Fresh & Feminine Just Like The Fashion…
Thursday 31st January 2008

It has been a while since the beauty industry has been quite so excited (Boots No 7 ‘miracle cream’ aside); there have been launches, there have been successes and there have been rather more failures but there hasn’t been a fragrance to hit the market with such furore as this for...

The Perfect Excuse...
Wednesday 30th January 2008

With this week being the 8th annual Story Telling Week, we thought that (book club goer or not), now was the perfect time to share a little bookish gem with you. The gem in question is Persephone Books , and why? Because they reprint the most delightful forgotten classics from talented (but...

Well Priced Weekend Wear...
Tuesday 29th January 2008

Whilst we’re happy to splurge on a beautiful black dress that’ll last for seasons to come; a great pair of jeans that do wonders for our derrières or a must-have bag that won’t leave our side for the entirety of the season, when it comes to weekend wear it’s not always...

A Simple Solution...
Monday 28th January 2008

If the journey home post pedi is just too hectic to contemplate when you’ve got wet toes to worry about or, the serene sensation you’re left with after a fabulous facial seems all too quickly erased after you’ve sat in traffic for half an hour, then there’s a simple solution... The...

The Lovliest Love Letters
Friday 25th January 2008

How about a unique and personal pressie, loved by children and grownups alike that’ll never go out of fashion... Love Letters, by Jonny’s Sister , are totally unique, lovingly handmade (on the Somerset / Dorset borders), personalised cushions in the shape of letters of the alphabet. They make the most fabulous presents...

Mojito or Margarita...
Thursday 24th January 2008

Now how’s this for a great gift... for the girlfriend that’s never without a glass in her hand or your other half who fancies himself as a bit of a Tom Cruise behind the bar... Cocktail-in-a-Box is exactly what it says on the tin. Just order your choice of cocktail,...

This Is One To Watch...
Wednesday 23rd January 2008

Now listen up ladies because this is one to watch... Irwin & Jordan are old friends whose shared passion has always been for fashion and well made, luxurious clothes. The pair have just launched their own contemporary womenswear label and their first collection for S/S 08 - that's a mix...

You Are What Your Skin Eats…
Tuesday 22nd January 2008

Some things seem to take forever and sometimes they’re worth waiting for... Prestige skincare brand Origins has always been committed to providing naturally-based beauty offerings that promote beauty and wellness but, you’d have thought they’d have been a bit quicker to market with the natural next step in their development, Origins...

A Great New Card Trick...
Sunday 20th January 2008

If the new year's resolution to get organised hasn't quite gone to plan, then we're here to lend a helping hand.... How about saving time, raising money for charity and never being short of a greeting card again. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn’t. Simply visit Squashed...

More Stylish Sales…
Friday 18th January 2008

Sale time is the perfect opportunity to stock up on kit, clothes and accessories for little ones. Buy a few sizes too big and come Autumn / Winter you’ll be reaping the rewards of all those savings, with extra cash to blow on your new season’s wardrobe... Stylish sales happen at...

A New Destination With You in Mind...
Thursday 17th January 2008

If you’ve always loved the idea of Net A Porter but fashion doesn’t really float your boat – you’re more of a homey girl – then you’ll be thrilled to know that after far too much waiting there’s finally a destination that’s been created with you in mind. DotMaison.com is a...

You Don’t Know Until You’ve Tried…
Wednesday 16th January 2008

As a child my father had one rule (well, one in particular that stayed with me) – that we always had to try something before we said we didn’t like it; if we’d tried it and didn’t like it then fair enough... At a young age a girlfriend came to...

Fashion Forward Denim...
Tuesday 15th January 2008

Now whilst there’s no denying it – we’ve said it before – the US are leagues ahead of us in the designer denim stakes, it’s great to see strong brands emerging from the UK too. The latest label to catch our eye flying the British flag is Hudson . With so much...

Big Plans...
Monday 14th January 2008

Your big day may well be one of the most special in your lifetime but boy can getting there be stressful – if you’ve done it you’ll remember; if you haven’t you can imagine... So thank heavens for The Wedding File – the ultimate accessory for the bride to be and...

It's A Wrap...
Friday 11th January 2008

Add a Travel wrap to your accessories wardrobe and you’ll wonder how you ever survived without it. Whether you’re on a plane, a train, in a hotel that feels a million miles away from home or staying with some friends who aren’t quite as liberal with the central heating as...

From Business Meeting To Cocktail Bar...
Thursday 10th January 2008

If your spare time is limited and, despite the fact that online boutiques are now aplenty, you struggle to find interesting pieces that you can wear from business meeting to cocktail bar and, get frustrated by a lack of personal service on the web, then we may just have the answer. Because...

A Few Home Sale Favourites...
Tuesday 8th January 2008

The Laura Ashley sale is on now and they’re offering up to 60% OFF selected furniture ranges and up to 50% OFF bed linen, bedspreads, cushions, throws, lighting, children’s items and fabric... Click here to visit the Laura Ashley sale. The OKA sale is not to be missed. OKA creates some...

A Natural Way To Detox...
Monday 7th January 2008

Broken the detox already? Was the idea of a dry January just too much to take? Well how do you fancy an effortless way to detox your system? Luxe tea label Emeyu is offering a new range of purifying white teas that are the ultimate in natural detox. All...

A Few Fashion Favourites...
Friday 4th January 2008

The Astley Clarke online sale is now on with up to 60% OFF designer jewellery collections. You’ll find pieces from leading designers such as Carolina Bucci, Vinnie Day, Pippa Small and Como Blonde. With Valentine’s Day closer than we’d care to mention it’s well worth a visit... Click here to...

In Full Swing...
Thursday 3rd January 2008

If Father Christmas didnt quite hit the nail on the head on the fashion front then hit the January sales without hitting the crowds. Here are our picks from the Matches sale... Lanvin £548 was £785 Diane Von Furstenberg £168 was £239...

Detox Made Simple
Wednesday 2nd January 2008

New Year’s Resolution number one: January will be detox month. But do you blow a fortune on gym membership (signups will be mega this month), or go easy on your bank balance, find a running buddy or start walking to work and take advantage of Abel & Cole’s detox-in-a box...