Wednesday 31 March 2010

Skeggings Hit the Fashion Scene

What would you call a convenient fashion garment that combines a skirt with leggings? Why, skeggings of course. A benefit of this new clothing option, pioneered by legwear experts Jonathon Aston, is that the skirt is attached to the leggings, so you know that it will stay in place. Skeggings also allow a very shapely look to be achieved because the skirt is attached seamlessly. We predict they're going to be a big hit, and you can buy the Jonathon Aston skeggings from Tightsplease.

Skeggings

See also our skeggings page at LowPrices.co.uk for further thoughts on this new fashion option.

Monday 29 March 2010

Easter Chocolates from Thorntons

There's still time to buy Easter chocolate online at Thorntons. Check out their range of Easter Chocolates, which includes organic chocolate Easter eggs, continental chocolate Easter eggs, fudge Easter eggs, toffee eggs, chocolate bunnies and chocolate hampers ... yum! The chocoholics in your life will appreciate it.

Driving Gift Experiences Make Unique Gifts

If you have to find a unique gift for a petrolhead, then have you thought about driving gift experiences? They are sure to relish the opportunity to drive a supercar from the likes of Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi or Aston Martin.

Driving Gift Experiences

Thursday 25 March 2010

John Lewis Sees Its Future Online

Yesterday we watched the third part of the entertaining BBC documentary "Inside John Lewis", which had extensive coverage of the retailer's online operation, John Lewis Direct. The company very much sees its future in online retailing, and here are the facts and figures we learnt:

Hannah Belted Mac in Mint from John Lewis

- In 2009 John Lewis Direct did around £400m turnover.

- John Lewis Direct makes more money than their biggest real world store, John Lewis Oxford Street, which turns over around £300 million a year.

- With increasing internet access, their website is proving popular with older surfers, as they find it less effort than going to the shops (don't we all!)

- John Lewis sees the biggest expansion potential as being online, and are aiming to be the first bricks and clicks retailer (i.e. has both offline and online operations) that gets to a billion pounds online turnover within the next few years.

- In late 2009 they had online fashion sales targets of £750,000 a week, which they managed to meet. Fashion is seen as a very important sector for them online, and they have revamped their image to appeal to younger consumers as well as their core older market.

- A lot of time and effort can be spent photographing a knitted jumper for the website, so that it gives the right impression and does not look scruffy.

- As with the High Street business, the Managing Director Andy Street sees the business competing online through customer service. He feels he can distinguish the brand online by bringing service into the online selling equation, e.g. through a superior customer delivery service and through bringing John Lewis product expertise online. We ourselves have also noticed that John Lewis often offer superior warranties, e.g. their 5 year warranty on TVs.

- MD Andy Street said of the future of John Lewis, "It will be almost dominated by its online piece, that will become the shop window, the brand leader. It's a really big change in mindset. The role of the business will still be to edit choice and provide recommendations to the customer as to what really suits them."

Why not take a look at the John Lewis website now and see how they're doing.


Screwfix Launch Britain's Top Tradesman Competition

Building supplies specialist Screwfix have launched a competition to find Britain's Top Tradesman. The prize for the winner is a Ford van up to the value of £27,000, so it could be well worth entering. If you feel you go beyond the call of duty in your work as a tradesman, then tell Screwfix about it for your chance to win the van. Closing date for the competition is 09:00 (BST) Tuesday 20th April 2010.

Tuesday 23 March 2010

Save Money on a High Quality Leather Sofa

If you have been searching online for a high quality leather sofa, which offers excellent finish and attention to detail, then Darlings of Chelsea will be worth a look. What's more, you can save an extra £80 on orders over £1000 just by typing in SPRING80 into the gift code box when ordering, valid until 5th April 2010.



See also our leather sofas site for more info about leather sofas.

Sunday 21 March 2010

Latest Laskys Voucher Codes

Our partner site has just added the latest Laskys voucher codes to their home page. You'll find vouchers for fridges, dishwashers, tumble dryers and washing machines.

Latest Currys Voucher Codes

If you like to save money when you shop for electricals, then check out the latest Currys voucher codes. You'll find discounts for tumble dryers, washing machines, American fridge freezers, dishwashers, steam generator irons, coffee makers and more ...

