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Why it is Dangerous to accept Gifts in Scotland

31 Friday Jan 2014

Posted by masquerade21 in News, Scotland

≈ 6 Comments

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Bizarre, cautionary tale, gift contracts, gifts, Glasgow, gold diggers, Homer Simpson, Law, Ned Flanders, odd, presumption against gift, Rinsers, Scottish law, STV, the dangerous of receiving gifts, the dangers of rinsing, unusual, you can be sued for accepting a gift

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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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Does anyone else think that…?

23 Sunday Jun 2013

Posted by masquerade21 in Opinion

≈ 14 Comments

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advertising, adverts, Bad design, Banks, Bizarre, books, Changin room, Design, false, false advertising, Harry Potter, harry potter books, hot coals, Humour, J.K Rowling, James, Lily, limits, Lupin, make up, Marauder's Map, mona lisa, Peter, Quidditch, Rant, shopping, Snape, Spending

… J.K Rowling should write another hogwarts series about James, Sirius, Peter, Lupin,Lilly and Snape? I love the Harry Potter books but I seriously think this series would be even better than Harry Potter, I mean the Marauders created the Marauders Map and became animagi in Hogwarts, and James did this in addition to being a seeker and acquiring an invisibility cloak. Also, who doesn’t want to read about Snape’s unrequited love for Lilly? I feel like these books not being written is like bread not being invented, the Mona Lisa not smiling or the internet not existing. These books just need to BE. Yes I am a total geek but there is no way I can be the only one who would walk over hot coals to read those books. We should start some kind of campaign to beg J.K Rowling to write them.

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… designers who design products that don’t work or make life more difficult should be allowed to use only those products for the rest of their lives? Hello, I designed this sink so small with a tap so big that now I have years of spraining my wrists every time I wash my hands. Bad designs would be a thing of the past.

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…  all changing room limits should just be a standard 10 items? I was shopping yesterday and trying a lot of things on and in some shops I was only allowed 4 things in the changing room at a time and in others it was unlimited. Maybe this doesn’t annoy you as much as it does me but when I go shopping I like to do it all in one go, hitting all the shops and trying a lot of things on. This means that when I leave half of my items with the changing room attendant I can’t even remember what items they were when I come out. Plus it’s such a hassle to put your own clothes on again just to walk to the front of the changing room and swap over your items. The changing room Bingo should just be abolished, every shop should agree to let you have 10 items in and then you would always know how many items you can bring in with you.

… adverts for things not available in your country should not be played in your country? This happens quite often in Scotland, an advert for some offer will come on TV and just when you are thinking that’s a good offer, I should take advantage of that the small white words of woe appear at the bottom of your screen stating ‘available in England only’. That is just sadistic if you ask me.

…make up adverts should show a woman with no make up on having the make up being advertised applied, and finish with the end result? Then we would know which brands have products that work and which companies have photo-shop and airbrush artists that work.

… when you buy something with your debit card your bank balance should be updated instantly? Why is this not the norm? Well it’s not the norm in Scotland, my australian boyfriend tells me that it is the norm in Australia which makes the situation doubly frustrating for him with his accounts. Seriously banks, sort it out. Luckily, I know how much I spent shopping yesterday because my online bank account sure doesn’t. If it were to be believed, on my shopping trip yesterday I was using my magic bank card that makes everything free. You have two options banks, sort it out or send me a real magic bank card that makes everything free.

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Anyway, those are some of my thoughts about things that I think would improve life. What do you think? Do you agree/disagree? What things, no matter how trivial or epically life-changing, would improve life for you? Please comment and let me know 🙂

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The Minimum Wage Dress

20 Thursday Jun 2013

Posted by masquerade21 in Fashion, News, Shopping

≈ 18 Comments

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18s, age groups, ageism, £3.68, Bargain, Beauty, Bizarre, black, budget, cheap, clothing, cut out, cut-out dress, dress, dresses, earnings, elastane, employment, Fashion, Figa, Figa Store, Frugal, green white, Inspiration, knot detail, Minimum wage, minimum wage dress, minimum wages, new look, occasions, Online shopping, pink, polyester, profit margins, salary, Sale, saving, saving up, She Likes, shelikes.com, shopping, style, summer, under, under 18, Under £10, under £5, women, work, working hours

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.

