No, it’s not gothic Barbie but a cake designed by Jacob Kimmie for the hip cupcake company Molly Bakes. Based in East London, the fashionista turned cup cake maker behind Molly Bakes believes everyday should be a cupcake day. While I tend to agree, it is Molly Bakes’ imaginative designs and cutting-edge cupcakes that are creating a cult following. She also uses free range eggs, fair trade sugar and pure British butters so you know...
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If you’re anything like me then you love a  bargain. You hunt around for the best deals, sign-up for Martin’s money-saving tips, keep an eye on sample sales via Daily Candy and have signed-up to just about every high-street shop’s website – just so you can receive the 20% off exclusive emails. So you can only guess my excitement, when I read about the Outnet’s 1st birthday celebrations.  For one day...
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In the week of the budget, it was very timely to read that, according to Euromonitor, lipstick sales have increased by more than 3%. Why? Well, some economists believe that during a recession, women will purchase more lipstick because it is an affordable luxury. Instead of splurging say £100 on a dress, women have been purchasing lipstick to add an instant lift to their drab wardrobe. Even if you’re a bit skint this month, you can...
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