Two things I have come across recently that I would like to draw your attention to. The first is Stripe & Stare pants. I have a bit of a problem with knickers in that I find pretty much all of them hellishly uncomfortable except for M&S no VPL low rise microfibre knickers. Which is all very well except they’re not… View Post
There are among readers of the Spike quite a large bluestocking contingent; I am very proud to have you here. And I know you are the sort of people who think above all things that one ought to give books at Christmas. So here are the best books I’ve read recently, with links to Waterstones rather than Amazon, (although I… View Post
We are very lucky to have a post here by Cindy Vincent, who tested out on our behalf the Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Cleansing Balm and that tubey mascara thing. Take it away Cindy.. I have had the same cleansing routine since I was around fifteen. It is very simple, and it was inspired by Paul Newman. I once… View Post
Here it is! The bag guide, as recommended by you. I haven’t included every single one as you can have too much of a good thing, and I don’t want anyone to get bag fatigue and some weren’t being made any more. But there are plenty here to get you going… The Anya Hindmarch Vere Satchel I was most… View Post
Actually some quite generous offers from Charlotte Tilbury today – 40% off certain gift sets, which look worth having, especially The Morning Routine and The Night Time Routine. There is also 20% off at Other Stories, using the code FRIDAYNOIR, all weekend. I have seen these boots on and they are fabulous, like a sort of dainty Doc Marten –… View Post
It’s 25% off Elemis through their website today. I like Elemis products a LOT and my two favourites are: This cleansing balm – I had a little tester pot of this and scraped it clean. I love a cleansing balm anyway but there is something super luxurious and just right about this one. This SOS Emergency cream is absolutely terrific…. View Post
There is up to 50% off some things… it’s a good one. Sorry for speed I haven’t checked the discounts on all these below… but have a rummage and you will turn up a gem. Look out for big colourful knits, chunky rollnecks, climbing boots, sparkly NYE tops, fun fur, wide belts, weird ugly things that teenagers would like (for… View Post
20% off almost everything with the code WHITE20 I mean obviously, candles, Cassis are my favourite because it’s a wintery berry scent that you can use beyond Christmas Their waffle bathrobes are a modern classic. I am a size 10 and take a Small A fun gift is multiples of something that alone seem nice but not especially gifty –… View Post
It’s up to 20% off Selfridges today with the code SELFCCE. Going through it looks like it’s not MADLY generous – 10% off beauty, 20% ish off fashion. You know the drill… go on there and have a look at the thing that makes your little heart go pitter pat and see if you can get something off. There is… View Post
