Back in the '80s, a Filofax was the ultimate yuppie accessory that everyone wanted; particularly the guys in their sports cars and red braces. Women had them too of course, but there was a definite masculine vibe about the Filofax that went with the territory of shoulder pads and power dressing.
These days, the bulging personal organiser has all but been replaced by the Blackberry and iPhone, but there are certain things you'll never get from a gadget and inside the new Filofax Beauty Giftbox - available in hot pink, stylish snake or decorative fresco - you'll find that there are loads more benefits to a paper organiser you'd never even considered!
Read on to find out what's in the box...
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Embellishment is a key way to update a simple outfit this season.
With this purse, I am loving the mixture of different textures including faux pearl, chain and charms. This is a great statement piece that could could instantly add interest to any plain outfit. But the best bit is the price - just £10 from Accessorize.
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If you have been browsing on ASOS lately then you'll know they are having a massive mid-season sale with items slashed by up to 75%.
In the '£20 and under' category you will find some real bargains, including this Nica buckle front over-body bag. It's a cute little saddle-style leather satchel, featuring embroidered flowers. Originally retailing for £30, you can now order it for just £18.
But for something even more affordable, check out this half moon hard case clutch for a mere £8, reduced from £22.
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The new Marks & Spencer website goes live today which I am sure will be welcomed by many. The relaunched site features new season stock, trend reports and videos of the retailer's latest collections. There is also a function to suggest how to mix and match items - very handy!
While M&S may not be the first place you think of for handbags, but there are some real gems to be found. Like this Limited Collection fold over flap shoulder bag (pictured) with the contrasting panels and shapes, £29.50. Or if you're on the hunt for a statement clutch to add a bit of pizazz to an outfit, take a look at the Autograph faux feather clutch, also for £29.50.
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With just over two and a half weeks to Halloween have you got your costume organised yet? If not, then you may want to take a look at these ghoulishly-themed bags which are new in at Topshop. For something a little spidery, check out this embroidered 'Cobweb Heart' bag for £28 (above, left). Or for something a bit less obvious, you might like to have a squiz at this 'Velvet bat Cross Body' bag, which retails for £25 (above, right) - it actually reminds me of Luella's Ghost World-inspired S/S '08 collection.
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The news from retail land is getting better and better. Two of our favourite high street stores are about to launch e-commerce websites allowing us to shop online to our little hearts content!
H&M is finally getting a long-awaited transactional website in autumn next year. Yes, it does seem a while away, but in the meantime you can admire this new Jimmy Choo for H&M animal print bag (available from next month).
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As if you needed another reason to visit Liberty of London, the department store has opened a pop-up store in conjunction with Hermès.
Creative director of Hermès Silk, Bali Barret, has designed a limited edition collection of scarves and ties using Liberty's Tana Lawn cottons. The exclusive line features six different mico-floral prints (£140 each) and are printed with Hermès' iconic 'Ex Libris' design. The scarves are available from Liberty's West End store and to purchase online until 18th October, 2009. [via Sassybella]
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