Latest Comet Voucher Codes

Our partner site has just updated their Comet voucher codes page, where you can find all the latest vouchers, including those for Panasonic microwaves, US fridge freezers, the Canon EOS 450D and US fridge freezers.

Monday 15 March 2010

£50 Credit on O2 Home Broadband for O2 Customers

£50 Credit with O2 Home Broadband for O2 Customers - Any O2 customers taking the Standard, Premium or Pro O2 Home Broadband products will get a £50 credit into their mobile accounts, which can be a pay monthly mobile, pay as you go or mobile broadband accounts. Offer valid until 31st March 2010.

Join Sky TV and get a £50 M&S Voucher

Join Sky TV online by 25th March 2010 and Sky will send a £50 Marks and Spencer voucher within 45 days of activating your viewing. Please note the following T&C's: Only available for new customers with their viewing card enabled by 25 April 2010. One voucher per household and only available when you join online.

Latest Offers from Dixons

We've got some latest offers from Dixons for you, which include the Compaq CQ61-415sa laptop, the Samsung R530 laptop, the Samsung American-style Fridge Freezer RSH1NHMH and the Dyson Animal Bagless Vacuum cleaner. Please note offer prices end 18th March 2010.

Footwear Brands and Styles Available from Cloggs



The following brands and styles are currently available from Cloggs Shoes:

Dr Martens
Darcie
Darla
Kirk
Cirrus Christina
Lorna
Mel Ina
1460
Barney

UGG Australia
Evera
Bailey Button
Classic Cardy
Lo Pro Button
Cayha
Argyle Knit

El Naturalista
N484 Atlas
N127 Ikebana Toe Post Fitflop
Oasis
Walkstar 3
Electra

Converse
Rainbow Animal
All Star The Clash
All Star Punk Light Ox
Clash Skull Hi
Split Ox
The Who Flag
All Star Comic Hi

Rocket Dog
Snackie Picnic Check
Lisbon

Puma
917 Lo Graphic
917 Lo Fun Pack Adidas
Clima Volume
WJ Mid
Mactelo

Timberland
6 Inch Premium Womens
Belicia
Benin
Ossipee
Boat Shoes 2.0
Earthkeepers Bethel
Euro Sprint Oil

Hush Puppies
Calvi
Finite Mule
Sarrola
Calvi Caterpillar Boots
Nettie
Anna
Vinson

Crocs
Baya
Crostrail
Olivia
Farrah
Lily
Santa Cruz

Ash
Virgin
Twist
Spot

Visit Cloggs to view these shoe ranges.

Voucher Code for Cloggs Shoes Valid Until 26th March 2010

Get 5% off orders at Cloggs Fashion Footwear

Code: JVT43

Valid: until 26th March 2010

Terms and conditions: this discount code is not valid on any Fitflop footwear and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion code.

Oak Furniture Land Spring Sale 2010

Oak Furniture Land

Find unbeatable prices and a selection of leading pieces in this Spring Sale at Oak Furniture Land. The quality of their product is always of the utmost importance with only the finest hardwood timbers sourced and all products Carefully Hand Crafted. Remember, they also offer a seven day no quibble money back guarantee. If you take a look at their website you'll also find that property expert Phil Spencer from Relocation, Relocation is currently endorsing them.

Oak Furniture Land Voucher Code
Code - oakspring
Promotion - 5% off all orders
Expires - 31st May 2010

Oak Furniture Land


Mantis Light Solid Mango Lamp
Table


Mantis Light Solid Mango Lamp Table

100% solid hardwood from tip to toe. The entire
range is handmade by skilled Indian cabinet makers
and shows the Natural beauty of this most
exquisite timber. Supremely simple in design,
clean lines, no colours or stains added, simply
completed with a hand waxed finish to offer
protection from the rigours of everyday use. The
beauty, rawness and natural shadings of the
timbers will guarantee this unique piece to be the
envy of the street!! Storage space (Upper) (H)15cm
(W)28cm (D)33cm. This item has a rustic finish.

