Swag Slag

Make Up Academy Lipstick - Review - My 3 FREE Lipsticks with a 50p Bonus

2011-11-11T09:14:00.000+00:00

Sorry I haven't blogged more this week. I've been rushed off my feet with work. Here, have someone else's article instead, courtesy of dooyoo.co.uk If you like moisturizing lipsticks and/or want to find out more about Superdrug's 25% Own Brand Discount, it's well worth checking out. Make Up Academy Lipstick - Review - My 3 FREE Lipsticks with a 50p Bonus

SWAG BRAG: My Kurt Geiger Lola Shoes Have Arrived Already!

2011-11-07T22:01:00.000+00:00

Wow, that was fast. I ordered and blogged about these Kurt Geiger Lola shoes on Friday and they arrived this morning! Not bad for a 4 quid standard delivery.

Yep, these are the £30 shoes that cost me just a tenner thanks to the £20 Kurt Geiger gift card that comes free with this month's Elle Magazine.

It turns out Kurt Geiger Lola shoes are everything I'd hoped for and more. Their funky leopard print really makes a statement, they fit like a dream and are comfortable enough to do the walk of shame in at 3am on a Saturday. And, of course, I have nice new shoe box to keep all my junk in.

If you want some genuine Kurt Geiger swag on the cheap for yourself, don't forget to pick up this month's Elle Magazine for your free gift card!

Commonwealth: 5 Fab Reasons to Go to an Organized Firework Display

2011-11-05T09:37:00.000+00:00

Tonight is Bonfire Night in the UK and some Commonwealth countries (thanks Wikipedia). If you're still deciding whether to hold your own firework display in the back garden or whether to go to a public firework display instead, you have plenty of choice either way.

UK: Kurt Geiger Gift Card in Elle Magazine

2011-11-04T22:45:00.000+00:00

This month's issue of Elle Magazine (the one with the Michelle-Williams-looking-like-Carey-Mulligan cover) comes with a free £20 Kurt Geiger gift card, which you can use either in-store or online.

Now you may be thinking that 20 quid won't get you very far in Kurt Geiger, but have a gander at its online selection of shoes. They start at just £17, meaning you could use the gift card to buy a pair of top notch shoes and still have £3 left on your card to put towards your next purchase. Yep, there's no minimum spend on the card.

SWAG BRAG: Reporting Back on Starbucks 2-for-1

2011-11-04T22:01:00.000+00:00

So I met up with my friend this afternoon and of course we went to check out the Starbucks 2-for-1 deal on its Christmas drinks.

UK: Starbucks 2-for-1 Christmas Drinks

2011-11-03T13:07:00.000+00:00

Thanks to the brilliant Money Saving Expert newsletter, I've just found out about an amazing Starbucks 2-for-1 deal on all its Christmas drinks. From today until Sunday, between 2pm-5pm only, if you buy two small, medium or large Christmas coffees, you get the cheapest one free!

The Starbucks Christmas drinks are:

Gingerbread latte
Eggnog latte
Toffee nut latte
Praline mocha

They sound delish, don't they? I'm meeting up with a friend tomorrow for coffee, so I think I'll be trying the praline mocha.

SWAG BRAG (UK): Vodafone Freedom Freebee SIMs

2011-11-02T22:59:00.002+00:00

Yes, free Vodafone Freedom Freebee SIMs (try saying that on a dark night out after a pint). I ordered these two free Pay As You Go SIM cards through cashback site Pouring Pounds, ensuring I got cashback as well as my freebies.

What exactly is a Freedom Freebee?

LONDON: The Sample Sale Hitlist for November

2011-11-01T10:52:00.000+00:00

Courtesy of my regular Daily Candy London newsletter, Swag Slag brings you a dozen sample sales that are happening in the capital this month. With a choice this big, you're sure to find the sample sale for you:

Ash: Shoes, boots and handbags from £35.
Out + About Showroom: Clothing and accessories from Minkpink, Evil Twin and Staple from £5.
MiH Jeans: Denim, jersey pieces and shirts from £15.
Pringle of Scotland: Up to 70 per cent off ready-to-wear, classic knits and accessories.

My Debt Free Bucket List

2011-10-31T17:02:00.000+00:00

A lot of us make bucket lists in terms of what we want to do before we die, but what if we created bucket lists around what we’d do if we were free of debt? Here’s what I would do…

Take my Mum on a Weekend Spa Break.

My mum has suffered a lot in recent years and it’s a shame that I haven’t been there for her as much as I would have liked to be. I know a weekend away won’t take away all the pain, but we do miss one another and we do keep planning to go away somewhere calm and chilled out for a couple of days; it just never happens. But one day I’d like to take her somewhere for a full 2 or 3 days of unadulterated R & R.

Richard Roam: Tyrrells, Firefly, Green & Black’s and Pulp Fruits Free Stuff

2011-10-31T10:15:00.000+00:00

Calling all Richmondites! If you need something to cheer you up on this dull and gloomy West London day, I have just the tonic.

