Entries from December 2009

December 31, 2009

2010- what the future holds…?

So…tomorrow heralds the start of a new decade, new techonologies, new websites, new designers, new beauty launches…! ….But what I find really interesting 10 years from now- how will we all digest the news? Will newspapers/magazines still exist? Will everything be online? Will news bulletins be confined to 140 characters on twitter? What will be [...]

December 29, 2009

New Year’s Resolutions- Top Tips

So..it’s that time of year again when we’ve eaten/drunk too much, partied hard and are now looking to 2010 and the inevitable New Year’s Resolutions! My resolutions will probably follow the lines of most years- exercise more, drink less, eat a healthier diet..etc, etc. However, to give us a helping hand organic skincare firm Neals [...]

December 28, 2009

Top 20 online Christmas Sales

The lovely folks at Voucher Codes have pulled together a cracking list of the biggest and best online Christmas Sales, to save you time trawling the streets to snap up those fabulous bargains……… Up to 70% off at Debenhams Up to 50% off at Marks & Spencer Up to 50% off at Next Up to [...]

December 24, 2009

Shoppers to spend £120m online on Christmas day

Shoppers are expected to spend £120m online on Christmas day, compared to £102m last year. The IMRG, which measures online sales, said around 4.3 million people are expected to spend an average of £27.90 each tomorrow as they kick-start their Sales shopping early and hunt for the bargains. However, Boxing day is predicted to be [...]

December 22, 2009

Soda Stream relaunches with designer makeover

As a child of the ’80′s, I was the proud owner of a Soda Stream- and it’s now making a come back..with a little help from a few designer names! Soda Stream opened a pop-up shop in Camden last week, attended by celebrity/interior designer Meg Matthews (above), who helped customise the fizz-making machines. London Fashion [...]

December 19, 2009

BHS rocks accessories for spring ’10

Hard to imagine the blistering summer heat as snow billows down outside, I know..but thought I’d give you a glimpse of what’s on offer at BHS next season as a quick reminder. I was impressed with the ranges for spring/summer ’10, the accessories in particular looked fantastic- the collection has come on leaps and bounds [...]

December 18, 2009

Maxfactor’s Falsh Lash Effect Mascara

Have you tried Maxfactor’s Falsh Lash Effect mascara? If you haven’t, you should definitely give it a go! I’ve been a devoted Maxfactor 1000 Kcal mascara fan for the last few years..it was my desert island beauty product..until now. After finding the Lash Effect mascara in a press goodie bag, I thought I’d give it [...]

December 17, 2009

NEW: Online shopping mag launches

A new online shopping magazine Mrs Magpie has launched, dedicated to the art of online shopping. It is aimed at the 25-45 year old stylish women, who is on the look out for an online bargain..aren’t we all! The site has channels on fashion, beauty, homes, lifestyle, weddings, food and drink and contains links to [...]

December 16, 2009

EXCLUSIVE: Nicky Hambleton-Jones talks about new eyewear range

Former 10 Years Younger presenter Nicky Hambleton-Jones, famed for her candid style advice and sexy specs, has launched an eyewear range -due to hit stores in January. Nicky says the 13-piece NHJ range has been designed for women ‘who want to make a statement with their glasses.’ I have to say, they look fantastic- the [...]

December 14, 2009

iStylista’s top tips to shopping the January Sales

….by award winning personal stylist and iStylista.com founder Chantelle Znideric. “Create a wish-list in the run up to Christmas, make a note of items that you’d LOVE to buy if only they were that little bit cheaper. Make a note of the store you have seen the item in so you can hit it first. [...]