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  • Capturing special moments with jewellery

    Certain pieces of jewellery can often have a lot of sentimental value for people. It may be that a particular piece has been handed down through generations so has a lot of history attached to it. It may not be an old piece of jewellery that has sentimental value. You can now get bracelets and necklaces that have a pendent on that contains the footprints or hand prints of a loved one. This may be someone that is still here or someone that has passed away. This can bring a lot of comfort to many people and is something to treasure for years to come.

    Sometimes people choose to have pets cremated and then some of their ashes put into a necklace or bracelet. Knowing that there is a part of them that is always close can help the grieving process for many people.

    Charm bracelets such as Pandora, can also be sentimental to many as they may associate certain memories with each charm. They may remember where or why they got a charm and instantly, when they look at it, recall that special day.

    If you have jewellery that is special to you, try and ensure you look after it and that it is kept safe when you are not wearing it.

  • Finding clothing for a fancy dress party or themed night

    If you have been invited to a fancy dress party or a themed night then you need to allow plenty of time to find an outfit. If you leave it until the last minute you may not be able to get what you want and will often have to pay quite a lot more than if you had ordered it early.

    First do some research as to what sorts of outfits you may be able to wear. It could be a super heroes fancy dress for example or maybe a 1950’s night. Once you know the sorts of outfits, try and think about what you would like. It doesn’t have to be silly, you may decide that you still want to look good even if you are dresses up.

    IF the theme is an era then you may want to look for quality vintage clothing instead. You may pay a little more than for a fancy dress costume but it will be a lot better made and look more authentic. You can also be quite confident that no one will have exactly the same thing on a you. You may even drop lucky and be able to pick up an outfit from a charity shop that is just perfect for the occasion.

  • The world of online shopping

    Over the last 18 months the world of online shopping has grown even more. When Covid hit and the UK was forced into lockdowns, many retailers were not able to trade in person and instead had to resort to online selling instead. IF they didn’t already have an online shop then they had to have one created. Even though they since may have been able to reopen, many have still continued to trade online.

    The average online shopper spends £40 each month on clothes, shoes, beauty and accessories. Since the pandemic more people have said that they shop online for more items than previously and even use the internet more often for daily tasks such as checking the weather and the news

    Is there still a need for high street stores? This is a question many people are starting to wonder. High street stores, at present are needed as there are still some people that would prefer to go and look at something or try it on before they buy but it is likely over time that less and less people will venture out to the shops unless the word of retail changes significantly. Lots of online stores offer next day delivery but if you need something urgently then you may need to go to a store to get it.

  • Getting your child’s ears pierced

    When it comes to ear piercing, many adults have different views on when their child should be able to get them done. Some adults will even pierce their child’s ear right from a very young age, before they are one and other parents may wait until their child is at secondary school to have them done.

    It has to be a personal choice but there are somethings to consider. The child will need to be able to clean their ears every day or have someone that will do it for them to prevent infection. If this is not possibly then they may get infected which can cause scarring and other issues.

    When choosing the place to take your child to have their ears pierced, you should try and find somewhere that has been recommended to you or where you can read plenty of reviews and ideally see some images. Some places still pierce ears with a gun whereas others use a needle. There are still mixed reviews on which are best but often the needle is said to be safer although it may hurt a little more. You need to ensure that the jewellery that is being used when the ears are pierced is f a good quality as it won’t be able to be removed for 6 weeks.

  • Shops are now open once again but buying clothes is still not what it was

    Lots of people used to see shopping as a bit of a treat. It can be referred to as retail therapy as some people find it gives them that feel good factor. Over the last 12 months shopping has become more essential rather than for enjoyment. There have been long periods of time when the shops have remained closed or only ones selling essential items have been allowed to open.

    Although all shops are now able to open again, most are still not allowing you to try clothes on opening the fitting rooms. This can make your shopping trip a very different experiences soften you need to be able to try clothing on to check if it fits but also to see if the style suits you.

    Retailers are giving their usual 14-30 days to return policy but this is not ideal if you are not planning on going back to the retailer during that time. Some shops will allow you to try clothes on but these are very few and far between and some shops are even changing their policies from day to day meaning you never quite know what to expect.