I just checked out Tyrrells’ Facebook page and it turns out that the popular snack company is currently roaming the streets of Richmond giving out free treats, along with their equally tasty friends Firefly, Green &Black’s and Pulp Fruits.

LONDON: Sample Sales at Truman Brewery This Weekend

2011-10-29T09:35:00.001+01:00

Woweeee! Call myself a Swag Slag? I can't believe I've only just found out about The Old Truman Brewery, a venue in Brick Lane that seems to be a veritable hotbed for sample sales.
Take the sample sales it has going on this week, for example:

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WORLDWIDE: Recommended Reading-Frugal Ideas for Halloween

2011-10-28T15:34:00.000+01:00

Wooooo-oooooo-oooo! Halloweee-eeee-eeen is almost upooooooooon us!

Wait, what do you mean that's a lame ghost impression?? Anyway, if you'd like to creep out yourself, your family and the neighbourhood for less this year, check out these links for cheap and ~~cheerful~~ creepy ideas for Halloween:

Scare yourself silly for nothing, with these 10 Free spooky eBooks: http://www.mediabistro.com/ebooknewser/10-free-ebooks-for-halloween_b17140

Throw a quality Halloween party without breaking the bank: http://busymommymedia.com/2011/09/planning-a-frugal-halloween-party-for-kids/

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Woohoo! I'm back on Twitter!

2011-10-21T23:12:00.001+01:00

OK, because I'm rubbish, I've only just noticed that my Twitter account, UKswagslag, has been re-instated. So I can start tweeting all the latest deals, bargains and giveaways across the Internetz again. Don't be shy; you know you want to follow me ;) Just holler for a follow back.

UK: Have a Gander at These Great Giveaways!

2011-10-17T19:57:00.001+01:00

I'd usually tweet links to all the great giveaways I come across, but since I still don't have Twitter back, here's a round up of the best opportunities to win some super swag:
Win £500 worth of the latest Warehouse gear http://features.elleuk.com/competition/index.php?comp_id=434

How about a free iPad 2? http://www.ivillage.co.uk/win-ipad-2-thanks-the-dk-quick-cook-app/136809

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Shepherd's Bush Shout-Out: Free Coke Zero and Hot Chocolate

2011-10-15T15:22:00.000+01:00

Since I still don't have Twitter back, this is just a quick note to say that they're giving out free mini-cans of Coke Zero outside Shepherd's Bush central line tube station and, literally across the road, a cafe is giving out (very small) samples of hot chocolate outside W12 Centre. I'm not sure how long they're going to be there, but if you're hanging out in She Bu on this sunny, Autumnal day, be sure to look out for them!

Sorry Twitter Followers!

2011-10-14T02:56:00.001+01:00

Just a quick message to my Twitter followers who may be wondering why my Twitter account is showing up as suspended. It really has been suspended but the truth is, I honestly don't know why. I've submitted a ticket to Twitter support though and hopefully all will be well soon.

If your Twitter account has also been suspended, there's a great article here from @AskAaronLee about what to do.

I hope to be back tweeting again soon!

WORLDWIDE: eBay Buying Tips and Tricks

2011-10-12T01:52:00.000+01:00

Every swag slag knows there's plenty of bargains to be had on the fantastically popular online auction site eBay, but how do you win the most competitive auctions and grab the very best bargains? I've been reading the fabulous book eBay For Dummies and it's full of hints and pointers for the savvy eBayer. Here are just a few of the shrewd and smart eBay buying tips and tricks it shares:

Research the item before you bid to get an idea of how much you should be bidding. Search completed auctions to see how much similar items have gone for. If the item is new, Google it to see how much online retailers are selling it for.

UK: Should Go to Specsavers

2011-10-07T15:24:00.000+01:00

I got an interesting little booklet from Specsavers UK through the letterbox today. It had details of a few offers and discounts I didn't know about, as follows:

2 for 1 on any of their designer glasses that cost between £69 to £125 (excluding safety eyewear)

Their monthly contact lenses start from as little as £5 a month and their daily disposables from £16 a month

If you pay for the lenses by direct debit, you can also get half-price designer glasses

All glasses in their kids' £64 range and teens' £85 range are free with an under-16s' NHS optical voucher

SWAG BRAG: Accessorize and Monsoon Sample Sale

2011-10-04T09:48:00.000+01:00

Yes, I've already gone to and come back from the Accessorize Monsoon Sample Sale and it was great fun, with plenty of swagalicious bargains to be had, as expected.

And now it's time to brag about my swag for the first time on Swag Slag! Behold! As well as the 1 or 2 pairs of knickers you can see I picked up from the picture above, I got tights....
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LONDON: Accessorize Monsoon Sample Sale‏ This Week Tuesday and Wednesday!

2011-10-03T18:25:00.000+01:00

An Accessorize and Monsoon Sample Sale will be taking place in London on Tuesday 4^th (tomorrow) and Wednesday 5^th October. It’ll be held at 2 Kingdom Street, Paddington, London W2 6BD between 8:00am and 7:30pm on the Tuesday and between 8:00am and 3:00pm on the Wednesday.