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6th June 2007

Shoes?

This is going to have to be a very quick post.  Why?  Because it is a sponsored post and because I only give myself a certain maount of time to write each sponsored post.  The problem is the site I’m writing about is so GOOD that I have used my time up by browsing the site and not writing!  doh.

“What a Pair” is an online shoe shop packed with amazing shoes of every description.  Just clicking on the “sales” tab reveals 119 pages of shoes on sale, with 9 different pairs on each page!!!  You are absolutely spoilt for choice on this site.

As I was looking around I came across Vegan Shoes, which are shoes that use no animal products such as leather.  Also called Vegetarian Shoes,  they are made completely out of man made products.   They are also known as kosher shoes.  You learn something every day, including about shoes!

Other styles that I loved on this site include Ballet Flat Shoes and all kinds of pumps and slides and wedges.  I really love wedge heels and I’m so glad that they are currently in fashion!  I hope they stay that way for a loooong time!  The best thing about this store was that due to the variety, there were alot of shoes that are going to suit my feet.  I have big long feet and I’m tall.. so I don’t want shoes that are too high.  I also want shoes that are still feminine and make my feet look smaller.  There were dozens of pairs that would suit me, much more than in any storefront shop. 

It’s all just a little bit of shoe paradise!

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6th June 2007

Thoughtful Shopping Tips for Furnishing your Home on the Cheap

Do you have a college student in your family?  Are you trying to furnish a room in your home?  Perhaps you are living on a shoestring budget and still need something to sit on, sleep on, or store your books on.  In the past, furnishing your home on the cheap meant having to purchase the pasteboard offerings of the local big box stores – you know the kinds of furniture they sell: cheaply made, edges not lining up, and with about as much durability as a pair of cheap running socks.

Actually there are a number of thoughtful shopping tips for furnishing your home on the cheap!

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6th June 2007

Avoid the Headaches – How a Personal Shopper Can Work for You

Some people say that they were “born to shop”, but others just can’t seem to decide which pair of brown pants will fit them the best. If you struggle for hours deciding what shirt matches what sweater, then maybe you should consider a personal shopper to help you avoid the headache of searching, wasting money, and never finding your ideal. 

A personal shopper usually works in an upscale department store, like Macy’s or Neiman Marcus, and can help you put together a wardrobe in your budget. She can also help you find gifts for that aunt that so hard to buy for.  All you have to do is ask for the personal shopper, and the store will usually provide one for you free of charge! Just make sure that you make an appointment so you won’t be disappointed when all the personal shoppers are already out on the floor helping other savvy shoppers, especially when the holiday season nears.

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