Handbags and Gladrags have designs from the leading bag fashion houses including:

• Aksuona
• Anouk
• Baibella
• Billy Bag
• Cora & Spink
• English Eccentrics
• Just Cavalli
• Kathy Van Zeeland
• Lulu Guinness
• Lulu Guinness - Jewellery
• Laguna London
• Marion Ayonote
• My Flat in London
• Nina Campbell Cosmetic
• Osprey
• Pink Lining
• Tabitha

Handbags and Gladrags is pleased to announce the arrival of the Lulu Guinness Resort collection, packed full of covetable clutches, party purses and trademark novelty bags. This season is all about textures, embellishments and bows, all in luxurious fabrics.

The Resort collection is full of glamorous bags and cool retro looks, including party clutches with perspex, polka dots, appliqué bows and geometric prints.

For a conversation starter try the lurex red padded lips clutch (£195) or the black snakeskin version (£225).

For something a little more chic, check out the Black Satin Draped Bow Small Wanda bag (£220), the perfect Christmas party companion.

The timeless appeal of Lulu Guinness handbags represents a perfect combination of retro styling and glamour. Fashionistas know that carrying a Lulu Guinness bag gives a message that you are not following the crowd but are showing some individuality. Her unmistakably witty signature bags in the style of shops, baskets, fans, and Dali-esque lips are collected the world over.Madonna was one of the first collectors of the 1997 Velvet Flowerpot bag and Jerry Hall, Keira Knightly and Dame Judy Dench are some of Lulu’s many celebrity clients.

Handbags and Gladrags was the first authorised online store in the UK to sell Lulu Guinness bags.

Handbags and Gladrags special this week:

20% off Just Cavalli Bags

Handbags and Gladrags are currently offering 20% off Just Cavalli bags until midnight on Sunday 30th November 2008. These luxe styles really deserve a place in your wardrobe - and on your arm - our favourite is the small bauletto - available in red and black patent.

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Will you protect Rainbow and her baby?
Rainbow is an adorable dolphin who lives with her beautiful baby Raindrop. They love their peaceful life in Scotland’s Moray Firth, but their home is now under grave threat. Your help really matters to Rainbow – will you adopt her or one of the other Adopt a Dolphin animals and help us keep them safe from harm?

Rainbow and her friends lead a busy life, and only WDCS can keep you up to date with what’s happening. Who’s had a new arrival? Whose calf has left home? Who’s fallen out with whom? We’ll make sure you’re among the first to know.

Rainbow’s home off the Scottish coast is threatened by human activity. We’re there to help all year round and you can be too by adopting Rainbow.

How are you helping dolphins?
When you adopt a dolphin with WDCS, not only will you form a special link with your individual dolphin in Scotland’s Moray Firth, but you will know that your support is helping to save whales and dolphins all over the world.

Monthly updates, pictures and much more:
You’ll receive a fantastic pack including a fluffy dolphin with name badge, a great interactive DVD with games and screensavers, a personalised certificate, information about the dolphins of the Moray Firth and lots more.

Plus every month you’ll receive an e-mail newsletter with updates about your dolphin and fantastic photos. Every three months you’ll be sent a copy of WDCS magazine or POD news (for under 14’s).

Adopting a dolphin with WDCS makes a great gift and you’ll be helping WDCS to help protect these wonderful animals.

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As you can see, the range of best-selling products at Purely Diamonds is second-to-none. Even from these small images, you can see the quality of the craftsmanship that goes into making the jewellery. Clearly White Gold is incredibly popular this year, with only the solitary 18ct yellow gold 0.50ct 7 stone diamond eternity ring making the Top Sellers list.

White gold Diamond Studs are also selling very well, with three 18ct White Gold sets of studs making the Top Sellers list, with a 0.25ct diamond, a 0.40ct princess cut diamond and a 0.60 diamond set of studs all selling well this Christmas at PurelyDiamonds.

