The Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at the National Gallery is selling out every day, as everyone wants to see works by probably the most famous painter in history. His pictures are priceless and loved by everyone. His exquisite portraits include the Mona Lisa whose enigmatic and mysterious smile everyone comments on. [Continue reading…]
We’ve all had presents from people from time to time that just aren’t us, haven’t we. But what makes the situation funny is when they say to us, “I saw these and I knew they was SOOO you! They’re so elegant.” You rip open the box. Out pops a pair of pair of earrings fit for a Christmas tree. Or for Pat Butcher. NOT for you. [Continue reading…]
The deal hunters at Deal Zippy are always hunting the web 24/7 for the deals they know everyone wants. Whether it’s fashion and hair and makeup, or great hotel offers or gym deals, one of the most popular offers people like to see is for photo books. Yes, photo books. Sounds unbelievable but they are big business, if you think about it. [Continue reading…]
Shopping malls really do seem to be growing in the UK, as we embrace them from their motherland, the USA. Malls contain so many of the high street stores, some great independent retailers and lots of restaurants and eateries, so what makes them so popular? [Continue reading…]
by alexandra on August 26, 2011
in London
As shopping opportunities go, London, has pretty much everything covered. Whether you are looking for a pair of hideously expensive designer shoes, a vintage pocket watch , or the very latest in high street fashion, gadgets and gizmos, you are guaranteed to be able to find everything you want in one of London’s many shopping spots. [Continue reading…]
by alexandra on August 12, 2011
in London
If the recent focus on SW3 and SW10 by the Channel 4 show ‘Made In Chelsea’ have given you a taste for the glamour of the borough, then no doubt you are positively salivating to get in line at Boujis and bag yourself well bred toff or lady toff. However, if you are not from this part of the world then it’s a bad idea to venture forth without knowing where to go, as you could well find yourself on the sharp end of an Aquascutum-clad elbow if you end up in the wrong part of town. If you’re a Chelsea virgin then here is your first timer’s guide to everything that’s made in Chelsea. [Continue reading…]
Picture the scene – you’ve arrived at your office night out feeling a million dollars in an outfit that you spent hours shopping for. Then, your biggest work rival shows up wearing exactly the same outfit! Unfortunately, that’s the risk with high street shopping. One way to avoid that is to try shopping somewhere a bit alternative, maybe a little quirky and certainly a bit different. In fact, somewhere like the Northern Quarter in Manchester. [Continue reading…]
It’s bad enough missing your train, but when you’ve missed the chance to pick up some shopping whilst rushing to the station, it’s even worse. Thankfully, at Piccadilly Rail that isn’t a problem as it is well supplied with a selection of shops and eateries. [Continue reading…]
Calling all you shopping addicts out there, it’s time to drool over independent boutiques that are scattered the country. Nowadays everyone wants something different, they want unique style to show off their personality. More people are turning to clothing boutiques to give them one-off pieces of clothing, with edge, class and style. [Continue reading…]
Scotland’s shopping capital seems to be bucking the trend if the number of new luxury and designer stores opening up in recent months is anything to go by. Clothes retailer Pretty Green and new lingerie store Boux Avenue have bagged themselves an established presence, while upmarket supermarket Waitrose opted to open its first purpose-built store here in posh Newton Mearns.
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