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Fire at ASOS Warehouse forces them to take their website down for unknown period

21 Saturday Jun 2014

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Sad news folks 😦

ASOS warehouse caught fire last night. Fortunately no one was hurt but they have, understandably, taken asos.com down until they can assess the damage.

When you visit the website you will be greeted by the following message:

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ASOS is my favourite online store because they have great products and they provide great service to their customers. I hope the company recovers from this tragedy soon.

Ellen Page’s speech was much more than ‘I’m gay’

15 Saturday Feb 2014

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Just watched the speech that Ellen Page gave at the Time to Thrive conference. This speech is now making it’s way around the internet because while giving the speech Ellen comes out as Gay. While this is very admirable and brave I am sharing the video not because of this declaration but  because I feel that the speech she gave was incredibly heartfelt and inspirational. No matter what sexuality you are there are truths in her message about how to strive to be a better human being and about the difficulties life throws at you when you are ‘not the norm’. She even talks about the pressures that Hollywood puts on us all and how that pressure is something that has affected her and something that she has struggled with. Her message was much more than ‘I’m gay’ and there is much more information and inspiration to be gathered from listening to it.

Also I would just like to congratulate Ellen on her public speaking abilities. She is a very skilled and passionate public speaker.

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Why it is Dangerous to accept Gifts in Scotland

31 Friday Jan 2014

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So yesterday I came across this article from STV about a wealthy man suing an ex-girlfriend for the cost of a designer handbag and a designer pair of shoes. Basically the man said the arrangement was a loan and he expected to be paid back and the woman claimed that they were a gift (although she had signed an agreement to pay the man back) Make what you will of the article but the article itself is not actually what interests me.

From reading the article I gathered that in Scottish law it is up to the recipient of a gift to prove that what they have received was in fact a gift, in other words if someone gives you a gift and then later claims it was a loan and takes you to court to sue you, unless you have proof that it was a gift you will have to pay them back. I have looked into this and it’s true, in Scot’s law there is a presumption against gifts.

I am the only one who thinks this is a bit unfair? Also, it’s not really the type of information that you are likely to know without looking it up.

So do we now need gift contracts? Have you ever made anyone sign a statement agreeing that a gift they have given you is a gift…I’ve never seen that happen at a birthday party.

You should be wary of getting into relationships with gift givers. If you’re new boyfriend or girlfriend treats you to a romantic weekend in Paris you may have to them pay them back for it.

I guess there is a silver lining, people who get ‘rinsed’ can now get their stuff back when they realise what has happened and people who loan each other money or items  and then don’t get their stuff back can sue eachother. Imagine how much stuff Ned Flanders could claim from Homer if they were real and lived in Scotland?

So what if your neighbour gives you their old lawn mower because they have bought a new one? Or someone treats you to a weekend away? or a wealthy relative pays your school fees? Or your parents buy you a car?

My advice would be to not accept anything that you can’t afford to pay back because at some point down the line you may well end up having to pay for it. Either refuse or at least have a pen and paper handy next time you are lucky or unlucky enough to be given a gift. I might make sure any future benefactors (not that I expect to have any) are recorded on video stating that they are giving me X,Y,Z as a gift.

Gone are the days of no take-backsies.

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Amazon unveils plans to deliver products in 30 minutes by DRONE!

03 Tuesday Dec 2013

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Seriously.

Amazon has been carrying-out secret testing for drones that will deliver packages. CEO Jeff Bezos hopes that the drones, known as ‘Octopters‘ will be operational in 4 or 5 years.

The service is called Prime Air and it is hoped that the Octopters will reduce delivery time to 30 minutes. The machines will be able to carry items which weigh up to 5 pounds which covers more than 3/4 of Amazon stock.

Apparently the biggest obstacle to making this futuristic concept a reality is approval from the US Federal Aviation Authority. It’s my guess that the service would be launched in the US before anywhere else.

So would you sign up for  Prime Air? What do you think about this? Leave a comment.

