Christmas Shopping, use internet, not high street
Shoppers should avoid the high street and head to the internet if they want to cut their Christmas shopping bill by hundreds of pounds, a leading watchdog has found.
Presents, including books, perfumes, CDs and toys, are on average 17 per cent cheaper from internet retailers than from high street shops, according to Which?.
The consumer watchdog researched the price of 28 of the most popular gifts and compared the standard high street price – looking at a wide range of shops, both national chains and independents – and compared with the cheapest online price.
Just one item, a Blu-ray DVD player, was cheaper on the high street and that was at an independent shop. All the other goods, from Calvin Klein perfume, Antony Beevor's latest history book The Battle for Normandy, a DVD of The Boat that Rocks, to Star Wars Lego and a Barbie doll were all cheaper on the web, sometimes significantly so. The online price included the cost of delivery.

The Which? report did make clear that shoppers who preferred to visit shops, rather than sit at their computer, to do their shopping, could track down bargains – but only if they did their research. While the average price for DVDs and books on the high street was more expensive than on the internet.

Come Winter, Come!

Style is a dicey affair. The need to conform to the rules laid down by a nebulous group can be maddening, especially if you’re the kind of person who would much rather wear faded pyjamas outdoors if you could just get away with it.

But the good thing is that it’s possible to fit the bill when it comes to style while enjoying it at the same time. Come winter and clothing sees a sea change. There might not be snow or frostbite, but cold and chills can be equally threatening.

Pack away your flimsy cotton capris, spaghetti straps (unless you plan to use them as padding) and flip-flops. Cold weather doesn’t necessarily imply dull shawls and depressingly dark jackets. This season’s canon is colour, and the brighter the better.

It’s only November but the bounty is spilling out of stores. Shrugs, misconstrued by many as temporary garments that only hide too much skin or curves, have stepped up as the newest must-haves.

Jackets are also seeing new styles this season. The typical sporty jacket that you pull over T-shirts and kurtas comes in greens, purples and yellows apart from the standard greys and whites. Woollen jackets are also widely available: thick, soft material in cutesy colours, both thigh-length and to the waist, with whimsical tassels and floppy bows to soften the overall look. They might be slightly heavy on the pocket but they keep you snug.

I Love Roxy Watch

Roxy Watches are the sister brand to the very popular Quiksilver Watches.

Roxy Watches keep launching distinctive surfer-style watches with an enduring appeal for active girls.

Case: Solid marine grade stainless steel
Crystal: Reinforced mineral crystal
Movement: Japanese 3 hand quartz analog movement
Strap: Polyurethanel
Waterproof: 5 ATM