Was £232.72

Now £89.23

Spring Sale Price £69.91


Alto Solid Oak Side Table

Alto Solid Oak Side Table

The inspiration comes from simplicity of form
fused with natural ethnic materials. The beauty
comes from displaying wood in its simplest raw
form which adds to the authenticity of each piece.
The Solid Oak timber exudes natural beauty from
its grain. All the Alto pieces are crafted from
premium grade solid oak and all tops are 20mm
thick giving each piece a robust and solid feel To
care for your oak furniture apply thin coats of
oil 3-4 times a year.

Was £269.49

Now £118.94

Spring Sale Price £112.99


Alto Solid Oak Small Bedside Chest
of Drawers


Alto Solid Oak Small Bedside Chest of Drawers

The inspiration comes from simplicity of form
fused with natural ethnic materials. The beauty
comes from displaying wood in its simplest raw
form which adds to the authenticity of each piece.
The Solid Oak timber exudes natural beauty from
its grain. All the Alto pieces are crafted from
premium grade solid oak and all tops are 20mm
thick giving each piece a robust and solid feel.
To care for your oak furniture apply thin coats of
oil 3-4 times a year.

Was £252.92

Now £125.66

Spring Sale Price £119.68


Cairo Solid Oak Slim Jim
Bookcase


Cairo Solid Oak Slim Jim Bookcase

The Cairo range A magnificent range that embraces
both the modern feel of 100% solid oak furniture
yet retaining a truly universal design with the
classic styling. Made in solid oak from Tip to Toe
with this magnificent timber producing astunning
finish to the eye. All Drawers in the range have
dovetailed joints, all drawerbases and cupboard
backs are solid oak. Truly outstanding value for
money for such a beautiful collection of
furniture. To protect your cairo furniture simply
apply danish oil 3-4 times per year.

Was £349.96

Now £174.68

Spring Sale Price £164.12


Mantis Dark Solid Mango Angled
Coffee Table


Mantis Dark Solid Mango Angled Coffee Table

100% solid hardwood from tip to toe. The entire
range is handmade by skilled Indian cabinet makers
and shows the Natural beauty of this most
exquisite timber. Supremely simple in design, and
delicately coloured to provide a Dark finish that
compliments this authentic Indian wood to
perfection. The glorious finish is completed with
a carefully applied hand waxed coating to offer
protection from the rigours of everyday use. The
beauty, rawness and character of the timbers will
guarantee this unique piece to be the envy of the
street!

Was £363.01

Now £178.94

Spring Sale Price £168.42


Mantis Light Solid Mango
Widescreen TV / DVD / VCR Cabinet


Mantis Light Solid Mango Widescreen TV / DVD / VCR Cabinet

100% solid hardwood from tip to toe. The entire
range is handmade by skilled Indian cabinet makers
and shows the Natural beauty of this most
exquisite timber. Supremely simple in design,
clean lines, no colours or stains added, simply
completed with a hand waxed finish to offer
protection from the rigours of everyday use. The
beauty, rawness and natural shadings of the
timbers will guarantee this unique piece to be the
envy of the street. This item has a rustic
finish.

Was £439.99

Now £184.48

Spring Sale Price £175.70

Sunday 14 March 2010

New Offer on PAYG from T-Mobile Direct

We are delighted to announce the launch of a fantastic new offer on PAYG from T-Mobile Direct.

Customers who sign up at T-Mobile by April 30th 2010 will get their first month's texts for FREE!! Customers can text anyone, anytime and all they have to do is top up £5!

Customers can also get 6 months free internet access, on selected T-Mobile pay as you go internet phones up until 31st August 2010!

Visit T-Mobile Now.

Celebrities Spotted in Isabella Oliver Clothing

If you are looking for designer ready to wear collections and designer maternity wear, then take a look at Isabella Oliver. Their women's clothing lines have been worn by the likes of Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Gwen Stefani, Heidi Klum, Naomi Watts, Minnie Driver and Jennifer Lopez. The new Isabella Oliver Spring Collections are now here, and you can choose from irresistibly versatile women’s wear in the Isabella Oliver 365 collection, or complement your pregnancy curves in contemporary classics by Isabella Oliver Maternity.

Isabella Oliver also recently participated in the Red Dress Collection, a star-studded fashion show at New York Fashion Week in aid of The Heart Truth, a US charity that raises awareness about heart disease in women.

