Review of M&S Mens Leather Briefcases & Leather Sports Holdalls

The Christmas before last, so Christmas 2011, it was time for my husband to get a new sports holdall and also a new briefcase.  I looked everywhere, in the shops and on the web.  I found it really hard to find what  I wanted at a  price I was comfortable spending.  It was either too cheap or far too expensive.  I'm just not prepared to spend £500, £600, £1000 pounds on a leather sports holdall...no matter whose name is on it!

Like many people, after days and hours hunting around, I ended up buying some of the first products I saw which were on the Marks & Spencers Website.

For current price, click here Leather Holdall

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My Husband Says "The sports bag is excellent quality and looks far more expensive than it actually was, great size and comfortable to carry.  I would not hesitate in buying another sports holdall from this collection".

My Opinion:  Looks very similar to the website, obviously colours and shade do vary slightly, but very happy with my purchase.

  For current price Leather Double Buckle Briefcase 

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My Husband says...."Very comfortable to carry,  holds everything you need, lots of space and pockets inside.  Great quality for the price. I have had to get the handle fixed as it did come apart, but I do believe that was my fault as I overloaded it for a business trip.  Would not hesitate in buying another briefcase from M&S.

My Opinion:  Once again, was exactly what I expected from the pictures, description and comments.   Very happy. 

Review of purchasing online at the M&S Website

I really like the M&S Website, easy to navigate, browse and purchase.  I live in Spain and they delivered my purchases here very quickly and at the time free of charge (on a special offer).  A great online shopping experience.

The Apprentice Series 9 Episode 3 - Sophie Lau The Apprentice

Episode 1 Series 9 The Apprentice

Episode 2 Series 9 The Apprentice

Sophie Lau The Apprentice on "Your Fired"
Looks Stunning in bright red dress and
huge diamond shape earrings

Episode 3 starts with the usual marathon to answer the phone where no one says thank you or goodbye but just slams the phone down.

In this episode they have to design and build flat pack furniture.  Natalie Panayi takes the roll of project manager for the girls and Jordan took PM Roll for the boys.

Francesca wears Diamond Rub Over Earrings.  Luisa loves her big pearl earrings and I love her diamond solitaire necklace she wears and then Rebecca wears some diamond drop earrings.  Uzma seems to have the same big pearl earrings as Luisa.    I'm loving all the jewellery the girls are wearing this series!


Getting back to the programme....the girls have created a box on wheels with a lid that is removable so you can store items....sadly its not even a good looking box, but the ease of putting it together is good (the sliding effect), plus the girls are great at flirting!  The boys have created a really nice chair where the back slides down and can be a table as well.  It looked quite good, but didn't go down too well with the big stores.  One shop did take an order of 200!  The girls take to the shops and get a few orders, some people really like their box on wheels!

The Boardroom
Wow, no bitching so far between the girls....maybe if they lose well get some.  Lord Sugar seems to give the boys a bit of a grilling....have the girls won?

Evolve, The Girls sold 174 units to the shops.  0 to the Department stores and the Catalogue Store absolutely loved the pitch, loved the girls but hated the product.

Endeaver The Boys Sold 216 units to the shops.  500 to the Department Stores. 2,500 to the Catalogue Store.

Girls lose again!!!

The Girls are back in the boardroom and the bitching and arguing starts!   Who is going to go?  If Natalie brings Sophie back in I think she may get fired.

Natalie brings back Uzma & Sophie.  As per usual, lots of screaming and shouting and in the end Lord Sugar tells Sophie Lau, "Shes Fired".

BB Cream & CC Cream

So, the latest thing has been BB Creams.  I´ve been using a Maybeline BB Fresh for a few weeks now which I really like.  It comes in three shades and whilst I don't have dark skin, I do go for the darkest as they come up quite light.  You need to make sure you rub it in really well around the neckline.

Its great for that coverage I personally need for the gym and popping out quickly as it just covers my dark circles and gives me a bit of an even tan / glow.

This morning, on TV, I saw CC Cream advertised.  Isn't it getting a bit ridiculous?  What next?  DD Cream, EE Cream, FF Cream?

What BB Cream do you use and have you used the new CC Cream yet?

