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Poundland is selling an engagement ring for women to pop the question this leap year
It’s a leap year, so ladies why not pop the question, rather than wait?
Poundland is making it easy for you by selling ‘standby’ engagement rings for those brave enough to pop the question on 29 February.
The simple faux-silver band is intended to be given by women to their man in the hope that he will then replace it with a diamond dazzler. The Ask Him Ring comes in a blue velvet box and is marketed as a ‘stand-by engagement ring.’
The ring comes in a blue velvet box but only costs £1.
A spokesperson for Poundland said they came out with the ideas as “the perfect way for women to take control of their destiny and for men to show off their love status and enjoy the engagement limelight for a change! “The …
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Review: salon quality gel nails for a fraction of the price and at home
Gel nail manicures cost me between £10 and £34, with the £10 ones lasting barely a week typically, so I wanted a solution to having beautiful nails without paying the high cost. I have tried “gel” varnishes, “gel” top coats and frankly they don’t look anywhere as good as proper gel cured under a LED lamp. So what’s a girl to do? …spend close to £300 a year on nails or find another solution? decided to find another way and think I have found it with Polish to Gel Transformer Starter Kit from SensatioNail.
Basically, you can use it to turn your favourite nail varnishes into a gel manicure! By mixing your own polish with SensatioNail’s Polish to Gel formula and curing under the UV lamp, SensatioNail promises to achieve the same results as …
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How to find out about designer sample sales?
Being on brands’ ‘best customer’ lists is a great way to hear about sales, so make sure you get onto mailing lists and look out on social media and online message boards.
Here are some places to follow:
Chicmi.com
The site includes events across the UK, particularly in Birmingham and Manchester. However, as these aren’t frequent, you will have to sign up for London sales alerts to hear about them. VIP status grants access to previews and exclusive sales. Upcoming sales include Ted Baker, Jenny Packham and Anya Hindmarch. This high-end French sample sales company recently expanded to the UK and holds sales for the likes of Alexander Wang, Fendi and Kenzo, plus chic Parisian brands Sonia Rykiel, Bonpoint and Sandro Paris. First launched in Paris in 1995, Arlettie hosts invitation-only private sample sales … -
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My visit to the Primark megastore in Birmingham
The world’s biggest Primark store is definitely worth a visit. We went in the first few days and it was packed, apart from the men’s department, so if you need some space, head down there.
The 160,000 square foot mega store spread over five floors opened its doors on 11 April 2019. It’s huge, fun and cheap.
I was really impressed by the Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and Disney sections….they even have a Primark Cafe with Disney.
Primark began as a single store in Dublin in June 1969 and you can’t find one in every town.
There’s even a beauty studio called Duck & Dry where shoppers can have their make-up and nails done, their eyelashes extended and their eyebrows plucked – Primark beauty price list below.
There are even a personal shopping service, …
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Mothers day gift ideas
Not long to go till we get to pamper and spoil our mums and I ‘ve done a round-up of things I would love to receive as a mum. This time I didn’t work on a budget, but looked for things that are great value, so here we go:
Bottomless Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two at 5* Grosvenor House
Bottomless Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two at 5* Grosvenor House, Park Lane Was £145, Now £97 What better way to indulge in Champagne afternoon tea than in complete style and luxury! Awarded the Highly Commended Awards of Excellence at the Afternoon Tea Awards 2018, Grosvenor House Hotel, with its tranquil atmosphere and elegant interiors, offers everything your mum would expect from a 5-Star hotel in the heart of London. Welcoming and attentive staff will have …
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Pro ski gear for £170 saves hundreds against other brands
Aldi Ski Pro range offers a complete ski outfit for just £170, and claims that this is a combined saving of nearly £1,000 against similar ski brands (they used Arc’teryx kit to compare with.
The range available to pre-order online now and in stores 20th January, and offers shoppers specialist jackets, trousers, merino wool midlayers, snow boots and more.
The standout style steal from the collection is undoubtedly Aldi’s 3-in-1 Ski Pro Jacket – available in both ladies’ and men’s styles. The hard-shell three-layered jacket is completely windproof, waterproof and features an adjustable storm hood essential for staying warm, dry and stylish on and off the slopes.
Available while stocks last, shoppers can pick up an entire outfit costing just £169.97 (3-in-1 Ski Pro Jacket, £89.99; 3-Layer Trousers, £49.99; Merino Sports …
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8 shopping tips for buying bras on a budget
We’ll just cut right to the chase – buying bras can create a gaping hole in your wallet. They’re not the least expensive clothing item, but sometimes, it seems as if we’re left with no other choice, especially when they only last 6 months, and a decent bra costs around £30 for the bigger busted lady.
The good thing in all of this is you don’t have to adhere to market prices all the time. Here are 8 tricks you can do to smartly shop for bras on a budget so your dollar can go further!
1. Check Discount Stores
It helps to pay discount stores and outlets a visit every once in a while. These stores might have perfectly functional bras with no defects at discounted prices. The only thing with these stores is …
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Get fit in discounted new seasonal sportswear
This January The Original Factory Shop is the savvy shopper’s one stop shop for new year’s fitness resolutions with its great value branded sportswear that won’t break the bank.
Those focusing on fitness and wellbeing this January will find all they need to get into gear at The Original Factory Shop this January with ranges of both men’s and women’s wear available in store from December 26 at up to 70% off RRP.
Top brands included in the great value offers this new year include Adidas, Slazenger and Elle, as well as many more in store, meaning all those looking to get back into the gym this January will be covered.
This season women can treat themselves to a fashionable new gym kit that they won’t be able to wait to wear again, with Elle’s …
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Style on a shoestring – how to shop for second hand clothes
There are plenty of books about personal styling, but few use second hand and charity shops as their source.
Personal stylist Victoria Lochhead from Frankie and Ruby has written In the Jumble to show readers how they can build their wardrobes from second hand clothes.
Victoria is passionate about doing all she can to shop second hand. If you’ve never considered setting foot inside a charity shop or a jumble sale before, her witty, readable book tells you where to go, what to look for and what to avoid.
It provides tips on regaining control of your wardrobe, understanding your style and organising your clothes and gives simple rules to follow when you’re out shopping so that you find things that suit you and work with things you have at home.
Victoria told Mrs Bargain …
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Get fit for summer with Aldi’s sport clothing range
There’s still some of Aldi’s latest Shape Up for Summer collection in stores, so be quick if you want to look good while you sweat. The gear is great value and stylish, so whether it’s to show off lifting weights in the gym, running laps around the park or working out in front of the TV, fitness enthusiasts can grab a bargain with Aldi’s new range of quality fitness clothing and accessories.
The collection features a selection of stylish clothing such as Sports Bras and Fitness Tights at £6.99, as well as equipment such as a Vibrating Foam Roller for just £34.99 that works to relieve sore muscles and a 6-in-1 Core Trainer (£29.99) that represents a saving of over 50% when compared to similar products, such as those from Wondercore.
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