Isabella Oliver 365 Banner - SS10 - 250x250

Saturday 13 March 2010

Find Personalised Bridesmaid Gifts

If you're looking for something unique and special for your bridesmaids, we have listed some online shops specialising in personalised bridesmaid gifts.

Best Selling Electricals at Electric Shopping

Here's the current top 10 bestsellers from Electric Shopping:

1. Kenwood Chef Titanium KM010 – Save over £100!

2. Tefal Actifry Fryer

3. Tefal GV9360 Steam Generator Iron – now only £202.99, a saving of over £100

4. KitchenAid KSM150 Mixer in Red

5. Brabantia 30 Litre Bin Liners

6. Philips HB175 Facial Solarium

7. Miele S5211 Deep Black Vacuum Cleaner

8. Bodi-Tek AbTEK Abdominal Toning Belt

9. Kenwood Mincer with Sausage and Kebbe Maker

10. Swan Automatic Teasmade STM100 - make a saving of over £20

Win a £2,000 Spring Home Makeover with John Lewis

Up to the 16th April 2010, John Lewis has three £2,000 Spring home makeovers to be won, and no purchase is necessary.

For other online competitions, try Great Prizes.

Tuesday 9 March 2010

Fast Broadband from BE

Broadband speed is important to you, and you're looking for fast broadband so have you considered BE Broadband? BE is an internet savvy company, that understands how important a broadband connection is to people. They have the UK's first purpose built ADSL2+ network, and customers can benefit from low contention, fast ping and low latency broadband connections.



For further broadband options, see our Best Broadband site.

Friday 5 March 2010

Lady Gaga Back on Jonathon Ross

So, new pop sensation Lady Gaga was back on Jonathon Ross this Friday, this time wearing a telephone on her head. Well, it was actually a special creation from milliner Philip Treacy. Gaga explained that she had asked him to make the hat for her, so that she would be able to talk to Ross through the phone in case he wasn't nice to her. It's probably true to say that a previous Gaga appearance on the show, when she appeared with a tea cup, was a bit awkward. Apparently Ross took that teacup home, so he'd bought her one back this time.

Lady Gaga told us how she has led a glamourous, art centric life in New York, but she doesn't currently have a house because she's always on the road. Despite her immense success, with her album going diamond (which as Ross confirmed is better than platinum), Gaga feels she's an outcast from the music industry, and says she doesn't have any friends in music industry, only in the fashion industry, where her unique extrovert style has been welcomed with open arms.

Other things we found out about Gaga are that she's not a fan of the slanket (a blanket with sleeves for chilling on the sofa, available from Firebox if you want one), there's no Lord Gaga as she's always too busy and thinks no-one will put up with her craziness, she feels detached from the celebrity world, and didn't speak to anyone at the Brits. We also learnt that when Gaga met the Queen at the Royal Variety performance, the Queen said to her, "That's a very big piano that you have", (the piano she used was suspended above the stage and had giant space alien-like legs).

Lady Gaga also said she would like to work with David Bowie, but she doesn't really like to talk about her own pop idols.

Euro Millions Result for Friday 5th March 2010

The result for the Euro Millions draw on Friday 5th March was:

Main balls: 12, 18, 19, 43, 49

Lucky Stars: 3, 9

Remember you can play Euro Millions online, and try our Great Prizes site for the monthly supercar draw from Best of the Best.

Thursday 4 March 2010

Win a Supercar with Best of the Best

Supercar competition specialists Best of the Best have recently had the spectacular Audi R8 V10 Supercar up as the prize in their monthly draw. To give yourself a chance of winning a supercar, just visit their site and buy a draw ticket.

HP Laptop Deals at Insight

If you're currently looking for an HP laptop, then you'll find plenty of great HP laptop deals at Insight, with models including the HP EliteBook Mobile Workstation 8730w, the HP ProBook 6540b, the HP ProBook 4510s and the HP ProBook 5310m.

Tuesday 2 March 2010

When is Mother's Day 2010?

Mother's Day 2010 is on Sunday 14th March. There's still time to order a gift online, and don't forget you can compare prices on everything at DropCost.