Posts from November 2008.

The Pier is offering up to 50 per cent off everything (until 10th December for furniture and 19th December for homes and gifts). We love this Gold Moroccan dinnerware set, from £3.50 (for a cereal bowl), at The Pier.

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Copy Lindsay Lohan’s style for a fraction of the price with this bright orange replica Hermes Birkin from Jenleather.com. Based in mainland China, Jen Leather sell replica designer leather bags and will deliver all over the world. Choose from all the latest styles, including Anya Hindmarch, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Fendi, Jimmy Choo and Miu Miu. $200 at Jenleather.com

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These gold beaded bracelets and semi-precious rings will make the perfect stocking filler pressies. Bracelets from £14.70 and rings from £32.25, at Grahamandgreen.co.uk

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Designer pet bowls, £55 from Bouf.com

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Calling all dedicated followers of fashion: this is your chance to show up-coming designers support by buying a stake in their businesses. Newly-launched website www.catwalkgenius.com is offering users the opportunity to buy shares in the online designer collections for just £10 each… Not only will any shares bought give the owner a potential investment for the future but they’ll also entitle them to money off anything bought online. All designers involved are critically acclaimed, with work available to buy on-site - so you can really check out what you’re investing in.

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Jigsaw have just launched a fully transactional, all-singing, all-dancing website. Hurrah! What more could a girl ask for? (And why on earth have they taken so long…) We love this Silk Chiffon French Knot Skirt and Boiled Wool Jacket combo. www.jigsaw-online.co.uk.

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This rather strange looking object is actually a vibrating power cleanser and, believe it or not, it’s set to become the beauty must-have of 2009. The Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser is a sell-out success stateside, with four being sold every minute… And happy days - it’s now available this side of the pond, so we too can get with the wave power! But what’s the big deal we hear you ask? Well, this little baby vibrates to open up pores and emit a cool cleansing foam that deep cleans, removing more grime, oil and make up than traditional cleansing. What’s more, disposable pads are attached to the head so you can even change them to ensure it’s really really clean. What’s not to like? £12.99 from Boots.com

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Uggs are here to stay. There’s no going back - the Australian sheepskin boot, handbag and outerwear store is opening its first UK boutique in London’s Long Acre today. We love these women’s Snowpeak boots, £200, available at uggaustralia.com/gb or at 39 Long Acre, London WC2.

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House of Fraser is the latest store to jump on the discount-day bandwagon. Yipee! This whole credit crunch thing is turning out to be pretty damn cool. From midnight tonight until Friday, thousands of items will be up to 25% off (both online and in store)… Happy shopping!

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Diptyque have just launched a fabulous new collection of festively-scented candles. From Scotch Pine, Amber or Briar Honey, no Chrimbo wishlist should be without one. £40, available at Spacenk.co.uk

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Country Homes and Interiors magazine have teamed up with John Lewis to create the perfect winter hamper. Including a gorgeously cosy rug, all you’ll need to do is snuggle up in front of the fire and get stuck into the yummy treats and goodies. Here’s what you get:

* Chocca Mocca Plain Chocolate Coated Orange Flavoured Biscuits, 250g
* Pure Indulgence Belgian Hot Choc Milk, 150g
* Chocolate Craft Milk Marbled Chocolate Slab from The Alresford Chocolate Company, 80g
* Flame Homeware Vanilla & Blossom Candle in tin
* Chesters of St Andrews Mixed Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans, 100g
* Two Sophie Conran Portmeirion mugs
* Soft-to-the-touch 100% wool Tweed Mill blanket

Winter warmer basket, £80, at John Lewis.

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White eyeshadow may seem like make-up for snow queens but it’s actually a must-have for beauty addicts in the know. When applied to the inner corner of the eye it really makes the eyes stand out, and is especially great for perking up tired peepers. Bourjois’ vintage eyeshadow pots are oh so chic and, because they’re limited edition, are bound to sell out fast. £5.75 at ASOS.com

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Fancy recreating Heidi Klum’s super-glam look? Try pairing this Black Mesh Bustier Dress, £40 at Miss Selfridge with a French Connection Corset Style Waist Belt, £30. Add a pair of patterned black tights and some slinky wedge heels and you’re good to go.

It’s a veritable bible for fashionista - and, let’s face it, who better to take style advice from than one of the leading lights of the fashion world? 60 years after Dior’s ‘new look’ was first introduced in shops and the designer’s style tips still ring true. The Little Dictionary of Fashion, £4.16 at Amazon.co.uk

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Afternoon tea at Claridges in London is the ultimate indulgence at any time, but even more so at Christmas when the luxury hotel offer an extra special Festive Afternoon Tea. Choose from a range of delicious sandwiches (including Scottish oak smoked salmon, and organic egg mayonnaise), scones with clotted cream and pastries, as well as Christmas and stollen cake, all washed down with a glass of bubbly. How very decadent.

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Gwyneth Paltrow has become the latest celeb to apologise for unknowingly posing in fox fur. In a campaign shoot for luxury label Tod’s, the actress - who is famously close to anti-fur designer Stella McCartney - was apparently posing in all kinds of clothes, none involving fur, when a stylist came up and draped a stole around her shoulders. Our Gwynnie apparently assumed it was fake fur and didn’t think to make sure. According to reports in USWeekly.com, Paltrow tried to make amends for the error with the vice president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Dan Mathews. ”So it’s my fault,” she admitted sheepishly to Mathews. “I know it’s not a great excuse, but I hope you and your members understand.”

African print lavender-filled owl doorstop, £45 at Grahamandgreen.co.uk

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Is that a Victorian ceiling rose transformed into a clock I see before me? Yes, indeed. And what’s more, it’s only £75 and is uniquely available through Mr-kaliski.com

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French Connection’s new jewellery collection brings vintage-style pearls and diamonds bang up to date. For a bit of high street bling it’s pretty good stuff. This 4 Cluster Crystal Studded Necklace is £35, available at Frenchconnection.com

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