The Shopping Vine UK

WIN Tickets to LOVE COOKING with SHOP.COM

Rachelm — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:05:28 +0000

This month SHOP.COM is delighted to offer you a fantastic prize in collaboration with Love Cooking, the UK’s most innovative new cooking event, which brings together some of the best-loved celebrity chefs. James Martin, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Rick Stein, Rachel Allen, Ainsley Harriott and Gary Rhodes will all be presenting live on the tour. It’s the ultimate culinary concert and a must for any cooking enthusiast! Check out www.lovecookingfestival.com to find out more.

Terms and Conditions: Closing date 20/09/10. Open to residents of UK and ROI only. Subject to full Prize Draw Terms and Conditions. Entrants must specify if they DO NOT want to receive future communications from SHOP.COM and Love Cooking.

SHOP.COM bank holiday shopping pick

HelenP — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:19:39 +0000

Our shopping pick for the Bank Holiday weekend is this stunning dress from House of Fraser!

We love Lakeland

HelenP — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:40:33 +0000

Here at SHOP.COM we can’t get enough of Lakeland and their fantastic range of everything and anything for home and garden! Make sure to explore their garden summer sale which is offering up to 60% off – here are our top picks of lovely Lakeland products at rock-bottom bargain prices!

Butterfly tealight lantern, was £5.99 now £2.99

The Thingamadig, was £5.49, now £3.84

Hose Tidy with Storage,was £9.99, now £4.99

Bird-Watching Gift Set, was £12.99 now £7.79

Pop-up Growbag Greenhouse, was £19.99 now £11.99

Kangaroo pocket apron, was £11.99 now £5.99

Summer Holiday Survey – the results

HelenP — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:33:17 +0000

According to our Summer Holiday survey, SHOP.COM customers are choosing a ‘staycation’ over a vacation abroad this year. And why not, indeed, the weather here in the UK has been so good! We’ve got all the kit you need for a fantastic summer, from paddling pools, to barbeques, to outdoor furniture. If you are off on your holidays this week, don’t forget to pack the suncream. It’s the no.1 item that gets left behind, closely followed by swimming goggles! And this year’s must-have travel gadget? It seems everyone’s lusting after an iPad – with it’s long list of travel-friendly applications who can blame them?

Find out more about the results of our Holiday Survey here.

WIN £100! Simply take the quick SHOP.COM holiday survey

HelenP — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:38:24 +0000

The Summer Holidays are nearly upon us! We’d love to know what your plans are and what you like best about going away in our quick SHOP.COM Holiday Survey. Plus your answers will automatically qualify you entry into a draw to win £100 to spend at SHOP.COM UK! That should help you get your summer holiday wardrobe sorted!

SORRY THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED

Picnic shopping picks from SHOP.COM

HelenP — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:59:13 +0000

Don’t let a few showers deter you from planning a picnic this Summer! We’ve got a great selection of goodies that are guaranteed to brighten up any day in the park or on the beach. Here are our picnic shopping picks …

Inverawe Smokehouse Summer Shopping Hamper

Lafuma CBCX Picnic Chair

Sports Day Fun Kit For All The Family

Weber Smokey Joe Premium Portable Charcoal BBQ

PIMMS No 1

Inflatable Giant Bowling Game

Survey results are in – the WAGs are on the wane!

HelenP — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:12:26 +0000

So this is what you think of WAGs is it?
Posh, Alex, Coleen, Christine … they’re no longer flavour of the month!
According to our SHOP.COM UK survey it seems that the WAGs have had their day …

Check out our survey results HERE.

Top Festival Buys

HelenP — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:23:03 +0000

Festival Fever is upon us! If you’re out and about living it up this summer at one of the many music festivals, make sure you’ve got the style must-haves and the top camping kit!

Festival Fashion Picks

Stretch Denim Shorts, £25

Miso Crochet Back Dress, £19.99

Hunter Original Wellington Boots, Navy, JUST £43.95

Fearne Cotton Metallic Lace Tunic, £19

Limited Collection Stud Tassel Duffel Bag, £25

Check playsuit, WAS £24, NOW £12

Oversized Aviator Sunglasses, House of Fraser, WERE £20, NOW £10

Camping Must Haves

Outwell Self-Inflating Mat, WAS £24.99 NOW £14.99

Outwell Double Sleeping Bag, WAS £59.99, NOW £29.99

Vango Dart 200 Pop-Up Tent, WAS £45, NOW £27.99

FitFlops – work out whilst you walk

HelenP — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:51:09 +0000

To get your legs ready for the summer what better way to work out than whilst you walk about? These little beauties from FitFlop are their most stylish yet and as well as looking great all are guaranteed to tone up your leg and bottom muscles, lessen stress on your joints and help your posture. Here are our top five picks …

FitFlop Electra – £49.99 from Sportsshoes.com
Fabulous, fun and with just enough ‘flash’, these sequin-smothered sandals sold out last summer so get yours quick smart! Featuring a kid-leather toe post, microfibre lining and with a foot-hugging upper.

Walkstar III – various from £34.99
An evolution of the original Walkstar now available in even more colours and limited edittions. With topstitching on a sporty microfibre-lined leather upper, with a ‘stiched and turned’ top line for unparalleled comfort.

FitFlop Rebel – NEW – £60 from John Lewis
The classic FitFlop style gone trendy. With a multi-studded upper this version comes in microfibre-lined leather or suede, with an antique stud finish.

FitFlop Pietra – NEW – £49.99 from sheactive.co.uk
The prettiest style of FitFlop, the patent leather Pietra sports a sleek metallic microfibre-lined upper embellished with three resin jewel stones on the toe line.

FitFlop Dass – £45 from Boots
For all jealous men asking ‘Where are mine?’ here’s the classic men’s model. Featuring a neoprene collar and slipper-soft microfibre lining with a neutral-toned nubuck upper, these sandals are recommended by physiotherapsts and leading podiatrists for injury recovery.

So what makes FitFlops so special? They’re not just comfy but very clever shoes too, as you can see here! Find out more at www.fitflop.com.

Clothes Show London – winners

HelenP — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:03:28 +0000

Thanks to everyone who entered our Clothes Show London competition.

Well done to Melanie Crossan, Pippa Hyde, Joe Carter, Jo Dewberry and Sally Wallace who have won tickets to the Clothes Show London on Friday. I have sent out the prizes today – we hope you enjoy it!

If you weren’t lucky enough to win this time you can find out more about the show and buy tickets here: http://www.clothesshowlondon.com/

Make sure to watch out for more competitions coming soon!