Today, Tuesday 13th November is Purple Tuesday, the UK’s accessible shopping day. Disabled people make up one in five in the UK and the Purple Pound is estimated at £249 billion to the UK economy. And yet retailers are missing out on this by overlooking the needs of their disabled customers.Purple Tuesday is here to…
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Shopaholics Accessibility Guide: Rushden Lakes
On Monday I took a little trip to Rushden Lakes, Northamptonshire. It’s approximately fifteen minutes from my front door and this certainly wasn’t the first time I’d visited but this time it was for a different reason. Of course I shopped, I mean, hello, do you even know me? But I also went and scrutinised…
Book and Candle Haul
It’s been an absolute age since I did a haul so obviously it was about time I rectified this. My parents gave me my birthday money early and I got a few vouchers for Christmas so went a tad wild on the candle and book front. My babe, Beth, over at Mermaid in Disguise (go…
Luxury High-End Beauty Haul: Charlotte Tilbury, Laura Mercier, Becca and Tom Ford
The Selfridges in Manchester City Centre has a Charlotte Tilbury counter; I don’t own anything by Charlotte Tilbury; I had a cardiology appointment in Manchester; I had to go shopping afterwards, obviously. I also decided I would treat myself to a Tom Ford lipstick. Selfridges Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick – Bitch Perfect | £23 |…
I Went Shopping: Nars, Mac, La Roche-Posay and Paperchase Haul
I got a few things. I had to take my phone to Apple as it was being a silly sod but all the department stores and Boots were whispering my name when I got there, I had to go in, it’d be rude not to. Boots – 3 for 2 La Roche-Posay Serozinc Spray | £8.50 |…
New Products: Make Up For Ever Launch at Debenhams
Make Up For Ever has finally arrived in the UK. I can’t tell you how pleased I am about this. The line is available in store at the Oxford Street, London branch and online. Step 1 Skin Equaliser Hydrating Primer | £24 | Link | HD Loose Powder | £22 | Link | Aqua Rouge Waterproof…
I Bought a Few Things: Smashbox, YSL, Accessorize
I popped over to the Milton Keynes Centre and sought out the nearest Boots, 1. Because I’m obsessed with Boots. 2. Because I needed the Smashbox Contour Sticks in my life. 3. Because I had a Double Advantage Card points voucher. 4. Because I’m obsessed with Boots. Smashbox Step by Step Contour Stick…
Beach Babe, Wavy Hair Products: Mini Hair Haul
Remington Professional Silk Curling Wand | £25.99 | Link | I’ve been craving that wavy, beach hair and since my hair is at a length that I’m able to curl, I thought I’d pick up a curling wand and test whether my uncoordinated self could manage it. I’d read a few reviews and as always, there…