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The Best Things in Life Are Free

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:19:20 +0100

What's the only thing better than shopping online? Free stuff. SheerLuxe.com (the definitive guide to online shopping) has got you sorted - should your lucky stars be shining down, of course, and with this crazy credit crunch, we could all do with some luck...

iPhone: I Am Rich and Power Nap

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:12:36 +0100

Apple allows anyone to create an applications for it the iPhone and sell them, which allows for great innovation (like Power Nap), and sometimes, totally useless junk. Like the 'I Am Rich' application.

Men In Shorts: Dos & Don'ts

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:31:16 +0100

This morning on the Tube, I noticed a rather dapper, if not eager gent, sporting a mean pair of shorts. (To be fair some sunshine did peer through the clouds for about an hour.) And I found myself wondering; should men actually wear shorts?

Got £50K to Spare?

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:56:54 +0100

Are you an UHNWI? That U would be for ultra, and if so, your PA's PA is reading this, and they need to sign you up to Lifestyle Boutique, where you can almost count the number of members on a few bejewelled hands (well, and feet).

iPhone: Curse of the Early Adopter?

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:55:33 +0100

With Apple advertising the new iPhone 3G as "Twice as fast. Half the price", this can only mean bad news for all those who jumped on the bandwagon a little early, right? Not quite, it turns out.

HITC Approved Gifts for Dad

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:01:23 +0100

In case you've forgotten, Sunday is the day for your dad. Expensive and in-, we've got suggestions to help you with Saturday's shopping trip.

Dressing for S.x and Our City

Tue, 27 May 2008 13:46:12 +0100

It's here - the film we've been waiting on for more than two years. Yes, folks, it's Sex and the City, and having just come back from two weeks in New York City, it is high time to start dressing the part.

Blooming City Style

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:14:31 +0100

Spring may be refusing to, er, spring, but it is still possible to turn up the heat with some of the most summery floral prints and sizzling hot colours in the stores.

Nice Day for a...Green Wedding

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:16:13 +0100

As wedding season is approaching, please allow us to drop in a few suggestions for making your day even greener. And no, we are not talking about the green of envy that will be on everyone's faces when they see how gorgeous you are...

The Coolest Baby on the Block

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:13:52 +0100

No new parent should be without the best-selling book, The Happiest Baby on the Block. But how do you become The Happiest Parents on the Block? By having The Coolest Baby on the Block (who is also The Happiest, of course).

The Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race Or...

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:56:28 +0000

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is this Saturday, and the bad news is that light showers are forecasted and it's going to be cold. With less-than-optimal conditions, is it worth the effort? Or are there replacement activities delivering more bang for your buck?

The Empire of Banana Republic?

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:36:43 +0000

The day I have been waiting for has arrived. No, I am not talking about Zara and Massimo Dutti finally opening in the Wharf (which has brought me immense pleasure), but Banana Republic, after two years of waiting, opens today.

With Lingerie, White is Right

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:01:16 +0000

Valentine's Day has been and gone, and maybe you got a pants present. That is, an immaculately wrapped presentation box containing layers of tissue paper with expensive lingerie. Not underwear, lingerie.

How to Spend Less - Part Two

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:37:49 +0000

In our first instalment about The New Spend Less Revolution, we looked at why we're in this spend-happy culture, and what we could do about it. Now, we're going to check out the best 20 tips from Rebecca Ash's very helpful book.

Alt.Shopping for Gals

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:57:40 +0000

As much as we like a good deal, we also like individuality. Hence, we regularly pick up things on our travels, and spend more than we should on international shipping. It's a never-ending quest, but one which we love.

The New Spend Less Revolution

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:29:07 +0000

When it comes to belt-tightening, the City isn't filled with early adopters. But now that it's time, we know what we have to do (even if we hate it). With tips from Rebecca Ash's book, this is the first of two articles on spending less without suffering too much.

Sunday is for Mum

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:18:42 +0000

See, we're looking out for you! So don't forget. It's not too late to get that card, pop it in the mail, or even better, arrange for flowers to be delivered to her home or office on Friday. And if that's not enough, we've got a gift list below.

A Brave New Fashion World

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:07:44 +0000

In a week when Lily Allen was hailed a fashion-forward icon and Chambord the drink of choice, you would be forgiven for thinking the world had gone mad. But this was no ordinary week. Yes readers, once again this was London Fashion Week...

Mega Mobile Power

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:43:11 +0000

Whether you're flying out to Thailand for a holiday or New York for a business trip there's one comparative problem, the 6 hour+ travel time vs the < 3 hr battery time of today's modern, pocket sized gadgets. Sure the manufacturers tote long battery life but when you start surfing the web on your phone, watching videos on your iPod and playing games on your PSP you begin to wonder exactly who came up with the product specs.

Better Than a Box of Chocolates

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:44:06 +0000

In case you, too, have been distracted by excess volatility, then the timing of our Valentine's Gift List will be in sync with your Valentine's Day preparations. For husband or wife, girlfriend or boyfriend, or your favourite lover of either sex, we've got you covered.