast and Monsoon respectively. Laura Tobin, on the other hand, wore a Catherine Deane number in gold and black that looked super sophisticated, and was most definitely designer. This dress is currently available from mywardrobe. Lorraine Kelly and Ranvir Singh wear High…
