shopping – Page 2

When getting dressed is a challenge

February 22, 2013 By Ellen

It would be entirely wrong to say that I haven’t got anything to wear, I’ve got a wardrobe full of stuff. However, there is always room for something else, something that has the magical makes you look younger/taller/slimmer/yet still essentially you factor. So when I was challenged by Netvouchercodes.co.uk to create an outfit […]

Buying children’s shoes – a special kind of misery.

August 14, 2012 By Ellen

How can mere footwear be behind – or at the sole of – such highs and lows of female experience?The symbolism and sexiness of divine heels is beyond doubt. We all know shoes are your friends whatever tricks the treacherous waistband might be up to. However, at the other end of the road is the […]

What exactly is so super about supermarkets?

May 22, 2012 By Ellen

Dear Morrison (but Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury, you might as well pay attention so I don’t have to talk to you separately), I am just recovering from a visit to one of your shops and a few things puzzle me. Why is it necessary to have so many types of everything? I’m all for choice, […]

The Panther on whether or not the twos are terrible

September 25, 2011 By Ellen

The Panther of News went on the prowl to the supermarket with the Panther Cub, (AKA Boy Three) in tow. All did not go according to plan, here’s the Panther’s own story: A note of caution for my friends and colleagues who are about to embark on the parenthood journey and a more pressing warning […]

Hotter, especially for Hobbit feet

July 12, 2011 By Ellen

Tasty toes I like my feet. In fact, I’d go as far as saying I’m proud of them. On them I have walked a very long way – it’s my favourite way to travel and my feet have never let me down. Over the years, though, my tootsies have developed a thick skin. Not just […]

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