Two gorgeous 18ct White Gold pendants are featured, one with a 0.30ct Diamond Trilogy, and one featuring a rub-over 0.30ct Diamond. There are also four diamond rings on the Christmas best sellers list - the aforementioned 7-stone Yellow Gold eternity ring, two white gold rings (0.25ct and 0.30 ct), but the icing on the (Christmas) cake has to be the stunning Platinum 1.00ct 5 stone diamond eternity ring, which really has to be seen to be believed, and would be certain to cause a smile that will last long after the Turkey and Tinsel has been cleared away for another year.

Purely Diamonds have extended their returns policy over the Christmas period, so anything bought in November or December can be returned or exchanged right up to 9th January 2009. Perfect for the piece of mind should you need to return your gift for any reason.

Originally written by shopinuk.co.uk online shopping blog

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So what’s at the top of their sales list this year? well it’s an item from their bargain section, the Inovix IMP-65 256MB MP3 Player.

Top Seller: Inovix IMP-65 256MB MP3 Player
The Inovix IMP-65 features multi-codec support (MP3,WMA and WAV) and a clear easy to read 128 x 32 Blue LCD display that displays ID3 tags: Song Title, Artist and time duration. You won’t find an easier player to use; the menus are simple and intuitive to navigate and the IMP-65 doesn’t require any drivers - it simply connects as a removable disc so that it can can store any file type.

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iRiver Clix 2 8GB MP3 Player
This is a truly fantastic little MP3 Player, it’s easy to use, has great sound and has a clear display. CNet had this to say about the iRiver Clix 2:

Quite simply the finest flash-based MP3 player you can buy at the moment - the second-generation Clix is feature-packed, easy to use, stunning aesthetics and it won’t break the bank. There’s almost nothing we would change or try to improve. If you’re looking for an iPod nano killer, look no further

The last three topsellers on the Advanced MP3 players list are all made by Cowon and come from thier iAudio range. First up is the 16GB iAudio D2 MP3 Player with built in DAB radio. Next is the Cowon iAudio 7 16GB player and the last one is the iAudio D2 16GB MP3 Player (without the DAB).

For more information about these or to buy them, please click on the products below:

All products on this page are showing the best price for the players on the Advanced MP3 Player site. To get even better value, why not use one of the following discount codes when you check out:

Code: AFFXMASDENON
Offer: 20% off all Denon Headphones/Earphones
Expiry: 23rd December 2008

Code: AFFXMASSEN
Offer: 20% off all Sennheiser Headphones/Earphones
Expiry: 23rd December 2008

Code: AFFXMASCOWON
Offer: 10% off all Cowon products
Expiry: 23rd December 2008

Code: AFFXMASRIV
Offer: 10% off all iRiver products
Expiry: 23rd December 2008

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At the top of the bestsellers list is:

Intimately Beckham Eau de Toilette Spray
Intimately Beckham, the essence of Victoria known only to the people closest to her. An opulent bouquet of white flowers opens with the pure fresh notes of bergamot and rose petals that linger on the skin.

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Britney Spears Curious Eua de Parfum Spray
Curious by Britney Spears represents the young woman that pushes boundaries and revels in adventure. An exhilarating white floral accented with Louisiana Magnolia and wrapped in the sensuality of vanilla-infused musk.

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Calvin Klein Eternity Moment Gift Set
Eternity Moment is mouth-watering and lucious. Bursting with succulent beauty, the fragrance blooms with the lush sensuality of dew kissed, fresh florals. Delectable notes of pomegranate, flower and Chinese pink peony blossom. This gift set comes in a pink faux suede effect box.

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Paul Smith Extreme Man Eau de Toilette Spray
Paul Smith Extreme Man is a woody spicy fragrance that blends bergamot, rosemary and nutmeg with cardomon and sandalwood.

