Black Friday has turned itself into a huge public event; it’s so tempting to spend big in fear of missing a deal. However, we need to approach Black Friday and sales in general with an element of caution. Always ask yourself, is this best deal and do I really need to buy spend the money. … Read more
Lendlease and Invesco Real Estate have announced that Empire Cinemas is to anchor the £60m extensions of Queensgate, with the leading entertainment brand opening a ten-screen cinema, complete with IMAX® and Empire’s own large-format IMPACT® screens. The new cinema will boast the biggest screens, ultimate sound, a choice of luxury cinema seating, including ‘comfort boosting’ double … Read more
My Mum is the queen of bargain hunting in Charity Shops, she knows exactly where to look and what to look for. At one point I would say to her “ooh you look nice, where did you get that top/dress/coat” but I have learnt to stop asking because the answer is often “charity shop”. She … Read more
Christmas is already a distant memory and slowly but surely life is returning to ‘business as usual’. Our bank accounts are still aching from the constant battering they received in the run-up to Christmas and now we are at it again with the January sales. Have you ever actually stopped to think what are the … Read more
Guilty as charged!! Hello, my name is Sabina, I am 41 years old and I need to avoid shopping on impulse! An Impulse Buyer is someone who just has to buy something right there, right then. I can convince myself of a 100 different reasons why I NEED to buy that new top but then … Read more
Online fashion shopping has exploded over the last decade as our lifestyles have shifted up a gear and time has become a precious commodity. Shopping online for clothes and accessories definitely has benefits if you are time poor – you don’t even have to change out of your pyjamas – but it can also be … Read more
Squeeee the Summer Holidays are just within sniffing distance and I don’t know about you but I can’t wait. I’m looking forward to a Summer packed with adventures with my little people. We are hoping and praying for nice weather so that we can all pop on our Summer dresses, shorts and t-shirts and crack … Read more
Do your kids get restless when you take them shopping on the high street? Don’t panic, there’s an alternative. Shopping for children’s clothes and toys through a catalogue provides you with more choice than ever before. First up, you’ll be able to spread the cost of any purchases you make in affordable instalments. You’ll also … Read more
It’s so easy when shopping online to check out all the fashions for yourself but it can be fun to look at clothes for your other half and put together style boards. We have a busy couple of weeks ahead of us with a few dates on the horizon to look forward to so I … Read more