Comfy Camo Coat Review

With the disintegration of my last coat I was forced into making a choice from fashions latest offerings. Some of which were, to my mind, an awful choice. Finding something to suit a tall curvy woman is always a struggle, especially when the 5'10" female in question is the very wrong side of 11 stone (feel free to read 12 stone.. I'm happy lying to myself!).

Refusing to wear cropped coats or gilet style versions (Seriously, I live in Scotland its too cold.) and wanting to avoid the 90's 'puffa jacket' quilting, my options appeared to be getting more lurid and 'quirky'. Taking the 'nod to the past' to the extreme of re-hashing previously dreadful taste and packaging it with all retro fashion faux pas possible. In the end I settled for a mid length jacket, with an all over camouflage print, a departure from my normal taste of +Trespass style jackets or my trusty denim number.

Indesit 9Kg 1400rpm Washing Machine Review

When my trusty pack horse of a washing machine decided to spring a leak, I knew it was time for some radical changes. It took a lot of research but my starting point was clear; I needed a large drum and a great spin. With a household of 5 and not a lot of free time to wait for washing to dry, okay being honest here, I'm too lazy to be organised enough to cope with house work. Yup, I'm the worlds greatest procrastinator, or at least that's the medal I'm aiming for.


My last machine was a 7kg drum and although it made a dent in the pile of cast off clothing, I was looking for that magic wand that cleared everything. I did like the 1400 rpm speed, the clothes came out practically dry. One of the few machines I found that had no bad reviews and ticked all the boxes was the Indesit PWE91472W. 

Border Biscuits Bonanza

As most internet savvy surfers I enter a lot of competitions, actually far too many for the amount I actually win. Today I received one of my more surprising wins. The surprise came from a courier delivery, when I live less than a mile away, I wonder who didn't read the address!

The good housekeeping website had teamed up with Border Biscuits to offer a chance to win one of five biscuit hampers. This was in aid of Border Biscuits and +Great British Bake Off  finalist James Morton having teamed up for the Big Baking Bonanza; a nationwide search for the best biscuit recipe. Competitions are nothing new on the Border Biscuit website, at the start of the year voting for a favourite biscuit
netted some lucky person an Ipad.

Man Of Steel... Is It Super?~ 3D Cinema Review

I have to start this with the embarrassing truth; I have never been a superman fan.
Uh oh busted! No I'm afraid its the awful truth. I honestly wish I could say it was something as simple as me being a closet +Marvel  fan, but the +Superman  franchise never really struck a chord with me. The early ones were instantly dated and the most recent one, with its bemusing premise of his offspring, I found laughable. So its fair to say I looked forward to this with all the anticipation of series 139 of  +Big Brother. 

Woe unto me The Controller adores the pant wearing, caped alien, so I knew this was a preordained date night with Man of Steel.

Bzzagent Veet EasyWax Electrical Roll-On Kit Review

I'm a +BzzAgent +BzzAgent Den +BzzAgent Denise  and love the
benefits of testing new products for free and being the first to find out about new gadgets and gimmicks.


This campaign is for Veet EasyWax Electrical Roll-on, and involves the self-heating electrical device and cable with a  base to hold the device, and a 50ml roll-on wax refill, specially designed for use on legs & arms. In a separate box there was a 50ml roll-on wax refill, for use on bikini and underarm. Both boxes came with non-woven strips, a set of Perfect Finish Wipes and a beginners guide to waxing booklet.

Bzzagent Right Guard Xtreme Invisible 72 Hour Review

I'm a +BzzAgent  +BzzAgent Den  +BzzAgent Denise  and love the benefits of testing new products for free and being the first to find out about new gadgets and gimmicks.

This campaign is for  +Right Guard Xtreme Invisible , and involves two free full-size samples of Right Guard Xtreme Invisible anti-perspirant deodorant, pass along coupons and a black card to show your own comparisons between Right Guard and other deodorants.


Right Guard Xtreme Invisible’s claims to have Triple Stain Protection formula is powder free to prevent white marks and uses emulsion-based active ingredients that wash out easily to prevent the formation of white, yellow and oily stains on clothing. In addition it also has a healthy boast of fighting body odour at the source and offering protection against wetness for up to 72 hours.

Box of Awesome Review ~ Box 2

Being savvy enough to guarantee a free Box of Awesome by subscribing I wasn't hugely surprised when this one arrived. Weighing in a lot lighter than the previous one I was very eager to find out what all was hidden away inside.
Much less neon orange ribbon than last time, and the contents seem decidedly paper orientated. There's less in this box than the previous one and the quality of the items are about the same.

OMG 99p Bargain Beauties

Just before Christmas last year OMG Fashions ran an offer on their website for a 99p dress. The nude dress with gold sequins and peplum detailing was a massive success with the story spreading to television, newspapers, social media and finance savvy shoppers. The site repeatedly crashed under the weight of over 100,000 shoppers; restocking 3 times and selling over 1000 of the dresses. The back lash from those unlucky enough to miss out was extreme and unnecessary, but the staff remained friendly and courteous, repeatedly explaining the limited sock issues.

Now they're back to brave the tyrants of the internet again with a fresh new offering ideal
for Summer. A light weight black dress, maxi length is on trend and the fabric flows beautifully to suit a multitude of body shapes.
The ruched detailing under the breast is great for slimming the silhouette and the sweat heart neckline flattering for all. The silver clasps on the straps resemble metal slinkies, and are adjustable to show more or less skin.

Ruminations of The Feline Principles

Some people are dog people, some cat people. With a dog you know where you are, train it well and it will follow you to the end of the earth, tail wagging the whole way. It will always be pleased to see you, even after doing something wrong, it will still bounce with joy at your return. 

No-one truly owns a cat, their independence doesn't allow for domestication.

When you share your life with a cat, you make choices. If both the temperament and the location are suitable then perhaps the easier option of restriction to the home is viable. However not every feline is happy with such an arrangement. Many prefer being free roaming animals, free to indulge in their feral tendencies, away from the strictures of the home environment. 

Box of OMG Review ~ Box 1

Box of OMG is from the individuals who brought us Box of Awesome . Aimed primarily at girls and advertised primarily through social media sites, this is another sure-fire popular craze. Companies have saw the proof of advertising in the first Boxes and have been more generous with this one. The box is filled with goodies, collectables and digital options.