To buy or view more information, click on the option below:

Usher HE Eau de Toilette Spray
Usher for Men is a fresh, woody musk scent.USHER bursts open with Verbena, Pineapple, and Melon. The mid-notes linger on skin with the warmth and sensuality of Blue Lavender, White Pepper, and Violet Leaf. The dry down of Vetiver, Amber Wood, Black Suede, Sandalwood, Sensual Musk and Guaiac Wood create an underlying softness.

To buy or view more information, click on an option below:

For a full range of Perfumes, Eau de Toilette, Aftershave and other gift ideas please visit Fragrance Direct.

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1. Antioxidant - Feeling icky over the winter period? There have been scientific studies recently that show cocoa has antioxidant properties. Especially in the dark chocolate or high % cocoa chocolate. Chocolate Trading Company have chocolate bars up to 100% cocoa!

2. Aphrodisiac - If you want some loving this Christmas, why not get your loved one some chocolate? Chocolate contains sugar, sugar makes people happy. Chocolate has always traditionally been given as a gift, especially when courting! There are loads of gift boxes to choose from at Chocolate Trading Company. Make your loved one feel special this Christmas with one of these.

3. You can create your own gift hampers -If you don’t like strawberry creams or coffee flavoured chocolates, there is no need to worry. At Chocolate Trading Company you can make your own gift hamper.Simply choose the size you wantand fill it with all your favourite chocolates. You can even add wine or champagne to make it extra special. Create your hamper here.

4. Great for parties - If you haven’t got a chocolate fountain, now is the time to get one. Chocolate Fountains are great for parties or to use on your own. You can dip all sorts of yummy treats into the fountain, biscuits, fruits and marshmallows are just a few ideas. This Chocolate Fountain comes with some free chocolate to get you started, but if you run out you can get some more in white, milk or dark!

5. Varies in price - Chocolate Trading company cater to all price ranges with the following price selections;

• Under £5
• £5 - £10
• £10 - £20
• £20 - £30
• £30 - £40
• £40 and above

6. You get free stuff! - If you order over £20 worth of chocolate and enter the code “freegift” in the shopping basket, you get a free sampler bag of chocolate including goodies from all the finest chocolate makers in the world. You can even use the freebie as a present it is just that good!

7. You can cook sweet and savory dishes with it -Savoury chocolate? You must be kidding right? Nope, Chocolate Trading Company have a massive range of recipes on their site including ‘Ugly Chocolate Omlette’ and ‘Caviar and Chocolate’. So you can buy some chocolate and create a feast with it.

8. Chocolates for special diets - Chocolate Trading Company have tried to cater for all diets with their massive ranges of chocolates created for all types of diet;

• Alcohol Free - for all the tee-totallers this Christmas
• Dairy Free
• Diabetic/Sugar Free
• Soya Leciten Free 
• Wheat and Gluten Free

9. Organic And Fair Trade Chocolates - For all of us who support the environment and those who work to create the chocolate we consume at Christmas, Chocolate Trading company have a huge range of Organic Chocolates and Fair Trade Chocolates, meaning you can over-indulge completely guilt free!

10. They are fun - No Christmas is complete without getting some form of novelty chocolate. Hanging in your tree or shoving them straight in your mouth, they are great fun and always entertaining over the Christmas period. Check out the massive range of Christmas Gifts and Christmas Novelties Chocolate Trading Company have here.

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For those interested in the energy consumption for this particular dishwasher, the Indesit IDL40 uses 0.74kWh/cycle and of course using less electricity is better both for the environment and for your pocket.

Both the cleaning and drying performance ratings are ‘A’ which is the highest possible rating for performance a dishwasher can get. The Indesit ID40 has a 9 place setting capacity and has a standard water consumption level of 14 litres per cycle. Advanced features of the IDL40 model include a 55dB noise level, LED display and an adjustable top basket, meaning you can fit all your dishes in with ease.