Thanks for checking out my blog, if you liked this post then please hit the ‘like’ button. If you would like to share your thoughts then please comment, I love reading what you have to say 🙂

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Summer Steals Series : 50 Dresses under £15!

12 Sunday May 2013

Posted by masquerade21 in Budget, Fashion, Shopping

≈ 13 Comments

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ASOS, Bargain, bargain hunting, Bargains, beach, Beauty, Bizarre, bright, cheap, chic, clothing, colourful, Debenhams, dresses, Fashion, holiday, Inspiration, new look, new-season, Quiz, River Island, Sale, shopaholic, shopping, style, summer, Under £15, USC, women

Hello 🙂

I have been trawling the internet for ages and I have put together an AWESOME selection of Summer dresses for you to have a look at. They are all £15 or under (most of them are under) and they are all available to buy right now. Take a look:

Abandon Colour Block Racer Dress from USC for £9.00

Abandon Colour Block Racer Dress from USC for £9.00

Abandon Carly Bird Dress  from USC for £8.00   Abandon Carly Bird Dress  from USC for £8.00

Abbie Shoulder Detail Printed Shift Dress from BooHoo for £15

Abbie Shoulder Detail Printed Shift Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Alice China Blue Ruffle Fron Chiffon Dress from BooHoo for £12

Alice China Blue Ruffle Fron Chiffon Dress from BooHoo for £12.00

Black & Cream Stripe Mesh Skater Dress from Quiz for £9.99

Black & Cream Stripe Mesh Skater Dress from Quiz for £9.99

     Cartoon Print Cut-out Dress from Quiz for £9.99

Cartoon Print Cut-out Dress from Quiz for £9.99

Cassidy Tassel Detail Ombre Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £15

Cassidy Tassel Detail Ombre Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Chloe Check Shirt Dress from BooHoo for £15

Chloe Check Shirt Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Cream and green polka dot print dress from River Island for £15

Cream and green polka dot print dress from River Island for £15.00

Cream Floral Strappy Sun Dress  from New Look for £14.99

Cream Floral Strappy Sun Dress  from New Look for £14.99

Cream Popcorn Knit Cap Sleeve Dress from New Look for £7

Cream Popcorn Knit Cap Sleeve Dress from New Look for £7.00

Daisy Long Sleeve Ombre Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £15

Daisy Long Sleeve Ombre Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Eve Animal Print Mini Flippy Dress from BooHoo for £15

Eve Animal Print Mini Flippy Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Faye Aztec Print Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £10.00

Faye Aztec Print Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £10.00

Jolie Moi Open Back Pleat Dress from USC for £9

Jolie Moi Open Back Pleat Dress from USC for £9.00

Katie Border Print Bandeau Maxi Dress from BooHoo for £15

Katie Border Print Bandeau Maxi Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Leanne Rainbow Effect Knot Front Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £15

Leanne Rainbow Effect Knot Front Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Lindsey Neon Tie Dye Effect Bandeau Dress from BooHoo for £15

Lindsey Neon Tie Dye Effect Bandeau Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Lindy Paisley Front Panel Dress from BooHoo for £15

Lindy Paisley Front Panel Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Lydia Ruffle Bust and Hem Crepe Strappy Dress from BooHoo for £15

Lydia Ruffle Bust and Hem Crepe Strappy Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Michelle Urban Floral Print Shirt Dress from BooHoo for £15

Michelle Urban Floral Print Shirt Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Molly Floral Bandeau Dress from BooHoo for £10

Molly Floral Bandeau Dress from BooHoo for £10.00

Olivia Galaxy Print Knot Front Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £12

Olivia Galaxy Print Knot Front Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £12.00

Olivia Large Latina Floral Bandeau Maxi Dress from BooHoo for £15

Olivia Large Latina Floral Bandeau Maxi Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Only Blue Abbie Maxi Dress from New Look for £8.99

Only Blue Abbie Maxi Dress from New Look for £8.99

Orange Tie Dye Sleeveless Midi Dress from New Look for £14.99

Orange Tie Dye Sleeveless Midi Dress from New Look for £14.99

Paprika Floral Peplum Dress from New Look for £10.50

Paprika Floral Peplum Dress from New Look for £10.50

Phoebe Acid Wash Roll Back Sleeves Step Hem Dress from BooHoo for £15

Phoebe Acid Wash Roll Back Sleeves Step Hem Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Purple Cosmic Print Step Hem Dress from New Look for £10

