Banish The Blues

 

Purse £8.95

 If like us, you’re always on the look-out for new opportunities to test the benefits of retail therapy, look no further than www.hamptonblue.co.uk. Stocked with gorgeous jewellery, quirky gift ideas and the cutest baby clothes what you ever did see, all at really low prices (that’s the beauty of UK sites sometimes). It’s a go-to website if you need your shopping fix, without the killer credit card bill and a great place to bag a really unique treat for someone special. Have at look at our top picks and decide for yourself…x

Scarf £13.95

Bracelet £12.95

 

Wall Hooks £9.50

Start Saving Now….(don’t say we didn’t warn you)

Ladies and er…more ladies, we have an announcement to make. No longer will Jimmy Choo’s be the stuff of red carpets and catwalks, the kind of shoes we peer at, longingly, from a distance, deep down knowing, that our poor tootsies, will never be graced with such works of art. That’s right girlies, you don’t need to marry a old rich bloke or win the lotto to bag some Jimmy Choos any more. From November 14, (don’t crack open your piggy banks just yet) H&M stores across the land will be stocking their very own range of  his royal high-heel-ness’ shoes and bags…yep we squealed a bit at our desks too…

So that’s about 5 months to get saving, forget Christmas presents this year, we’re buying the whole collection…see ya in the queue….

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Dirty Fabulous

My oh my, we’ve fallen in love. With bags, and hats and dresses and jewellery. The lovely ladies from the vintage clothing wonderland that is Dirty Fabulous, have recently returned from one helluva shopping trip in New York City. And the generous people they are, they’ve brought back something for everyone, literally. You’ll have a hard time not falling in love in this shop, between the fascinators, (you’ll defo win ladies’ day at the races with these ones) darling brooches, (the perfect gift) beautiful bags, (great to stand out at a wedding) and stunning dresses, that need to explanation, they’re just amazing, there really is something for everyone regardless of shape, size or style – in case you haven’t noticed, we want it all!

Now we know it’s getting harder to splash out on fashion of late, but it’s all about clever purchasing. These classic, timeless pieces are gonna last you forever and sure aren’t they practically antiques,  and if Bargain Hunt and the Antiques Roadshow have thought us anything (well they haven’t really), it’s that these things are a good investment. Safer than shares or property anyway and a whole lot more gorgeous.

1960s beaded bag €120

1950s Bakelite brooch €145

For all the details on Dirty Fabulous visit www.dirtyfabulous.com