Compare prices on the Indesit IDL40 dishwasher*:

Indesit IDL40 Dishwasher specifications:

* Automatic Program: No
* Cleaning Efficiency: B
* Construction: Freestanding
* Display of Remaining Time: No
* Drying Efficiency: B
* Energy Consumption in kWh per Program: 1
* Energy Efficiency: A
* Energy Savings Trust Feature: No
* Front Decoration: White/Coloured
* Height in cm: 85
* Noise Level in Decibels: 55
* Number of Different Temperatures: 3
* Number of Place Settings: 9
* Number of Programmes: 4
* Start Delay Option: No
* Water Consumption in Litres per Program: 14
* Water Control System: Yes
* Width in cm: 45

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The AS2000XT gives you a different way to control your ultimate power shower with completely independent flow and temperature controls, together with a separate start/stop button, which means that once you have created your perfect power shower you need never change the settings of the AS2000XT.

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• Thermostatic temperature control
• Start/stop button
• Variable rub clean sprayhead: 5 position rub clean sprayhead
• Automatic shut down if the hot or cold supplies fail.
• Easy grip independent flow and temperature controls

• Integral pump delivers up to 14 litres per minute
• Numbered temperature dial for easy temperature selection
• Adjustable maximum temperature stop - prevents the temperature being accidentally being turned up too high
• white/chrome effect finish
• 1 year manufacturers guarantee

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Wisteria House is the newest edition to the range of dolls houses from the manufacturer ‘Dolls House Emporium’. As with their other models, Wisteria House is a top quality dolls house that is suitable for children aged 3 to 12. The house is described as a collector’s piece; however, its sturdy construction and quality materials mean it can also be played with day in and day out.

Specifications and dimensions

When assembled, Wisteria House is just over 85cm in height, 63cm in width and 34cm in depth. This makes it easily big enough for two children to play together. The house is set over three floors with an additional attic in the roof and has a total of seven rooms. The central staircase begins at the front door - which opens to let visiting dolls in - and allows access to each of the rooms plus the attic.

Full access to each of the seven rooms is gained when the front panel of the house swings out and the roof folds back. The interior of Wisteria House is fully decorated in matching colour schemes of pink and purple. The outside of the house is similarly decorated in pink with purple flower motifs around the door and windows. The house comes complete with matching curtains but the furniture has to be bought separately.

Assembly of Wisteria House

Wisteria House is delivered flat packed unless otherwise specified and so needs to be assembled by the buyer. Some companies offer to put the house together before delivery for an additional fee, however, the house simply slots together without the need for nails or glue. The manufacturers, Dolls House Emporium, estimate that assembly should take around two hours from start to finish which means that most adults can put it together in an evening.

Because Wisteria House is neither glued nor nailed together, it is simple to take it apart again should the need arise. This means that it can be re-flat packed for storage or if the buyer moves house in later years.

The Wisteria House packages

The house itself retails for between £155 and £170 although this price doesn’t include furniture or the recommended dolls. In fact all you get is the basic fully decorated house complete with curtains. The furniture is sold separately and can be bought as full rooms or as individual pieces. As already mentioned, Wisteria House has seven rooms to furnish including a kitchen, dining room, sitting room, bathroom, three bedrooms and the attic.

In addition to the furniture, you also have to buy the dolls separately as well. Some companies sell Wisteria House offer package deals, where you can buy the house, the furniture and a selection of dolls for a lower price than if you bought them all separately. Alternatively you can choose which pieces of furniture you want in your dolls house and simply buy them.

The benefits of Wisteria House

Wisteria House is suitable for children up to the age of 12, however, it is primarily aimed at children aged 3-6 years. In this age range children are starting to develop their imaginations and communication skills and playing with a dolls house can greatly help with these skills.

Designing the rooms and moving the furniture between them helps young children to express their ideas whilst also helping to improve their manual dexterity and fine hand coordination. The furniture can easily be moved from room to room which means new stories and scenarios can be told each day. In addition, playing with the dolls within the house helps youngsters to develop their imaginations and role-playing skills.