Purple Cosmic Print Step Hem Dress from New Look for £10.00

Rachel Check Shirt Dress from BooHoo for £15

Rachel Check Shirt Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Red Pink and Blue Aztec Cap Sleeve Mini Dress from New Look for £12.99

Red Pink and Blue Aztec Cap Sleeve Mini Dress from New Look for £12.99

Rosie Cut Out Shoulder Dip Back Tunic Dress from BooHoo for £15

Rosie Cut Out Shoulder Dip Back Tunic Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Scoop Neck Floral Burnout Vest Dress from Marks&Spencer for £15

Scoop Neck Floral Burnout Vest Dress from Marks&Spencer for £15.00

Shelley Shirred Bandeau Maxi Dress from BooHoo for £15

Shelley Shirred Bandeau Maxi Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Tina Cap Sleeve Rainbow Print Knot Dress from BooHoo for £12

Tina Cap Sleeve Rainbow Print Knot Dress from BooHoo for £12.00

Vero Moda Moda Leena Dress from USC for £6

Vero Moda Leena Dress from USC for £6.00

Blue and Brown Ethnic Paisley Bead Halterneck Bandeau Dress from New Look for £14.99

Blue and Brown Ethnic Paisley Bead Halterneck Bandeau Dress from New Look for £14.99

Bright Pink Dip Hem Bandeau Dress from New Look for £9.99

Bright Pink Dip Hem Bandeau Dress from New Look for £9.99

Black Floral One Shoulder Maxi Dress from New Look for £14.99

Black Floral One Shoulder Maxi Dress from New Look for £14.99

Bright Pink Strappy Vest Dress from New Look for £5.99

Bright Pink Strappy Vest Dress from New Look for £5.99

Cameo Rose Black Tropical Floral Dip Hem Dress  from New Look for £14.99

Cameo Rose Black Tropical Floral Dip Hem Dress  from New Look for £14.99

ASOS Petite Cami Swing Dress £15

 Petite Cami Swing Dress from ASOS for £15.00

Pink satin Sleeveless belted shirt dress £15 River Island

Pink satin Sleeveless belted shirt dress from River Island for £15.00

Vero Moda Stripe mini dress £14 ASOS

Vero Moda Stripe mini dress from ASOS for £14.00

Ileana Sheer Asymmetric Maxi Dress In Coral from Missguided for £14.99

Ileana Sheer Asymmetric Maxi Dress In Coral from Missguided for £14.99

Adrienn Cut Out Detail Dress In Blush from Missguided for £9.99

Adrienn Cut Out Detail Dress In Blush from Missguided for £9.99

Juliette Jersey Maxi Dress In Nectarine from Missguided for £10.99

Juliette Jersey Maxi Dress In Nectarine from Missguided for £10.99

Caliana Tropical Sunset Long Sleeve Midi Dress from Missguided for £14.99

Caliana Tropical Sunset Long Sleeve Midi Dress from Missguided for £14.99

Haritta Tie Dye Cut Out Tunic In Grey from Missguided for £11.99

Haritta Tie Dye Cut Out Tunic In Grey from Missguided for £11.99

Eleonora Thunder Print Midi Dress from Missguided for £14.99

Eleonora Thunder Print Midi Dress from Missguided for £14.99

So there you have it, 50 summer dresses all under £15.00, I hope you found some that you liked. The websites that you can buy these dress from are below :

http://www.missguided.co.uk/

http://www.asos.com/

http://www.boohoo.com/

http://www.riverisland.com/

http://www.quizclothing.co.uk/

http://www.marksandspencer.com/

http://www.debenhams.com/

http://www.usc.co.uk/

http://www.bhs.co.uk/

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When Fashion Gets Extreme

15 Sunday Apr 2012

Posted by masquerade21 in Fashion

≈ 10 Comments

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Beauty, Bizarre, body implants, body modification, Body piercing, body scarification, cool, Extreme, eye tattoos, Fashion, odd, tongue-splitting, unusual, weird

If you thought getting a tattoo was a bit extreme, check out these bizarre fashion trends. Would you consider getting your tongue split? or having a design etched into you to remain as a pretty scar? How about getting an eye tattoo? Maybe you have already tried out one of these extreme body modifications, how was your experience? What did you get done? Tell us about it in the comments section.

Which of the body modifications shown below do you think looks coolest? Which one looks wierdest? Leave a comment to let us know 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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