Is this a hoax? I couldn’t find any evidence that this is just a publicity stunt or a joke. The news has been reported by credible news sources such as the BBC so I am leaning towards believing that this is just one of those cool leaps into the future that once it is rolled out we won’t believe we ever lived without it, like mobile telephones. Fingers crossed.

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Clare’s Law to be implemented in England and Wales

25 Monday Nov 2013

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Today on  the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women it has been announced that a scheme which allows people to find out  if their Partner has a history of domestic violence will be rolled out accross England and Wales.

The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme has been piloted in Greater Manchester, Wiltshire, Nottinghamshire and Gwent for over a year. It is known as Clare’s Law in tribute to Claire Wood who was murdered by an ex-boyfriend with  a history of violence against women.  The aim of the scheme is to prevent tragedies such as Clare’s by giving people the right to apply to Police Forces for information about their Partners in relation to domestic violence.

The Pilot so far has generated 111 Disclosures. It is yet to be confirmed whether a similar law will be implemented in Scotland. 

What are your thoughts on Clare’s Law? Comment Below.

P.S Don’t forget to enter my Premae Giveaway

 

STOP USING BATISTE Strength and Shine

24 Wednesday Jul 2013

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(PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR LATEST UPDATE FROM BATISTE)

I just logged on to Facebook and found the following message from BzzCampaign :

IMPORTANT UPDATE – Batiste BzzCampaign.

We just sent this email out, but wanted to share here as well.

“Batiste has been doing some further tests on the Strength & Shine Dry Shampoo, and whilst it is not dangerous, they have asked that as a precaution you do not continue to use it and dispose of it immediately.

Batiste is really disappointed with this, and urge you to use your vouchers to try some of the other products. The Blonde, Brunette and Dark have had some rave reviews so maybe you could give one of these a go?

Head on over to the Campaign Homepage [link] to continue bzzing about the Batiste Smoothing Conditioning Mist and XXL Volumising Plumping Powder.”

There is no information about this on the batiste website as far as I can see but there is also no mention of the product in question. also I can’t find any news for this at all on the Batiste twitter feed. I will tweet them to ask for more information and let you know what I am told. A quick look at the Boots website though showed me that it is in stock and available for purchase as you can see in the following screenshot or by visiting this link :  http://www.boots.com/en/Batiste-Strength-Shine-Dry-Shampoo-200ml_1330271/

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I am quite worried about all of this as I use batiste products and  I know of lot of you other beauty bloggers do to. In fact I used  Batiste XXL volume this morning!

I really want to know what you guys think about this? Do any of you know anything about it? I can’t find information anywhere. Let me know your thoughts and please share any information you have.

UPDATE :

I have been having a look at the reply’s to the BzzAgent Facebook announcement and it seems like there are problems with the cans not spraying properly and leaking a cold liquid, I have commented to BzzAgent on the same thread asking them to clarify the problem and I am waiting on a reply. At the moment I am beginning to think that the problem may only be with products sent out to BzzAgent representatives but I do not know that for sure.

Thanks for checking out my blog 🙂 Likes and comments always welcome x

UPDATE 29/07/13

Both BzzAgent and Batiste have failed to respond to my enquiries. Very disappointed with both companies, I will no longer be using Batiste as I will not buy products from a company who can not be bothered to take the time to respond to a question.

UPDATE 30/07/13

Today I received the following message over twitter from Batiste :

Hi Breige sorry that it has taken a few days to get back you. We take our consumer feedback really seriously and always want to delight our loyal users; that’s why we asked the Bzz Agents not to use Strength and Shine as we were worried that it could disappoint some people – nothing more sinister than that. If you have a problem with a can of Strength & Shine you’ve purchased then please let us know and we will pass on your details to our Customer Care team who will  contact you directly. We’d also appreciate it if you could update your blog accordingly. Many thanks. X

I am glad that Batiste have now replied to my query but I still don’t understand what was actually wrong with their strength and shine dry shampoo. I will ask why ‘it could disappoint some people’ and post another update when I know more.

 

Kate has given birth and it is a …

22 Monday Jul 2013

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BOY!