Because Wisteria House is big enough for two children to play together, it also helps youngsters to communicate with others as well as teaching them how to compromise and share.

Conclusion

When compared to some other top quality dolls houses Wisteria House is very reasonably priced. This means it is as suitable for playing with as it is for keeping as a collector’s piece. Its sturdy construction and quality materials mean it is not something that will need replacing for a good number of years and if treated right it could last for generations. As well as teaching children to play together, this house will also improve their motor skills and their imaginations, thus making it as educational as it is fun to play with.

Originally written by shopinuk.co.uk online shopping blog

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Dirty Harry (1971)
This is the first outing for the grumpy, streetwise San Francisco Police Department detective Harry Callahan, who is on the case of a deranged serial killer sniper calling himself Scorpio. Scorpio is terrorising San Francisco and holding it to ransom, and it is up to ‘Dirty’ Harry (the reason for his nickname is explained by the man himself in the film) to bring him to justice. This action classic was directed by Don Siegel and set the gritty, realistic tone for the other films to follow. Even now, this movie is classed as one of the finest police thrillers ever made.
Included on this disk are two documentaries, “The Original” and “Celebrating 30 years of an American hero” and the original trailer for the film itself.

Magnum Force (1973)
This sequel sees Callahan fighting a completely different type of criminal-one that carries a badge. A group of vigilante policemen have set about enacting their own type of justice on the street against those who they feel have escaped just punishment in the courts. Due to Callahan’s own rough, anti-establishment methods you might imagine he condones this, but coldblooded murder does not sit well with Dirty Harry and he sets out to find those responsible and bring them to justice.
Directed by Ted Post, this film further perpetuated the Dirty Harry legend. There are extra features on this disk too, with another documentary entitled “The Hero Cop” as well as the original trailer.

The Enforcer (1976)
Directed by James Fargo, this film makes a departure from previous films by teaming Harry up with a female partner, who assists Harry in attempting to stop a terrorist group calling themselves “The People’s Revolutionary Strike Force”. The group then rob an arms warehouse and set out on a bloody path of extortion, which Harry and his new, wary partner must stop.
The Enforcer was a huge hit in its time and can be enjoyed again here. This disk has a documentary called “Something Special in Films” and, again, the original trailer.

Sudden Impact (1983)
In this film, an aging but still tough Callahan is dispatched to an out-of-town location as his methods start to come under scrutiny by the powers that be in the city by the Bay. Here, he is tracking a rape victim so traumatised that she has taken to slaying her attackers. This film was a gritty yet brilliant example of the Dirty Harry films, and gave the world the other famous catchphrase from Harry, “Go ahead, make my day”. This film is also notable for being directed by Eastwood himself. There is the requisite original trailer as an extra feature.

The Dead Pool (1988)
Directed by Buddy van Horn, this final (as of now) instalment in the series sees Harry taking on a killer who is murdering celebrities. This is done to rig a macabre game called the ‘Dead Pool’ where people bet on the demise of celebrities. This chase becomes even more dangerous when Harry learns that his name is also on the Dead Pool list.

Exciting and fast-paced, and starring a young and unknown Jim Carrey (credited as James Carrey) in a supporting role as a slain rock star, this film is an apt bookend to the Dirty Harry series. As ever, there is the option of viewing the original trailer as a special feature.

This boxset is a must for any Dirty Harry fan, and for any fan of excellent, gritty thriller making. The Dirty Harry series has had an undoubted influence on other films of this type, making the tough, brooding, not-doing-things-by-the-book type of policeman an iconic figure in film history. These films also made the .44 magnum an iconic and popular weapon due to its status as Dirty Harry’s number one gun. The latter also ensured that the magnum enjoyed increased sales at the time and still remains a popular gun today. Though there have been rumours of further Dirty Harry films, it would appear that these five classics are truly the ‘canon’ Harry, and as such any classic film collection would be incomplete without them.

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Dirty Harry DVD Boxset

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