Fat Frocks: October 2011

It's Britney Bitch

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Guest Post - Rhiannon's Sale Shopping Guide

By Gem - 19:00:00

I am in currently in London watching Britney Spears (aaaargh so excited) so I have a fab guest post for you all from the lovely Rhiannon, enjoy....

Helloooo! My name is Rhiannon, I run a blog called Vintage Extraordinaire. I love all things floral, old and 90% of topshop’s stock (you have to admit that some things they have are just WEIRD).

These are my best tips for shopping in the sales. Earlier this week, when I received an email about the ASOS and the Topshop sales, I let out a little squee of approval. My flatmate barged into my room - “HAVE YOU HEARD?! It is saaaaale season!” and we did a little celebratory dance. I know this sounds pretty sad and materialistic, but we go to a fashion uni, we have very little else to live for.

I have to admit, I’m pretty good at sale shopping. I found my prom dress in the Topshop Sale for £30 (down from £75), I’ve bought countless pairs of jeans, dresses and shoes. I love it. How do you manage this, I hear you cry? All you need is a lot of time, a decent sale, patience and hardly any social life! Haha, but seriously though, I cannot stress the importance of patience. I don’t know how many times I’ve seen people flicking through the rails only to give up because it’s too annoying. Because to be fair it is annoying, being shoved and pushed and elbowed and watching someone grab something that you had your eye on. It’s awful actually, isn’t it?

Anyway, here are my top tips for scouring the sales!

Go early! This is quite obvious, really. There’ll be way less people and you’ll have more peace and quiet to go through the rails.
Eat! Not that I need an excuse to eat, of course. But you really do need energy if you’re going to be constantly on your feet and browsing.
Be well equipped. I always take a shoulder bag with me when I’m sale shopping, because I need both arms free to rummage.
Look everywhere. There are usually ‘tall’, or ‘petite’ concessions in the store - have a look in their section too! They’re always more empty and they might have some hidden gems. In the past I’ve found cardis and tops in the tall section that would work even if you’re petite like me. Also, some stores arrange their sale stock via size - do NOT just look in your size section! people often pick things up and change their minds and plonk them down again in a random place (I do, allll the time!)
Seriously, everywhere! In the past I’ve found some really gorgeous blouses in the maternity section of sales. I know! They’re also usually in the same styles as the non-pregnancy range so people will be none the wiser. Plus, you can always cut out the tags if you’re that embarrassed.
Try everything on. I know, I know, the queues during the sales are always really hellish and long, but it will seriously save you time in the long-run by not having to return badly-thought out items.
Don’t be silly! I don’t know how many times I’ve looked through my wardrobe only to find some disasters hanging there with tags still on, stickered with ‘half price’ and ‘reduced!’ tags. Don’t buy something just because it's cheap! Look for classics (jeans, plain tees, classicly cut dresses) rather than ‘trendy’ things (harem pants, logo tees, weird prints...)

Happy Shopping, lovelies!

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How to choose a budget bed

By Gem - 10:30:00

When it comes to buying major piece of furniture, and particularly when it comes to buying a new bed, it’s important to invest in the best quality bed you can afford.

It’s well known that a poor quality mattress can adversely affect the quality of your sleep in a significant way, which can then have a knock on effect on all sorts of health problems, stress levels and even depression.

If you wake up with a bad back or aches and pains most mornings, or you have a medical condition that means you need firm support from your mattress then it could be time to consider investing in a new bed.

It’s tempting to look for the cheapest bed and mattress you can find, and there are plenty of online stores that will list cheap furniture for sale. You could also go to somewhere like Freecycle and take your chances on a second hand bed, however, this isn’t recommended as the mattress could be just as bad as the one you are looking to replace!

The first thing to consider is the kind of bed you would like. Do you have room for a King Size? It’s best to get the biggest you can find, as the more space you have to sleep in, the more likely it is you will be comfortable and feel supported, whether you’re sleeping alone or with a partner. Then you need to find out which kind of mattress you need, it’s best to do some research at this point and find the brand that best suits you.

Websites like Bedstar.co.uk have a variety of beds, mattresses and sofa beds, at the best possible prices without compromising on quality. Their strength is in their prices and their range and they have a lot of the high quality beds, whether you’re looking for a metal framed bed, a wooden framed bed, just a mattress or a divan bed, in stock so can offer very fast and secure delivery.

The most important consideration is the quality you can afford. With a site like Bedstar.co.uk you can be sure that you are not compromising quality for price - it gives you the opportunity to buy a budget bed online and know that you are still getting the best possible bed for your money. That’s peace of mind when it comes to such a major purchase and with such a confusing choice online and in stores to choose from.

So if you’ve done your research and you know the brand you want, or perhaps you have a bed brand that you already favour because someone has recommended it or you have used their products before, you can shop with confidence at Bedstar, as the big brands, lowest prices guarantee means you don’t have to worry that you are making the wrong choice.

Once you have decided on your bed, the delivery options are clearly displayed, making it easy for you to not only purchase your new bed online, but also have it delivered direct to your door with the minimum of fuss. It’s about making the bed shopping experience convenient, easy, simple and reliable - guaranteed peace of mind!