Louise Redknapp, White & Yellow Jacket Jonathan Ross

Louise Redknapp White and Yellow Jacket

Louise Redknapp on Jonathan Ross

As soon as I heard Louise & Jamie Redknapp were on Jonathan Ross tonight, I did think...what are they going to promote as they haven´t done an interview together before.  The last time I saw them on TV was the "Holiday Advert" they did together.

I like Louise Redknapp, she´s the girl next door that has never been seen to do anything bad or naughty, plus the fact that I was, I admit, an Eternal Fan.

Tonight Louise is wearing a bit of a mixture, which personally, I'm not too sure on, but she is so pretty and comes across so nice,  I think she can get away with anything.

Tonight she wears skin tight black shiny trousers, similar to (Abbey Clancy yesterday on This Morning) with leopard print pointed shoes along with a white top and a Tuxedo Jacket with a yellow collar.

Below are a few items from Mango & StylistPick similar to what Louise Redknapp was wearing on Jonathan Ross tonight.

Black Skinny Shiny £22.99 from Mango

Jacket on Sale now £54.99 from Mango

Leopard Print Ballet Pumps on Sale now just £18 from Stylist Pick

High Heel Leopard Print Shoes  on Sale now £30

Leopard Print Ankle Boot on Sale now just £15

 

Holly Willoughby Dress Tonight The Voice

Want the dress Holly Willoughby´s wearing tonight?  Here it is....

Hollys Dress tonight...a
Markus Lupfer Dress from Libertys 195 pounds

Holly Willoughby Dress The Voice Sunday 12th

Sunday 12th May The Voice

Holly Willoughby goes for a dress  a little more conservative compared to last nights rather revealing number.  Mid Sleeve, knee length tight fitting black dress with a red / pinky colour  collar and pink shoes.  I have found it on Libertys Website by a desigher called Markus Lupfer.




Saturday 11th May The Voice
Just tuned in to The Voice Tonight and what a lot of fashion & bling to blog about.  Holly Willoughby´s Dress is very sexy with that fine mesh very low cut "V" front.  Whilst browsing Zara & Mango in Marbella the other day, this sheer mesh frontage seems to be quite popular at the moment.    Holly´s dress is extremely low at the front, showing quite a lot of boob which you can see here.  Heres one similar that I´d say is a little more acceptable and comfortable to wear out.

Mango Dress £34.99, Low V Mesh Front
Similar to Holly Willoughby The Voice

MANGO Summer 2013 collection

Along with her black sexy dress, Holly wore a really big chunky necklace tonight and Stylist Pick have some lovely ones on their website, like this one below which comes in silver too.

Big Chunky Necklaces from Stylist Pick

Jessie is wearing a nude / pink colour dress which is like thick knitted elastic / ribbon effect.  You can buy it at a snip of just 336 pounds here right now!

Cleo Higgins wore big earring similar to, or maybe they were Tresor, big, round blingy earrings, personally they were a little too big.

Puerto Banus, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Valentino & D&G

When it comes to designer shopping, Puerto Banus, Marbella has it all. Below are just 5 of the top designer shops on the front line of the Port, others include Todds, Zegna, Bvlgari, Cartier, Hermes, Belstaff and a brand new Michael Kors is opening soon. 

If you are a big designer shopper and not yet been to Puerto Banus, Marbella, I´m pretty sure you will like. Even if you´re not a millionaire, dress nice, stroll along and you´ll feel like one.

Need to know if any other shops are here? Just Ask!

Louis Vuitton Puerto Banus, Marbella

Dolce & Gabbana Puerto Banus, Marbella

Jimmy Choo, Puerto Banus, Marbella

Gucci, Puerto Banus Marbella

Valentino, Puerto Banus Marbella

Recreate Jennifer Anistons lunch date look in Manhatten

Everyone seems to be going mad for Jennifer Anistons "Casual but Stylish" look for a lunch date in Manhatten.

Personally, I'm not too sure what all the fuss is about. She looks nice as she always does, but is this style really something to go mad about?

Have a look Jennifer Anistons casual but stylish look here and if you like,  you may already have some of the individual pieces in your wardrobe. If not, here are the pieces from Stylist Pick and Mango at a fraction of the price.