Monthly Archives: November 2011

A BIG THANK YOU TO SPACE NK, GREAT SERVICE, 24hr turn around

I made a purchase of some delish new skin products, they came highly recommend so I thought I’d give them a go.. Got on line, first port of call was SPACE NK. Apothecary, placed my order at 11am’ish yesterday and received it today about the same time… big congrats to Space NK for an amazing service, if we were giving out new year gongs they would be first in line. Oh my purchases… one is this, DARPHIN INTRAL and the other one…. DARPHIN CLEANSING FOAM GEL I am going to be using this with my Clarisonic Brush, which I love but only use once … Read More »

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THE COLLECTION OF ELIZABETH TAYLOR ONLINE:

THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING SALE/AUCTIONS EVER… ELIZABETH TAYLOR,  A TRUE ICON I admit to shameless using the press release sent on this because I was so over excited by the sheer thrill of such an amazing event…and online too… everyone has the chance to see her gorgeous collection. THE COLLECTION OF ELIZABETH TAYLOR ONLINE: CHRISTIE’S ANNOUNCES A SEPARATE SALE OF HUNDREDS OF ITEMS OF FINE JEWELRY, FASHION, ACCESSORIES AND DECORATIVE ARTS IN A SPECIAL ONLINE-ONLY SALE DEC 3-17, 2011 · MORE THAN 950 ITEMS UP FOR BID IN CHRISTIE’S FIRST EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE-ONLY SALE; STARTING ESTIMATES RANGE FROM $100 UP … Read More »

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WHITEWASH CHRISTMAS….

Whitewash Christmas We’ve dusted down our winter coats, set our watches to Strictly O’clock and said goodbye to our summer. There’s a faint smell of nutmeg and cinnamon around, shops and car parks are beginning to throb and I’ve even spotted Santa. This is the time of year to draw the curtains early, throw on another layer and settle down to an evening of TV with comfort cooking and a good book, and feel safe in the age defying properties of low lighting and candles and the knowledge that there is at least 6 months before summer dresses show the signs of an excess … Read More »

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MY CLARISONIC, SONIC SKIN CLEANSING

I have purchased a CLARISONIC, Skin Cleansing…not the cheapest thing I have for my skin but it is paying off… We test a lot of products on hangupsandhandbags, including a lot of skin products, I have a sensitive skin so I am fast becoming an expert on what my skin likes…and hates. (THESE YOU WON’T HEAR ME TALK ABOUT, AS MY MUM SAYS “IF YOU CAN’T SAY SOMETHING NICE DON’T TALK”) Over the last few years we have found some amazing skin products but I thought it was time to take it one step further and having heard great reports of the CLARISONIC  was … Read More »

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DOWNTON ABBEY – MISSING YOU ALREADY

Downton Abbey may have had its share of critics over this last series – too many Ad breaks and too fast moving – but last night’s final episode of this series means Sunday nights just won’t be the same.  There can be no better measure of a programme’s success than by knowing it will be sorely missed once over.   Downton has filled a gap in our TV viewing, even though the plots have been somewhat suspect at times, and last night’s script was fairly predictable – sorry Lavinia Swire, you were always going to be the poor relation to those Grantham girls and never going to stay the … Read More »

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ROCKETT ST GEORGE Brand New Site Launched

ROCKETT ST GEORGE,  one of our favourite web sites have launched their brand new look… check it out  www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk This is where we go when looking for the ideal and very special pressie… and with Christmas just around the corner…don’t hit me for saying that… it really is around the corner… here are some solutions for the perfect gifts in prices ranges that fit any pocket.. Something for the bathroom…totally gorgeous On the hunt for something new…It may look old? “We love antique fairs and carboot sales; there is nothing better than finding a rare treat from the past. Such items we collect along … Read More »

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ONE OF OUR FAVORITE DESIGNERS SIMEON FARRAR

ONE OF OUR FAVORITE DESIGNERS SIMEON FARRAR  ON ONE OF OUR FAVE WEB SITES YOUNG BRITISH DESIGNERS.COM A marriage made in heaven, take an amazing designer and artist add a fantastic web site featuring all the up and coming young designers and all that is fabulous in the world of fashion and here is your very own little dash of heaven…. all of Simeon designs are 100% wearable… wonderful fabrics, stunning colour ways and sassy clever designs for both menswear and womenswear. http://www.youngbritishdesigners.com/designers/newgen/simeon-farrar This scarf is one to die for.. (above) I really want this one… Pale Chiffon Long Scarf with Birds-Back Simeon is well … Read More »

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