It has just been announced that Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby boy. The baby was born at 16.24 BST and he weighs 8lb 6oz. The baby heir to the British throne was born in St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, west London.

Both Kate and the baby are doing well and will stay at the hospital overnight.

Congratulations to the proud new parents.

What do you think they will name the baby?

The Minimum Wage Dress

20 Thursday Jun 2013

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Sometimes when you work you think of prices in terms of hours, for example ‘those shoes will cost me 5 hours pay’. I recommend this style of thinking if you need to look after your pennies because when you think of the hard work you have done to earn your money when you are considering a purchase it really curbs your spending.

Well in most cases it does, but if you happen to shop at Shelikes.com thinking in terms of ‘price vs. hours’ probably won’t put you off your purchase.

That’s because they have just introduced ‘ The Minimum Wage Dress.’

This dress costs just £3.68 ($5.68) (€4.30) (Prices converted on 20th June 2013) In the U.K £3.68 is the minimum wage for under 18s so for minimum earning 16 and 17 year olds this dress costs one hour’s pay. The dress is supplied to shelikes.com by Figa Store.

It comes in 4 colours as shown below:

The dress is described by www.shelikes.com as :

The Minimum Wage Dress – Only £3.68! A dress worth keeping! This spectacular cut out dress is the perfect choice for all your summer occasions. Featuring a cut out design & knot detail. Versatile & easy to wear, team with colour popping heels for the evening, or wear with hi top trainers & a customary denim jacket for the day.

Approx Length – 28.5″ (72.5cm)

95% Polyester 5% Elastane

Machine Washable

So what are you’re thoughts on all this? Do you think it is a wonderful idea? Do you wonder about the profit made on this dress? Would you like to know how the company can sell it so cheap? Do you think more companies should be selling items like this? What do you think about the dress itself? Do you like the style? The colours? Should they broaden the range of Minimum Wage Dresses available?

Also what are your thoughts on different age groups having different minimum wages? Personally I think it is very unfair, if you do a job I think you should be paid as much as the other people who do the same job, age should not be a factor. Do you agree/disagree? I would love to get your comments about this.

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Tattoo Skincare – If you have a tattoo, this is for you.

12 Saturday Jan 2013

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Today I discovered a skincare brand which is specifically for Tattooed skin so I thought I should tell you all about it in case any of you happen to have tattoos that you need to look after.

The Brand is called Forever Ink and they have two products for tattooed skin :

Forever Ink Balm and Forever Ink Shield.

Here is what Forever Ink say about the two products (I have lifted the following information directly from their website)

Forever Ink Balm has been specially designed to support the natural recovery process of your newly inked tattoo, from the moment you leave the studio until your skin has fully recovered.

Forever Ink Balm
■ Developed specifically for the care of tattooed skin
■ Soothes and moisturises to support natural skin recovery
■ Clinically proven to be kind & mild to skin.

Forever Ink Shield has been specially designed for every day care and protection, to preserve the beauty of your tattoo and ensure lifetime vibrancy.

Forever Ink Shield

 

  • Developed specifically for the everyday care of tattooed skin
  • Moisturiser + SPF  45
  • Unique Ink Lock Technology – seals in colour to ensure lifetime vibrancy.

Both of these products are on sale now at www.boots.com, the balm is £6.99 and the shield is £12.99.

If you would like more information then you could check out the Forever Ink website at : http://www.tattooguardian.com/

Note : This was an independant post. I was not in collaboration with and I do not have any ties to either Forever Ink or Boots. I simply discovered these products and thought that some of you might be interested in finding out about them.

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Kate and Will are expecting a baby

03 Monday Dec 2012

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The news has broken in the U.K today that Prince William and his wife Kate are expecting a baby. The news comes after Kate was admitted to hospital with a severe form of morning sickness but her health is not thought to be at risk.

Interestingly, should the baby be a girl it will one day be queen as laws are currently being passed here in the U.K which will give females the same right of succession as males. About time.

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I don’t normally comment on the royals, I’m not interested in them, but I thought that maybe some of you would be interested in the news of the baby.